Makers of Fine Pianos
Challen has been a name
well-associated with the finest crafted pianos since 1804. Pianos that have graced royal households, concert halls, music conservatoriums, hotel and broadcasting studios for decades.

Challen. A name closely associated with the British Broadcasting Corporation for over 30 years. Where excellent tonal quality, reliability and consistency in performance have made it the British piano of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and won it the much coveted "Royal Appointment Award" for product excellent.

Within lies the secret of its success,

• Extra heavy vacuum-processed grey cast iron with steel additive to permit high string tensions to be used.
• Strings of the highest grade German "Roslau" nickle plated steel piano wire with bass solid copper windings.
• A sculptured sounding board of selected Rumanian pine or Sitka spruce for better resonance.
• Well-balanced keys, ultra-sensitive mechanism and high density Royal George wool-covered hammers perfectly translate player's touch to exquisite tones.

Altogether, these qualities have brought about a superior product of unexcelled performance, quality and durability.

Today, more than 201 years later, the reputation of Challen pianos is still ever-present and Challen pianos continue to be greatly sought after by pianists the world over. The successor to the renown "Challen" mark is proud to play its part in maintaining the heritage that began in 1804.

Challen. A name to be remembered and a precision musical instrument to be cherished.

Discover the Challen experience today.