A hidden place for Piano enthusiasts. Located next to Sam's Club & a wash. This is a family owned & ran for several generations of the Tudor Family. John Tudor gave us a tour of the place along with information & history on pianos. John's father learned his trade in Germany back in the days & passed on the knowledge & craftsmanship to the next generation. There are hundreds of pianos in this warehouse. Some are being restored & Some are being repaired. According to John. Most pianos nowadays are mass produced, & are made with a foam like material to cut cost down & weight. There's only 1 company left that makes pianos by hand & made with hard wood. Only 300 are produced yearly. John explains the difference in upright & Grand pianos. Within the upright, there's 3 different sizes. Upright pianos usually has 2 pedals. You may find some with 3 but it is not a Sostenuto pedal. It is a mute pedal. Sostenuto pedal is only found on Grand pianos. Steinway & Sons perfected this & patent it in 1847. It became a standard but is rarely used. There's only I piece (music) that has the usage of the Sostenuto pedal in play. The Grand Piano has several sizes & names. Baby Grand to Concert Grand! (Largest size, 9 ft long) Very informative tour. If you're looking to purchase a piano & would like a little bit of history & information on where to start in choosing the right piano for you or whom ever, give this place a try. They have "technicians" who could also tune your piano if you already own one. read more

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There's a bit of bias here because Ivan Tudor and his crew happen to be my buddies-of-sorts. I'm not sure how useful this review would be aside from serving as a "shout-out" to let you Yelpers know about the existence of this place! Why? Because I'm not a fan of the piano as we know it today. This is Tudor's specialty--the repair, restoration, and sale of fine modern pianos (modern meaning post-1850 or so). He's won numerous awards for his work and has even repaired pianos owned by some very notable people. But anyway, let me tell you a little about why I like them so much. I repair harpsichords and early pianos as a hobby. Aside from his showroom, Ivan Tudor keeps a HUGE warehouse full of pianos from all periods in various stages of repair and disrepair. They're sort of my "piano junkyard" when I need a part for one of my projects. Several years ago, I bought every single harpsichord and fortepiano they had--totaling about seven or eight instruments in all. Evidently a few of them were movie props in the 1940s and 1950s because they had small metal plates on their undersides indicating they were the property of Warner Brothers. How cool is that? I actually found one of them--a piano from 1815--in a picture book of old pianos published in 1953 indicating the photo was furnished by the studio! Their on-site piano tuner and regulator, Vivian, does a very fine job and will come out to tune your piano for what I believe is a standard rate of $85. Voicing and other piano services are by quote. But yeah, the folks here are übercool and while I haven't made use of their restoration services or bought a high-end piano from them, I'd imagine that since this is their bread-and-butter business, they'd be just as accommodating in that regard as they are with my offbeat inquiries about obsolete instruments! read more

In a cookie cutter mini-mall world, Pianos Wholesale is something really special. If you are truly a fan of craftsmanship and the beauty of fine pianos, you gotta get to this place. Yes they sell all ranges of new pianos, but the real joy is simply seeing (and playing) the hundreds of restored and original pianos in their massive warehouse showrooms. Have you ever played a $100,000 Steinway D? Yes? the new stock they sell looks and sounds amazing, but we can all dream. Ivan, his son John, Jack and Vivi are super people to deal with. Down to earth and not intimidating. They cut me an amazing deal on a restored upright with a service guarantee. I'm still blown away that I almost bought a lesser piano from a stiff shirt piano mill. Thank you Pianos Wholesale Crew! read more

For well over 20 years and at various times, my family and church have purchased pianos from Tudor / Pianos Wholesale, and we feel quite privileged to live so close to their warehouse. What a tremendous joy it has been to play a beautifully restored 1917 grand piano that sounds more impressive than a brand new grand we bought for twice the price at one of those fancy showrooms in LA. The Tudor-restored piano simply sounds better and is much more fun to play. Tudor has earned a client for life, if not for generations. The feel of their packed warehouse is a little like an old factory, but after you get over that, you'll realize you're in the right place. These people understand pianos better than anybody else. Now that I've moved farther away, I still call them for service and tuning and would travel long distances to order our next piano from them, should that happy occasion arise again. read more

Buying a second hand piano is a difficult and nerve-wracking job especially for someone like me who doesn't know anything about pianos. I went to many piano stores around the San Gabriel Valley area and I like Pianos Wholesale the best! They have a wide selection of pianos - from spinets to 9-foot grands. On my first visit, Mr. Ivan Tudor gave me a tour of the place. I tremendously enjoyed talking to him. He made me feel at home. His son, John, explained to me the different types of upright pianos, the use of soft, sostenuto and sustaining pedals, and a quick lecture about sound quality of each piano type. Vivian helped me choose the right piano. She patiently played the same piece on my top 4 choices until I finally found the right one. The Tudors are very knowledgeable and honest people. I AM VERY, VERY PLEASED with their service:-) read more

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The store is a hidden gem Of EL Monte. Another door leads to another surprising displays of collection. Vivian Zhang! The real piano guru!!! Outstanding customer service. She explained every detail of the piano, very informative, who puts her heart, soul and has passion in her job. Which you seldom find nowadays. I let her tried to play one song for us, I was having chills. Whewww!!! She nailed it. She played like you are the character of the song.. Blew me away. Thank you Vivi, I have high respect on her. read more

Here is a great family business of pianos. They are full of knowledge and they know what is the best piano for you. I just purchased an awesome 1923 Anniversary Grand Chickering piano with excellent condition. Both of Tudor father and son are very nice people and they will tell you about the piano knowledge and many interesting stories. It was a wonderful experience to be there. read more

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We compared several stores and settled with Pianos Wholesale at the end for their proficient knowledge in pianos and great customer service. Staff here are not just sales-personnel who would pressure you into buying on the spot. Vivian was the staff who helped us through the process and she was very patient and understanding. She gave us several recommendations after carefully evaluating our needs and expectations. After the piano was delivered, Vivian also followed up with a phone call to ensure we have received a satisfying product and service. We are very happy with the purchase. read more

John Tudor and his father Evan have an amazing operation. They are extremely knowledgeable about pianos and take pride (and rightfully so) in their extraordinary work restoring pianos. They also provide great services in consulting and piano sales. Really a great find. read more

Vivian Zhang is an expert Sr Piano Technician. I have an older spinet piano that really needed repair. One technician told me I had replace all the felts. Vivian spent almost 2 hours diligently tuning the piano and made recommendations. She is very price conscious for her customers and did not try to oversell any services. I HIGHLY recommend Vivian for piano tuning read more

Great customer service. They are super nice people and rent their piano at a very reasonable rate. They want you to save money.

Really thank John, Jack and Vivian for offerring us a lot of useful knowledge about all kinds of pianoes and appreciate the guidance fm these experts about how to select a proper piano according to different personal need and budget. During the piano field trip, we were very lucky to have a chance to see over one-hundred-year-old piano and to hear of the amazing music fm the best and most expensive grand piano-Augst Forster grand piano !! It's really a beautiful and unforgetable sound. We can't help to agree to Jack's opinion -- Happy piano only for happy family !!! This is not only a good place to purchase the ideal piano you need and but also people there are generous to share all kinds of knowledge you need to solve your questions about pianos. So you are always welcome to visit them any time if you need to purchase a piano or need any expert to solve your questions about piano's maintaining, tuning, ...etc. read more

This is a huge place with many different kinds of piano. It's been there about 30 yrs. now. Hidden gem in temple city. Vivian is an adorable person who is very knowledgeable about the piano. Tuner and salesperson both. She was very informative and trying to meet my needs. Very honest not just trying to sell the piano the same day you visit for the first time. Not like rude pushy salesperson she was kind and polite. So if you are trying to purchase a piano and you know nothing about the piano, then this place is a good place to visit. Someone will guide you with some sincerity. read more

the chinese woman was rude my wife wanted to try out the pianos , was never given a chance just kept on showing other pianos that were old and the rental was extremely expensive for an almost broken old piano.her husband just sat there and just looked .never greeted us , is a waste of time, most pianos they sold were old or refurbished. not worth the money. that asian chinese woman even lectured my wife. read more

Pianos Wholesale is amazing!! We wanted our old baby grand piano, a family heirloom, refinished in black and now our piano looks absolutely brand new! Our piano movers, JPX Piano Movers, referred us to John at Pianos Wholesale (http://www.pianos-wholesale.com). The great care, time, knowledge, effort and pride that Pianos Wholesale brings to this most delicate craft is evident in every inch of our precious piano. Our baby grand is absolutely stunning, from the rich black finish to the gorgeous black and white ivory keys to the beautiful brass wheels encased in wooden casters that John so kindly provided. Even the piano bench was fixed and is luxurious! John is a true gentleman that is continuing his dad's tradition of expert refinishing. His prices are very reasonable and his showroom will bring you back to a simpler time when excellent craftsmanship was all done by hand. Thank you, John, for everything!! read more