fazioli 4 pedals Pre-owned Fazioli F228 grand piano in polished ebony

Introducing the pre-owned Fazioli F228 grand piano c.2000

Measuring 228cm (7'6") in length, the handcrafted Fazioli F228 is an exceptional semi-concert grand piano, ideally suited to larger auditoriums, performance venues, and chamber music settings. Described by Fazioli as the perfect instrument for chamber music, the F228 combines impressive power with remarkable tonal refinement.

This particular example is an exceptionally rare opportunity: a concert-sized Fazioli manufactured around 2000 and privately owned from new. It remains in outstanding condition, exhibiting minimal action wear and beautifully preserved cabinetry with a lustrous finish. The piano is supplied complete with its original cover, care pack, and lock key.

Recently enhanced with new Abel hammer felts—the same specification used by Fazioli at the time of manufacture—this instrument has also undergone comprehensive servicing and preparation by one of the United Kingdom’s foremost Fazioli technicians, ensuring it performs to the highest standard.

Fazioli pianos are among the finest instruments in the world, handcrafted exclusively in Sacile, northeastern Italy, with production limited to approximately 150 pianos annually. Every detail reflects the company’s uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, from the 24-carat gold-plated fittings to the poplar-veneered inner rim and exquisitely finished backframe.

Equipped with a Renner action and an Italian Ciresa soundboard crafted from carefully selected white Alpine spruce, the F228 delivers extraordinary resonance, projection, and tonal colour. Its responsive, perfectly balanced touch allows the pianist to communicate the finest musical nuances with confidence, making it an inspiring instrument for both professional performance and serious artistic expression.

About Fazioli Pianoforti

Fazioli Pianos has been crafting grand and concert grand pianos since its founding in 1981 by engineer and pianist Paolo Fazioli. The company is driven by a deep passion for music, masterful craftsmanship, ongoing technological innovation, and a rigorous selection of the finest materials. Fazioli rejects mass production in favour of a fully artisanal approach, striving for uncompromised quality in every instrument.

Fazioli artists

As a testament to this, Fazioli pianos have been chosen by some of the world’s most prestigious venues, and the brand continues to build close collaborations with distinguished artists who insist on performing exclusively with Fazioli instruments. Notably, acclaimed classical pianist Angela Hewitt and jazz icon Herbie Hancock are among the many celebrated musicians who choose to play a Fazioli.

The factory

Located in Sacile in the Province of Pordenone—about 60 kilometres northeast of Venice, a region renowned for its centuries-old woodworking tradition, the Fazioli factory has an output of approximately 150 pianos per year, each one personally checked and signed off by Paolo Fazioli. The company employs around 50 highly skilled professionals, with technicians who bring exceptional expertise, dedication, and a deep awareness of contributing to the creation of an instrument that is both rare and artistically significant. The complete production process—from the initial bending of the rim to the final tuning—takes about two years, reflecting a meticulous approach that blends advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship.

Environmental impact

While committed to producing only the finest quality instruments, the company is also very environmentally aware, with their own solar energy making up a third of all power used at the manufacturing facility. This alone saves one ton of carbon dioxide for each piano produced, approximately 150 tons per year, and emissions are constantly monitored to ensure they are as low as possible. The wood used in crafting Fazioli pianos is sourced exclusively from certified suppliers committed to environmentally responsible practices. The company also holds the internationally recognized ISO-9001 quality certification, ensuring the highest standards in its production processes.