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“The SHADD Piano Comes With Soul Built-In”
Richard Smallwood wrote this testimonial based upon reading the original SHADD piano patent in 2003 that described and illustrated the high-tech hybrid acoustic/MIDI piano technology (with built-in audio speakers facing the pianist, a computer, and monitor on the front that displays music) and how it relates to him. Richard fully understood the ‘VISION’ before the prototype was even made.
Testimonial, 2003.
“What a wonderful concept. Here is an instrument with the best of both worlds. Finally there is a piano that is true to the acoustic genre, yet adds the excitement and creativity of the computer age. How many times have I had to play a piano in a church environment, or auditorium and could not hear myself play because it was not in the monitor? How many times have I played on a piano that was not miked properly and wore my fingers almost to the nub, trying to keep up with the amplified accompanying instruments? Now with the new SHADD piano, Hallelujah, those negative scenarios are in the past! Also for the church musician, one does not have to worry about lugging around pages of sheet music, deal with someone turning the pages, or even worse, the pages blowing off the music stand to the ground while playing. Congratulations Warren on a job well done. I can’t wait to experience your new piano first hand.”
Richard Smallwood
Celebrated Award-Winning Gospel Artist
There’s no more to say when the great Richard Smallwood chooses the SHADD piano over all other brands to record on for that award-winning CD in 2014. During the recording, Richard was so gracious to bring attention to the piano on stage.
He said;”I told them I don’t want no Steinway, I don’t want no Bösendorfer, I don’t want no Yamaha, I want a SHADD or nothing at all.” Click on his YouTube testimonial from 2014:
Richard Smallwood playing the SHADD 9’3” Concert Grand for the Anthology ‘live’ recording, 2014.
The icon and I at the 2014 Anthology recording.
The incomparable Richard Smallwood playing the SHADD 5’10” Baby Grand in concert, 2015. He loved how the lights and photograph captured an angelic image during his performance of The Lord’s Prayer.
Large and Mega Churches
With its substantial and regal presence, the SHADD concert grand is exceptionally well suited to large and mega-scale worship spaces. Its beauty adds majestic and dignification to its surrounding decor. The SHADD concert grand evokes a robust and diversified sound that delivers the projection, dynamic range, and tonal stability required for high-volume rooms with extended reverberation, while maintaining clarity and balance across spoken word, choral, and instrumental use. As in all SHADD acoustic pianos, a built-in audio system with multi-speakers, volume and EQ control, and XRL connections that can be connected to the house audio systems, can be installed as an added feature during the manufacturing process of our acoustic-only pianos.
SHADD Concert Grands 9’1” • 9’1” • 9’3”
Large Churches
Within contemporary church environments, where acoustic pianos are often required to compete with amplified instruments such as the Hammond B-3 organ, pipe organ, guitar, bass, and percussion such as drums, many instruments fall short. The SHADD semi-concert grand is voiced for power and projection, delivering the presence and dynamic authority necessary to stand alongside amplified ensembles while providing the volume, clarity, and rhythmic leadership required for choirs to take their cue and accompaniment with confidence. As in all SHADD acoustic pianos, a built-in audio system with multi-speakers, volume and EQ control, and XRL connections that can be connected to the house audio systems, can be installed as an added feature during the manufacturing process of our acoustic-only pianos.
SHADD Semi-Concert Grands 6’11” • 7’0” • 7’2” • 7’3” • 7’7”
Modest and Large Churches
The SHADD baby grand is frequently selected for modest to substantial church environments where platform or pulpit space is limited. Despite its compact footprint, it delivers ample sound typically associated with larger grand pianos, maintaining the signature SHADD volume projection required to compete with accompanying instruments and to lead choirs with confidence. As in all SHADD acoustic pianos, a built-in audio system with multi-speakers, volume and EQ control, and XRL connections that can be connected to the house audio systems, can be installed as an added feature during the manufacturing process of our acoustic-only pianos.
SHADD Baby Grands 5’9” • 5’10” • 6’2”
All Purpose Model
The SHADD upright is a versatile piano suited for multi-purposes. And while many upright pianos are produced as cost-driven instruments—often lightly built, limited in tonal depth, and regarded as secondary to grand pianos—the SHADD upright stands in deliberate contrast. Crafted as a high-end instrument, it incorporates premium materials and sound-enhancing design elements that deliver exceptional projection, clarity, and musical authority, making it a respected and capable choice for modest sanctuaries, along with rehearsal rooms, classrooms, and church auditoriums where space and performance both matter.
SHADD Uprights 49” • 51”