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Walter Helm: Einer der ältesten Klavierbaumeister Deutschlands begeistert Amberg

Walter Helm, einer der ältesten Klavierbaumeister Deutschlands, führt seit 1970 sein Geschäft in der Amberger Paulanergasse 6. Mit ungebrochener Leidenschaft stimmt und repariert er diese wertvollen Instrumente täglich.

Walter Helm an einem von seinem Vater gebauten Klavier. Das einzige Klavier, das in seinem Laden unverkäuflich ist. Bild: Lukas Büchold
Walter Helm an einem von seinem Vater gebauten Klavier. Das einzige Klavier, das in seinem Laden unverkäuflich ist.

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