It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Author of the piano book, says that the steinwaygolden period is from the 1880s to the 1920s when just about every piano they produced had that special magic. Liberace posing for the cover of his 1970 cook book, liberace cooks. I purchased a baldwin acrosonic upright, serial number. Baldwin hamilton studio upright piano for sale online piano store duration. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. Throughout most of the 20th century, the company was considered one of the most successful and financially stable piano makers in the united states. For sale statesboro, ga one owner, purchased in 2000. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Top 3 types of baldwin pianos youll love cooper piano. Copyright 2014 bluebook of pianos copyright laws exist to protect our intellectual property. Hundreds of new and used pianos from the worlds finest manufacturers including august forster. Here is a look at the history of the baldwin company and its pianos.
With an eye on increased growth opportunities, baldwin decided to manufacture the best piano that could be built in 1890. Superior craftsmanship and materials than many new pianos built overseas today. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Baldwin was established in 1862 by dwight hamilton baldwin in cincinnati, ohio. Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Baldwin grand piano with custom purple marble finish. Baldwin pianos are a musical legacy that for over a century, continues to live on.
The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. According to some site how to buy a piano uprights are pre wwii are usually 4448 tall and weight 400 lb. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. The company introduced its first grand piano in 1895.
Baldwin pianos are famous for their touch, tone, and durability. Our older baldwin upright piano had broken keys and was out of tone. The companys first piano, an upright, began selling in 1891. Used pianos for sale nj by rockaway music an authorized yamaha piano dealer in morris county, nj. The baldwin piano company is an american piano brand. To move a grand piano, you will need two locking piano belts to secure the piano board to the grand and a piano skidboard, also called a piano. Baldwin pianos company history serial number search. Gibson guitars guitars acquired the hamilton name in 2001, when they purchased the baldwin piano co. In fact, my first job involving pianos was in the local baldwin dealership. How much is my piano worth a piano tuner able piano. Rebuilt in 2014 by lindeblad pianos with a 10 year warranty on parts and labor. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers.
In 18891890, baldwin vowed to build the best piano that could be built and subsequently formed two production companies. The specific price depends on the type, size and finish of the piano. Having grown up practicing on a baldwin upright my first piano and. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Baldwin pianos, company history, and serial numbers can be found on this page. The next largest in size and price is the 118 model.
It is in answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. For over 90 years, kawai has been the originator of the modern piano, courageously pioneering the use of leadingedge materials ideas to advance the future of the piano art form. Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone. It can be a tad difficult to determine which type is the best to purchase. An interesting fact about the baldwin company is that it was authorized to sell steinway pianos in the early years of its existence. Much of the information here is from the piano book by larry fine for a great source of additional information check out our piano forums today. See more ideas about baldwin piano, piano and piano for sale. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The first step in buying a used piano is determining your budget. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. Our available baldwin pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. See more ideas about upright piano, piano and kawai upright piano.
It is ideal for players who are at the intermediate level. Overstocks, new arrivals, and special purchase models available for a limited time only. The price includes delivery within the kw region, matching bench, and one complimentary tuning. The old piano weight over a ton and this new one weight only 150 pounds. Piano consumer quality and price guide 1970 blue book of pianos. Hamilton organ, which built reed organs, and the baldwin piano company, which made pianos. D uring the golden age of grand pianos, many different piano manufacturers competed to gain market share and establish themselves as an industry leader. Jan 24, 2014 best quality superb baldwin piano with warm rich tone at a great price. Kimball pianos a history of one of the largest piano manufacturers. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Typical brands are chickering, knabe, baldwin, broadwood, sohmer, and.
How to move a baldwin acrosonic piano our pastimes. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. The bp5 baldwin studio upright piano is a professional upright in both tradition and. These tones in this simply gershwin music book are easy to play. Has new maple pinblock, strings, tuning pins, felt, bass bridge. We gave it to the salvation army and got a new roland f120 digital grand piano with volume control.
Each piano that carries the name baldwin, is a piece of that legacy which has contributed to american piano history and manufacturing. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing service. Baldwin console piano 1998 excellent free shipping. Made in 1946 with a satin walnut finish, it has a solid tone and its cabinet is in good condition. Beginning in the 1980s, however, the quality declined. Helping you determine the value of a piano please note, this article was written back in 2009. I purchased a baldwin acrosonic upright, serial number 1472701, a little more than 20 years ago. Baldwin pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Baldwin bp165 55 baby grand piano mfg 20 polished walnut with bench.
The company was founded by dwight hamilton baldwin in cincinnati, ohio in 1862. If you find our application useful, please support our work with a donation. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Baldwin also manufactured pianos under the names acrosonic, chickering, ellington, franke.
What is the value of an upright baldwin piano, serial. First printed by balafon books, great britain, 1995. During the next quarter century, baldwin became one of the largest piano retailers in the midwestern united states. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed. Baldwin has been in the business for 150 years and has become the piano of choice for the worlds hottest artists, including aaron copland, liberace, dave brubeck, marian mcpartland, ben folds and miley cyrus. Kimball specifically became one of the giants in the space, juggling both quality and affordability, while churning out grand and upright pianos on a scale seldom seen by. Baldwin piano then and now april 15, 2016 if you live in north america, youll surely be aware that baldwin is a household name. Baldwin pianos for sale buy a baldwin piano at pianomart. If you will be moving the piano more than four consecutive low stairs, use the locking piano belt to tie the piano to the dolly. The baldwin legacy is about more than pianos its about peerless quality and the absolute bestsounding and bestplaying pianos anywhere the company got its start in 1862 when beloved cincinnatibased piano teacher dwight hamilton baldwin launched a decker brothers piano dealership. This is for acoustic pianos only please do not enter a digital piano serial number.
Given the inherent limitations of a vertical piano action, the rapidly repeated notes in gershwins rhapsody in blue were admittedly. History is extremely important to the baldwin brand. Grand brand name on cheap upright company any piano made in utah any bird cage action piano exception german any piano with an aluminum harp plate shannon chancellor from ireland operated by hot air true. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Baldwin acrosonic console upright piano 40 12 satin walnut. Unwanted piano offers designer series pianos with matching bench in philadelphia area. There are lot of different piano types, but what exactly are the differences between them. Baldwin piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. It was my pleasure recently to tour hollywood piano company, in burbank, california, and to play four models of baldwin piano on display there.
Some of the best types of baldwin musical instruments that i have located are 52 baldwin upright this is the largest upright piano that produces loud and rich sound. This model, u121, is a copy of the yamaha u1, w3 pedals and 88 keys. Best upright piano classical piano music piano street. The key dip felt a bit shallow, as i recall it did on many baldwin pianos past, yet i. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. The first baldwin piano, an upright model, was available one year later. Baldwin piano company 309 plus park boulevard nashville, tennessee 37217 6158714500 8004442766. Gibson custom shop benchmark collection 2014 limited run flying v custom ebony. In search of the worlds greatest upright pianos, part 4. Beautiful antique baldwin louis xv 44 upright piano. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Rockaway music offers a wide array of piano products and piano accessories including new pianos, used pianos, digital pianos, player pianos, piano furniture, notes, piano classes and more. Baldwin pianos for sale in massachusetts rogers piano.