Paul McNulty
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The same standard behind world-class classical instruments.

Now available for selected commissions in interiors, architecture and yachts.

Our craft

We build instruments from wood.

Over 5,000 parts. Built by hand. Made to perform for decades.

They are played in leading concert halls across five continents — a standard of making now extended to selected commissions in interiors, architecture and yachts.

Manifesto

The workshop for projects that cannot afford compromise.

I

Design studios, architects, contractors and private owners who need more than standard joinery.

II

The standard of finish must hold up to the most demanding eye in the room.

III

Technically. Visually. Over time. In front of the final client.

Who we work for

For the most discerning clients seeking work that is rare, exacting and built to last.

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We take on selected work where the quality of the making must match the ambition of the design.

This is where our workshop fits best: projects with demanding geometry, refined surfaces, precise tolerances — and no room for approximation.

Bespoke staircase from the McNulty workshop
References

Stanford chose us.

The Paris Opera chose us.

Now that name is yours to use.

Our clients do not make allowances for compromise.
Neither do we.

Paul McNulty's instruments in concert halls across the world
Press feature — Der Spiegel, 2012
Wigmore Hall

“Given our own positive experiences and McNulty fortepianos' reputation for superior craftsmanship and musical integrity, choosing a McNulty piano was the natural decision.”

Wigmore Hall

London

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Wigmore Hall, London
Wigmore Hall, London
The Fryderyk Chopin Institute

“Their commitment to excellence and dedication to the art of piano making make them an ideal choice for any discerning musician or organization.”

Director, The Fryderyk Chopin Institute

Warsaw · 2024

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Detail from the reconstructed Chopin instrument
Malcolm Bilson

“There are several early piano builders in the world now, but no one can match McNulty — not only for historical accuracy, but impeccable workmanship and detail.”

Malcolm Bilson
Frederick J. Whiton Professor of Music, Emeritus

Cornell University · 2024

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The right partner

The right subcontractor does more than make a component.

It strengthens the credibility of the whole project.

Installation detail
Reach

Europe‑based.

Ready to travel.

We take measurements, coordinate installation, and fit the work on site when required — so the piece you commission reaches the final room exactly as it left the workshop.

On-site measurement and coordination
Selected commissions

Bespoke wooden objects for interiors and yachts.

  • 01Architectural elements
  • 02Doors and entrance pieces
  • 03Stair components
  • 04Veneered surfaces and wall elements
  • 05Cabinetry
Bespoke wooden interior for a yacht
A standard tested over decades

Since 1986, more than 350 instruments have left our workshop for leading musicians, conservatories, opera houses, concert halls and private owners across five continents.

A partial list
  • Wigmore Hall
  • The Chopin Institute
  • Harvard
  • Oslo Opera House
  • The Australian National University
  • Private owners

…and many others.

Paul McNulty fortepianos on stage at the Sumida Triphony Hall
Sumida Triphony Hall, Tokyo
Start an enquiry

The same hands. A different scale.

Now available for selected woodwork commissions for interiors, yachts and architectural elements.

Technical drawing on the workbench
Paul McNulty, 1978 — the beginning
Reconstructed historical piano
North Bennet Street School, Boston
Training

Paul McNulty is a notable alumnus of

North Bennet Street School.

Boston · Est. 1885 — America's oldest trade school for fine craftsmanship.

North Bennet Street School workshop
Measuring tolerances at the McNulty workshop
The commission

The same hands. The same standard.

Staircases. Doors. Cabinetry. Bespoke wooden objects for private interiors, yachts and music instruments.

Send your drawings or 3D files.
Tell us what you need made. We will tell you if we are the right hands for it.

Finished work, the McNulty workshop
Commission enquiry

Tell us about your project.

We accept a limited number of commissions each year.