Overs Piano

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Overs Piano is an Australian brand of grand piano.

Overs specialises in the manufacture of high quality grand pianos, as well as the restoration and rebuilding of grand pianos.

In 2004, the New South Wales Treasurer and Minister for State Development, the Hon. Michael Egan, stated that Overs' piano technology "is rapidly establishing Overs Pianos as a world leader in piano design".^[1]

Technology

Overs has been responsible for the development of innovations in the design of grand pianos. Their activities in the field of innovative piano design have resulted in Overs Pianos becoming a member of the Australian Technology Showcase.^{[citation needed]}

Overs has invented a new grand piano action, which was designed by Ron Overs in 1999. The new design of action (which is patented) has the advantage of considerably less friction than other grand piano actions.^{[citation needed]}

In 2003, after a ten year gestation period, Overs developed a structurally and tonally improved soundboard design.^{[citation needed]}

Recordings

Numerous recordings have been made with Overs pianos by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.^{[citation needed]}

Recordings have been made on the piano owned by the Sydney Conservatorium.^[2]

Maintenance, restoration and remanufacturing of Grand Pianos

Besides building grand pianos, Overs also maintain, restore and remanufacture grand pianos.

Mr Ron Overs also is a piano design consultant.

See also

• Piano

Australian piano manufacturers

Historic:

• Beale Piano
• Wertheim Piano

Current:

• Stuart and Sons

References

External links

• Overs Pianos Website
• US Patent for the Overs action