Bentley Launches 2013 Continental with Malcolm Hasman and Fazioli

VANCOUVER, BC - The weather didn't turn out exactly as planned, but the 'turn out' was excellent.  Guests enjoyed delicious food, courtesy of Granville Island Hotel's Dockside Restaurant, and fantastic music by local group Soulstream on the white Fazioli, provided by Showcase Pianos.  Champagne was provided by Vancouver's super Realtor Malcolm Hasman.  Photos by Robert Loh.  All could check out the new 2013 Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8, as well as take a tour on a beautiful boat provided by M&P Yacht Centre.

First time in Canada: Fazioli "Marco Polo" Art Case

RICHMOND, BC - The $189,000 piano was flown to Vancouver yesterday in a crate that has sensors on it to ensure its safety.  The "Marco Polo" is a bright red grand piano that is 7-feet long and has a beautiful work of art hand-painted under the lid.  It is only on display for only two days before being delivered to the family that ordered it.

The piano was custom made in Italy by Fazioli - a company known for its meticulous attention to detail.  Made by hand and requiring over 3 years of man hours, the rare Italian instruments are considered to be the 'crème-de-la-crème' of pianos.

The "Marco Polo" Edition piano was made in honour of the special relationship that has long existed between Italian and Chinese people.   The Chinese-Canadian buyer and her daughter travelled to Italy to tour the piano factory and meet the founder himself – Paolo Fazioli.

The rare piece is being shown for only 2 days at Showcase Pianos, the new piano store in Richmond's Aberdeen Centre.  Visitors are welcome to take photos. 

Showcase Pianos and Music Academy

#3480 – 4151 Hazelbridge Way

Richmond, BC

T: 604.270.8883

Rough photos from factory:  http://www.genuzio.net/fazioli_marcopolo_giu2012/

Local Piano Stores To Battle It Out This Weekend: July 14 & 15

This coming weekend, Vancouver and Richmond's "big three" piano stores will faceoff for the biggest piano sale of the year, making it the best time to buy a piano.

Buyers will find that all stores will be offering great discounts, as well as a few added gifts and bonuses.  The newest store out of the big three stores – Showcase Pianos – known for carrying the famous Fazioli pianos among other European brands, is trying to make the biggest splash this weekend by not only including the HST but also giving away a real digital piano with every grand piano sale - - -and it’s not just a toy keyboard, it’s a $1,749 Roland with 88-keys!

"I don't think any local piano store has ever done a giveaway as big as this" says Showcase Pianos owner Manuel Bernaschek.   "We realize that customers have a choice when shopping, and we're delighted to be seeing such a great increase in the number of people that reward us with their business.  I guess you could say that it's our way of saying 'Thank-you' for the great support."   Showcase Pianos carries 6 different lines of acoustic pianos, and grands start at around $8,998 whereas uprights will start from only $3,998.

Sale Locations:

Showcase Pianos & Music Academy in Aberdeen Centre

#3480 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way

Richmond, BC

604-270-8861

Hours: Sat 11 - 9, Sun 11 - 7

Showcase Pianos in Vancouver

1224 W Broadway

Vancouver, BC

604-437-5161

Hours: Sat & Sun 12 - 5

Visit our website: http://showcasepianos.com 

JUST ANNOUNCED: FREE Roland Digital Pianos!! (July 14&15 ONLY)

VANCOUVER, BC - Showcase Pianos is pleased to announce that the first THIRTY buyers of any new or used grand piano during our Blow-Out Sale will receive a $1,749 Roland F-120 digital piano absolutely FREE!!

"I don't think any local piano store has ever done a giveaway as big as this" says Showcase Pianos owner Manuel Bernaschek.   "We realize that customers have a choice when shopping, and we're delighted to be seeing such a great increase in the number people that reward us with their business.  I guess you could say that it's our way of saying 'Thank-you' for the great support."

Grand pianos start at $8,998 and the first 30 grand piano buyers have the choice of a satin white or black for their FREE 88-key digital piano by Roland which lists at $1,749.  The F-120 features the new 'SuperNATURAL' piano action that is standard on all of the digital pianos all the way up to their top of the line 'V-Piano'.

Upright pianos start at $3,998 and buyers during the Sale will receive up to $300 cash back.

HUGE INVENTORY BLOW-OUT SALE & GIVEAWAY ONLY ON JULY 14 & 15

Showcase Pianos is the exclusive dealer for 6 different brands of acoustic pianos - most of which are made in Europe - as well as one line of digital pianos: Roland.

Used pianos currently in stock include good quality locally used pianos made by Kawai, Yamaha, Steinway, and Heintzman.

Hours & Location:  http://showcasepianos.com/hours-and-location.html

Roland F-120 Digital Piano: