Stacked shells, we can do a grand in any size and also do a double ender with 4 keyboards or uprights with 2 as well
Nashville Piano Rescue builds custom stage shells. The biggest advantages to custom shells over a stripped out ex piano is that it will be lighter regardless of whether the iron plate has been removed or not and any width keyboard can be used. In an ex- piano you are limited to keyboards that are 54 inches wide or less.
Our custom shells have a standard keyboard tray width of 60 inches. Uprights are normally 24 inches deep x 44 inches tall by 64.75 wide. We have many different types of upright shells that we build, including regular uprights, double ender uprights ( two player positions) narrow uprights for short keyboards, double stacked keyboard models etc.
We also offer custom grand shells in any length however the keyboard width will always normally be 60 inches as standard, we can make it narrower but we need to know in advance. We also need to know if you want an opening top, Spade or French provincial or some other type of legs, music desk or a functioning electric 3 pedal lyre.
Prices normally don't include shipping rates for the lower 48 states and these rates change daily, There are tariffs involved if shipping to a church or music venue , sometimes if the delivery is within 500 miles we will hand deliver and set up the shells in person to avoid those tariffs for the customer.
We are getting ready to bring out a few more custom shells including 3 types of collapsible uprights and a Harpsichord mini grand style shell for those that want something different.
Photo coming soon. We have several scratch built mini builds coming out that will be able to house 61 key keyboards or any keyboard 47.5 inches in width or less.
Stay tuned for all the new photos.
The Harpsichord Mini shell will come in two forms , either raw ( unpainted) or painted and prices will reflect the extras.
All prices include ground freight shipping , lower 48 states
Harpsichord Mini upright shell. Photos coming soon. Two price point options in either Raw ( unpainted) or painted. Max keyboard width 47.5 inches. Designed for Korg 61 key keyboards . Pop up music desk and custom bench included. Scratch built in our Indiana shop. Ships lower 48 states . Stay tuned for photos.
Another custom scratch built shell model that we are starting to build in our Indiana Shop. Modeled after the Marco Polo Mini Studio. 45 inches tall by 50 inches wide by 17 inches deep. Takes a 61 key keyboard or any keyboard less than 47.5 inches wide. Ships LTL truck freight lower 48 states. Photos coming soon and has two price points Raw ( unpainted ) or painted.
Collapsible upright shell for a standard 88 key keyboard. We have finally gotten something working on this idea. Photos coming soon. Includes lower 48 state shipping and will have two price points . Raw ( unpainted) and Painted.
Basic primed shell, 60 inch keyboard slot. size averages 64.75 wide by 24 deep by 44 inches tall. Average weight 75 pounds empty, If you need a mousehole for a sustain pedal you can order that when you purchase the shell.
Stacked Grand shell , two shelves, shown configured with an 88 key keyboard on bottom and 76 key above. ( keyboards not included) Sizes begin at 6 ft. These are completely scratch built in any color and are universal in width to take the widest keyboard. Shown in epoxy primer and painted. Lightweight but strong. Double rear leg for stability ( if you want to walk on it etc)
Baby Grand Shell packages , These are normally built from no name non repairable real baby grand pianos and feature a Yamaha p-125 weighted 88 key keyboard. Can be ordered in any color but length is limited to 4.7 feet to 5.5 feet. Price includes lower 48 state shipping.
Scratch built and super light construction , including a faux soundboard below. The one pictured below is 7 foot by 64 inches wide to accommodate a 61 inch wide keyboard. We put two keyboards in that one. Price includes LTL freight to the lower 48 states
Biltmore Estate Sheryl Crow concert August 3 2013 Stage set up using one of our built to order antique upright shells
On Stage, Formerly a 1895 Starr Cabinet grand. Chopped about 11 inches to 45 inches. Rosewood case.
Front view which the audience does not usually see, plenty of hand room to access all the controls and programs
Shell built from another huge upright for The head and the heart band, chopped down and the keyboard area lowered 5 inches.
Transferring Grand Shell we built for Alan Jacksons 25th Annv. Tour
Rear view shows optional faux soundboard panel to make everyone ask is that a real piano up there?
Shell built from 1880s English upright for Old Crow Medicine Show. Formerly a 52 inch tall upright
Piano shell in action for the Head and the Heart on stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado
Second Head and Heart Band shell we made for them. On stage at Ryman Auditorium Nashville.
How this 1890s non repairable 8 ft grand wound up a shell
Here it is on stage at kensington Church in Lake Orion MI. We like to hand deliver our shells
another view
Scratch built 7 foot stacked shell just delivered on 9/7 2019 to Church of the Nativity in Timonium MD
7 foot long and 63 inches wide at the keyboard end to house that long keyboard
Loaded up