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Wurlitzer
I have a Wurlitzer. My Mom got it in 1964. She gave it to me in 1996.
I have a Wurlitzer. My Mom got it in 1964. She gave it to me in 1996.
What Brand name pianos do you all have?
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crevicetool
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OK, I'll get in on this one.....
Mine is a 1915 Chickering 5' 11" Grand. It currently is in it's second stage of re-building/refinishing so I don't have current pictures of it. (I can't open the lid)...
This is what it had been through in the first stage of rebuilding. This was at a time when I did this for a living.
It was mistreated for much of it's life before I got it.
Mine is a 1915 Chickering 5' 11" Grand. It currently is in it's second stage of re-building/refinishing so I don't have current pictures of it. (I can't open the lid)...
This is what it had been through in the first stage of rebuilding. This was at a time when I did this for a living.
It was mistreated for much of it's life before I got it.
crevicetool
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Currently, along with the the new pin block I put in it, a second restringing, and rebuilding the action - I'm adding a QRS MIDI player/recorder.
crevicetool
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This is it as it stands today. Although, I need to spend more time on the finish, and of course install the electronics.
This has been a good thread so far....
Keep 'em coming!
Rick
This has been a good thread so far....
Keep 'em coming!
Rick
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Rick!!!
Ahh thats a beautiful grand!
Congrats on a nice restoration! Looks great! I didn't know you did work on pianos! Im sure it sounds beautiful too. Chickerings always do!
Ahh thats a beautiful grand!
Congrats on a nice restoration! Looks great! I didn't know you did work on pianos! Im sure it sounds beautiful too. Chickerings always do!
Yamaha
I have had several, the last being a Yamaha from the 70's. It's Italian Provincial cabinet is a bit cheesy, but it plays. I am anxious to get settled in the new house and bring it out of storage. It would be fun to sing Christmas carols.
I have had several, the last being a Yamaha from the 70's. It's Italian Provincial cabinet is a bit cheesy, but it plays. I am anxious to get settled in the new house and bring it out of storage. It would be fun to sing Christmas carols.
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Waltham
I am glad you all like this thread, I thought it would be fun to know. I am having new hammers installed in my Waltham upright player. I should take some pictures of my pianos at home here and a couple of the 18 rank pipe organ that is playing at home too. (My neighbors hate me sometimes). lol Gary
I am glad you all like this thread, I thought it would be fun to know. I am having new hammers installed in my Waltham upright player. I should take some pictures of my pianos at home here and a couple of the 18 rank pipe organ that is playing at home too. (My neighbors hate me sometimes). lol Gary
mathewhebailey0
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One of my babysitters in the 1980's had a Seeburg grand piano.
I believe Seeburg made mostly upright pianos & coin player instruments & i believe ceased making player instruments & pianos in the late 1920's.
I believe Seeburg made mostly upright pianos & coin player instruments & i believe ceased making player instruments & pianos in the late 1920's.
perc-o-prince
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Sorry to chime in late but we're still having computer p
I love seeing all these fantastic pianos. WOW!!! I used to make my living as an entertainer and the piano was my instrument. I still play and give the occasional concert/performance but it is now at my convenience
I thought I would share my pianos with you.
This first one was a gift from my grandparents. It's a 6'4" Tadashi. Though it is a japanese piano I was taken back by the tone which is somewhere between a Baldwin and a Steinway. I was given my choice of pianos and it was between a Baldwin concert grand and the Tadashi. I chose the Tadashi and have never been sorry. I could be tempted by the Fazioli which I have played and it was like a trip to heaven. It brought tears to my eyes as I played.
Well...here's my Tadashi.
I love seeing all these fantastic pianos. WOW!!! I used to make my living as an entertainer and the piano was my instrument. I still play and give the occasional concert/performance but it is now at my convenience
I thought I would share my pianos with you.
This first one was a gift from my grandparents. It's a 6'4" Tadashi. Though it is a japanese piano I was taken back by the tone which is somewhere between a Baldwin and a Steinway. I was given my choice of pianos and it was between a Baldwin concert grand and the Tadashi. I chose the Tadashi and have never been sorry. I could be tempted by the Fazioli which I have played and it was like a trip to heaven. It brought tears to my eyes as I played.
Well...here's my Tadashi.
perc-o-prince
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Next is a Korg.
Chuck bought this before we met and I not only fell in love with him BUT I fell in love with his Korg. I love the voices that it has and the sound is fantastic. It's hooked into the stereo. It can realy blow you out of a room
Chuck bought this before we met and I not only fell in love with him BUT I fell in love with his Korg. I love the voices that it has and the sound is fantastic. It's hooked into the stereo. It can realy blow you out of a room
perc-o-prince
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Though not quite a piano...
I thought I would sneak it in. It's a 19th century melodian made in New Hampshire. I saw it and just loved the workmanship so I had to have it.
I thought I would sneak it in. It's a 19th century melodian made in New Hampshire. I saw it and just loved the workmanship so I had to have it.
perc-o-prince
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This was my first piano.
It was given to me on my first birthday.
It was given to me on my first birthday.
perc-o-prince
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Last but not least...
This is my pride and joy. This is an improved piano-forte that is approx 200 years old. It was made by the composer Feliks Yaniewicz (1762-1848). Here is some info that I found "Polish violinist, conductor and composer. Janiewicz was one of the co-founders of the Royal Philharmonic Society in 1813. He was also one of the co-organisers of the first music festival in Edinburgh in 1815. South of the New City centre, at 48 Great King Street, is an inscription at the former home of this talented musician. Janiewicz was friend to both Haydn and Mozart and was the conductor of the Festival Orchestra until 1829. He is buried in the old Warriston cemetery. Among many works are 5 violin concertos"
Restoration has been started on this piano and I hope to be able to finish it soon.
I feel very honored to own such a piece of history.
This is my pride and joy. This is an improved piano-forte that is approx 200 years old. It was made by the composer Feliks Yaniewicz (1762-1848). Here is some info that I found "Polish violinist, conductor and composer. Janiewicz was one of the co-founders of the Royal Philharmonic Society in 1813. He was also one of the co-organisers of the first music festival in Edinburgh in 1815. South of the New City centre, at 48 Great King Street, is an inscription at the former home of this talented musician. Janiewicz was friend to both Haydn and Mozart and was the conductor of the Festival Orchestra until 1829. He is buried in the old Warriston cemetery. Among many works are 5 violin concertos"
Restoration has been started on this piano and I hope to be able to finish it soon.
I feel very honored to own such a piece of history.
perc-o-prince
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It still retains its rare handpainted wood harp/soundboard cover.
perc-o-prince
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It appears that very few of these were made as this one is serial number 4. This is the general thoughts of the piao techs and historians that I have asked.
perc-o-prince
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This is just a shot of the insides without the harp cover. Notice the beautiful inlayed woodwork. I found this piano-forte buried under a bunch of items in a local auction. This was the condition it was in when I bought it. I think that I got very lucky I have always wanted a piano-forte and I can't wait to get it back to full playing condition.
I have always wanted a piano-forte and I can't wait to get it back to full playing condition.perc-o-prince
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Lastly..
A gift from a Steinway dealer in appreciation for my giving several concerts. I saw this outside their showroom and fell in love with it and so it was mine It's a planter that was made to the exact dimensions of a Steinway grand. We just finished watering the garden this is why the colour looks so splotchy.
Sorry for the poor pics. I'm still learning how to work Chucks camera.
I hope to see more of everyone elses pianos. This is a fun thread)
Rich
A gift from a Steinway dealer in appreciation for my giving several concerts. I saw this outside their showroom and fell in love with it and so it was mine
It's a planter that was made to the exact dimensions of a Steinway grand. We just finished watering the garden this is why the colour looks so splotchy.Sorry for the poor pics. I'm still learning how to work Chucks camera.
I hope to see more of everyone elses pianos. This is a fun thread
)Rich
perc-o-prince
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I forgot to thank Bobby DeRegis
For helping to get the planter home!!! Thanks again, Bobby. You are a real doll
Rich
For helping to get the planter home!!! Thanks again, Bobby. You are a real doll
Rich
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WOW
What a beautiful collection. I am especially jealous of the Forte-piano. It seems incredibly well preserved. What a joy it must be to play Beethoven and Mozart on! Gives you a bit better perspective of what they heard their music as.
I am hoping to some day leep forward and buy a Zuckermann or Hubbard harpsichord or spinet kit, to have my piece of antique instruments in my home. But more modern, and built by my family and I! I need something more authentic than a piano for playing Couperin and Bach harpsichord works.
I have never heard of Tadashi, but it looks very beautiful, and masterfully built. Noting some elements found only on very high end pianos, like the brass under the lid.
Fazioli makes one incredible piano. I would do anything for a 10' model!
Pure heaven. And pure pricey too. ;P
Thanks for sharing.
PS.
What an incredibly beautiful home you have! That Forte Piano is just at home in there! Stunning!
What a beautiful collection. I am especially jealous of the Forte-piano. It seems incredibly well preserved. What a joy it must be to play Beethoven and Mozart on! Gives you a bit better perspective of what they heard their music as.
I am hoping to some day leep forward and buy a Zuckermann or Hubbard harpsichord or spinet kit, to have my piece of antique instruments in my home. But more modern, and built by my family and I! I need something more authentic than a piano for playing Couperin and Bach harpsichord works.
I have never heard of Tadashi, but it looks very beautiful, and masterfully built. Noting some elements found only on very high end pianos, like the brass under the lid.
Fazioli makes one incredible piano. I would do anything for a 10' model!
Pure heaven. And pure pricey too. ;PThanks for sharing.
PS.
What an incredibly beautiful home you have! That Forte Piano is just at home in there! Stunning!
perc-o-prince
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Hey Brandon
Thanks for the nice words. I can't realy play the piano-forte as the action needs some work. Some keys play but not enough to play it. I'm very excited to restore it. Now i just need the $$$. For now I just enjoy looking at it and just wondering if someone like Haydn or Mozart may have played on this instrument....one can only fantasize
I do hope that you get your dream instrument sooner than later. I waited for more than 30 years to find the piano-forte.
From what I was told the Tadashi was a hand made japanese piano using some of the best elements of the higher end pianos. The inside looks just like a Bosendorfer. They used natural wood inside with black on the outside of the case. There is also a lid lock on the side as well as a 3 position lid prop. The smallest comes in handy when someone is singing. Allows the pure tone to be heard but keeps the volume down. I love the Tadashi not only for its quality but because my grandparents gave it to me and they are both gone. Tadashi went out of business a few years ago due to (I was told) making a very good piano but not charging enough.
I saw your youtube vid. Sounds great!!!!
Rich
Thanks for the nice words. I can't realy play the piano-forte as the action needs some work. Some keys play but not enough to play it. I'm very excited to restore it. Now i just need the $$$. For now I just enjoy looking at it and just wondering if someone like Haydn or Mozart may have played on this instrument....one can only fantasize
I do hope that you get your dream instrument sooner than later. I waited for more than 30 years to find the piano-forte.
From what I was told the Tadashi was a hand made japanese piano using some of the best elements of the higher end pianos. The inside looks just like a Bosendorfer. They used natural wood inside with black on the outside of the case. There is also a lid lock on the side as well as a 3 position lid prop. The smallest comes in handy when someone is singing. Allows the pure tone to be heard but keeps the volume down. I love the Tadashi not only for its quality but because my grandparents gave it to me and they are both gone. Tadashi went out of business a few years ago due to (I was told) making a very good piano but not charging enough.
I saw your youtube vid. Sounds great!!!!
Rich
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"For now I just enjoy looking at it and just wondering if someone like Haydn or Mozart may have played on this instrument....one can only fantasize "
I'd fantasize, too...although with my luck, I'd probably end up with an instrument used in the 1800 equivalent of The Lawrence Welk Show.
"I'd fantasize, too...although with my luck, I'd probably end up with an instrument used in the 1800 equivalent of The Lawrence Welk Show.
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perc-o-prince
I see!
Thanks for sharing about the Tadashi. It does look like a Bose! Exceptional craftsmanship. The rim with the natural finish is really beautiful. Dont see that much. I have seen Hailun do that, as well as Stuart and Sons, and both also very high end good pianos. Looks like you have a gem!
Good luck with the resto on the Forte-piano. I am sure it will turn out great!
I see!
Thanks for sharing about the Tadashi. It does look like a Bose! Exceptional craftsmanship. The rim with the natural finish is really beautiful. Dont see that much. I have seen Hailun do that, as well as Stuart and Sons, and both also very high end good pianos. Looks like you have a gem!
Good luck with the resto on the Forte-piano. I am sure it will turn out great!
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Apartment Upright
Here's my little piano. I could have gotten any number of old uprights for free, but I chose this one because I have a very small house. It's an apartment sized upright, 66 key. Two of us put it on the back of my '82 Ford pickup and I off-loaded it here myself. It moves around great. I paid the princely sum of $75.
It says Edward W. Powers New York on the frame. The frame has pencilled "EP 5-26-41 440" and there is a business card stapled inside the cabinet of W. Dean Howell with various writing including "Feb 13 1966".
It appears to have originally been white, then Chinese Red, now an awful copperish color, probably done with one of those 'antiquing' kits.
I bought a tuning wrench (why do they call it a hammer anyway?) and some mutes, and got it close. It likely hadn't been tuned since 1965 and sounded it. It was such a dramatic change that it didn't stay in tune long. I need to go back and do it again, I'm just not in piano mode I guess. I don't even really play. I don't read music, I just know enough from playing guitar about chord construction and scales that I can attempt some single note stuff with the occasional three finger chord thumped in to make it sound like I'm playing on purpose and not by accident.
I'm more of a guitar freak. My website is www.ksdaddy.com.
The people who owned this piano were moving and I'm sure it would have gone over the dump if I hadn't backed my truck up to their porch.
http://www.ksdaddy.com
Here's my little piano. I could have gotten any number of old uprights for free, but I chose this one because I have a very small house. It's an apartment sized upright, 66 key. Two of us put it on the back of my '82 Ford pickup and I off-loaded it here myself. It moves around great. I paid the princely sum of $75.
It says Edward W. Powers New York on the frame. The frame has pencilled "EP 5-26-41 440" and there is a business card stapled inside the cabinet of W. Dean Howell with various writing including "Feb 13 1966".
It appears to have originally been white, then Chinese Red, now an awful copperish color, probably done with one of those 'antiquing' kits.
I bought a tuning wrench (why do they call it a hammer anyway?) and some mutes, and got it close. It likely hadn't been tuned since 1965 and sounded it. It was such a dramatic change that it didn't stay in tune long. I need to go back and do it again, I'm just not in piano mode I guess. I don't even really play. I don't read music, I just know enough from playing guitar about chord construction and scales that I can attempt some single note stuff with the occasional three finger chord thumped in to make it sound like I'm playing on purpose and not by accident.
I'm more of a guitar freak. My website is www.ksdaddy.com.
The people who owned this piano were moving and I'm sure it would have gone over the dump if I hadn't backed my truck up to their porch.
http://www.ksdaddy.com
whirlcool
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Geesh have piano prices gone up!
We paid $2500.00 for our Walter Studio Console (42") back in 76'. This was when similar Baldwins were going for $1800-2300.
I checked the price on very similar Walter to what we had and a new one would set us back around $6,000, minimum.
It appears that Walter is one of the last piano manufacturers in the US that still makes a totally hand made piano. Just this year they are first starting their grand piano line. The pin block on a Walter piano is 29 layers deep and they use all solid wood, no chip board in the piano at all.
They sign each and every piano that leaves the factory.
http://www.walterpiano.com/
We paid $2500.00 for our Walter Studio Console (42") back in 76'. This was when similar Baldwins were going for $1800-2300.
I checked the price on very similar Walter to what we had and a new one would set us back around $6,000, minimum.
It appears that Walter is one of the last piano manufacturers in the US that still makes a totally hand made piano. Just this year they are first starting their grand piano line. The pin block on a Walter piano is 29 layers deep and they use all solid wood, no chip board in the piano at all.
They sign each and every piano that leaves the factory.
http://www.walterpiano.com/
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I heard
That there are only 3 US based piano companies anymore. It was in an advertisement for some old steinway on youtube I think.
Charles Walter uprights are some of the best made pianos made! I fell in love with a console model at a local store. But it was $6,500... used! But sure was impressive.
That there are only 3 US based piano companies anymore. It was in an advertisement for some old steinway on youtube I think.
Charles Walter uprights are some of the best made pianos made! I fell in love with a console model at a local store. But it was $6,500... used! But sure was impressive.
dnastrau
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Baldwin Acrosonic
We have a 1960 Baldwin Acrosonic console upright that my grandfather bought new for my father when he was in college.
My parents now have a turn of the century Hallet-Davis baby grand that they had restored - that is how I got the Baldwin. I honestly like the sound of the Baldwin better!
We have a 1960 Baldwin Acrosonic console upright that my grandfather bought new for my father when he was in college.
My parents now have a turn of the century Hallet-Davis baby grand that they had restored - that is how I got the Baldwin. I honestly like the sound of the Baldwin better!
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