What Brand name pianos do you all have?
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Pianos
I have a Marshall & Wendell Ampico B grand & a Charles F Stieff Welte upright. I'm a piano tec too.
I have a Marshall & Wendell Ampico B grand & a Charles F Stieff Welte upright. I'm a piano tec too.
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Thats probably because that was a staple piano design in the
My Great Aunt is a piano teacher and loves the sound of the Gulbransen...there is a warmth to it that is hard to explain...
My Great Aunt is a piano teacher and loves the sound of the Gulbransen...there is a warmth to it that is hard to explain...
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Henry Miller
My dad bought it for me in 1967..He was one of those dads that thought after conception his job was done; however he went to the local bank and borrowed 750.00 to purchase the piano..he and my mom paid it off 13.50 a month. I took lessons for about 10 years and played for church and sunday school and childrens choirs in my younger years. I dont play much any more due to eye sight problems..but I contine to keep the piano tuned...I've still got the bill of sale and bank paper work in the bench. My dad is 80 and has advanced deminia(sp?)..he cant tell me when he took his meds but by gosh he can tell you he paid 750.00 for that piano and it cost 13.50 a month!!!!
My dad bought it for me in 1967..He was one of those dads that thought after conception his job was done; however he went to the local bank and borrowed 750.00 to purchase the piano..he and my mom paid it off 13.50 a month. I took lessons for about 10 years and played for church and sunday school and childrens choirs in my younger years. I dont play much any more due to eye sight problems..but I contine to keep the piano tuned...I've still got the bill of sale and bank paper work in the bench. My dad is 80 and has advanced deminia(sp?)..he cant tell me when he took his meds but by gosh he can tell you he paid 750.00 for that piano and it cost 13.50 a month!!!!
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1936 Yamaha
Hello, thats a beautiful Yamaha!
I have never seen or heard of a yamaha that old. They never EVER come up for sale or anything.
It sure is the nicest looking concert yamaha I have ever seen!
I fell in love with a brand new $150,000 yamaha concert grand. Man it was one of the best playing pianos I have ever played. Wish I had the money!
Hello, thats a beautiful Yamaha!
I have never seen or heard of a yamaha that old. They never EVER come up for sale or anything.
It sure is the nicest looking concert yamaha I have ever seen!
I fell in love with a brand new $150,000 yamaha concert grand. Man it was one of the best playing pianos I have ever played. Wish I had the money!
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Was that Yamaha imported before or after WWII? It sure is a beauty! Is it a 12'er? Yamaha's up to the mid 80's had a very nice warm tone.
Have you had that Yamaha restored? The reason I ask is that felt between the keys and the case looks brand new.
Have you had that Yamaha restored? The reason I ask is that felt between the keys and the case looks brand new.
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Its most definitely a 9'. The only 12' I know of is the Rubenstein (spelling?) grand.
Fazioli (again spelling!
) has a 10' something model. Man what a piano it must be. At a HEEEEEEEEUUUUUUUGGGEEEE price too.
My dream piano is either a Bosendorfer Imperial 97 key, or a Fazioli extended concert grand
Fazioli (again spelling!
) has a 10' something model. Man what a piano it must be. At a HEEEEEEEEUUUUUUUGGGEEEE price too.My dream piano is either a Bosendorfer Imperial 97 key, or a Fazioli extended concert grand
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My mom's best friend owns a Baldwin baby grand with an interesting local history. Barbara's dad was one of the original investors in AM550 WSAU, Wausau's first radio station to go on the air in 1937. In 1972, WSAU moved to newer and smaller broadcast facilities thereby eliminating the need for such a large studio piano. The old Richardsonian Romanesque mansion that they had previously been in was torn down to make way for a parking lot. So Barb's dad bought the Baldwin for $100. Well, it sat virtually unplayed until 1989 when Barb's mom died. Barb had it moved to her home in El Paso, TX. She had it completely restored, inside and out. It looks and sounds better than anything on the market today.
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Baldwin
Baldwin made one of the finest products ever. Nothing could be a baldwin in the day. Concert halls chose baldwins over steinways a lot. They were so heavy duty and just played like a dream. I love mine. For being in original condition its so fantastic and hardly any wear on it. Thats good building quality.
Baldwin made one of the finest products ever. Nothing could be a baldwin in the day. Concert halls chose baldwins over steinways a lot. They were so heavy duty and just played like a dream. I love mine. For being in original condition its so fantastic and hardly any wear on it. Thats good building quality.
Hello Allen,
This is a very interesting instrument.
I found this on Craigslist several years ago in the Atlanta area.
It was moved here to the US in 1961. The original owner that I bought it from (the family)was an engineer for Yamaha. He actually built this piano in the factory. When Yamaha was becoming huge in the US market he was offered to be transferred to the US. He took the offer and did well. He also took his piano. He passed on in 2002. The family was moving and downsizing and wanted someone that would take care of the piano.
The case work is original. The felt that you talked about I think is original. It looks better in pictures. It was restrung in 1999. The action is original and has always been regulated when needed. Hammers were replaced in 1999 also. The soundboard is original and in amazing condition. The owner played the piano and from what I understand the piano stayed covered most of it's life. The pin block is original. It is very nice and tight and holds it's pitch quite well. I tune it myself about once every 4 months or so. I state that this is a "real" Yamaha. There is no comparison to what they build today. You know most of Yamaha pianos (Grands) are built in Korea by "Pearl River". Anything 7 '6" to 9' are built by Yamaha. Most of their uprights are built in Georgia! I think Yamaha got way to big for their pants. They also hate to sell you parts. It seems that their late model pianos are "throw away" pianos. Some of the newer ones I hate to tune. The in-harmonics are unbelievable! Of course you smile at the owner and tell them how wonderful their piano is.
I have had several offers for this piano. One is very tempting and it is a company in the UK. I love this piano. It has an amazing sound, great action, is beautiful to look at. I do however prefer my 1966 Kawai 7'4" 750. The sound of it has a soul of it's own that I have not heard in ages.
Brent
This is a very interesting instrument.
I found this on Craigslist several years ago in the Atlanta area.
It was moved here to the US in 1961. The original owner that I bought it from (the family)was an engineer for Yamaha. He actually built this piano in the factory. When Yamaha was becoming huge in the US market he was offered to be transferred to the US. He took the offer and did well. He also took his piano. He passed on in 2002. The family was moving and downsizing and wanted someone that would take care of the piano.
The case work is original. The felt that you talked about I think is original. It looks better in pictures. It was restrung in 1999. The action is original and has always been regulated when needed. Hammers were replaced in 1999 also. The soundboard is original and in amazing condition. The owner played the piano and from what I understand the piano stayed covered most of it's life. The pin block is original. It is very nice and tight and holds it's pitch quite well. I tune it myself about once every 4 months or so. I state that this is a "real" Yamaha. There is no comparison to what they build today. You know most of Yamaha pianos (Grands) are built in Korea by "Pearl River". Anything 7 '6" to 9' are built by Yamaha. Most of their uprights are built in Georgia! I think Yamaha got way to big for their pants. They also hate to sell you parts. It seems that their late model pianos are "throw away" pianos. Some of the newer ones I hate to tune. The in-harmonics are unbelievable! Of course you smile at the owner and tell them how wonderful their piano is.
I have had several offers for this piano. One is very tempting and it is a company in the UK. I love this piano. It has an amazing sound, great action, is beautiful to look at. I do however prefer my 1966 Kawai 7'4" 750. The sound of it has a soul of it's own that I have not heard in ages.
Brent
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More pics of my Story and Clarks interior.
Notice that this piano is made out of mahogany.
This little carving detail goes along the entire interior of the piano. Carved right out of the pinblock and sides.
Notice that this piano is made out of mahogany.
This little carving detail goes along the entire interior of the piano. Carved right out of the pinblock and sides.
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Picture of the plate.
Notice that the plate is green, with gold paintings on it.
Its probably the most artistic plate I have ever seen. And this is an upright!
Its got gold flowers hand painted across the plate.
Picture of the plate.
Notice that the plate is green, with gold paintings on it.
Its probably the most artistic plate I have ever seen. And this is an upright!
Its got gold flowers hand painted across the plate.
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A few more
This is a detail of the hammer back check. Notice the gold stamped Story and Clark emblem.
This is a detail of the hammer back check. Notice the gold stamped Story and Clark emblem.
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Last one of the S&C
A better picture detailing of one of the little carved ebony pieces under the corners of the keydesk.
This was one of the main things that sold me on the piano. That and the massive columns on the side!
A better picture detailing of one of the little carved ebony pieces under the corners of the keydesk.
This was one of the main things that sold me on the piano. That and the massive columns on the side!
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Now the 1914 Krakauer restored
Here are some pictures of the Krakauer I had.
Keep in mind I payed $50 for this piano restored!
Here is a detail shot after the case was refinished, the plate resprayed, and the soundboard reconditioned.
its ready for its brand new strings!
Here are some pictures of the Krakauer I had.
Keep in mind I payed $50 for this piano restored!
Here is a detail shot after the case was refinished, the plate resprayed, and the soundboard reconditioned.
its ready for its brand new strings!
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The gorgeous case
This piano had the most amazing wood grain I have ever seen on anything.
This piano had the most amazing wood grain I have ever seen on anything.
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Flash!
Ahh the flash killed this pic but it shows the grain better.
Notice the pearly white keys.
God I miss this piano more than anything.
Ahh the flash killed this pic but it shows the grain better.
Notice the pearly white keys.
God I miss this piano more than anything.
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There is a HORRID video of my playing (ugh I cant play when I am on camera, I just suck)
Well Im playing this piano, Its under 1914 krakauer piano on youtube.
Take a look. Maybe you can see the piano more.
Sorry for my horrid playing again. I am much better than that usually.
I can play most of maple leaf rag, Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique, and more.
Well Im playing this piano, Its under 1914 krakauer piano on youtube.
Take a look. Maybe you can see the piano more.
Sorry for my horrid playing again. I am much better than that usually.
I can play most of maple leaf rag, Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique, and more.
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Brandon,
Do you actually own the pianos you have posted, or are they pics you found on the internet?
Just asking because that was the case of the grand piano you claimed to own before you were removed from vacuumland.
If you are making this up like you did with everything there you wont last long here at all,
Do you actually own the pianos you have posted, or are they pics you found on the internet?
Just asking because that was the case of the grand piano you claimed to own before you were removed from vacuumland.
If you are making this up like you did with everything there you wont last long here at all,
There are no results for 1914 krakauer piano if you do a search on Youtube.
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Yes I own the 1922 baldwin and the 1905 Story and Clark. I have owned the Baldwin since about February, and the Story and Clark for a little over a year now.
Lemme grab the link to the Krakauer.
For some reason I thought I had 1914 in the title.
Yes I own the 1922 baldwin and the 1905 Story and Clark. I have owned the Baldwin since about February, and the Story and Clark for a little over a year now.
Lemme grab the link to the Krakauer.
For some reason I thought I had 1914 in the title.
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