Kemble Studio

Colour: Mahogany Satin
Year: 2001

The Kemble Studio is a compact, well-built British upright piano, an ideal instrument for students, home players, and smaller spaces where a full-sized piano would be too large. Dating from 2001 and priced at £2,795, this mahogany satin example represents excellent value for a quality Kemble upright in good playing condition.

Kemble pianos were manufactured in Milton Keynes and have a long-standing reputation for consistent tone and durable action. This example has been assessed and prepared by our technicians at The Piano Gallery.

Available to purchase online or to try in person at our Oxfordshire showroom. Contact us to arrange a viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kemble Studio?

The Kemble Studio is a compact upright piano from one of Britain's most established piano manufacturers. Designed for students and home players, it offers a warm, responsive acoustic experience in a space-efficient format. Kemble produced the Studio in Milton Keynes to a consistent domestic standard, and it is particularly popular as a first or practice piano where space and budget are important considerations.

Is the Kemble Studio suitable for learning piano?

Yes. The Studio has a full 88-note weighted action, which is essential for developing proper technique, and a warm, even tone that makes learning enjoyable. As a genuine acoustic upright rather than a digital keyboard, it provides the real playing experience that makes practice productive. It is well suited to beginners through to Grade 5 or 6, and many players find it perfectly satisfying beyond that.

How does the Kemble Studio compare to a compact Yamaha or Kawai?

A compact Yamaha or Kawai from a similar period will typically offer a brighter, more consistent tone and a slightly more precisely regulated action. The Kemble Studio has a warmer, more rounded character with a distinctively British tonal quality. Both are honest, capable instruments for home and student use. We stock a range of compact uprights from different brands and are very happy to let you compare them in person at our showroom.

Is a 2001 Kemble a recent enough piano to be reliable?

Yes. A 2001 Kemble Studio is a relatively modern instrument and has most of its playing life still ahead of it. At just over 20 years old it is at an ideal point in a piano's life, broken in and settled in tone, but with plenty of service still to give. This example has been assessed and prepared by our team at The Piano Gallery and is ready to play.

How long will a Kemble Studio last?

A well-maintained Kemble Studio should give many decades more of reliable playing. With regular tuning twice yearly, sensible placement away from heat and damp, and occasional action regulation, this type of instrument can continue to perform well well into the middle of this century and beyond.