Yamaha, Charles R. Walters and Samick Pianos, Keyboard World

Keyboard World
2300 28th St. S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1562

Store Hours
Mon. - Fri. 10 to 8
Sat. - 10 to 5

A tradition of superb piano mastery began at Yamaha more than a century ago. Today, Yamaha harmonizes hand craftmanship and twenty-first century technology to create unparalled acoustic pianos. Yamaha instruments have earned an enviable reputation for their beauty, durability and performance; and they are consistently chosen by houses of worship, conservatories, music schools and professional musicians worldwide.

The Yamaha Piano Division recently reintroduced the classic CableNelson brand. Cable-Nelson pianos are perfectly suited for piano players who desire Yamaha quality at a more affordable price. Now, virtually anyone can own a quality instrument designed and built by Yamaha. These pianos live up to Yamaha's worldwide reputation for outstanding service, exceptional value and reliable customer support. The Cable-Nelson pianos offer the same 10-year warranty as other Yamaha brands, with the full support of the Yamaha Corporation of America.

In 1986 the Yamaha Disklavier introduced the world to traditional pianos equipped with truly remarkable capabilities. The Disklavier can reproduce not only live acoustic piano concerts, but ensemble music with instrumental and vocal tracks as well. This world class piano can also record and play back your own performance, create complex multi-track arrangements, connect to musical MIDI devices, computers, and stream music from the internet. Much more than just a "player piano" retrofit, the Disklavier is in a class of its own.

With an international ISO 9001 certification and established acceptance in the music community, Pearl River has become the world's largest producer of acoustic pianos and the Pearl River Piano Group America has become the fastest growing piano company in North America. They build heirloom quality Pearl River and Ritmuller grand pianos and upright pianos at a price point unmatched in the industry. And every Pearl River and Ritmuller piano we sell includes a service warranty backed by a USA-based team of precision experts. Just ask Scott Houston, "The Piano Guy". Through his show on public television, Scott Houston has taught tens of thousands of people how to sit at the piano and enjoy playing their favorite tunes. Pearl River is now an underwriter of his popular television show, and has teamed with Scott to promote his revolutionary "Play Piano In A Flash" book and successful technique.

Samick pianos represent a combination of design, materials and craftmanship with exceptional value. The first piano builder to achieve ISO 9002 certification, Samick's quality of workmanship is clearly evident and many of their craftsman have been with them for more than forty years, building a full line of fine pianos from consoles to concert grands.