David McCord Pianos

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Formerly of Appleton Street, Boston — Now serving Northern California

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Marina Nikiforova playing the David McCord semi-concert grand piano
Marina Nikiforova plays the David McCord Semi-Concert Grand Piano

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The David McCord 7 foot 5 inch semi-concert grand piano
The David McCord Piano — a one-of-a-kind, scratch-built, 7′5″ semi-concert grand. It plays, and is still under construction, as of July 17, 2026.

Services

Tuning & Voicing

Precision pitch, stability, and tonal evenness.

Regulation

Full action geometry and touchweight optimization.

Complete Rebuilding

Steinway-focused restorations with period-correct parts.

New Soundboard

Custom-crowned spruce boards, bridges, and downbearing.

Pinblock Installation

High-torque tuning stability with precise fit.

Stringing

Scale integrity, copper-wound bass, and clean termination.

Action Rebuilding

Hammers, shanks, flanges, key bushings, and alignment.

Evaluations

Pre-purchase inspections and maintenance plans.

About

David McCord is a piano rebuilder and technician with deep experience in Steinway grand restoration, action design, and concert preparation. Work is now based in Northern California, with select travel by arrangement.

Availability

Prioritizing tuning and rebuilding of Steinway pianos. Please call or email for current lead times and shop schedule.

Contact

Address P.O. Box 914, Oregon House, CA 95962-0914
Phone 530-531-8810
Email info@davidmccordpianos.com