Limited-Edition Kohler & Campbell Grand Piano 5'9"
The condition is not just Good. It’s truly Superb!

Price: $7,400 USD negotiable
For sale by private owner. Serious inquiries only please.

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·       Brand:             Kohler & Campbell

·       Edition:           1896-1996 Centennial Celebration

·       Model:             SKG 600S

·       Serial #:           IQAGO187

·       Size:                 5’ 9”

·       Finish:              Ebony High Polish

·       Condition:       Superb

·       Built:                1996

·       Weight:           740 lbs

·       Dims:              69" L x 59" W x 40" H

·       Pedals:            3, all functioning perfectly

·       Keys:                88, original in excellent condition

·       Strings:            230, all in excellent condition

·       Piano Bench:   included

·       Location:         Parker, Colorado

This limited-edition piano, built in 1996 by the Samick Music Corporation under their Kohler & Campbell brand, was part of their Centennial Celebration series commemorating "100 years of Heirloom Quality Pianos”. This special designation is highlighted by the logo on the fallboard, an intricate painted logo on the soundboard, and a bas-relief emblem molded into the gold-toned cast iron plate.

At 5'9″ it projects a true full Grand Piano Sound with the warmth of tone and depth of power typically found in more expensive pianos.  Overall, it is in superb condition.

HISTORY -
I purchased this Kohler & Campbell SKG-600S piano new in August 1996. Since then, it has remained in the exact same spot in my living room, played regularly by me and on rare occasions by a few other pianists. It has only been moved a few feet three times for new carpet installations. The environment is consistently maintained with a humidity level of 35-45% year-round and is free from drafts and temperature fluctuations.
TONE AND TIMBRE –
The overall tone if this piano is elegant, powerful, and full-bodied with a wide dynamic range that conveys both delicate nuances and powerful crescendos with equal finesse. The lower registers resonate with a warm, velvety depth. It’s timbre exhibits warmth and a rounded quality, particularly in sustained notes.

TUNING AND MAINTENANCE –
This piano has been lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained. Since 1997, it has been tuned and serviced 2-4 times a year by Jerry McKin, the highly respected Registered Piano Technician and former President of the Piano Technicians Guild in Colorado.

Mr. McKin provided dedicated maintenance, until his passing in November 2023. His expert care included regular tunings, voicing adjustments, regulation, internal cleaning, and hammer and key maintenance. Recently, five strings in the upper two octaves have been replaced.

A full tuning is scheduled for July 7 with a new technician.

FINISH –
The high-gloss ebony finish is a stunning blend of elegance and sophistication, shining brilliantly as it did on the day it was delivered. Its smooth surfaces catch the light beautifully, highlighting the piano's graceful shape and impeccable craftsmanship. Minor "spider" scratches are routinely buffed out, keeping its high-gloss look pristine.

The brass fittings, pedal rods, pedals, solid brass casters and even the hinge are clean and shining. Occasional nicks on the gold-toned cast-iron plate are promptly touched up.

Today, the piano is beautiful with only a few minor nicks and scratches (but you have to look hard to find them). The only notable damage is the backside bottom of the rear left leg where a puppy took a bite out of it. Even this is hard to find, and most people wouldn't notice it.

A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD –

Keys – All eighty-eight keys are original and in excellent condition: level, functioning properly, without any sticking or unevenness. They are very smooth and clean, and show no signs of chipping or noticeable marks.

Action – The action of this piano has a medium touch that is very responsive and uniform across the entire keyboard. This action immediately captured my heart when I first played it. It reminds me of the renowned German Renner Action in the way it effortlessly handles the most intricate and demanding pieces. This particular feature has always drawn me to adore this piano. The action has been regularly maintained and is in excellent condition.

Soundboard – The piano features an exceptional soundboard crafted from Sitka Spruce and remains in excellent condition with a smooth, glossy surface, free of any cracks.

Strings – All 230 strings are clean and bright. Five strings in upper two octaves were recently replaced.

Hammers – The hammers have been reshaped or replaced every few years to maintain the sound quality.

The Pedals – The three pedals have been regularly cleaned and lubricated to ensure they operate effortlessly with a smooth, responsive action. The brass rods of the pedal assembly (trapwork) and the brass pedals themselves have recently been cleaned and polished.

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