R & E Day-Hakker Pianos
52 George St Bathurst
NSW 2795 Australia
pianos@hotkey.net.au
Ph (02) 63323322 Mob 0428855003
www.centralwestpianos.com
REGIONAL NSW LARGEST RANGE OF NEW PIANOS; USED PIANOS:PIANO SERVICING; TUNING AND REBUILDING WE OFFER SPONSORSHIPS TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

ASK US ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR NEW PIANO !!!

Elena and I both have a lifetime passion for the Piano.Elena trained as a Concert pianist, accompanist and professional teacher of piano. In her many years of playing, she has played some of the finest Instruments available in the world and is thoroughly experienced to assess the voice, expression, playability and durability of the piano.

Elena completed her Master Studies in piano at the famous "Gnessin's College of Music", Moscow,
later playing as accompanist for the State Siberian Opera Company from 2000 to 2003. She migrated to Australia in July 2003 and November 2003, commencing teaching at the Mitchell Conservatorium of Music Bathurst.

Raymond studied piano under Mrs. Mabel Leech. Mabel had met and studied briefly under the great Franz List. He commenced studies in piano tuning, making and restoration in Australia at C.H.McFarland Pianos, Marrickville, in 1970. later doing a short course at the Amsterdam Institute of Piano Making in Holland.

Working for musical instrument firms such as Wadsworth Stamford and importers, the great Nicholson's in George St, Sydney and was later owner of Alpine Acoustics, Katoomba, NSW. He was Curator of the Blue Mountains Stringed Instruments Museum for five years.

NEWS !!! WE NOW PROUDLY OWN OUR NEW PREMISES 52 GEORGE ST BATHURST

OTHER major developments !

NEW "Schumann Range" ARRIVED

FOUR GRANDS and TEN UPRIGHT "Schumann's" TO VEIW AND PLAY TODAY !

Since opening in 2005, we have supplied world class "Bechstein" Grand and Upright pianos to the Mitchell Conservatorium, a Schumann Grand and Upright pianos to the Assumption School Bathurst. Also a"Kohler and Campbell"and "Schumann" piano to Dubbo Conservatorium,and a superb "Ibach " concert grand to the Union Theatre,Lithgow, also a Grand to Lunchbox Entertainment Orange. Naturally we have pleased many passionate pianists.

1. We are proudly exclusive Australian national distributors of "Julius Feurich" pianos Germany est 1851.

In 1851 Julius Gustav Feurich Pianos was founded in Leipzig and was first to adopt the "underdammper" action in his pianos in the 1850''s Today his descendant Julius Feurich, continues to handcraft Germanys finest and possibly last only 100% hand made pianos German hand made professional signature pianos from $24,969.00 inc gst.

Each piano is a work of "sound-art" taking many months to carefully complete by hand. Feurich pianos have a very resonant sound for their size. The transmission of vibrations from string to soundboard and into the body of the instrument, it's clarity warmth and sustaining power will surprise you. Superb touch depth and touch weight gives confidence and deciding which options of exclusive veneers or herringbone or mirror patternzs you wish to finish your piano in, your Feurich piano can be as individual as you are.

2. We are the exclusive NSW distributors of "Schumann Pianos" ( Trade inquiry welcome ! )

The new Schumann pianos meet our criteria for excellence in pianos "GERMAN TECHNOLOGY" carefully hand built in Nanjing,China.

D eveloped in conjunction with advisor Rudolph Ibach and Sohn Germany. Schumann Pianos include,

German "Roslau" piano strings, " Lois Renner " Stuttgart hammers,hardwood Renner type action with German felts & "Dehonit " Pin blocks and solid and stable "air-dried" fine grained Tibetan spruce soundboards with a full barss set of "agraffes" to all strings.

Schumann pianos also offer rare and unique artistic cabinet styles . The Schumann Grand and upright pianos are rich in tone and tactile to play . We invite you to try them.

IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY LOOKING FOR A GOOD PIANO FOR YOURSELF, YOUR SCHOOL, YOUR THEATRE, YOUR STUDIO OR YOUR CHURCH, THEN READ ON..... Some Very Important Details....

The piano action's ability to INSTANTLY transmit expression from you is vital. "Touch" is absolutely critical. This is why the worlds best Pianos, eg. Feurich, Schumann.., C.Bechstein, Julius Bluthner, Bosendorfer, August Forster, Steinway etc.. use 100% timber Piano actions . They are the finest interpretative piano actions available in the world. Yesterday, today, tomorrow - these amazing timber actions last beyond a lifetime. Some action parts are subject to heavy wear so should be real Leather. We look for pianos using real leathers not "Faux" ones. proper tanned leather will " feel" right and wear well lasting a lifetime.

We choose only pianos with 100% quality crafted timber parts Actions.

"Feurich" pianos feature full "Lois Renner, Stuttgart European Hornbeam actions. "Schumann" pianos have superior Lois Renner hammers and Renner designed Schumann hammers and all timber mechanisms . "William Knabe " Upright Pianos feature American "Pratt Reed" north American winter cut maple ( sycamore ) actions.

Superior timber actions and German "Roslau" strings are secret weapons used by the very best piano manufacturers

Strings play possibly the most critical part in the production of tone in the Piano.

Roslau, is the unsung hero of the piano. These strings used by Julius Feurich, Schumann , ,Bechstein,Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Steinway, August Forster , Wm Knabe, because of tone and longevity. Simply put, they maintain the best sound for the longest time. There is no comparable string.

Roslau strings maintain position as the superior German Piano string maker. The Roslau string tone is clear, stable and harmonically rich. Understanding of the materials and a century's experience in string making ensure superior tone and a longer tone life compared to a quickly deteriorating Asian-made piano string.

Many Asian manufacturers make their own actions ( often plastics ) and use locally made strings. It is interesting that Yamaha make great racing bikes but don't use Yamaha tyres on them.! They use a specialist German tyre. Many if not all of the Asian strings simply will not sound good after a time. Most of them sound wooden or dead by the time the warranty on the piano runs out. After all, NO TONE = NO RE-SALE VALUE.

In Moscow at the Gnessins College where Elena studied, for instance, Bechstein, August Forster and Bluthner are used. From 6AM to 10PM students practise Monday to Sunday and the pianos which are fitted with Renner Actions and Roslau Strings, are still in a great condition after 30 years use !

We prefer to stock pianos which use "Roslau" strings. All Feurich , Schumann, Wm Knabe come with superb fully imported German Roslau Strings.

Beautifully hand made Schumann pianos are Proving they are among the best made" performance" pianos available today !

Superb action construction and geometry enables a touch of professional interpretations. Excellent projection of sound. Five back posts for tuning stability." Lois Renner ", Stuttgart, hammers," Roslau " Strings, with full "agraffe "set . "slow~close" damping key cover and cast brass pedals with deluxe "toe spurs" and brass engraved "kick plate". Super fine solid spruce soundboard . When you play your first Schumann piano you will not want to stop enjoying it.

Schumann Pianos also feature anti corrosive nickel plating to all metal parts. The beautifully made Schumann Pianos are top quality and have a 10 year full piano warranty.

SPECIAL:

Price includes delivery and installation ! NEW 120cm gloss ebony Schumann piano, for only $5,795.00. inc GST accurately tuned, delivered locally and including a deluxe adjustable bench. ( Dubbo Conservatorium and the Assumption School Bathurst use this model. )

NEW FOR 2008 ! 112cm Schumann "C1" Cottage piano, "D2" ( 131cm ) and "D3" ( 135cm) Upright Grands

ONE ONLY "William Knabe Professional" 121cm Elegance model piano with "sostenuto" $11,995 inc gst, delivered locally.

Quality assurance and Support

We are not just some music store supplier, we provide ongoing service and support to our customers.We respond quickly to service calls should it be nessesary. With New Pianos, Prior to delivery of your new piano by our specialist professional Piano removalist team, " Extreme Piano Removals" , Sydney, Raymond Day-Hakker does the final inspection, final adjustments, and super accurate tuning using the latest " Reyburn Cyber Tuning" software ( RCT ) As used and endorsed by the Sydney Conservatorium.

This unique sytem compensates for string stretch in individual pianos and is now "the standard of excellence" worldwide, providing accurate results. Personal optional preferences in the final "voicing" or "toning" of your pianos sound is also available. Carefully performed by Raymond Day-Hakker.

Day-Hakker Pianos aim is to supply NSW's Best Range of Quality Pianos at the best prices ! "Moutrie~Schumann" Pianos improved by R.Ibach & Sohn, Germany Produced in NanjingChina. "Provide Germanys best hand made professional pianos "Julius Feurich" of Germany to Australians .

DIGITAL PIANOS We are NSW regional agents for Digital Piano maker," KURZWEIL", ( USA / KOREA ).

Used in more more movies and soundtracks than you imagine... " It's the Sound. " Please call for info or demonstrations. If you need digital, just ask us and we can show you some of the very best affordable and exciting digital pianos.

Today, it's hard to find a piano in "Rock Shops" or "Music Stores". Nearly all seem to carry the same digital and electrical equipment. Few of these type of businesses have staff trained in the piano.

Elena and I are both trained in the proper understanding of the piano to both sell and service and support our piano customers. We are able to explain details in construction as related to the production of sound and touch in these acoustic instruments. We are conscious of budgetary constraints and can advise and recommend appropriate quality instruments for specific uses and / or purposes.

Our combined experience is at your service to provide you with a range of quality new pianos and digital pianos that will enhance the learning experience and provide economic benefit to the service provider including a better return on investment than has been previously realised.

DAY-HAKKER PIANOS OFFER SPONSORSHIPS TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

TALK TO US ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR NEW PIANO NOW !!!

Our NEW Showrooms are at 52 George St, Bathurst

Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. Please visit our new web site link . www.centralwestpianos.com Here you can see our complete range of colours, sizes and models at your leisure.

Respectfully yours, Raymond and Elena Day-Hakker.

"R & E Day-Hakker Pianos" ABN 78 245 725 410
52 George St Bathurst
NSW 2795 Australia
pianos@hotkey.net.au
Ph (02) 63323322 Mob 0428855003 www.centralwestpianos.com