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PETROF: European Craftsmanship Since 1864

    The Petrof Piano factory was founded in 1864 by Antonin Petrof in Hradec Kralove, one hundred kilometres east of Prague in the Czech Republic. Three generations of the Petrof family owned and managed the business, during which time the company kept pace with technical developments and earned prizes for their pianos at international exhibitions. In 1965, Petrof joined the Industrial and Commercial Group, the state-controlled import-export company.  In 1970, a new main factory for the production of vertical pianos was built in Hradec Kralove and this was later joined with a new grand piano factory in 1989.
   Petrof engineers and technicians are extremely proud of the fact that in the construction of both grand and vertical pianos, only classic components and traditional production methods are used.  The majority of components are produced in Petrof's own factories which eliminates the need for most subcontractors.

  • The soundboard is constructed exclusively of the finest solid spruce which is aged for a minimum of five years in the open air and then placed in drying rooms to reduce moisture content to industry standards.
  • The pin block is produced of laminated beech.
  • The full perimeter iron frame is carefully designed and dimensioned to provide proper stabilization and unparalleled tone. 
  • Only the finest quality polyester resin finish is used on Petrof pianos. It is applied, allowed to harden, and polished by hand.
  • The real wood veneers of mahogany, walnut and oak are beautifully shaded and hand matched. The design of the cabinetry is among the finest in the world and fits equally well in homes and fine concert halls.
Today's production methods are a unique blend of modern and old world traditional piano building techniques. The result is a Petrof piano which offers a pleasant mellow tone, unequalled action and a long lifetime of service. 

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