George and Keith were wonderful. My 45 year old Kawai acoustic piano wouldn't play anymore. George's and Keith made me feel comfortable and didn't rush or pressure me. It took several visits and a special piano order to help me to choose an electronic piano that sounded and felt like my old Kawai. read more

Keith is a true gem who is passionate about his craft and it shows. I needed help as we are down sizing. He offered his assistance in the form of information. We got a wee off topic, as things do when you are enjoying company, and ended up discussing history, mechanics, maintenance, and intricate/nuanced details- all things I am interested in as it is part of my job- just in a different application. This was a fascinating conversation from a music perspective. I really feel he was born to teach and pass the gift onto others. He was even so kind to call back and connect me with someone who plays at a church in need of a piano! How perfect was that! He is a great conversationist, and a wealth of knowledge. I learned so much today. Thank you Keith! If you'd like to hear him play, he is at The Signature, Friday through Tuesday evening. But, Im sure if you ask, he would gladly show you what your future piano is capable of. No matter your price point, he can find the right fit for you. :) read more

We had an excellent experience with the Piano Planet team where we eventually navigated the challenges of learning how buying a "new piano" can be confusing and bewildering to the uninitiated. Happily, there's a beautiful new piano gracing our home after trying 10 or so different pianos at the main store and settling on one that will allow our little one to learn, graced with the redolent tones of warm piano strings. We really appreciate the patience as we worked through expectations and communication snags and heartily recommend Piano Planet. Remember to try your piano, and be clear on what you're looking for (or if you don't know..!) It's not a car; it's not a computer - it's a part of your family...! read more

Extremely pretentious sales man. Kept pushing the opposite of what we wanted. We wanted a basic, simple set up. And he said we asked for the "bottom of the selection." And proceeded to explain why. We had environmental, spacial, accessibility , and auditory reasons for our choices. We did our research and knew what we wanted. We knew the model and what inventory they already had. Well, we will take our business elsewhere. He did apologize as we asked to be let out. He realized he spoke down on us. read more

Absolutely, the best place to purchase pianos...GOOD pianos. The sales men are awesome. Keith is a passionate musician who knows his stuff. Price is reasonable; the one I purchased was cheaper than online. read more

Owner was extremely rude & condescending to us the whole time, also tried to intentionally rip us off when trying to purchase a piano for our son. Will never be returning to Piano Planet; we never had such horrible customer service from any establishment in our lives. Better to buy from Facebook marketplace. read more

I first learned about Piano Planet soon after I moved to Hawaii. Located along the Nimitz Highway, it is in a large commercial facility. There is easy access to the parking lot. I recently visited the showroom after about 10 years. There were a lot of my favorite pianos lined up in the showroom just as there had been ten years ago. The current president, George, attended me during my visit this time. He was delighted that I knew of the store for 10 years and he listened to my story eagerly. I've been active as a manager of piano classes and music productions for many years, but now I told him that I want to enjoy music purely for myself. What he proposed was an electronic piano that I could play without hesitation even at night. As a music professional, I've always had some resistance to electronic pianos. But they have good points: I don't have to tune them, the installed bluetooth and headphones mean I can play them anytime without worrying about disturbing the neighbors, and electronic pianos are more affordable than acoustic pianos. Taking these things into consideration, I decided to buy Roland's new grand piano that he recommended. The price for the white color was $1000 higher than for a black one, but I chose the white grand type. It was just delivered and it fits nicely in my renovated room. As expected, as George said, the piano's tone and touch do not give up anything to acoustic pianos. A piano has been my professional instrument for many years, but now it's finally time for me to play the piano freely, just for fun; so I'm really happy! George seems to specialize in guitar, but his piano skills are quite nice. I felt that the melody of the piano he casually played expressed his feelings for music that he cultivated over many years. ピアノプラネットを初めて知ったのはハワイに移住して間も無くの頃でした。ニミッツハイウェイ沿いに位置し、大きな敷地の商業施設の中にあります。パーキングも広くて行き易いです。今回はおよそ10年ぶりくらいにショールームを訪れました。ショールームにはあの頃と同じ様に私の大好きなピアノが沢山並べてありました。この日応対してくれたのはジョージと言う現在のプレジデントでした。彼は私が10年前からこの店を知っていた事を喜び、私の話しを熱心に聞いてくれました。長年ピアノ教室や音学プロダクションの経営者としても活躍して来ましたが、今は純粋に自分の為に音楽を楽しみたいと彼に話しました。彼が提案したのは夜でも気兼ねなく演奏できる電子ピアノでした。音楽のプロとしてわたしは昔から電子ピアノには若干の抵抗があったのですが、調律しなくて良い、時間を気にせず演奏できる、そして純正ピアノより価格が安い。これらを考慮して私は彼が勧めたローランドの新作グランドピアノを買う事に決めました。白は黒より高かったのですが私は白のグランドタイプを選びました。それは引っ越したばかりでリノベーションが完了した部屋にナイスフィットしました。流石にジョージが言った通り音色やタッチは本物のピアノに負けていません。そしてBluetoothが搭載されているので演奏の楽しみ方がどんどん増えそうです！長年ピアノと共に働いて来ましたがわたしにもようやく自由にピアノを弾ける時間が取れる時になり、本当に嬉しくて堪りません！ ジョージはギターが専門の様ですがピアノの腕前もかなり年季が入っている様でした。彼がさりげなく演奏してくれたピアノの旋律には長年培われた彼の音楽に対する気持ち込められて居ると感じました。 read more

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What a gem of a local business! The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The store carries high quality pianos. I needed to rent a piano and got a great model at a very reasonable price. It was a pleasure doing business with them. read more

I went to Piano Planet a little less than a week ago looking for a digital piano and George was super helpful! The whole process was easy and stress free. So many different beautiful pianos. You can have it delivered or choose to do pick up. We did pick up and it went smoothly. Couldn't recommend this place more! read more

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My wife and I came into the shop looking to purchase a piano for our family. We are not experts by any means and Keith took the time to explain the many options they had available. Keith was very pleasant to work with and generous with his time, eventually guiding us to a handful of options that were best suited for our needs. Great customer service is a rarity these days but you can still find it here. read more

Piano Planet is a local piano business that has been around for twenty plus years. George Nellas, Owner sold us a Yamaha U1 upright piano nineteen years ago. The Yamaha was a refurbished piano from Japan. My daughter practiced for her recitals on that piano while the rest of the family played songs, chop sticks and enjoyed the piano. It gave us lots of great memories. Last week, we happened to stopped by Piano Planet and George was there. He helped us as I inquired about the Kawai and Yamaha pianos. He was very helpful and answered all my questions. Being a Steinway dealer, he does not carry the Yamaha acoustic line in the store. George showed me his Kawai GL and Boston GP lines. He explained the connections Steinway has with these brand of pianos. It was very informative. I told him that I may be interested in a used piano and shared what I was looking for. He told me to drop him an email and he would send me info on the Boston and Kawai lines. He also mentioned that he would provide a quote for a new Kawai he had in the store. We left feeling good about what was shared. I sent an email and thanked him for his help and time. Later that day, George sends me info about the pianos and a quote. We purchased and traded in our piano and got a Kawai Baby Grand. George made it happen. His helpful information, care and service was so appreciated. It is what I believe kept him in businesses all these years. He builds relationships and connections with his patrons. That relationship and connection brings you back when you are in the market for a piano. Loyalty and honesty seems to be other qualities he possesses as shared by many on Yelp. Evidence of his loyalty is with "S and S Piano Inc. delivery service." They delivered my piano (Yamaha) nineteen years ago and today.....delivered my new piano to my home. They were fast, efficient, and courteous. It does say a lot when companies work together for these many years. Thank you very much George Nellas of Piano Planet for our new Kawai piano. It's going to bring us continued joy and memories. This is a heirloom for my family. If you are in the market for a new piano.......don't hesitate and check out Piano Planet and see George Nellas, President. read more

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I would highly recommend Piano Planet to anyone looking for a quality piano (acoustic or electric). Not only do they have a stellar selection of various grand and upright pianos, the service was very warming and welcoming. I made an appointment with Keith, who right from the start, made me feel at home and comfortable in the store. He kindly walked me through all the various sounds, mechanisms, and various qualities of each piano. Furthermore, Piano Planet's collection of Steinway and Son's is absolutely magnificent. I was blown away by the range of pianos they had available. If you are looking to purchase an extravagant acoustic piano, this place takes the cake. Also, I would like to personally recommend Keith as your trusted piano advisor. He was extremely knowledgeable in my personal needs as a piano enthusiast. I felt his sincereness. Also, I did not feel like he was trying to make me purchase the most expensive piano in my price range, but help me explore which piano was BEST for me. What more could you ask? Thank you so much, Keith! Not only are you a fantastic piano advisor, you are an inspirational player. Cheers and Mahalo, Charles read more

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George Nellas was awesome with helping us secure a used upright piano. We are pleased to with our purchase.

George and Keith have always been hospitable when I would pop into the showroom through the years to tickle the ivories. They have quality instruments for every need and budget. Inventory of acoustic pianos includes new and pre-owned. Kawai, Boston and of course Steinway. Digital - Kawai and Roland. They go out of their way to take care of their customers. My wife has bought her dream grand piano here and a number of digital Rolands. She sends all of her piano students here. read more

Gracious, articulate, and talented is Keith of Piano Planet who guided us through with an educational tour of available digital pianos for sale. Not only do they offer superior expertise, but also the best brands available in today's market. We enjoyed our time at Piano Planet and are grateful for the knowledge gained. read more

Great customer service from a team who really knows what they're talking about. Very friendly, patient, and attentive to your needs, no matter what level you're at. The building itself is a little hard to find, as the turn is kind of hidden, but once you find the building, there is lots of parking and the store is easy to find; just keep walking forward, and it will be on your right! read more

Looking to invest in a beautiful family heirloom that is a piano? Perhaps your little one is just starting on his/her piano journey? Or maybe youre looking to get back into piano paying? Look no further! George and Keith will be happy to assist you with their wonderful hospitality and plethora of knowledge in the piano industry! From Kawai, Roland, Yamaha to the extraordinary Steinway & Sons, whether you're looking to invest in standing pianos, electronic pianos, baby grand, grand pianos ranging from 5 feet to 7 feet, Piano Planet boasts a wide variety of selection. This wonderful gem truly is invaluable in our little island state. Keith and George are warm, hospitable, kind, detailed in their explanation, and very clearly passionate about piano. Immaculate showroom with ample parking conveniently located by Nimitz close to town. Pay them a visit, they're the best in the business!! read more

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Fantastic customer service! The showroom is very aesthetically pleasing. Came in to look at some digitals. George was very patient and thorough in sharing his knowledge. It felt like he was trying to find the best fit for me rather than getting a sale done. If you stop by don't forget to check out the $180k Steinway Model D sitting in the showroom read more

Our family was traveling last week, visiting Oahu, and made a visit to Piano Planet for our adult son. Our son has autism and has perfect pitch, and also is a certified piano tuner. Needless to say, our son deeply loves pianos. All pianos. But, he has a special interest in Steinway & Sons pianos, which Piano Planet carries. We had been planning on returning to Oahu for about a year before we did. Our son was researching piano dealers in Hawaii, determined to visit one while there on vacation. He found Piano Planet online and that was it. He declared that we had to visit while in Hawaii! We showed up to Piano Planet. It looked like a museum from the outside. Absolutely gorgeous and top-notch. The doors were locked and there was a sign that said, "please ring the bell if you do not have an appointment." So we rang the bell. We were greeted by Keith, the employee on site that day. At first, he peeked his head out of the unlocked door and asked how he could help us. We explained that our son was waiting for a year to see the store, that he has autism, perfect pitch, and is a certified piano tuner. He kindly let us in. My son was overjoyed! This trip to Piano Planet was "a dream come true" for him, as he said in his own words. It was one of the top two highlights from his entire trip. This store and Lanikai Beach. Because the pianos there in the store are in mint condition (never touched or used) our son was not allowed to play the majority of the pianos in the store, which is totally understandable. They are sold as brand new. But, Keith did allow him to play a Steinway & Sons in the back, one that was used and allowed to be touched! Our son was absolutely elated. Keith even played for the three of us, and he is an amazing pianist. The experience was awesome. No, we were not in the market to purchase a Steinway & Sons at this time. It is way out of our price range which makes the trip to the store and Keith's customer service all the more special. We let him know up front that, no, we were not going to be purchasing. Yet, he was still kind to all of us. I would highly recommend this store if you are looking to purchase a piano. Ask for Keith! read more

I recently purchased a digital piano which I really enjoy playing from Piano Planet. Keith was very friendly and helpful with showing me around. I could really tell that he is very passionate about piano and he gladly answered any questions or concerns that I had. read more

Bought a piano from them recently & the experience was great! We had walked in, talked about what I was looking for & the owner was extremely helpful. He was present, patient & helped us load the piano into the car. It was overall a wonderful experience. I will be recommending this place. read more

Piano Planet is one of the best piano stores I've been to. Having lived in NYC, their overall quality and attention to detail are comparable and impeccable, if not better than some of my mainland experiences. George and Keith are two delightful locals who are so patient and kind when you are shopping and browsing. You can try as many pianos and ask as many questions as you want. Best of all? There is absolutely no pressure in purchasing a piano. They have pianos for all levels. From Steinways to Kawai, they carry pretty much anything. The prices are fair and they can work with you to see what's the best fit. I will most definitely refer all my friends and family to check them out for their piano needs. It is definitely worth stopping by. Support local! read more

Didn't get halfway through the store before the sales person yelled at my three-year-old twice to not touch the piano. We were there to buy her a piano. What is she supposed to do, Just look at them? To put it in perspective it wasn't like she was banging on the piano. She literally just touched the key The worst service I have ever received in my life, lost me as a customer before spending one minute inside the store Would never buy from this place after this experience completely rude. Really sketchy feeling when they keep their door locked and wait by the door to let you in and then lock the door again behind you. You would think these guys are selling diamonds instead of pianos, who is going to snatch and grab a piano. Very uncomfortable experience. read more

Does anyone have $157,000 that I can borrow to buy my dream piano? Piano Planet was nice enough to host my children's piano recital and a $157,000 piano is what they got to play on. Whoa, Mickey Mouse Club March never sounded so amazing! What I love about Piano Planet is not just the beautiful instruments, but that you don't feel as though you're in museum where you can't touch anything. At Piano Planet my little seven year old fiddled and faddled her fingers all over pianos that cost upwards of $90,000 and no one blinked an eye. A man who I can only assume is the infamous George just smiled as he dusted off the instruments. Did I scare you with the jaw dropping price tags? Well I'm happy to say that you don't need to saw off your arm for a beautiful piano as they sell pre-owned as well as new merchandise. I saw an upright piano for just under $3000 and it was in great condition. I've decided to cut out the lattes as I'm saving up for my $157,000 grand piano and hope that it'll be under the Christmas tree one of these days... read more

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Purchased a pre-owned from George and it is absolutely gorgeous! Sound quality is excellent and it comes with warranty. (also read my tip!) My piano was delivered today, and the deliverers were very professional and handled everything with care. George also sent me a follow up email which I greatly appreciate because servicing is EVERYTHING now days. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and the servicing I've received from Piano Planet. read more

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If you want the perfect piano for you, Piano Planet is the place to go. Keith (and George) met with me, matched my piano needs to the perfect piano, and had it delivered post haste. It was a true delight working with Piano Planet, and I highly recommend them for anyone searching for their perfect piano. read more

Kind staff who have knowledge on pianos. I felt like they were really trying to help me find the best piano that worked for me. Very happy with my experience with Piano Planet. read more

Piano Planet is the best place to shop for a piano in Hawaii. Greg and Keith are wonderful!

My daughter turned 16 this year and we wanted to get her a new piano. But because of the maintenance to keep a piano here in Hawaii with the humidity and such we were looking for a digital. My daughter has been using just a keyboard. I emailed Piano Planet to check their inventory. Right away Keith M. replied back. He asked me some questions about what we were looking for and when I answered him back. He replied again quickly to let me know what options they had. We first wanted a mini grand digital mostly for aesthetics but it was out of our budget. Keith was so awesome and gave us options for our budget. We made an appointment with him and my husband and kids went to try out the pianos. They were impressed with all the pianos but also Keith's expertise. They came home thrilled! They found the perfect one thanks to Keith. We went with a Roland Upright that sounds like a grand piano. It sounds awesome but also looks beautiful. Thanks so much Keith and Piano Planet! If you are looking for a piano here in the islands it's the go to place to find the perfect one! read more

We live on Kauai and have no stores that sell pianos on island so contacted Piano Planet located on Oahu. Due to the pandemic all our communication with George Nellas, was done via email. He was incredibly responsive and so helpful in providing the various digital piano options based on what we described we were looking for. The piano we selected had to be shipped from CA. George was great about letting us know the status of the shipment, and when it arrived in Honolulu he went out of his way to make sure he forwarded it to Kauai promptly. We love our Yamaha YDP-184R and are impressed that it sounds like a grand piano!! read more

I am a local piano teacher in Honolulu. I purchased a beautiful piano for myself from Piano Planet as well as few of my students. George is very honest and very professional that you always get a pleasant experience at the store. The selection is great as well - from affordable digital pianos and upright pianos to gorgeous full concert grand by Steinway. The best piano store in Hawaii!!! read more

All the reviews on here talk about George. I feel horrible for not knowing who he is but when I walked in Piano Planet I was greeted by a younger Caucasian woman that was very courteous, something that I was NOT expecting! All the other times I used to go into Piano Outlet in Pearl City they'd ignore me so I got used to that. Anyway, I was shopping for a digital keyboard so i could play at night. I needed the keys to be weighted, be able to record, have different sounds, and have escapement. She took the time to show me all their many selections and left me alone to test them all. Yes, play ALL of them! After playing all the electronic keyboards I felt that I was on a roll so I did what every piano store dreads: I started down the line and played every single piano I could get my hands on, ending with the Steinway Concert Grand in the middle of the showroom. After I got the playing bug out of me it was time to put my money where my fingers touched. I bought a Roland with all the features I wanted for a couple grand. I was delighted at her open invitation to stop by anytime and play the Steinway(since I cannot afford one). Piano Planet is very piano-player friendly!! I am still very impressed that they didn't stop me from testing out their pianos. I appreciate that I wasn't looked down upon(since many wouldn't guess I play piano based on the way I look). Lastly, the knowledge the employees have of their products was just what I needed. I love my new keyboard and love that I can play at night! :) read more

Came once to take a look at the digital keyboards..George helped me by explaining all of the features on the Roland I was looking at. Very educated and was able to answer all of my questions. Returned the second time to buy a Roland f20. I must say, the staff is very knowledgeable! It's also fun to gawk at the very beautiful grand pianos! Will be back for any future purchases and will recommend to friends! read more

We came to Piano Planet and met with Keith, who was so wonderful, showing us their wide range of pianos and highlighting the special features of each. His knowledge of the various digital pianos was expansive, and it was great to see him utilize so many of the programs or functions in such an easy way. I purchased my very first digital piano from Keith, after being sent additional e-mail links to do my own research on the type of piano I was considering. The piano was delivered and assembled by a great team and I am happily exploring all of the capabilities of my piano. I was really impressed by Keith and what he showed us; he was definitely a huge factor for purchasing from this store. Thank you very much; I love my piano! read more

Went looking for a digital piano at all the piano stores in town and found Piano Planet heads above the rest! Knowledge, service, professionalism, friendliness; this store had it all. The experience was so enjoyable, we wish that we could hang out there more often. George went out of his way to give us a great deal, as well as taking the time and effort to ensure that we were getting exactly what we needed. The other amazing thing that we learned is that you can trade up any piano purchased there. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Very easy to find plenty parking and great knowledgeable service! Walked in and bought a digital piano on sale and got a great price! But one snafu as no benches were available so attendant said he would order one which should come in the following week. Well fast forward one week no call - so today spoke to George & he immediately corrected the oversight and delivered an assembled bench for free TODAY! For all my issues with the oversight, they certainly provided great service! Gee should have called sooner! Just kidding but a big Mahalo to George & Kathy. read more

I bought a piano from George about 8 years ago...i couldn't afford a Steinway but he had a great recommendation for another hand built piano - an Estonia. I have no regrets. The sound is amazing for my tiny condominium and the process of purchasing it from George was excellent with follow up calls and quick responses to questions and phone messages. It was a pleasure working with him on this purchase. He's honest, up front, patient and encouraging to try all his pianos and eventually will recommend something for you that may be just right! read more

The only reason I can't give this review a full five stars is because I haven't actually purchased anything from them. That said, they have a wonderful showroom, George is knowledgable, upfront, no pressure, and just a really nice guy. He even put up with me playing through almost every piano in the place. read more

I visited George about a year ago and told him I was in the market for a piano in the future. At the time, I made sure to stress to him that I was just browsing. He was very patient and showed me almost every single piano he had in his showroom since I couldn't decide between a real one or one of those really convincing electric ones (with weighted keys even). He's so nice and followed up a couple days later. Anyway, that really stuck with me since I'm huge on customer service. So, finally a year later I'm serious about purchasing and can start piano-shopping for real this time. Of course, I remembered Piano Planet. And it also helped that they were having this huge sale. Plus your purchase comes with free delivery and free tuning about a month later so the piano has time to 'settle' in its new environment. Needless to say, I got a great piano from them and would recommend George and his store. read more

On my 1st visit I couldn't decide whether to get a digital piano or an acoustic piano. Jonathan and George were helpful and patient. They encouraged me to try all the pianos. They explained the features of the Roland digital and the Essex acoustic pianos. On the second visit, I purchased the Essex. The piano was delivered a few days later. I'm very happy with my purchase. read more