An update (and a better recording) of this instrument can be viewed here:

My Scottish music teacher in NZ had a Schiedmayer (6' or thereabouts) she had brought over from Scotland. I don't know whether her parents bought it new or second-hand in Aberdeen, but it has the most sumptuous, rich tone you will ever hear on a piano. In need of major restoration now after all these years of use. I played an upright in a music store in Dunedin some years ago, a similarly beautiful tone. They were an outstanding piano manufacturer.

What a craftsman you are Jacob,as a piano technician of 35 years I can appreciate the hours and hours spent doing this kind of work a joy to watch

Absolument passionnant cette remise en état et le restaurateur est également un très bon pianiste.

Despite your subdued narration, it's obvious you are a perfectionist and are passionate about your work and craftsmanship. Bravo!!

Such a pleasure to see this. I have the same model from the same period but in rosewood. And ivory keys! I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. There was a Scheidmayer dealer in SF in the 1960s.

Great piano technician and excellent pianist - all rolled into one!

I was pretty impressed with your restoration skills on this amazing piano…..then you played some very difficult music… all from memory!! A very talented guy for sure!

Very interesting video. My granddaughter recently was given a free 1910 Model D Schiedmayer baby grand which, although is in good general condition for its age, is in need of a through cleaning and restoration.

It’s fascinating to watch your videos especially this one with the commentary. Because of your musical marriage and your very fine ability to play the I know you would argue with that regard to true dimension to someone who is a technician in a rebuild or a really. I am fortunate that here in New England I am someone who used to play really well and still plays in a small orchestra and he has close to your abilities. The people in your area are fortunate to have you. Thanks for always posting these. You’re very enjoy

I’m glad KZread showed me this video, what a joy to watch!

thank you for narrating a bit more on this. It was very informative and you play really nicely and the tones on this piano are beautiful.

The sound of that piano is spectacular. Bravo Jacob, bravo!!

That strength when you lift the whole lid by your self, opening the lid only on my 5'7 is a bit struggle already.

Love this stuff. About 25 years ago I had the rare privilege of restoring my great uncle's 1781 Kusder (London) grand piano. Being a wooden harped piano over 200 years old, the restoration was a major challenge. Great job you did here on this nicely preserved Schiedmayer.

Danke für die detaillierten Erklärungen, sieht nach richtig viel Arbeit aus! Tatsächlich habe ich noch nie von Schiedmayer gehört, in der Musikschule in Wien gab es natürlich nur Bösendorfer, danach habe ich gelegentlich ein Steinway gespielt, aktuell bin ich zuhause mit dem Yamaha U3 gut bedient. Aber dieses Klavier klingt wirklich toll! Und für die Tonaufnahme mit dem iPad beeindruckend. Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Video!

Beautiful craftsmanship you put into your work. Getting that finish to showroom condition would probably take days and days and more days. Looks amazing, sounds incredible and so does your playing. Im hooked, you have a new subscriber.

Great Work! It sounds really great. But i was shocked about the shape of the lid. My 100+ years old Piano doesnt have so many scratches.

What a really superb video !! You certainly showed your creative abilities as a master craftsman in your piano restoration. The fact that you also have pianistic abilities gives you added love and attraction in your work as opposed to someone who can only fix things but not immerse himself in the pleasure of his accomplishments. People in your geografical area are very lucky to have someone with your talent and expertise to service their piano needs. You fill in the tradition of the European craftsmen for perfection in his work. In our culture that tradition is seriously lacking.

What an extraordinary job you did! An amazing result!