What Brand name pianos do you all have?

[washernoob]

xraytech

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.

 

[300c]

Wurlitzer

I have a Wurlitzer. My Mom got it in 1964. She gave it to me in 1996.

 

[crevicetool]

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.

 

[crevicetool]

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]

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

 

[washernoob]

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!

 

[mixfinder]

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.

 

[abcomatic]

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

 

[mathewhebailey0]

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.

 

[perc-o-prince]

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.

 

[perc-o-prince]

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

 

[perc-o-prince]

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.

 

[perc-o-prince]

This was my first piano.

It was given to me on my first birthday.

 

[perc-o-prince]

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.

 

[perc-o-prince]

It still retains its rare handpainted wood harp/soundboard cover.

 

[perc-o-prince]

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]

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.

 

[perc-o-prince]

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

 

[perc-o-prince]

I forgot to thank Bobby DeRegis

For helping to get the planter home!!! Thanks again, Bobby. You are a real doll

Rich

 

[washernoob]

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!