A Note from Aaron Firpo
Owner, Seattle Piano Company

Hello everyone,

I want to be fully transparent about something unexpected that’s impacting my business — and why Seattle Piano Co is now in need of immediate liquidity. 

Recently, the tariff on imported Japanese pianos increased sharply due to an executive order — catching many in the industry off guard, including us.
At the time, we were facing a staggering 39.7% tariff on our upcoming shipment of high-end Yamaha pianos from Japan.

  • Today, that rate has fortunately been reduced to 14.7% (10% global on top of the usual 4.7% rate) — a welcome change, but still 10% higher than normal. While it’s a relief from the original hike, this new rate still represents a substantial and unexpected cost that we must cover on our current incoming shipment.

    To prepare, I’ve launched a liquidation sale across our existing inventory. These are the same meticulously refurbished Yamaha uprights and grands we always offer — fully prepped, warrantied, and backed by our Lifetime Trade-Up Commitment. The only thing that’s changed is the urgency behind the pricing.

    If you’ve been considering a Yamaha piano, this is truly an unusual opportunity to purchase before prices rise to reflect the added cost of the new tariff. Once this inventory is gone and the incoming shipment lands, prices will be adjusted accordingly.

    Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you'd like help finding the right piano. I’m happy to personally walk you through your options.

    Thanks again for your continued support — especially during challenging moments like this. It means the world.

    Thank you,

    Aaron Firpo
    Seattle Piano Company