Worldwide Piano maintains over 150 instruments in our Edison showroom—just 25 minutes from Short Hills—where you can play and compare quality pianos with guidance from experienced musicians rather than relying on photos and specifications alone.
Our Edison Showroom Serves Short Hills and Essex County
Located in Edison, NJ, our showroom houses the tri-state area’s largest piano inventory. Since 2008, we have served musicians throughout New Jersey, providing new, used, and rebuilt pianos from Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Seiler, Baldwin, and Charles R. Walter. Enrico “Rick” Aquino, who holds performance degrees and has taught piano for over 30 years, leads our team of certified technicians and music educators. His background as a concert pianist enables him to assess each customer’s playing style and recommend instruments based on touch weight, tonal character, and musical goals—factors that are impossible to evaluate online.
Our virtual tours accommodate those researching from home, though we encourage in-person visits to experience how different soundboard sizes, hammer hardness, and action designs affect playability.
Browse Pianos by Type and Application
We organize our showroom by instrument category, displaying multiple brands and price points within each section. This arrangement allows side-by-side comparison of tone, touch response, and build quality.
Upright & Studio Pianos for Home Practice
Upright pianos measuring 42″ to 52″ in height provide full 88-key capability in compact footprints. These instruments suit students, teachers, and home players who need professional-quality touch and tone without requiring the floor space of a grand piano. We stock both used Japanese-manufactured uprights, known for their durability, and new models featuring modern action materials that maintain consistent sound across humidity changes.
Baby Grand Pianos – 5′ to 6’6″ Models
Baby grands offer longer strings and larger soundboards than uprights, producing richer bass response and greater dynamic range. Our inventory spans entry-level grands suitable for advancing students, refurbished instruments from American manufacturers, and certified pre-owned Japanese grands that combine reliability with tonal refinement.
Concert & Semi-Concert Grands for Advanced Players
Our 7′ to 9′ grand pianos serve private instructors, advanced students, and performing artists. These instruments provide the string length and soundboard area necessary for complex repertoire and professional-level expression. We maintain both fully rebuilt American concert grands and new European models that offer traditional craftsmanship at accessible price points.
Hybrid & Silent Piano Systems
Hybrid pianos combine acoustic actions with headphone capability, allowing practice at any hour without disturbing others. Some systems use optical sensors to detect hammer motion before strings are struck, while others route sound through the piano’s own soundboard in both acoustic and digital modes. These technologies benefit apartment dwellers, late-night practitioners, and families who consider noise.
Our Inspection and Warranty Process
Our head technician, certified through the Piano Technicians Guild, inspects every used and rebuilt piano for structural soundness, action performance, and tonal quality. We replace worn hammers, re-string as needed, regulate all 88 notes to manufacturer specifications, and voice hammers for even tone. Worldwide Piano can help you understand exactly what type of warranty your piano carries and what it means for you. Additionally, we offer an optional Dampp-Chaser humidity control system—recommended for New Jersey’s seasonal humidity swings between 18% and 80%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buying a Piano in Short Hills, NJ
How soon can my new piano be delivered to Short Hills?
Most in-stock pianos can be delivered to Short Hills within 7–10 business days. Delivery timing depends on our scheduling availability and your preferred date. Custom orders or instruments requiring additional preparation may take 3 weeks to 6 months, or longer.
What is the typical monthly payment for financing a $10,000 piano?
With approved credit, a $10,000 piano financed over 48 months at current rates typically results in payments between $220–$250 per month. Actual terms vary based on down payment, credit profile, and promotional financing offers available at the time of purchase.
Can Worldwide Piano remove my old piano when delivering the new one?
Yes. We offer piano removal and disposal services for an additional fee. We also offer trade-in value for qualifying pianos. Our delivery team can remove your existing instrument during the same appointment, provided you notify us when scheduling delivery.
Do you offer evening or Sunday showroom appointments?
We accommodate evening and Sunday appointments by request. Contact our showroom to schedule outside regular business hours—particularly helpful for working professionals and families coordinating multiple schedules.
Explore New & Used Pianos Near Far Hills, NJ
Our 10,000-square-foot showroom houses an extensive selection spanning every category—from 5’1″ baby grands to 9-foot concert grands, professional upright pianos, and hybrid instruments with silent practice capabilities. We maintain authorized dealerships with Kawai, Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Schimmel, Seiler, Baldwin, Charles R. Walter, and Schulze Pollmann, alongside carefully selected pre-owned instruments that our technicians restore to performance standards.
Grand & Baby Grand Selection
Our grand piano collection includes instruments ranging from 5’1″ baby grands suitable for living rooms to 7-foot parlor grands favored by professional musicians. Each instrument undergoes complete action regulation—adjusting the 88 individual key mechanisms to tolerances measured in thousandths of an inch—and hammer voicing to balance tonal response across the entire keyboard. This preparation takes our technicians 15-20 hours per instrument.
Premium Upright & Studio Upright Models
Upright pianos ranging from 43 to 52 inches in height deliver authentic acoustic tone in a compact footprint. Our studio uprights, particularly the 48-inch and taller models, provide soundboard area and string length that approach those of smaller grand pianos, making them the choice of conservatories and serious students throughout New Jersey.
Hybrid, Silent & Electronic Choices
For Far Hills households in close-set neighborhoods, we offer hybrid pianos and retrofitted silent systems from PianoDisc and QRS. These maintain authentic hammer-and-string action while routing sound through headphones when neighbors or family members require quiet.
Why Choose Worldwide Piano for Your Instrument Investment
Enrico “Rick” Aquino, our founder and a Juilliard-trained concert pianist with over 40 years of performance and teaching experience, personally oversees our selection process. Since establishing Worldwide Piano in 2008, Rick has helped thousands of Tri-State area families find instruments matched to their musical goals, space requirements, and budgets.
Concert-Level Preparation & Inspection
Our three staff technicians—each with Piano Technicians Guild certification—prepare every piano before sale. This includes action regulation, hammer voicing, string leveling, damper adjustment, and tuning to A-440 concert pitch. We document this work and provide it with your purchase.
Flexible Financing & Trade-Ups
We offer financing through multiple lenders, with terms from 12 to 84 months and approval decisions typically within 24 hours. When students outgrow starter instruments, our trade-up policy credits your original purchase price toward select upgrades.
Find the Right Piano for Your Space and Budget
Choosing between upright and grand formats depends on available floor space, ceiling height, and acoustic requirements. Far Hills homes built in the early 20th century often feature rooms with 9- to 10-foot ceilings that accommodate the projection of grand pianos, while contemporary homes may benefit from the controlled sound of uprights.
Measure Your Room
Grand pianos require floor space extending 5-6 feet from the keyboard plus 3 feet behind the bench. Measure doorways and stairwells—many Far Hills homes feature narrow hallways that necessitate piano board lifts or exterior window access for delivery.
New vs. Pre-Owned Value
New pianos include full manufacturer warranties (typically 10 years on Kawai and Yamaha models). Quality pre-owned instruments from 1980-2000—particularly Japanese-made Yamaha U1 and U3 uprights—often outperform entry-level new pianos while costing 40-50% less.
Visit Our Edison Showroom or Schedule Delivery to Far Hills
Our showroom at 804 US-1 in Edison, NJ, welcomes visitors worldwide. We’re accessible from Far Hills via Route 287 South to Route 1—approximately 30 miles with typical drive times around 30 minutes outside rush hours.
Book a Private Audition
Schedule an appointment with one of our piano specialists to audition specific models. We’ll arrange our showroom for focused listening in our acoustically treated demonstration area, away from showroom traffic.
White-Glove Delivery to Somerset County & Surrounding Areas
Our experienced moving crew, specialists in piano transport for over 20 years, serves all communities in Somerset County. Delivery includes climate-controlled transport, professional placement, bench setup, and post-delivery tuning scheduled 2-3 weeks after installation to allow for humidity acclimation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buying a Piano in Far Hills, NJ
Do You Offer In-Home Piano Trials for Far Hills Residents?
We don’t typically offer in-home trials due to the complexity and risk of multiple moves. However, we encourage multiple showroom visits and provide a 30-day exchange policy if the instrument doesn’t meet your expectations after home delivery.
How Long Does White-Glove Delivery Take to Far Hills?
We schedule most Somerset County deliveries within 1-3 weeks of purchase for in-stock pianos. Ask about our rush delivery options during consultation.
Can I Bundle Piano Lessons with My Purchase?
Yes. Our music school, located in the same building as our showroom, offers instruction for ages 5 through adult. Many customers begin lessons immediately after purchase to build proper technique from the start.
What Humidity Control Do You Recommend for Somerset County Homes?
New Jersey’s seasonal humidity swings—from 18% in winter to 80% in summer—require active climate control. We recommend and install Dampp-Chaser systems (optional for an additional fee – ask about pricing, please reach out for details) that maintain 42% relative humidity inside the piano, protecting soundboards and stabilizing tuning.
Will You Buy Back My Old Piano?
We evaluate trade-ins on qualifying instruments through our trade-in program. Browse our current piano sale inventory online or call 732-777-7381 to discuss your specific situation and schedule an appraisal.