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THE WORKSHOP
Paul McNulty's workshop is located in Central Bohemia, the homeland of many instrumentalists who shaped the European classical music tradition. The forests of this region fueled the flourishing piano-making industry in 18th-century Vienna. World-renowned Viennese craftsmen created pianos in harmony with the wood of this landscape. The famous Bohemian Forest (formerly the Schwarzenberg Forest), now part of the Czech Republic, is the direct source of the wood for our pianos.

This heritage is reflected in our small but highly skilled team of wood specialists and piano technicians who work in the workshop. For other components such as gold decorations, carvings, and bronze castings, we rely on Czech specialists. Original Viennese decorative castings serve as the foundation. Bronze, gold, and exotic woods are sourced from around the world. We welcome visitors interested in learning about and understanding piano making.

PAUL MCNULTY
Over time, Paul McNulty's talent and training have given him the necessary mastery to craft the beautiful pianos he builds. The Czech Republic is known for its long tradition of excellent craftsmanship and its community of artisans dedicated to preserving historical artifacts. Paul McNulty is one of the local experts, and details not found elsewhere are reflected in his reproductions of pianos from an era with a refined appreciation for furniture.

After studying music at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Paul McNulty discovered his passion for instrument making. Following a degree in piano technology from Boston, which he completed with honors, he became a piano maker.

The search for the finest materials led him to the Czech Republic in 1995. The result is over 200 concert pianos, which can be heard on numerous recordings and are owned by renowned musicians and leading musical institutions. Its latest and unique development is the construction of late Romantic pianos, which have not been produced in modern times – Chopin's favorite piano by Pleyel, Liszt's personal piano by Boisselot, and Brahms's preferred piano by Streicher.


It is the construction of pianos in the late Romantic period, which have not been manufactured in modern times – Chopin's favorite piano by Pleyel, Liszt's personal piano by Boisselot, and Brahms's preferred piano by Streicher.