abcomatic
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I have a Mason and Hamlin grand and a Waltham player. Gary
What Brand name pianos do you all have?
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Kimball. Got it in '63 or '64, have not played it in years, but did have it tuned about 5 years ago.
whirlcool
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We had a Walter studio piano, bought it in 76. At the time it was competitively priced with other major names like Baldwin & Kimball and Young Chang. It was one solidly built piano. It had the sound of a Steinway as well as the same touch.
We had it moved once, and the piano movers cracked one of the legs on it. So we had a piano repair guy come look at it. He said he'd contact the factory. A few days later we get a phone call from the factory saying they were sending out a guy to evaluate the damage. I asked if they could just send a new leg to us. The guy sounded somewhat horrified and said that they just don't replace legs like that, it has to be "matched" to the piano. So they came and removed the other leg and installed a temporary one. About 4 weeks later the factory guy turned up with a new leg and installed it and checked the tuning on the piano. Did they do a good job, even the wood grain of the new leg matched the old!
We gave it on loan to one of my cousins who was studying piano when I switched over to electronic keyboards. A few years later she made us an offer we couldn't refuse and sold it to her.
If we wanted to buy another Walter, we'd have to pay almost as much as a Steinway!
We had it moved once, and the piano movers cracked one of the legs on it. So we had a piano repair guy come look at it. He said he'd contact the factory. A few days later we get a phone call from the factory saying they were sending out a guy to evaluate the damage. I asked if they could just send a new leg to us. The guy sounded somewhat horrified and said that they just don't replace legs like that, it has to be "matched" to the piano. So they came and removed the other leg and installed a temporary one. About 4 weeks later the factory guy turned up with a new leg and installed it and checked the tuning on the piano. Did they do a good job, even the wood grain of the new leg matched the old!
We gave it on loan to one of my cousins who was studying piano when I switched over to electronic keyboards. A few years later she made us an offer we couldn't refuse and sold it to her.
If we wanted to buy another Walter, we'd have to pay almost as much as a Steinway!
athanasius80
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Howard player.
Now ask me about the reed organs
Now ask me about the reed organs
Baldwin
Yamaha Grand Piano in custom white which I will post pictures of later today, I am interested in selling it.
Jon
Jon
bellalaundry
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Mine's a
Craig. From Montreal.
Guy
Craig. From Montreal.
Guy
yogitunes
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Keller and Son Baby Grand....1916
Story and Clark pump organ....early 1900's
I only played for the fun of it, just to learn the keys, outside of nursery rhymes, and xmas tunes, and a few select favorites.....
Both of my kids are in gifted music, My little girl is showing the ability to repeat what is played, off the top of her head without lessons, so were encouraging for her to learn to read music, teacher claims she has the "gift"....but it could also just be a fad interest....time will tell
Story and Clark pump organ....early 1900's
I only played for the fun of it, just to learn the keys, outside of nursery rhymes, and xmas tunes, and a few select favorites.....
Both of my kids are in gifted music, My little girl is showing the ability to repeat what is played, off the top of her head without lessons, so were encouraging for her to learn to read music, teacher claims she has the "gift"....but it could also just be a fad interest....time will tell
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I have 2!
My first is my Story and Clark art case upright.
Ok so this is a Story and clark made in 1905. I dont think they made many more if any. Story and clark apparently nearly bought the piano back from the store to restore and display at their factory.
The piano is in original condition. I am slowly fixing it up. I am in the process of replacing the ivories with new old stock ivories. A lot of them are chipped and yellowed from years of lots of playing.
The piano is very unique in that it has carvings everywhere! Its crazy! There are even carvings on the insides around the pin block. Very small ones too!
The pin block is birds eye maple, and you can see Story and Clark written out in inlayed oak.
The plate is painted black and has gold flowers painted all throughout it. Story and Clark is also stamped on it in gold.
The left pedal bar/hammer back rest, is chromed/silverish and has Story and clark outlined in gold in the center.
It has a Rinky Tink pedal as well but I removed it as it gets in the way of the hammers sometimes.
My first is my Story and Clark art case upright.
Ok so this is a Story and clark made in 1905. I dont think they made many more if any. Story and clark apparently nearly bought the piano back from the store to restore and display at their factory.
The piano is in original condition. I am slowly fixing it up. I am in the process of replacing the ivories with new old stock ivories. A lot of them are chipped and yellowed from years of lots of playing.
The piano is very unique in that it has carvings everywhere! Its crazy! There are even carvings on the insides around the pin block. Very small ones too!
The pin block is birds eye maple, and you can see Story and Clark written out in inlayed oak.
The plate is painted black and has gold flowers painted all throughout it. Story and Clark is also stamped on it in gold.
The left pedal bar/hammer back rest, is chromed/silverish and has Story and clark outlined in gold in the center.
It has a Rinky Tink pedal as well but I removed it as it gets in the way of the hammers sometimes.
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More pictures of the S&C
Ooeeoo its got lots of detail
Ooeeoo its got lots of detail
washernoob
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One more
This thing is a beast, At 57" tall, this is one of the heaviest uprights I have ever seen
Look at the little carvings and stuff! They go into the piano and what not. The entire piano is a piece of art!
The interior is made of birds eye maple and is carved out
This thing is a beast, At 57" tall, this is one of the heaviest uprights I have ever seen
Look at the little carvings and stuff! They go into the piano and what not. The entire piano is a piece of art!
The interior is made of birds eye maple and is carved out
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And the Baldwin!
This is the FREE baldwin 1922 Model H grand, 5'8". This baby is in pristine condition. Not even any scratches on it.
Pardon the poor picture. It makes the piano look terrible. The piano in person has much more color and life. And the checkering finish doesn't look nearly that bad. In person it has this deep warm dark maple finish.
Everything is original, and in fantastic like new shape. Hammers are not worn, the original ivories shine and are as white as new. Its just fantastic.
This is the FREE baldwin 1922 Model H grand, 5'8". This baby is in pristine condition. Not even any scratches on it.
Pardon the poor picture. It makes the piano look terrible. The piano in person has much more color and life. And the checkering finish doesn't look nearly that bad. In person it has this deep warm dark maple finish.
Everything is original, and in fantastic like new shape. Hammers are not worn, the original ivories shine and are as white as new. Its just fantastic.
maytagbear
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I took lessons for a short while as
a child. They were not too successful, because at that time I didn't read music. No one asked, and I was too shy to tell.
I read music a bit, now, and am thinking about a middle of the line Yamaha keyboard. Don't have room for anything else.
My sister has the piano we had as children, a Kimball spinet. It is in very good condition mechanically, but it looks dismal.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
a child. They were not too successful, because at that time I didn't read music. No one asked, and I was too shy to tell.
I read music a bit, now, and am thinking about a middle of the line Yamaha keyboard. Don't have room for anything else.
My sister has the piano we had as children, a Kimball spinet. It is in very good condition mechanically, but it looks dismal.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
It's my roommate (Elginkid's) piano.
If I recall correctly, it's an 1894 Knabe 6-foot grand.
Dave
If I recall correctly, it's an 1894 Knabe 6-foot grand.
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Inside.
Inside.
Muskc rest.
It's pretty intricate.
It's pretty intricate.
washernoob
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WOOOOOOOOOOOW
What a beautiful Knabe! Its such an elegant piano. And a great brand.
My grandma lives in Cin, so when Im there, I am so coming over to play that.
What a beautiful Knabe! Its such an elegant piano. And a great brand.
My grandma lives in Cin, so when Im there, I am so coming over to play that.
ronhic
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Mums got...
...a Gulbransen Pianola Concerto....from around 1930...
http://www.qrsmusic.com/gulbransen/history.asp
...a Gulbransen Pianola Concerto....from around 1930...
http://www.qrsmusic.com/gulbransen/history.asp
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Used to have a piano,a 1956 Wurlitzer, but mom wanted it gone because it took up too much space. So, she pushed out the back door. Piano now ruined and is gone. No more piano, but I have vintage synths.
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My 1912 Chickering player. It has been in my family since 1960. My dad rescued it from the 5th floor of a building that was being demolished(with the piano in it). They lowered it out the 5th floor window with the crane that was on site, for $100.00.
I had the player system completly rebuilt, and the case refinished, at a cost of $4100.00 in 1999.
My 1912 Chickering player. It has been in my family since 1960. My dad rescued it from the 5th floor of a building that was being demolished(with the piano in it). They lowered it out the 5th floor window with the crane that was on site, for $100.00.
I had the player system completly rebuilt, and the case refinished, at a cost of $4100.00 in 1999.
We had an ebony 1919 Kranich & Bach that my parents bought in 1961 for my sister, who took lessons. It ended up with me and my partner because we had room for it but with my sister's permission we included it in the deal when we sold our house, as the buyer was interested in it. The buyer got the piano and we didn't have to cover the cost of a termite work. We got the better deal.
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Not sure of the brand but
It's exactly the same as the one Schroder plays.
It's exactly the same as the one Schroder plays.
Washernoob, that is one of the most beautiful pianos I've ever seen. It reminds me of the ornate fireplace mantels of that time.
I do not currently own a piano, nor do I know how to play (I'm not musically talented). My sister is the pianist in the family. We had a Wellington; I believe it said it was made by the Cable Co. of Chicago. It was probably made between 1910-20.
It had been painted with gray enamel, but had been a dark - maybe walnut or mahogany - finish. I got rid of it after my parents passed away. I remember the thing weighed a ton.
I do not currently own a piano, nor do I know how to play (I'm not musically talented). My sister is the pianist in the family. We had a Wellington; I believe it said it was made by the Cable Co. of Chicago. It was probably made between 1910-20.
It had been painted with gray enamel, but had been a dark - maybe walnut or mahogany - finish. I got rid of it after my parents passed away. I remember the thing weighed a ton.
I wonder how many of us who as kids took lessons still play. I took lessons for years and was quite good. My teacher wanted me to play cocktail piano at clubs, but I was 16 and that wasn't high on my list. Never really played classical, did a lot of ragtime, cocktail and popular stuff.
Also played accordion and organ. Have a dead Thomas organ sitting in the basement, $2000 POS. Laurence Welk model. It was repaired more than it was played. Horseshoe cabinet, dozens of voices, rhythm section, Lesly speaker all nicely lit, but none of the base petals work, haven't for years.
Also played accordion and organ. Have a dead Thomas organ sitting in the basement, $2000 POS. Laurence Welk model. It was repaired more than it was played. Horseshoe cabinet, dozens of voices, rhythm section, Lesly speaker all nicely lit, but none of the base petals work, haven't for years.
ronhic
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'...........My 1912 Chickering player'
...looks disturbingly like the Gulbransen in the link above...AND identical to the Gulbransen in my parents loungeroom....
...looks disturbingly like the Gulbransen in the link above...AND identical to the Gulbransen in my parents loungeroom....
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I would love to restore my pianos. But at costing roughly $20,000!!!!!!!! For an excellent restoration each, I just cant afford it right now.
Might never restore the baldwin. Its very very nice, but nothing really special. My S&C is rarer, and probably best to put money into it more than the Baldy. Ill be keeping this Story and clark for as long as I live.
Might never restore the baldwin. Its very very nice, but nothing really special. My S&C is rarer, and probably best to put money into it more than the Baldy. Ill be keeping this Story and clark for as long as I live.
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...looks disturbingly like the Gulbransen in the link above.
Thats probably because that was a staple piano design in the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Most brands had these as their standard lines, and higher end or special instruments were more ornate.
I had a fully restored Krakauer from 1914 that was in that style. Bought it restored for $50. Most fantastic sounding piano I have ever owned. Sadly sold it on sort of a mistake. But I love my S&C and Baldwin in their own special way.
Thats probably because that was a staple piano design in the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Most brands had these as their standard lines, and higher end or special instruments were more ornate.
I had a fully restored Krakauer from 1914 that was in that style. Bought it restored for $50. Most fantastic sounding piano I have ever owned. Sadly sold it on sort of a mistake. But I love my S&C and Baldwin in their own special way.
Too Many.....
I do have two however that are my daily drivers so to speak.
I have several uprights that I teach piano on, but they are just typical uprights.
My two favorites are:
1966 Kawai 750 7'4". This is one of the best sounding and playing pianos that I have ever played. And I have played many in my life. It is a keeper.
I do have two however that are my daily drivers so to speak.
I have several uprights that I teach piano on, but they are just typical uprights.
My two favorites are:
1966 Kawai 750 7'4". This is one of the best sounding and playing pianos that I have ever played. And I have played many in my life. It is a keeper.
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