Pre-Owned Acoustic Pianos

Hand-picked uprights and baby grands — refurbished, regulated and voiced by our own technicians before they reach the showroom floor. Buy outright, or start with a flexible rental and put your payments toward a purchase if you decide to buy within six months.

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  • Free Delivery over £199*
  • Open Since 1864
  • Finance Available

Technician prepared, ready to play

Every pre-owned piano is thoroughly inspected, serviced and tuned by our expert technician before it’s listed. That means stable tuning, confident touch and a musical instrument you’ll actually enjoy practising on.

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Buy, or rent first

Not ready to commit? Rent a pre-owned piano and start lessons with almost no risk. If you buy within six months, we’ll credit your rental payments toward your purchase.

How rent-to-buy works

Why Hickies pre-owned?

You’re not buying “used” — you’re choosing a piano that’s been selected for tone, playability and long-term value. Whether you buy or rent, you’ll get professional support from a team that’s been doing this since 1864.

Hand-picked stock

Curated brands, honest condition, and a focus on instruments that feel great to play.

Workshop prepared

Inspected, serviced and tuned before delivery — not “sold as seen”.

Delivered professionally

Handled by our team so your piano arrives safely and settles in properly.

Rent-to-buy option

Start with rental; apply payments toward a purchase within six months.

Current stock

Browse what’s available right now. Each listing shows the buy price and an estimated rental option (monthly plus refundable deposit) where eligible.

Frequently asked questions

Buying or renting a piano is a big decision — here are the questions we hear most.

Can I rent a pre-owned piano first?

Yes — rent first to start playing immediately, then decide whether to buy later.

Do rental payments count toward buying?

If you decide to buy within six months, we’ll credit your rental payments toward your purchase.

Is the deposit refundable?

Yes — the deposit is refundable according to the rental terms for your plan.

How do I choose the right piano?

Call us and tell us your space, budget and goals. We’ll recommend a few options and explain the differences clearly.