The Kawai Factory Cashback Promotion is on again in 2024, running for March and April. Pop on in store to see our lovely range of new Kawai pianos. If you want to make an appointment to come in store, use our booking app to schedule an appointment. Click here! For full details of the promotion, click here. Redemption is via Kawai Australia, which you can do by clicking here ..read more

Well, we love our German pianos here at Boyds, and how thrilled are we to be Queensland’s Schimmel representative. Schimmel pianos are certainly the bees’ knees and we have a lovely selection here in store. Just beautiful instruments, with the precision you expect from the finest German engineering. We have a gorgeous Schimmel upright in store, which has swiftly become my new favourite. The action is so responsive, the bass is so rich, and the treble is sweet and singing. It makes everything feel easier and more rewarding. What else can we ask for?? The Wilhelm and Fridolin brands are both par ..read more

We love our boutique shopping environment, but we want to provide our clients with options. Having been solely pre-loved pianos for the last five years, it’s time to dip our toes back in the new piano market. Kawai pianos are made in Japan by a family-owned business (just like us!!) and our selection on the floor here at Boyds is our pick of the best options available in each price point. We make sure our new pianos are set up to their absolute best, and we use our own highly skilled technician to do our after-sales service, so that even though people say “new pianos are all the same”, when yo ..read more

Steingraeber & Sohne Concert Grand Piano Steingraeber & Sohne pianos are made in Bayreuth in Germany since 1852 with the company’s roots originating even earlier. This incredible family-owned business makes hand-crafted instruments using traditional methods and these instruments have to been seen to be believed. They make a 138cm upright which is the largest commercially available and they are truly amazing! With many customisations possible to the instrument itself, there is also the opportunity to customise cabinetry and make the type of spectacular piano that is to be loved and pass ..read more

Did you know we also import special order grands and uprights from Germany? We are totally in love with these pianos and while they are not in the price point for all piano buyers, they are among the best of the best and each have their own amazing features that rival the bigger brands. Check out our posts on Grotrian and Steingraeber & Sohne pianos. Pricing can be provided on request ..read more

Grotrian is a family-owned company founded in 1835 now in its fifth and sixth generations. Pianos are made in Braunschweig in Germany and have had a long and successful history in the piano industry. We’ve had several Grotrian grands instore over the years and believe they are every bit as good as the more well-known brands at a fraction of the cost. If you’re considering a prestige instrument, Grotrian pianos should absolutely be on your list. Their main philosophy is ‘Because we love music’ and that comes through first and foremost in their instruments. Well-balanced, powerful but sweet, an ..read more

Buying a piano can be a daunting experience. Maybe your kids have started learning and their teacher has said they need a ‘real piano’ or perhaps you have wanted to learn all your life and now you’re retired and have the time to start piano lessons. Or maybe you’ve been a student of piano all your life and it’s finally time for that dream piano you’ve always wanted.  Where do you even start? You hop on Gumtree or Ebay and there’s all these pretty timber pianos that look like your Nan’s for $50 or giveaway. They sound like the answer, right? Sadly, they are like buying your Nan’s old car t ..read more

Buying a piano, for some, means an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime, to pass on to future generations. For others, a piano can be a stepping stone to increasing skills and performance, and eventually to the purchase of their ‘dream piano’. Either way, proper love and care of your piano will achieve those goals, by ensuring a beautiful instrument remains in peak condition or maintaining the value of an asset for future growth as a pianist. Here’s a few tips to assist you in keeping your piano in prime condition for as long as possible, to ensure a long and happy life together for you and your ..read more