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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sohmer | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I noticed a question posted about a year ago about a Sohmer piano. I also own a 100 year old Sohmer ... A: The problem with older vintage uprights is that it can be difficult to find parts that are an exact ... | |
| Janssen Console Age & Value | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I've a Janssen Console SN: 110603. I am interested in the manufactured date and possible value. My ... A: Your Janssen console was manufactured in 1950. As for its value, a visual inspection is necessary to ... | |
| Estimated age and value | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I recently bought an old piano from a lady. She had said her aunt's mother had owned it, and thought ... A: Your Krell upright was manufactured in 1908. As for its value, it would have to be visually ... | |
| keller piano - 1910 | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I was asked if i would be interested in taking a piano off of a relatives hands. It is a Keller. I ... A: Obviously a piano cannot be evaluated sight-unseen, however, most dealers would assign a $0 value to ... | |
| Starck Upright Cabinet Piano Worth | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: We were given an upright Starck cabinet piano and were wondering how much it would be worth and how ... A: Your Starck upright piano was manufactured in 1912. As for its value, have a technician visually ... | |
| Hardman Piano | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I own a Hardman piano (yr 1907). The piano was professionally restored in 1993 (cracked sound board. ... A: I don't know how an expert could make a determination without actually seeing the instrument. I ... | |
| Piano serial number (s/n) | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I recently bought a Schafer and Sons G3A piano, but cannot find the serial number. Where are the ... A: Start looking for the serial number on the cast iron plate. It may be located in front of the tuning ... | |
| Kimball 4242 Serial no. D20118 | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I live in Australia, on the South Coast of Victoria. I have seen a Kimball 4242 piano, D20118 for ... A: The Kimball you are looking at was built in 1981. Kimball went out of business in 1996 and honestly, ... | |
| Purchase of New Vertical Piano/Sojin | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: We are in the market for an entry level vertical piano. Our 2 sons will be starting piano lessons ... A: Happy New Year and sorry for the delay in responding. The best advice you can receive is from a ... | |
| Rare Piano Question | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 101 year old Hamilton piano. Here is the kicker, it was made for the World Fair that was ... A: Hamilton is a Baldwin product and this company is still in operation today. Baldwin's parent company ... | |
| Age of Piano | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I inherited my Grandmother's Medelssohn upright. I was wondering the age of the piano. The serial ... A: There are two piano makers that used the "Mendelsohn" brand name. If your piano was manufactured in ... | |
| Buying a second hand piano | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: "Hello. We are thinking of buying a second hand piano for our 2 little boys. They are just ... A: Lester has been out of business since 1960 so this instrument that you're considering has some ... | |
| Ellington Piano | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ellington piano outside in excellent condition.model number 26889. I was told it was made ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916. As for its value, a technician must visually assess the actual ... | |
| Piano information | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a piano that belongs to my father. J&C Fischer serial nbr 67464. How do I find out ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of production. According to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| year made | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My husband was recently given a piano. He has been searching the internet for any information on it ... A: My guess for the plug is that it has a "Dampp Chaser" installed inside. It's a heat bar for keeping ... | |
| Chute & Butler Piano | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently was given a Chute & Butler Player Piano. I am very fascinated as I live in the very town ... A: Your Chute and Butler piano was manufactured in 1919 at the former plant in Peru, Indiana. The ... | |
| year made | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: My husband was recently given a piano. He has been searching the internet for any information on it ... A: Your Winter upright was manufactured in 1944. "Practiano" was a trademark for a practice mute ... | |
| Year piano was made | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a Mehlin & Sons piano. I believe it's a Spinet. I believe the serial number is 178185 as it ... A: Your Mehlin piano was manufactured in 1975. As for its value, you would need to have a technician ... | |
| brass | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: are any piano harps made of brass?? before I give them free to someone who will just scrap it out? A: I believe you are referring to the plate. Most piano plates are made of cast iron. Winter Pianos did ... | |
| LUDWIG Piano | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: We have a Baby Grand piano LUDWIG, serial number 103613. We would like to know more about this ... A: Your Ludwig baby grand piano was manufactured in 1921 in New York City. As for its value, a visual ... | |
| Is a Steinway baby grand worth it? | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about replacing my Yamaha U5 with a baby grand. I was wondering if a Steinway is ... A: I am a former Steinway technician and a huge fan of the Steinway piano; it is second to none in my ... | |
| Wheelock Piano | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: What is my Wheelock Piano Serial # 21233 worth. Also what year is it from. Thanks A: The serial number provides information on the year of production which is 1905. An appraisal, ... | |
| Kimball | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Is a 1920s kimball piano in fair conditiom ever going to sound good? I dont know alot about pianos ... A: I would have to see the instrument first-hand. Generally speaking, Kimballs were not as good as ... | |
| sohmer piano | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: my sister will lend me indefinitly a sohmer upright or console piano so my grandaughter can take ... A: Your sister's Sohmer was manufactured in 1973. A piano of this vintage should be in decent shape but ... | |
| Ludwig Rococo Upright | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon! I have a Ludwig Upright piano, style Rococo, and the model, or serial number is ... A: Your Ludwig upright was manufactured in 1904. As for its value, a visual inspection is necessary to ... | |
| age of piano | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an Ellington upright grand piano that was left to me by my grandfather. The piano had been ... A: Your Ellington upright was manufactured in 1904 by the Baldwin Piano Company. The brand was ... | |
| Janssen upright piano | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I just looked at an old Janssen piano, serial# 168841. I am wondering is this a good piano for me to ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture which is 1964 in your case. It ... | |
| Price & Teeple | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had come across a P & T piano in an antique store. It had a serial # of 22575, and said French ... A: Antique shops are not piano dealers and most have no idea what they have. Most dealers would assign ... | |
| Kimball Consolette piano | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Kimball Consolette piano that I'm considering selling. With the economy the way that ... A: Your Kimball Consolette upright was manufactured in 1948. To answer your question, I would have to ... | |
| Stieff upright Piano SN 14295 | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is doing a church documentary and is trying to determine the date of manufacture for a ... A: Your church's Steiff upright was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| sohmer & co | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Sohmer & co new York grand it has the number 31042#6 inside of it, it has pat. months day ... A: Your Sohmer piano was manufactured in 1903. As for its worth, a lot more information is needed to ... | |
| Ludwig & Co Piano | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: We've inherited a beautifully carved mahogany Ludwig & Co Piano with the original stool with the ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding. We just had power restored from the Hurricane Irene storm. ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable Upright Grand year? | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hobart M. Cable Upright Grand piano. It has the numbers 69-60 on the inside and back. Was ... A: The number you have for your Hobart M. Cable upright may or may not be the serial number. It can ... | |
| R S Howard New York Piano # 39691 | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could tell me the approximate date of manufacture of this upright piano. ... A: It was very common for tuners of this era to sign off on their work by either penciling their ... | |
| R S Howard New York Piano # 39691 | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could tell me the approximate date of manufacture of this upright piano. ... A: Your R.S. Howard upright was manufactured in 1916. This company was acquired by the Janssen Piano ... | |
| antique player piano | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Cunningham piano (Forrest I think is the model)It is a player piano but the player parts ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen. If I were to compare similar pianos of this ... | |
| How To Make Your own Piano String Cover? | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I was trying to figure out how to make a piano string cover instead of buying one. I've seen one ... A: I honestly have seen very little need for string covers in my 29 years of service as a technician. I ... | |
| 1980s Young Chang versus "old" Steinways | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to understand what kind of quality I can expect from a "good deal" I've found on a 1980s ... A: Coincidently, I own a Steinway and a Young Chang myself. The latter piano was set up by Yamaha, so ... | |
| Becker Piano | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I was just curious about some general information on a Becker piano I bought from a friend of mine ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1988 by the Kimball Piano Company based on the serial number ... | |
| Whitney Spinet Piano | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Whitney Spinet Piano with the model #3710 and Serial # S50200. Could you tell me what year ... A: For the first part of your question, your Whitney (Kimball) spinet was manufactured in 1979. To ... | |
| Piano Year of Manufacture & Value | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been given a Ferd Thurmer Piano. Can you please advise the year of manufacture, ... A: Your Ferdinand Thurmer piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| baby grand piano keyboard | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: The piano keys are chipped (about 30 keys). Can they be replaced or repaired? Or is it best to ... A: It doesn't make much sense to spot repair 30 keytops; the new ones will not match the remaining ... | |
| Lindeman & Sons Cabinet Grand | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to sell an old piano that has been in my parents house since before they purchased it, ... A: I'll try to answer your questions. 1. The number provided is indeed the serial number. The Pierce ... | |
| Maynard piano | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Maynard piano inherited from my grandmother. Number on the inside is 51184. Can you ... A: Your Maynard piano was manufactured in 1911. As for appraising the instrument, it depends on your ... | |
| Behning Piano | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: We were given several years ago an upright grand Behning, made in Ny i guess. The serial number ... A: The first question, I can answer easily enough. Your piano was manufactured in 1901. As for its ... | |
| Age of Grinnell Baby Grand Piano | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I just obtained a Grinnell Bros. Baby Grand Piano. It is in decent shape but has been ... A: The serial number is usually located on the cast iron plate, either in front of the strings or on ... | |
| Serial number | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Baldwin piano with the serial number 100957. Just curious about the age. A: Howard pianos have different serial numbers depending on If your piano appears very old, it most ... | |
| verification of age of piano | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: how do i tell the exact age of my gilbert piano seriial#12424 A: Your Gilbert upright was manufactured between 1875 and 1880 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. For ... | |
| Milton Baby Grand Age | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Noel: We just bought a beautiful Milton Baby Grand piano with the serial number 3026 imprinted on ... A: Your Milton grand piano was manufactured in 1903. As for servicing and refinishing, the kind work ... | |
| Thurmer Piano | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I was given a Thurmer piano when I was 14 years old (in 1953) and would like to know when it was ... A: Your Thurmer piano was manufactured between 1910 and 1915 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. A ... | |
| Year/average appraisal Baldwin Acrosonic | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: We would like some information about the walnut piano we purchased as part of a house sale. It's a ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1943 based on the serial number provided. As indicated, the other ... | |
| 1910 Royal upright piano | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: How much, on the average, is a 1910 Royal upright piano worth these days? It has been tuned ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen; there is no industry "average." We look at ... | |
| Brewster upright | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I inherited an upright brewster piano, serial number 78574, made in Rochester. My great aunt bought ... A: Your Brewster upright was manufactured in 1919. Brewster was discontinued in 1933 and the parent ... | |
| Schiller cabinet grand upright piano | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a Schiller cabinet grand upright piano, MFD by Schiller Piano Co Oregon, Illinois, Serial ... A: Your Schiller upright was manufactured in 1904. As for its value, that would require a visual ... | |
| Young Chang piano | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Samuel, We are considering buying a 1986 Young Chang E101. It will be used as a practice piece for ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding. Young Chang is a good brand; in fact, I have one myself. ... | |
| Grinnell Bros. Concert Grand Piano | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: We recently acquired a beautiful piano from my husband's grandmother. It was originally owned by ... A: Your Grinnell piano was manufactured in 1903 based on the serial number provided. Concert grand ... | |
| learning to tune and probably repair someday | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I am been playing piano for quite a lot of time and I was interested in learning to tune and repair ... A: There are schools for piano technology and there are technicians who take on apprentices. To locate ... | |
| Kimball Piano | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: .I just purchased a kimball piano 699441 and I was wondering if you could tell me the manufacture ... A: Your Kimball piano was manufactured in 1966. You didn't say what model you actually have so I can't ... | |
| Kawai piano | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kawai upright model CX21D - 48"h - serial # 1953848 in polished black ebony. I purchase ... A: I would recommend having your technician provide you with an actual appraisal based on a visual ... | |
| Player Piano Background Information | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I own a Cable, Fayette S Player Piano 179298, i dont know anything about it and google lead me here. ... A: Your Cable-Nelson piano was manufactured in 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. The company was established ... | |
| Kohler & Campbell piano | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: About a year ago I was given an upright steel back Kohler & Campbell piano. I don't know anything ... A: Your Kohler and Campbell upright was manufactured in 1909. It's difficult to say whether or not a ... | |
| 1902 Cornish Upright | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Recently bought a 1902 Cornish upright piano from my piano lesson instructor. I want to know more ... A: The main thing is that you are happy with your instrument. I don't recommend investing in ... | |
| Does a brand new piano manufacturing date matter? | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: We know the car price is much different between the last and this year’s model even if the last ... A: The manufacturing date does not mean a whole lot when measured by months or a year. A new piano is a ... | |
| how much | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Im trying to fine out how old my lindeman and sons piano is the serial number is 121427 ANSWER: Hi ... A: The majority of pianos made during the early 20th Century are assigned a $0 value by local dealers ... | |
| Unusual piano sound | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a Yamaha C-3 grand piano that was built in 1998. In the last few months the the 2nd B-flat ... A: When it comes to piano noises, there are so many things to look for that it would take hours to ... | |
| piano key bobble | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Yamaha upright with 3 keys bobbling annoyingly at pianissimo (natch). It's not ... A: It sounds like you have "lost motion," in which it there is too much space between the capstan ... | |
| Price & Teeple Piano | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have came across a piano in very good shape with a serial number of 29740 Price & Teeple Upright ... A: The Price and Teeple upright piano you are looking at was made in 1909. As for its worth, I can't ... | |
| Kimball Grand Piano | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at a used Kimball 1994 Olympic commemorative edition, 5' ebony Grand Piano. Model ... A: The price is within reason, but it would be best to have a technician perform a thorough visual ... | |
| Elburn Upright Grand Piano | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: Have been trying to researh our Elburn Upright Grand Piano online and your response is the only ... A: The reason you are having difficulty finding information on your piano is because it is a "stencil" ... | |
| M.Schulz info | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Sir, We have recently inherited a Cabinet Grand Piano made by M. Schulz Co. of Chicago. The serial ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your M. Schulz upright was manufactured in 1903. While some ... | |
| Age of Foster and Co. Piano | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been entrusted to an old Foster and Co. piano. The serial number is 30991 . I would ... A: An appraisal requires a visual inspection by a technician to evaluate the condition of the ... | |
| piano | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: A lady gave my daughters an upright piano n i would like to know about it. It has Carlisle Chicago ... A: As for its value or any other pertinent information about your piano, a visual inspection is ... | |
| Milton Piano | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Milton Piano (upright) with a serial number of 109493. Do you know when it was ... A: Your Milton upright piano was manufactured in 1916. As for its value or any other pertinent ... | |
| piano info | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: We have a Baus upright piano serial # 12972 in good working condition.It has been in the family for ... A: Your Baus upright was manufactured in 1898 at The Bronx, New York factory. As for its value or any ... | |
| antique Baus piano | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My sister gave me her ex-husbands family piano. It is so heavy and hard to move and am getting my ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1902 at the Baus factory in the Bronx, New York. The Baus Piano ... | |
| piano | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: A lady gave my daughters an upright piano n i would like to know about it. It has Carlisle Chicago ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1904. The "319" is probably the case number used for identifying ... | |
| Manufacture date of my piano | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a cable nelson upright grand piano. The serial number is 57531. Can you give me an estimated ... A: Your Cable Nelson upright piano was built in 1909. As for its value, dealers in my area usually ... | |
| Elburn upright grand piano | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a tiger oak Elburn upright grand piano serial number 21802. I had it tuned (it ... A: Your Elburn upright piano was manufactured in 1913. A piano's value is dependent on a visual ... | |
| Sohmer & Company Upright | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am considering to purchase a Sohmer & Co upright piano, serial # 101052#34L. Might you be able to ... A: Sohmer is a very good brand and I like their uprights. The serial number indicates the year of ... | |
| value/info piano | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a baldwin piano SN 1454421 style/model 635 in OAK thanks, sean A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture, which is 1989 in your case. It ... | |
| M. Schulz & Co. | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if I'm sitting on a gold mine!! I purchased a piano from a neighbor that ... A: Your M. Schulz and Co. piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 based on the serial number ... | |
| 1902 hinzeupright piano | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I am in the possession of a 1902 hinze upright piano #22877 and it plays well and the piano is in ... A: I would need a lot more information to estimate the value of your piano. A visual inspection is ... | |
| old piano | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a old behnings and sons piano that was left in my house when i bought it. its an upright it ... A: Your piano was manufactured around 1899. As for its value, a visual inspection is necessary. Most ... | |
| age and type of piano | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: It is an upright piano tag says Howard grand made in Cincinnati with the sn#49842 was wondering what ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1908 by the Baldwin Piano Company. Howard is one of the brand names ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hobart M. Cable piano. On the inside wood it states 72158 LaPorte Ind. I was wondering if ... A: Your Hobart M. Cable piano was manufactured in 1922 at the LaPorte, Indiana factory. The writing you ... | |
| horace waters piano | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: have a Horace waters piano , it is an upright with a mirror,seral # 85137 i would just like to know ... A: Your Horace Waters upright was built in 1920 at its plant located at 7 West 139th Street, New York, ... | |
| 3rd picture of Sterling piano | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, attached is the final picture of my actual piano. In review it is an upright, mfg. ... A: Your Sterling upright was manufactured between 1886 and 1890 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. In ... | |
| piano age | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: We have just received a Cabinet Howard Grand serial #15602 from a grandmother and are wondering when ... A: There are several Howard brands that were produced by different manufacturers. If your piano is a ... | |
| Baus upright piano | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Baus upright piano (serial number 148189). Can you tell me when it would have been ... A: Your Baus upright was manufactured in 1925. As for maintenance, any instrument that is neglected can ... | |
| Palings & Co Piano | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Paling & Co upright and was wondering if u could help me. i am trying to find out ... A: W.H. Paling and Co. was a division of the Beale Piano Manufacturing Company and made pianos from ... | |
| Kimball Upright Value | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am considering to purchase a Kimball Spinet Upright piano which they tell me is roughly 30 years ... A: The Kimball spinet was manufactured in 1975. That said, I don't recommend purchasing a spinet ... | |
| Wurlitzer piano model 2160 Price and year | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Wurlitzer piano Model 2160 SN 1561122, would like to know year and estimate of what I ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production, which is 1979 in your case. An appraisal of your ... | |
| jesse french piano | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: hey my name is phillip quimby i just recently aquired a jesse french piano. it needs some wrk but ... A: Your Jesse French piano was manufactured in 1913 based on the serial number provided. As for its ... | |
| Piano worth and age | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a mahogany upright Krakauer Bros of New York piano serial number 24484. Penciled below that ... A: The penciled-in date is correct. Your piano was manufactured in 1902. As for the value of your ... | |
| Thurmer Piano | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: We own an antique Fer Thurmer (Messen) piano. His number is 36946, when stayed in Mexico city some ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Thurmer piano was manufactured between 1905 and 1910 ... | |
| Choosing Baldwin or Sohmer; or, Waiting | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Noel, I'm a baby-boomer that learned to play piano as a child from my father. I also took lessons, ... A: Pianos should be evaluated as individual instruments in their own right. Baldwin and Sohmer are good ... | |
| rebuild or not | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: We have a Gilbert & Co baby upright grand # 31869 is this. Worth referable Thank you Floyd A: A piano must be visually evaluated in order to properly advise. You should have a technician look at ... | |
| Whitney upright piano | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Whitney upright piano, serial #75970, that has been in my family for years. It is not ... A: A piano must be visually evaluated in order to properly advise. You should have a technician look at ... | |
| 1936 Gulbransen Baby Grand | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm wondering if completely redoing my 1936 Gulbransen baby grand piano would be worth it. Pretty ... A: Rebuilding your piano should be considered if this is being done for sentimental reasons (e.g. ... | |
| getting a baby grand | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I was recently offered a baby grand piano from a lady who is selling her house and wondered what i ... A: I would strongly recommend that you hire a professinal piano technician to visually evaluate this ... | |
| Behning & Sons | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautifully carved piano made by Behning & Sons of NY numbered 28578. Several keys need ... A: Base on the serial number provided, your piano was manufactured in 1896. As for its value, an ... | |
| Schaff Brothers Baby Grand | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have an Schaff Brothers baby Grand Piano (about 4'9"). I can not locate the serial number. Do you ... A: Try looking at the following places: 1. the cast iron plate: at the break between the treble and ... | |
| Milton #534805 | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have an upright Milton Piano with what I believe the serial number to be #534805. When was this ... A: Your Milton upright was manufactured in 1959 based on the serial number provided. As for what you ... | |
| Baldwin Aerosonic value | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm interested in finding out the age and value of a Baldwin Aerosonic that I purchased 6-7 years ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1955. To assess the value of your instrument, a ... | |
| shafer & sons 6' grand..sustain | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: piano was recently moved.all pedals work but the piano sustains constantly because the damper bar ... A: There is a dowel between the sustaining pedal rod and the damper shelf. It sounds like the dowel is ... | |
| Gulbransen Baby Grand Piano circa 1930s | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a circa 1930s Gulbransen Baby Grand Piano and want to know if I'm being ... A: I don't have a problem with the price, but any piano of this age (1936) should be visually inspected ... | |
| Price & Teeple Upright Piano | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Mr .Noel, Thank you for your time in advance. I recently acquired a Price &Teeple piano serial# ... A: The serial number indicates that your Price and Teeple upright was manufactured in 1906. However, to ... | |
| schubert baby grand piano | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My friend is moving and is offering me her baby grand piano for a 1000.00 dollars and it will cost ... A: The best response I can give is to have a technician examine the piano just as you would bring a ... | |
| Whitney Baby Grand | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: It's in good condition and holds its tuning, but the left dampening pedal needs work. The serial ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Whitney (Kimball) baby grand piano was manufactured in ... | |
| schubert piano | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an upright schubert piano in fairly decent shape, it appears to be from the early 1900's. The ... A: Your Schubert upright was manufactured between 1881 and 1885 as listed in the Pierce Piano Atlas. A ... | |
| Cable-Nelson Piano | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Cable-Nelson piano S/N 92030. It is in fair condition (it's been tuned and sounds great) ... A: Your Cable-Nelson piano was manufactured in 1915. As for its value and possible restoration, a ... | |
| ellington piano find | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have just been given an ellington piano serial number #11893 and am wondering when this was made? ... A: Your Ellington piano was manufactured in 1903 by the Baldwin Piano Company. As for disassembling the ... | |
| Baldwin | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find the age of my Grandmother's Baldwin piano. It is a spinet with following ... A: Your grandmother's Baldwin spinet was manufactured in 1980. Pianos can vary in terms of fair market ... | |
| Lindeman Piano Info | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Someone recently gave my daughter a lindeman piano serial #152938. I was wondering if you could tell ... A: Your Lindeman piano was manufactured in 1927. The serial number cannot provide information on the ... | |
| George Steck Value | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Considering the purchase of a Steck baby grand serial #127365, made in USA 27P, 6323. Serial # ... A: "Excellent condition" is a relative term. I would have to visually inspect and ascertain the ... | |
| Upright Grand Piano | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I were given a piano that had been in his family for years. About 8 years ago a local ... A: Obviously I have not had the opportunity to personally evaluate your piano. That said, it sounds ... | |
| Baldwin Acrosonic Estimate | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Acrosonic that I believe is a console. It is 39" tall 58 1/2" wide and 25" deep. I ... A: In order to appraise a piano, a technician must visually inspect it and assess the condition of the ... | |
| Kimball Baby Grand | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kimball Baby Grand serial # 438198. Would love to know any information about this piano. It ... A: Your Kimball grand piano was manufactured in 1940 in Jasper, Indiana. More information about your ... | |
| Cable Midget Upright Piano | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have just inherited my grandmother's piano and would like a little information on what years the ... A: Your Cable upright was manufactured in 1929 based on the serial number provided (289095). The other ... | |
| sohmer piano | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me how old my Sohmer piano is? The serial # is 130787 #34 F.P. It also has the number ... A: Your Sohmer console was manufactured in 1959. A sticking key is not a big deal and a ... | |
| Stuyvesant Baby Grand Piano | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I just looked at a small (54x58)Stuyvesant Baby Grand Piano to purchase. I was told it predates ... A: Your prospective piano is a risk even at a $300 price. To accurately assess the value of a piano, a ... | |
| How old is my piano | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Good evening. I would like to know when my piano was built and the quality of the piano. It is a ... A: Your Sohmer console piano was built in 1980 based on the serial number provided. The 34-96 is the ... | |
| Werner piano | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: First thank you for the site and the helpful answers I've already found concerning the location of ... A: From what I can tell, your piano was manufactured in 1905 in Chicago. Illinois. The 152 is not a ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Baby grand | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Henry F. Miller Boston baby grand from my grandmother. The serial number on ... A: Your Henry F. Miller baby grand piano was manufactured in 1910. As for the value of the instrument, ... | |
| Baldwin Monarch Upright Piano | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: We just purchased a Baldwin Monarch upright piano and we believe the serial number to be 284903. We ... A: Your Baldwin Monarch upright was built in 1938 at its factory in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Monarch ... | |
| How much is my Sohmer upright piano worth? | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I saw your answer about what determines the value of a piano. I understand this, but could you give ... A: As you already know, an appraisal requires a visual inspection. I don't have enough information to ... | |
| Stuyvesant piano | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an oak Stuyvesant upright, serial # 16058. Just curious what you know about ... A: Your Stuyvesant upright was manufactured in 1907 in New York City. Stuyvesant was a product of the ... | |
| who makes this and when was is made? | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: my grandmother has asked me to do some research on a piano she had gotten from a second hand store. ... A: Most dealers in my area assign a $0 value to pianos of this vintage. The exceptions are brand names ... | |
| who makes this and when was is made? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: my grandmother has asked me to do some research on a piano she had gotten from a second hand store. ... A: Your grandmother's Schubert upright was manufactured in 1909. This company was originally founded in ... | |
| Wheelock Upright Piano | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: We inherited a piano when we bought our house, a Wheelock upright, that we were told was from 1904. ... A: Your Wheelock upright was actually manufactured in 1909 based on the serial number provided. Aeolian ... | |
| Whitney piano | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I inherited this Whitney piano from my grandmother and I would like to know whether or not I should ... A: The Serial number indicates the year of production which is 1918. It does not, however, provide ... | |
| Kimball piano; Jasper-American Mfg. Co serial number J 14974 | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: We're looking to purchase a Kimball piano, date of manufacture unknown, Jasper-American Mfg. Co ... A: The Kimball you're looking at was made in 1984. That's relatively "young" for pianos. The neglect, ... | |
| Emerson Piano | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an older upright piano that was given to me and I was hoping to keep but have no room for. I ... A: Your Emerson upright was manufactured in 1912. To advise you properly would require me to visually ... | |
| Serial number | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe is a Drachmann baby grand. I can't find a nameplate or Serial number anywhere. ... A: The serial number is usually printed or engraved onto the cast iron plate. Look between the bass and ... | |
| fischer piano grand cabinet upright | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Fischer upright piano grand cabinet made in new york and i am trying to find out the ... A: It's impossible to determine the value of a piano sight-unseen, however, similar pianos would be ... | |
| Ellington - Cincinnati - Cabinet Grand SN #6344 | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have the above mentioned piano, I have looked through various catalogs for Ellington the Ellington ... A: While I can answer the year of production inquiry (1900), I have insufficient information to ... | |
| When piano was built | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My aunt has a Schubert Cabinet Grand piano #9731 that was signed but the pianist who commissioned ... A: Your aunt's Schubert upright was built between 1885 and 1890. "Cabinet Grand" was a marketing tool ... | |
| fischer piano grand cabinet upright | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Fischer upright piano grand cabinet made in new york and i am trying to find out the ... A: Your Fischer upright was manufactured in 1890 at the factory located at 243-249 28th Street, New ... | |
| Sohmer studio piano | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Please advise me on a price for my Sohmer studio piano. The serial number is 178009; 1145S. The ... A: Pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen. The serial number indicates the year of production, which ... | |
| Lyon & Healy Piano | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I am the owner of an upright Lyon & Healy piano and would like to know the age of the instrument. ... A: Your Lyon and Healy spinet was manufactured in 1962 by the Everett Piano Company. Lyon and Healy is ... | |
| WILLIS & CO Upright Grand Piano | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a Willis & Co Limited (Montreal, Canada) Upright Grand piano. I am told it is over ... A: Your Willis and Company upright piano was manufactured in 1918. The company's factory was in ... | |
| Schumann Mirrored Upright | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Today we bought a mirrored Schumann Mirrored Upright at a garage sale we thought it was a good deal ... A: Your Schumann upright was manufactured in 1903. Generally speaking, I would not recommend pianos of ... | |
| Beckwith | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a Beckwith piano, serial # 120628. I am trying to figure out how old it is. Trying ... A: Your Beckwith piano was manufactured in 1907 for Sears Roebuck. Whether or not your piano is worth ... | |
| WALTERS PIANO | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A WALTERS UPRIGHT PIANO #71173. CAN YOU TELL ME ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PIANO, OR POINT ... A: Your Walters upright piano was manufactured in 1918 in New York. This company went out of business ... | |
| Schubert & Sons New York | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: The serial # on my piano is 42395. Could you tell me old it is? What's the availability of parts? ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1915. This company has been out of business since 1937; getting parts ... | |
| Age of piano | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Am curious as to the age of our piano... Itside the lid it is marked as follows: Newman Bros. Co. ... A: , Your Newman Bros. piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| piano worth,year | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Approximately what year would my whitney grand piano 5' with serial number 135746 have been ... A: Your Whitney grand piano was manufactured in 1932. As for its value, I can't appraise a piano ... | |
| Jasper American Lindenauer Console Piano | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase a Jasper American Lindenauer console piano that I've read was made by ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production, which is 1987. Kimball was a fair brand in its ... | |
| piano | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, My mother passed away and I was bequeathed her piano. I am certain she and I both thought ... A: First of all, my condolences on your loss! As for the year of manufacture, your Yamaha M1 console ... | |
| 1964 Kohler Campbell Console value | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I own a kohler campbell console piano and storage bench, made in 1964 with the serial number 575524. ... A: Pianos cannot be evaluated sight-unseen. A piano has about 12,000 parts and they must be visually ... | |
| R. S. Howard | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have found an old beautiful upright piano in a basement we are restoring. It is an upright R.S. ... A: Your R.S. Howard upright was manufactured in 1904 in New York by the Janssen Piano Company. Janssen ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother left a Hobart M. Cable piano to me and I was wondering if I should donate it but I ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1968 but to know its value would require a visual inspection of its ... | |
| Whitney Baby Grand Piano c.1929-1930? | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Whitney Baby Grand Piano that belonged to my mother, circa 1929-1930 I believe. In about ... A: The serial number can be found on the cast iron plate, either in front of the strings by the tuning ... | |
| Milton piano | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I see that you answered another question about a Milton piano and hope you can give me the age and ... A: The first part of your question is easy; your Milton piano was built in 1907. The second part ... | |
| Upright player piano | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an old upright player piano from my parent's estate. Inside the top is the following "Ricca ... A: Ricca and Sons manufactured pianos between 1891 and 1942 at their plant in New York. The serial ... | |
| Walters Piano Co, New York | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I just bought a piano at a garage sale and I have had difficulty finding specific ... A: Your Walters piano was manufactured in 1914 in Long Island, New York. My initial response would be ... | |
| Milton Upright Piano | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Milton Upright piano with the number 41064 printed inside. This is the only number I have ... A: Your Milton upright was manufactured in 1909. As for the value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Kohler and Campbell date of manufacture | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased a baby grand Kohler and Campbell. We would like to determine the date of ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Kohler and Campbell baby grand was indeed manufactured in ... | |
| Behning & Sons Piano | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a piano that has been in my family since the 1920's. It is a Behning & Sons, ... A: Your Behning upright was manufactured in 1909. As for the value of the instrument, a visual ... | |
| About Everett Pianos | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like very much to know where can I get a catalog of Everett Piano Models at Internet sinse I ... A: Everett Pianos are no longer in production. Yamaha bought the company and shut it down. It may be ... | |
| Ellington upright piano | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I own an upright piano that has Ellington piano co engraved on the inside. I am looking to sell ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production which is 1908 in your case. To appraise the ... | |
| Kimball Piano | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Samuel, I noticed a while ago, you spoke to someone about the value of a Kimball Baby Grand piano. ... A: Your Kimball grand was manufactured in 1980. To appraise the value of an instrument, a technician ... | |
| heintzman, not Co. | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to acquire this piano and it says "Heintzman" across the center of the fall board, not ... A: Look at the cast iron plate to see if it has Heintzman engraved on it, that would certainly ... | |
| Baldwin Monarch Upright | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I am considering the sale of our piano and would like to be completely forth coming with the ... A: Your Baldwin Monarch was manufactured in 1927. As for what information you should provide, I would ... | |
| Grinell Bros. Piano | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I just bought an oak Grinell Bros. (Detroit/Windsor) Upright grand piano with serial number 6172. ... A: Your Grinnell upright was manufactured in 1910 at the factory located at 1515 Woodward Avenue, ... | |
| age howard | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an old howard upright piano #157087 what could the age be and thinking of selling it A: Your Howard upright was manufactured in 1924. I would recommend having your piano serviced (tuned) ... | |
| Conover piano | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conover grand piano (it's a small grand, 5'9"), which I purchased from the original owner ... A: Your Conover grand piano was manufactured in 1915 at the Oregon, Illinois plant. Yes, it was a ... | |
| Franklin Upright - Age | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I own a Franklin Upright piano that has a brass plate under the top over that reads "Franklin Piano ... A: Your Franklin upright was manufactured in 1900. If the parts are worn out from age and useage, ... | |
| Conover brothers new York cabinet grand | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend with a Conover brothers new York cabinet grand made with cherrywood that they ... A: The Conover upright in question was manufactured between 1885 and 1890. Most dealers would assign a ... | |
| Monarch by Baldwin upright piano | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have inherited a Monarch by Baldwin upright piano that was my grandmother's. Our ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production which is 1932 in your case. Most dealers in my ... | |
| estmated value | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: we just donated my Grandmas 1934 Grinnell Baby Grand Piano....excellent condition. Can you just ... A: A visual inspection of your piano is necessary to ascertain its actual condition. A technician needs ... | |
| Cable Nelson baby grand S/N 184760 | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Just wanted to know any info about how the piano is and quality and rough estimate of value. It is ... A: Your Cable-Nelson grand piano was manufactured in 1933. However, a visual inspection of your piano ... | |
| requested value of piano | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find out the value of my 1938 Krakauer baby grand piano. It is 5' 10" in size ... A: A visual inspection of your piano is necessary to ascertain its actual condition. A technician needs ... | |
| Howard Piano | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: We moved into a house and the previous owners left a piano. It's a Howard S/N 162805. It needs to ... A: The Piano Technicians Guild (www.ptg.org) has an extensive listing in its website of qualified, ... | |
| Monarch by Baldwin upright piano | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have inherited a Monarch by Baldwin upright piano that was my grandmother's. Our ... A: Baldwin produced their Monarch brand between 1895 and 1941 so your piano is at least 69 years old ... | |
| Vintage of Howard Grand | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Grand Piano. The number stamped on the underside is #77256. I started playing this ... A: As for Bergmann pianos, they are indeed made in China for Young Chang, a Korean piano maker. Chinese ... | |
| Vintage of Howard Grand | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Grand Piano. The number stamped on the underside is #77256. I started playing this ... A: There are two different piano companies that have used the "Howard" brand name: Baldwin and Janssen. ... | |
| Vintage Upright | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I need to find a new home for my Chas M Stieff Upright piano. It had only one owner before me. ... A: Your Charles Stieff upright was manufactured in 1914. As for the value, most pianos of this era had ... | |
| Baldwin Monarch | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a piano labeled Baldwin and also Monarch (Monarch is above the key board) The "harp" was ... A: Based on the serial number you have, your Monarch would have been built in 1938. I'm not sure I ... | |
| piano | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in possession of a Hinze piano numbers are 11742 we are wondering if is worth reconditioning??? ... A: Your Hinze piano was manufactured between 1890 and 1895. To evaluate a piano, a technician must ... | |
| Beckwith Piano | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a Beckwith piano, serial # 210564. I am trying to figure out how old it is and if ... A: Beckwith was made for Sears Roebuck and your piano was manufactured in 1920. To estimate its value, ... | |
| Schubert piano | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Someone gave my dad a "schubert piano co NY" i can't find the serial number. Would you know where i ... A: To find the serial number look at the following: 1. Engraved or stamped on the wooden wrestplank, ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Grand Piano | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Noel, I purchased a Henry F. Miller grand piano, #44474, owned by Pianist and Composer Jan ... A: Your Henry Miller grand piano was manufactured in 1913, either in Tennessee or Boston. Some models ... | |
| what my schumann piano is worth and its age | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Schumann upright piano and I bought for almost nothing. I'm am trying to figure what the ... A: Your Schumann upright was manufactured in 1910 as penciled in. As for the value of the instrument, a ... | |
| Wurlitzer studio piano fallboard won't fully open | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My '73 Wurlitzer studio piano is in excellent condition. I unlocked it today, and the fallboard ... A: There are many variations on Wurlitzer studio uprights. I would really have to see what hardware is ... | |
| cable nelson upright grand # 64901 | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: my friend ownes this piano, and she wants to paint it so i told her not to lets see what we can find ... A: Your friend's Cable Nelson upright was manufactured in 1910. If the piano is functional, there's no ... | |
| Year Model / Restoration value | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired a Howard Grand 5'-1" piano for my daughter. Stencil " Howard " Cincinnati, off ... A: Your Howard grand piano, built by Baldwin, was manufactured in 1931. Baldwin is a fine brand, ... | |
| Lindemann & Sons | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I just had one of my dads friend e-mail me asking about a particular piano, a Lindeman and Sons, NY, ... A: Based on the serial number provided, the instrument was manufactured in 1926. The factory was once ... | |
| Kawai BL 51 | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I was offered an acoustic piano Kawai BL 51 series SN# 933509, could you give me a price range ? is ... A: We don't see too many of these pianos in the United States since they were not produced for this ... | |
| piano ages | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired two pianos one is an Ellington serial number 31381 and a Whitney serial ... A: Your Ellington piano was manufactured in 1912. The Whitney was produced in 1903. As for their ... | |
| Cable Nelson 253082 | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Noel Our family too has a Cable Nelson piano (console?) #253082. It has been in the family for some ... A: Your Cable-Nelson spinet was manufactured in 1954. The height (35") and cabinetry of the piano as ... | |
| steinway piano | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an upright steinway with the serial # 96520 ( ebonized ) also on the back is stamped B 395 ... A: Your Steinway upright was manufactured in 1900. As for the instrument's value, technician must ... | |
| Value of Yamaha Upright? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: but I'm wondering if you could give me some ball park figures? I have a Yamaha Upright/ Yamaha P1 ... A: Your piano was built in 1963 and unfortunately, Yamaha itself acknowledges poor quality control ... | |
| Sohmer & Co. Cabinet Grand | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Noel, I am the proud owner of a Sohmer & Co. Cabinet Grand piano that my father purchased back in ... A: Based on the serial number provided, #27924, your piano was manufactured in 1900. On Sohmer pianos, ... | |
| The Cable Company Upright Piano | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an upright piano from The Cable Company with serial number 232533, i need to ask how old the ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1921 based on the serial number provided. Unfortunately, an appraisal ... | |
| Julius Bauer piano | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: SN 153957. Would like to know a little more about this piano, especially the year if possible. The ... A: The Julius Bauer piano you're looking at was manufactured in 1937. Your piano was actually made by ... | |
| Webster Co. NY | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I hope you are well. I wanted to know a little about a piano I'm might purchase. It's serial number ... A: Based on the serial number provided, the Webster piano was manufactured in 1905. The date of ... | |
| Schumann Upright Piano | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Schumann Upright Piano, serial #18292. Can you tell me the age of the piano or any other ... A: Your Schumann upright was manufactured in 1908 based on the serial number provided. The factory was ... | |
| Age of Piano/Is it worth a Tech to come out | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: First time owners no music background. Freebie Maynard Chicago #209466 two stickers on inside read ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas does not list serial numbers for this brand, however, I've worked on them ... | |
| Schiller Piano | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have just acquired a Schiller upright piano, serial no 13134. It is rosewood and has brass candle ... A: There are at least two manufacturers that have used the Schiller brand name, one from Germany and ... | |
| Price & Teeple chicago piano - upright | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Price & Teeple piano for free. Some of the keys stick and it needs to be tuned. I ... A: My advice is to have both pianos professionally evaluated by a qualified technician. It's worth the ... | |
| piano | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kingsbury Cabinet Grand piano. The # is 9795. I know that it was manufactured in the late ... A: Your Kingsbury upright was manufactured between 1885 and 1890 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. ... | |
| Question about a piano | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I am confused about the information and advice I've received regarding a Lindeman baby grand I ... A: Your Lindeman grand piano was manufactured in 1936. As for its value, a technician must first ... | |
| old piano | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My parents have an old Cornish & Company upright piano. First of all, where would I find the serial ... A: The most common places for the serial number are as follows: 1. Under the top lid, engraved on the ... | |
| piano | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an upright York piano (Weaver Piano). Sreial #59149. It has stensilled on the front ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Weaver upright was manufactured in 1914. As for the ... | |
| Opera New York Piano | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a piano from a thrift store and was wondering about the history and possibly a ... A: The Opera piano was manufactured by the Jacob Brothers Piano Company which was established in 1878 ... | |
| Schubert Cabinet Grand | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My wife has inherited a Schubert Cabinet Grand upright piano, serial number 25274, that has been in ... A: Accoustic pianos invariably have soundboards made of wood, most often Appalachian Spruce. A few ... | |
| Winter & Company Musette | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. My friend has between a 1961 and 1962 Musette Piano equipped with ... A: To appraise an instrument involves a visual inspection and knowledge of the following: 1. belly ... | |
| J Bauer upright piano | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a J. Bauer piano, serial number 29257 that has some damage to the wood, but overall it is in ... A: As you've stated, a technician cannot appraise a piano sight-unseen. The instrument must be visually ... | |
| 1913 Schiller piano | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: We had a 1913 Schiller piano left to us when we bought our recent home. The serial # is 53412. We ... A: A technician must visually inspect an instrument to appraise it. While a photograph shows some ... | |
| 1978 parlor grand | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I just wondered if you might be able to give me a ballpark range of what a 1978 Parlor Grand Kimball ... A: I've seen similar pianos at dealerships in my area (New York) assigned values between $0 and $3500. ... | |
| piano and its worth | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my uncle when he moved into this house there was a grinell bros piano sitting in the kitchen. why ... A: A professional refinishing job can run several thousands of dollars. The piano will not be worth ... | |
| piano info | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1928 conover cable piano (model #323545, cable patent #3-30-28) and was wanting to know the ... A: First of all, the serial number does not match the age you've provided. The serial number you've ... | |
| Age of piano | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chickering & Sons piano with serial number 44151. Can you tell me the age. Also, can you ... A: Your Chickering piano was manufactured between 1870 and 1875 based on the serial number provided. ... | |
| Schubert Cabinet Grand | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My wife has inherited a Schubert Cabinet Grand upright piano, serial number 25274, that has been in ... A: You are very welcome! As for the weight of your piano, that depends on its size and the type of ... | |
| Grandprize piano question | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Our church has an upright piano with a mounted mirror in poor condition. It is scratched and the ... A: The ideal way to go is to have the piano visually inspected by a technician so that its actual ... | |
| value of a 1976 kimball piano serial #3376 | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i have the opportunity to sell my 1976 kimball piano and don't know what a fair price would be. it ... A: To determine the value of your piano, a technician must visually inspect and assess the condition of ... | |
| piano and its worth | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: my uncle when he moved into this house there was a grinell bros piano sitting in the kitchen. why ... A: The serial number is the second set and based on it your piano was manufactured in 1947. As for the ... | |
| Baldwin Piano | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Monarch piano, about 40 inches high, serial# 1167299, walnut finish, model 741 ... A: To appraise the value of your piano, a technician must visually inspect and assess the condition of ... | |
| Schubert Cabinet Grand | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My wife has inherited a Schubert Cabinet Grand upright piano, serial number 25274, that has been in ... A: Your Schubert upright piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| baby grand brewster | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I will like to know estimate worth of my baby grand.The serial number is 10651.I also had it ... A: As for the value of your piano, a technician must visually inspect and assess the condition of the ... | |
| Grinnell Baby Grand Piano | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to find the age and value of a Grinnell baby Grand Piano with a serial # of A30824. It ... A: Your Grinnell baby grand was manufactured in 1929. As for its value, a technician must visually ... | |
| Behning & Sons Piano | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My wife inherited the piano from her Mom who inherited it from her Mom. That's as far back as we ... A: To appraise the value of an instrument, a technician must visually inspect and assess the condition ... | |
| Piano Tuning | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Our church has a 6' Weber Grand piano that is about 11 yrs. old. It has had trouble staying in tune ... A: Humidity and temperature fluctuations are the main reasons for pianos falling out of tune ... | |
| Walworth Upright Piano | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My step son gave me an Upright Walworth Piano made by the M. Schultz company. The serial number on ... A: Your Shultz upright was manufactured in 1909. As for its value, a technician must first visually ... | |
| piano pedal mechanism | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1940s Baldwin grand piano. The two diagonal sustaining rods to my pedal mechanism just ... A: The "sustaining rods" are the lyre sticks. Most likely, your lyre has dropped down enabling the ... | |
| KIMBALL PIANO | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: JUST TRYING TO GET SOME INFO ON THIS KIMBALL SER # 247973 UPRIGHT PIANO. AGE SEEMS TO BE BETWEEN ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production which is 1912 in your case. I don't quite know ... | |
| value of a Wurlitzer - Kingston | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I own a Wurlitzer Kingston that was purchased in an antique store about 40 years ago. I cannot find ... A: To appraise a piano, a technician must first visually inspect the piano and assess the condition of ... | |
| Info re Cable and Sons Upright #23129 | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: What can you tell me re the history of this piano? Date it was built? Potential resale value? A: Your Cable upright was manufactured in 1895. Cable was a division of the Aeolian Corp which went out ... | |
| piano | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a Kawai piano with serial# 98448 (style: 505-F). I would like to know when was ... A: The Yamaha U1 was made in 1985 and I have not heard anything bad about this vintage Yamaha. The U1 ... | |
| Resotonic Scale Musette Winter Co | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Piano on the low end and it has great wood work and would like to know more about it. ... A: Your Wurlitzer spinet was manufactured in 1937. A dealer might fetch between $1000 and $1300 for a ... | |
| Ludwig Baby Grand Piano | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to determine the year and worth of our Ludwig "Tiny Grand" Piano. The serial number is ... A: Your Ludwig grand was manufactured in 1924. As for its worth, a technician must first visually ... | |
| price&teeple piano | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: If I could find this info, I would not bother you, as I know you probably get many, many ... A: Your Price and Teeple piano was manufactured between 1925 and 1928 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| Ellington Piano | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: We have my wife's grandfather's piano. It is an Ellington upright piano from Cin. Oh. model 29362. ... A: Your Ellington upright was manufactured in 1911. The writing on the cast iron plate is most likely ... | |
| piano | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a Kawai piano with serial# 98448 (style: 505-F). I would like to know when was ... A: The Kawai was manufactured in 1963 based on the serial number provided. This is not a good vintage ... | |
| Kimball upright piano | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: A very mature gentleman is selling a Kimball piano for $500. He claims that he gave it to his wife ... A: This Kimball was manufactured in 1977. I can't say that this piano is worth buying or not without a ... | |
| learning piano without a teacher | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Noel, I chose you to answer my questions because although most of the questions posed to you are ... A: Piano instruction is not really my area of expertise. I was a classically trained violinist and ... | |
| C. Kurtzmann piano | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a C. Kurtzmann Upright and I believe that it was built in the 1890's but I want to know what ... A: Serial numbers can be found in a number of places. The most common are: 1. On the cast iron plate ... | |
| Mendellsohn piano No. 11686 | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in dating this piano -- it's an upright and I am attaching an image of the serial ... A: There are two brands listed as Mendelssohn by the Pierce Piano Atlas. One is indeed made in Toronto ... | |
| kohler&campbell #64035 baby grand | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing this piano. I would like some advice as to how much it is worth. The ... A: Based on the serial number provided, the Kohler and Campbell baby grand was manufactured in 1906. I ... | |
| Kimball piano, antique | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My dad recently moved into a rental house, a piano was left behind. It is a Kimball Chicago (says on ... A: Your father's piano was manufactured in 1918. As for its worth, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| age of my piano | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I just got a Starck Grand Upright Piano and was wondering the age of it. The serial number is 47191. ... A: I am assuming that your piano is a P.A. Starck upright made in Chicago, Illinois. If so, the piano ... | |
| piano cost | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I bought a piano too fast. Probably too fast because i don't know if it is worth what i paid for it. ... A: I haven't visually inspected the instrument and I don't know its actual condition, but if it's ... | |
| Hardman Consolette | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: How do I find the Serial number on a Hardman Consolette? I havent really looked that hard for it ... A: Lift up the top lid and you should see the serial number engraved of stamped on the cast iron plate ... | |
| Kawai RX 6 | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion about this instrument. I bought one last week (serial number 2509839). When was ... A: Have you conveyed your sentiments to the dealer? The first step is to have them send a technician ... | |
| Kawai RX 6 | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion about this instrument. I bought one last week (serial number 2509839). When was ... A: Your Kawai was manufactured in 2005. As for the tone and touch, Steinway is not an appropriate ... | |
| ballpark selling price | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to sell my Gulbransen "Master-Console" piano, which is approximately 43 years old. It ... A: The serial number tells me the year of production which is 1965, but it doesn't tell me specific ... | |
| Beckwith Concert Grand | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the approximate value and year made for a Beckwith Concert Grand piano with ... A: My recommendation is to have the piano evaluated to be sure of its condition. As I mentioned before, ... | |
| grinnell piano | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you can tell me the year and what its worth .im looking into selling it and i ... A: Your Grinnell upright was manufactered in 1913. As for its value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Ellington Upright Piano | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an Ellington upright piano that has been in my wife's family for about 40 years or more. It's ... A: As for the value of your Ellington, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and assess the ... | |
| Beckwith Concert Grand | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the approximate value and year made for a Beckwith Concert Grand piano with ... A: Beckwith was a brand commissioned by Sears Department Stores for sale. Based on the serial number ... | |
| quetion | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a piano patented July 9th 1878 henry f miller boston i was wonder how i find more info on ... A: The first step is to ascertain the piano's age and to do that you need a serial number. If you want ... | |
| brewster upright piano | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I to have a brewster upright for walter d moses co richmond va. user. no 74079. I love this piano ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune. Your piano is already nearing the end of its practical ... | |
| Ivers & Pond Player Piano | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: The thrift store I volunteer at received an Ivers & Pond Standard Player Action player piano equiped ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, this instrument was made in 1964. However, based on your ... | |
| Kurtzman restoration | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently saved a full upright Kurtzman from the side of the road. Serial #27619 I discovered was a ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists the year of manufacture for your piano as 1906. That said, as long as ... | |
| Removing keyboard cover on Kohler Campbell upright so I can replace ivories | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Kohler and Campbell upright piano serial #139084. I have no idea how old it is (would ... A: Your Kohler and Campbell upright was manufactured in 1912. As for the fallboard removal, there are ... | |
| Baldwin acrosonic vs. sohmer upright | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Laa things being equal regarding condition, would you say that a baldwin acrosonic spinet or Sohmer ... A: Baldwin and Sohmer are both good brands, however size does matter. A spinet is the smallest of the ... | |
| upright piano | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: would like to know how much it's worth,it say's the cable co. s. no 288175 [good shape] A: The serial number only indicates the age of an instrument which is 1929 in your case. It does not ... | |
| new karn piano | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am selling a piano for a friend and was hoping you could give me a bit of information about the ... A: Your friend's Karn piano was manufactured in 1907. However, pianos are not evaluated without ... | |
| Sterling | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: We got a sterling upright Piano, I was wondering the age and a rough estimate of the value. The info ... A: Your Sterling upright was manufactured in 1907. As for its value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Thurmer Piano | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to find some history of our Piano. It is a thurmer upright. Serial number 35306 ... A: Your Thurmer upright was manufactured between 1905 and 1910 based on the serial number you've ... | |
| george steck baby grand | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: a family friend who is moving offered me a george steck baby grand. 1939 - just tuned - ivory keys. ... A: I need a lot more information to evaluate this piano's value. On average, it might be worth up to ... | |
| Kohler & Campbell Waldorf | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in a K&C Waldorf upright that a friend of mine has. The best we can tell, it was ... A: Pianos have to be evaluated on their individual merits. Kohler and Campbell was a decent brand ... | |
| cable nelson piano | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: #145039-built in 1910 I believe. We are helping family move out, and need to try and determine value ... A: It's virtually impossible to determine the value of a piano sight-unseen. Dealers in my area would ... | |
| Sohmer Studio Piano (60s model vs. 70s) | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Sam, we were looking at a Sohmer upright piano that we thought was built in the 70s. But after ... A: Pianos are built to last for a very long time. The Sohmer that you are looking at should be based on ... | |
| keys thump | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Noel,I have a grand piano that plays well,but for some reason the keys have a knocking sound ... A: From your description, it sounds like the keyframe (which supports all of the keys) is not flush ... | |
| Piano Value | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My Mother purchased a Wm. F. Knabe Console Piano with 4 legs in 1941. It is all walnut wood with ... A: To assess the value of an instrument, a technician must visually inspect a piano in order to ... | |
| Age of Piano | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a George Steck Aeolian Baby Grand. This is not a player piano. How can I determine the age. ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your George Steck baby grand was manufactured in 1932. To be ... | |
| model number and age of Howard piano | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard spinet piano, serial #89176. I would also like to have a model number for this ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Howard spinet was manufactured in 1965. The serial ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We received a Schubert Cabinet Grand serial 2739 and would like to know the value of it. It's quite ... A: Unfortunately, this instrument is well-past its practical lifespan of 100 years. Based on the serial ... | |
| 1895 Steiff upright | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing an 1895 Steiff piano. It is in good working condition with no rust or ... A: Unfortunately, I have to agree with your technician on this one. Unless the piano is a Steinway or a ... | |
| Estimated Value | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My Great Grandmother gave my Mom a 1890 Windsor Concert Grand Upright Piano many moons ago, and due ... A: A technician must visually inspect a piano in order to appraise it. The condition of the following ... | |
| Lindenauer J14784 | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had this piano for over 20 years and wonder roughly what it cost originally and how much it ... A: Your Jasper American piano was manufactured in 1984 by the Kimball Piano Company in Jasper, Indiana. ... | |
| 1923 Marshall and Wendell | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been considering selling my 1923 Marshall and Wendell baby grand; however, I am not sure how ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen. A technician must visually evaluate the ... | |
| Bradbury Upright Concert Grand Piano | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bradbury Upright Grand Piano, Model #31884. It has two pat. dates printed inside it, PAT. ... A: Your Bradbury upright was manufactured in 1904. Whether or not your piano is worth fixing depends on ... | |
| buy used piano/keyboard or ship grandma's cross country | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I live in NM and with my first child starting piano at 5 yrs, I am ready to have a piano at home. I ... A: A keyboard is not a piano even if it's weighted. Most piano teachers discourage the use of ... | |
| Starrk Piano | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a Starrk Baby Grand Piano. I can't find anything about it on the Internet and am ... A: I am assuming that your piano is actually a P.A. Starck; there is no brand listed as "Starrk." P.A. ... | |
| Kimball Consalette 492672 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Trying to figure out the year my Kimball Consalette was made. The serial number is 492672 my best ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1947. In general, most pianos built around this time were ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Can you provide any information and approx. value on a Schubert upright piano Serial number 51555. ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen. A technician must visually evaluate the ... | |
| Bell Piano | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to find out how much my piano it worth,, for insurance purposes Bell Piano #10472 made ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised sight-unseen. A technician must visually evaluate the ... | |
| lyon healy | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: great aunt left a lyon healy baby grand serial number 28498 or maybe its a 28493 what year was it ... A: Your Lyon and Healy baby grand was manufactured in 1916. Lyon and Healy was a stencil brand; in ... | |
| player piano | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: we are considering to purchase a used Steinway baby grand piano (1993). The piano comes with the ... A: I would say that it depends on what kind of player unit you have in this piano. If it dates from the ... | |
| Piano Value | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a Krell piano that was made in Cincinnati Ohio. I believe the serial number is 6569 (from ... A: In order to appraise a piano, it must be visually examined by a technician and the condition of the ... | |
| Piano | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently became the owner of a Morris Listowel piano. I would like to the age of the piano, Im ... A: Your Morris piano was manufactured in 1914 in Listwel, Ontario, Canada. Most likely the name you see ... | |
| Upright piano | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Newman Bro's vertical grand piano. Serial number: 25356. On the inside it says that it was ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1905. As for whether it has value or it's time to junk it, a piano ... | |
| Lauter upright | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a prety decent sounding Lauter. Needs a tune up. The # 54-189 Is there anything you can tell ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Lauter upright was manufactured in 1918 at the ... | |
| Howard piano picture | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1903 Howard cabinet grand(serial #24297) It is lacking front panels and legs. ... A: I would suggest contacting Baldwin which is the owner of the Howard brand. It's possible that they ... | |
| 1892 Fischer Upright NY Grande | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel. I have my fathers piano (my grandmother bought if at a pawn shop in West Texas 60 years ... A: To appraise a piano, it has to be visually examined by a technician and the condition of the ... | |
| Kawai KG-2A (or is it ZA?) value | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My mother bought a Kawai baby grand piano, model number KG-2A (or is it ZA?) that has player-piano ... A: The serial number provides information on an instrument's year of production, which is 1992 in your ... | |
| Piano Value | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me when and where the Cable-Nelson piano I own was manufacture? Also what it's ... A: Your Cable Nelson upright was manufactured in 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. As for its value, pianos ... | |
| Seeking information about my Kimball Harrison | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I noticed you said you might be able to provide information about a Kimball Harrison if you knew ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1903. I'm kind of surprised that your technician did not give you an ... | |
| Conover Piano Serial # 10819 | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: First of all I want to thank you for volunteering on this site! My questions: 1. I have a Conover ... A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, your Conover upright was manufactured between 1885 and 1890. As ... | |
| Baldwin | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I wave a piano, it states A product of Baldwin co. the serial number is 444861 it is an upright, I ... A: Baldwin makes a number of brands such as Howard, Hamilton, Acrosonic, Monarch, Baldwin, Ellington, ... | |
| Model and estimated re-sale value | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Noel, I am helping my mother to sell her Kawai Console. The serial number is K588817. After looking ... A: I'm a bit puzzled as to the maintenance of this piano. If the "last service was just under 5 years ... | |
| Winter Musstte practiano age and value | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I was given a Winter Musette practiano with a serial number of 333077 and was wondering when it was ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Winter Musetted was manufactured in 1956. As for ... | |
| value of Steinway | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1903 ebony grand - am not sure if it is a living room or music room size. It is in very good ... A: As for appraising the value of a piano, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and assess ... | |
| Cable piano restoration | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My grandparents had a Cable upright piano SN:217383. It is available to me, a grandson, but I would ... A: Your grandparents' Cable upright piano was manufactured in 1919. Pianos of this vintage generally ... | |
| Whitney baby grand value | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a Whitney baby grand piano in 1979 we paid $2800.00 for it. The serial # is ... A: Your Whitney baby grand was manufactured in 1935 based on the serial number provided. As for ... | |
| Schubert piano age? | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Schubert Piano Co Mfg New York pat.1903 with a Duffiano steel back, serial no. ... A: Your Schubert piano was manufactured in 1910 by the Lester Piano Company. As long as the piano is ... | |
| piano discontinued | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been waiting to buy a piano, when I recently found one through a private owner. It is the ... A: Yamaha uprights with the T designation are those which were assembled in Thomaston, Georgia. The ... | |
| virtual appraisal for schaeffer & sons upright | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Looking to buy my first upright after many years of gap in playing. Quality need not be excellent, ... A: For your first choice of piano, Merrifield, this company has been out of business since 1916. I ... | |
| Conover Grand | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to acquire, for free, a Conover 6' grand piano. Its seems to be in good shape ... A: Conover was a division of the Cable Piano Company and was in production from 1885 to 1982 until the ... | |
| piano upgrade | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a Winter & Co. upright piano. It was mine as a child and now my daughter is using ... A: Purchasing a piano is a unique and individualized experience. A person tries a number instruments ... | |
| piano cost | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: my friend has a weaver piano from the 1800's and would like to get a price. the ser. number is ... A: Your friend's Weaver piano was manufactured in 1902. That said, the serial number does not indicate ... | |
| Baby Grand Piano | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Four years ago I bought my grand-parents house and with it came the Baby Grand Piano that I myself ... A: Your Howard baby grand, built by Baldwin, was manufactured in 1929. Back in this time period, they ... | |
| Kimball Baby Grand 1935 | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I understand a visual inspection is a must, so I understand you are limited in what you can tell me. ... A: You are right; I can't assess a piano sight-unseen. However, based on what you're telling me, the ... | |
| piano quality | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old daughter who has been playing piano for 3 years. Would a Baldwin 660 E be enough ... A: A console is a decent sized piano and Baldwin is a fine brand. Uprights are not as professionally ... | |
| steinway upright | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1943 steinway console I was wondering what it might be worth A: I would need a lot more information about your piano to appraise it. A technician must visually ... | |
| inherited piano | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Noel, I've recently inherited a piano from my aunt. She lives 14 hours away and it will cost me over ... A: $900 is quite a bit of money and unfortunately, an Acrosonic made in 1956 may not be worth more than ... | |
| Age of Piano | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: WE inherited a baby grad Kimball Chicago piano with our home. I cannot find anything but what looks ... A: Your Kimball grand piano was manufactured in 1930. The serial number does not indicate the model, ... | |
| Piano | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: which piano is better quality both are being sold for the same price one is whitney spinet piano and ... A: Pianos are evaluated on their individual merits in terms of quality, tone, and touch. In general, ... | |
| Do you know anything about this piano? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: So I have an upright baldwin piano, I looked on the inside to look for a serial number but the piano ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Baldwin upright was manufactured in 1910. Baldwin is now a ... | |
| Compare Kawai vs Steck or Falcone | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase a "quality" piano for my 9 year old daughter. A local dealer is pushing a ... A: I would steer clear of the Falcone and George Steck pianos which are made in China for the Korean ... | |
| Winter and Company Upright | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1953 Winter and Company upright piano. It does have some damage to the internals from age ... A: I can't appraise a piano sight-unseen. A technician must visually evaluate the condition of the ... | |
| KOHLER & CAMPBELL | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING AT BUYING A KOHLER AND CAMPBELL GRAND PIANO BUILT AROUND 1985 OR 1986. I HAVE HEARD ... A: I don't know what you mean by "Keyboards locking up." I have not seen nor heard anything unusual ... | |
| franklin piano co. | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: just purchased a piano for my 13 yr. old and i'm interested in any history you can share . no ... A: Your Franklin piano was manufactured in 1924 by the Aeolian Piano Corporation. The factory was once ... | |
| RS Howard 40898 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the value of this piano in fair-good condition (mulitiple scratches) What date was ... A: Your R.S. Howard was manfactured in 1917 by the Janssen Piano Company. As for its value, a ... | |
| Jesse French Piano | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a Jesse French Piano that is from St. Louis, Missouri. It has the serail # of 50253. I ... A: Your Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1912. As for its value, a technician must visually ... | |
| W Aubert piano | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a W. Aubert piano which I have had for 50 years - its serial number is 5045. I would like to ... A: Whether or not your piano is worth restoring or not depends on its present condition and your ... | |
| weber piano | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I need to know the age of my piano and how much soulled I charge for it , its a beautiful black ... A: Your Weber, a product of Young Chang, was manufactured in 1993. I don't understand the rest of your ... | |
| Grinnell Bros. paino | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are looking to sell our Grinell Bros. piano. We are unsure of the value of it. It's ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture, which is 1951 for your piano. It ... | |
| Baldwin Acrosonic | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Baldwin Acrosonic; Serial #286968, do you have any idea of age or value based on ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1937. As for its value, a technician must visually assess ... | |
| Bosendorfer | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a bosendorfer that has been in the family since 1871, is it worth something ? is it still a ... A: Pianos must be evaluated on their individual merits. While Bosendorfers are generally valuable ... | |
| Old Steinway Piano | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: checking to see how old our piano is and what it might be worth. Its in great condition and we ... A: Your Steinway was manufactured in 1901. As for its value, a technician must first visually inspect ... | |
| Keys not striking | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I was recently given an F. Rosener piano that was intended for the rubbish collection. There is ... A: Rosener is a German piano that I have not seen any here in the United States. It may be that ... | |
| Acrosonic by Baldwin | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: i have an Acrosonic piano by Baldwin. The serial number is 720690. It is in good shape with only a ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1961. As for its value, you are correct; I would have to ... | |
| Price of Kimball Piano | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I'd love to find out approx what this piano is worth, or any other information you can provide. It ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production for a piano and in your case it's 1910. However, ... | |
| Steinway Spinet Piano | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Steinway Spinet piano around 70 years old in fair shape. The sounding board needs work but ... A: Your piano might be worth something, afterall it's a Steinway. However, the only way you are going ... | |
| Baby Grand Piano | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Noel. Thank you for taking my question. Our 15 year old daughter began piano about 6 years ago. ... A: Buying a piano is very much like buying a car; a piano has 12,000 parts as compared with a car's ... | |
| Age of Baldwin Acrosonic | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Noel. I have a very old Acrosonic that I recall my aunt in Cincinnati playing at Christmas in the ... A: The serial number on an Acrosonic is usually located inside the piano as you lift up the top lid. ... | |
| 1965 Yamaha G1 baby grand | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1965 Yamaha G1 baby grand with bench. I'm not sure what you would call the finish - ... A: The best person to ask about your piano's value is the technician who has just serviced it. He or ... | |
| Used Yamaha G5 | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a used Yamaha Grand piano G5 serial number 694251 that was built in 1967 and ... A: Pianos should be judged on their individual merits, however, when a manufacturer acknowledges that ... | |
| Estey upright piano | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: It has 4 seals under the lid all talking about Christopher Culumus and ST trade mark. Can you tell ... A: Your Estey upright was manufactured between 1969 and 1973 based on the serial number provided ... | |
| cable nelson up rigth piano | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me when and where my Cable-Nelson upright piano was manufactured? It's serial number ... A: Your Cable-Nelson upright was manufactured in 1912. As for its value, a technician must visually ... | |
| piano, upright - Gulbransen | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to sell my son's antique upright from the late 20's, I presume. I found the serial #. ... A: The first thing to do is to have the piano tuned and serviced so that it sounds its best for ... | |
| Kimball Baby Grand Piano | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home in foreclosure; as part of the "as is" purchase I now have a Kimball ... A: Grand pianos are measured from the center of keyboard to the back of the rim. The serial number ... | |
| Baldwin Piano information | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have my Aunts' Baldwin Hamilton Upright Piano, serial #166258. I want to pass it on to a family ... A: Your Baldwin Hamilton upright was manufactured in 1956. As for its care, this instrument will most ... | |
| how old is my piano | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering what year my upright Invers and Pond piano is. The serial number is 10469. Do you ... A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, you piano was manufactured between 1890 and 1895. Virtually all ... | |
| Yamaha U3 piano | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I am considering to buy a secondhand piano. The dealer recommend a U3 Nippon Gakki piano SN 524732 ... A: Based on the serial number provided, the Yamaha that you are considering was manufactured in 1966. ... | |
| piano worth | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a weser bros.cabnet grand superior double repeating action piano ser#112196. the playing of ... A: Unfortunately, the serial number only tells me the year of production (1929), not the specific ... | |
| Wardell piano | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I own an old upright piano that has been in my family for approximately 50 years and would like to ... A: The number you have doesn't match the serial numbers for the Wardell brand, however, I can say that ... | |
| DH Baldwin C142 | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: A local high school auction is listing a DH Baldwin C142 that was bought new in 1994. It comes with ... A: Something's not quite right here. DH Baldwin stopped production in 1913 and the serial number of the ... | |
| jesse french upright piano | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: We recently acquired a Jesse French upright piano, which we are hoping to restore. Was hoping to ... A: Your Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1922. As for restoration, that depends on the ... | |
| Beckwith Piano | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beckwith piano, upright, that a neighbor of my grandmother's gave to me when I was a little ... A: Beckwith stopped production in 1925, so your piano is at least 84 years old. Considering that it has ... | |
| Player Piano #237426 The Cable Comp. | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I did some work at an apartment where a player piano was left. THe owner wants to sell it. What ... A: The Cable piano was manufactured in 1922. It was a division of the Aeolian Corporation and had ... | |
| Ivers & Pond piano question | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ivers & Pond Henry F Miller upright piano with the serial number 65521. Can you tell me ... A: You've listed two different piano companies with separate serial numbers. If you have an Ivers and ... | |
| What to Buy | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: first let me apologize for asking a question that you may have already answered , but i did not have ... A: I would recommend Baldwin products as a good start (provided they are American-made). These ... | |
| Krakauer Bros. upright piano | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I googled into a question asked of you by chance about a date of July 3,1900 about a Krakauer piano. ... A: Your Krakauer upright was manufactured in 1908 based on the serial number provided. As for the value ... | |
| Aeolian Piano | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have just inhereted an Aeolian Piano From my great grand mother. It has a serial # of 22210. I was ... A: To appraise a piano, it must be visually inspected by a qualified technician. You can get a referral ... | |
| Kimball year of mfg. | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I saw that you were kind enough to answer a similar question, so I hope you don't mind me asking ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1980. As for the price offered, I see similar models going ... | |
| Old Upright piano | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have my grandmothers piano and am trying to find out about it. It is over 100 years old and the ... A: You've already provided the key information. You have a Cable Piano Company upright and based on the ... | |
| henning piano | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: There has been a Henning New York piano in my family for quite a long time now. On the inside there ... A: If your piano was made by C.H. Henning (established in 1886), your piano was made in 1907. There is ... | |
| Richmond upright piano | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Richmond upright piano with the serial number 86041. Do you know how old that would make ... A: Your Richmond upright was manufactured in 1910. As for the value of the instrument, a technician ... | |
| heller and company | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a heller and company piano. can you tell me anything about the company, piano, etc. thank ... A: Heller and Company was established in 1900 and was located at 849 East 141st Street, Bronx, New ... | |
| Winter & CO Piano | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a piano in our house that we would like some information on. It is Winter %26 CO serial ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Winter piano was manufactured in 1908 at the Bronx, New ... | |
| Sohmer spinet piano | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: we are interested in getting a piano for our daughter who is 12. I ran across a 1953 Sohmer spinet ... A: The price is good, too good considering that it has been "refurbished" (new parts are expensive) and ... | |
| Sale of Mehlin & Sons piano | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in the Baltimore/Annapolis area of Maryland and I have a piano that I would like to sell. ... A: Your Mehlin and Sons was manufactured in 1953 based on the serial number provided. As for the value ... | |
| Stark piano | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Today, I came across a Stark piano in a 2nd hand shop. I since have "googled" any info on Stark ... A: P.A. Starck was established in 1891 and was once located at 2160 N. Ashland, Chicago, Illinois. ... | |
| Newman Bros. Upright Overstrung Grand | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Newman Bros. upright overstrung grand piano sitting in my apt. I have the serial number and ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Newman Brothers piano was manufactured between 1900 and ... | |
| Monarch Piano | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I just "won" a piano in a silent auction (I didn't really know what I was bidding on - surprise!:0) ... A: Your Monarch piano was manufactured in 1920. As for its value, pianos must be visually inspected in ... | |
| 1904 Kohler & Campbell Upright | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I recently acquired a 1904 Kohler & Campbell Upright (serial 3 1360). It's a lovely dark ... A: The serial number only provides the year of manufacture. Information on your piano has to come from ... | |
| Sherman Clay Baby Grand | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Sam, Thank you for the feed back on the Baldwin piano last time. My sister has a cream Sherman ... A: Sherman Clay pianos are stencil instruments. This means that a piano maker produces a line of pianos ... | |
| George Steck French Provincial Baby Grand Piano | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I inquired about a cream color, 1920s French Provincial baby grand piano. I was told that the piano ... A: There is no set price for used pianos. Pianos must be evaluated on their individual merits. Pianos ... | |
| Schubert piano | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Icame across an upright schubert piano. It is a Duffiano Steel Back with the serial #41428. it is ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the Schubert upright was manufactured in 1913. As for ... | |
| Sohmer | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm considering purchasing a Sohmer. The Model no is 45-S serial no. 250168 #15S. It's listed ... A: The Sohmer upright that you are considering was manufactured in 1983. As for the price, it doesn't ... | |
| Beckwith upright serial #29665 | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a mahogany Beckwith upright (serial #29665, stock #5736), though I don't know the year. I'm ... A: There are usually four casters (wheels) under a piano. Caster cups are designed for protecting the ... | |
| euphona inner-player | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know how old my piano is and about how much it would sell for it is a eurphona ... A: Your Cable piano was manufactured in 1919. Pianos must be visually inspected in order to appraise ... | |
| Kimball upright piano patent # 1895, serial #172087 | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey Samuel, wanted to know if you have any idea on the value of this piano might be.. it's in good ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your piano was manufactured in 1906. Pianos must be ... | |
| Estey Piano | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have my mother's Estey upright piano which I also learned to play on. The model number is 137779 ... A: Pianos must be visually inspected in order to appraise their value. A technician must assess the ... | |
| Can patent numberes help find info about a piano? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I received an acrosonic piano about thirty years ago. I know it is at least 50 or more years old. ... A: Patent numbers do not really provide useful information for consumers nor technicians. The number ... | |
| George P. Bent & Co. piano | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a piano that was passed down in my family... It is a Baby Grand with the serial # 8984. It ... A: Your George P. Bent grand piano was built between 1895 and 1900 based on the serial number provided ... | |
| janssen piano | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I just pursched a jannssen console piano and I would love to know more about.v Serial# 115158 A: Your Janssen console was manufactured in 1951. The original factory was located at 82 Brown Place in ... | |
| Piano Age/Value | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Our family has a Hardman & Peck small* grand piano (see photo). We are moving it later this week ... A: Your Hardman and Peck grand piano was manufactured in 1959. You are right about appraisals. To ... | |
| Stroud The Aeolian | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a piano that my Mom received used in 1937. To me it is priceless, but I'm interested in the ... A: Your Stroud upright was manufactured in 1932. Stroud was a division of the Aeolian Corporation and ... | |
| piano age and cost of restoration | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: We recently moved and the movers did not pack the piano well. Now we have a damaged piano to repair. ... A: Your Hinze piano was manufactured in 1907. That said, you have not provided any information on what ... | |
| Cable Piano | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple questions regarding a Chicago and Oregon ILL Conover Cable Piano. First, I would ... A: Your Conover Cable piano was manufactured in 1964. The other numbers you see are parts numbers. To ... | |
| upright piano question | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Noel, I was just given an old piano which I was told came from a H.S. music's department. The metal ... A: Your Kurtzmann upright was manufactured in 1912. The Kurtzmann Piano Company, which was located in ... | |
| kimball upright | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: can't seem to find a market value for an upright 46" Kimball that we need to sell. the number under ... A: The reason you can't find a market value for your piano is because pianos are evaluated on their ... | |
| Acrosonic piano by Baldwin | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in buying an Acrosonic piano by Baldwin, serial number is 458832. However, there are ... A: The Baldwin Acrosonic that you are interested in was manufactured in 1950. From your description, ... | |
| Baldwin M (267020) | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin M (267020) Baby Grand with matching bench seat that we would like to sell. It is in ... A: Unfortunately, pianos must be evaluated on their individual merits. There is no set price for used ... | |
| Ellington cincinnati grand | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey Samuel my wife and I just picked up a Ellington cincinnati grand with a serial number of 12420 ... A: Your Ellington grnad piano was manufactured in 1903 by the Baldwin Piano Company. I am not aware of ... | |
| Charles Kohler piano | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a piano marked, Charles Kohler, New York. I have only seen references to Kohler & Campbell, ... A: Charles Kohler was one of the founders of the piano making firm. He took control over the company in ... | |
| Baldwin R1 | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to be trying out a "gently used" Baldwin R1 soon, the serial number of which is 386084. ... A: The Baldwin piano that you are considering was manufactured in 2002 based on the serial number ... | |
| schiller-cable piano age | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I was given a Schiller-Cable piano recently and I am trying to determine the age and whether it ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1943 based on the serial number provided. As for whether or not to ... | |
| where to start. Piano age and History. | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Now that I have a lot more time on my hands due to these trying economic times, I figured I ought to ... A: Your Ellington upright was manufactured in 1902 based on the serial number provided. The Ellington ... | |
| Baldwin Monarch upright studio piano | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had this Baldwin Monarch upright studio piano for approximately 30 years after another family ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Baldwin Monarch was manufactured in 1927. As for the value ... | |
| 1886 henry f miller upright grand | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of a lovely 1886 henry f miller upright grand piano. While taking it apart one ... A: An appraisal requires a visual inspection and assessment of the following: 1. belly (soundboard, ... | |
| H P Nelson | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been given an HP Nelson piano, serial number 0668. It is in desperate need of ... A: The serial number provided does not match the manufacturer's. H.P. Nelson only produced pianos from ... | |
| kimball piano | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: We are looking at two used piano and would like to have an approximate value for them. We also ... A: I would consider a different approach to purchasing your next piano. Play on them and the one that ... | |
| Lindeman and Sons Piano | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Good day Mr. Noel. I do not know very much about pianos. I am trying to find out a little something ... A: The Lindeman and Sons piano was made around 1890. The firm was established in 1836 and discontinued ... | |
| Kimball Piano | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kimball piano, but I don't know much about it. I have a serial # (?) 191323 that was burned ... A: The serial number provided information on the year of manufacture, which is 1908 for your piano. As ... | |
| P. A. Stark Piano | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in finding out information about a P. A. Stark upright piano, serial number #82189. ... A: The Starck upright that you're considering was manufactured in 1923. I can't evaluate a piano ... | |
| 1892 Cable Company Piano | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an old upright piano that I would love to know more about. It is serial #54149 made by The ... A: You can try the following to see if there's more information available: 1. ... | |
| Sohmer& Co Upright | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Mr Noel, I have come into the possession of a Sohmer Upright sn33405#6. (It was left in the ... A: Your Sohmer upright was manufactured in 1905. You can get a referral for a technician to evaluate ... | |
| 1892 Cable Company Piano | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an old upright piano that I would love to know more about. It is serial #54149 made by The ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Cable upright was manufactured in 1904. As for the value ... | |
| Age & Value of Wm Knabe Baby Grand | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wm Knabe Baby Grand with real ivory keys and was wondering if you could tell me when it was ... A: Your Knabe grand piano was manufactured in 1938. As for its value, a technician must visually assess ... | |
| St. Regis Piano age | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby grand piano 'labeled' St. Regis Chicago. It has a mahogany case, ivory keys and ... A: Your Saint Regis, a product of the Baldwin Piano Company, was manufactured in 1929. As for whether ... | |
| old piano | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I own a piano from Walters Piano Co., #31957 of New York. I believe the keys are Ivory, however they ... A: Your Walters piano was manufactured in 1906. As for the stiffness in the keys, there are different ... | |
| J&C Fischer upright | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: not trying to get you to do an appraisal but I was tasked by friend of family to try and sell their ... A: As you already know, pianos have to be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. I can't ... | |
| Cable-Nelson | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: We have recently purchased a home from an estate and they left the piano. It is a Cable-Nelson and ... A: Wear and tear from a piano almost 90 years old is to be expected. The worn keytops can be replaced ... | |
| Cable-Nelson | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: We have recently purchased a home from an estate and they left the piano. It is a Cable-Nelson and ... A: Your Cable-Nelson was manufactured in 1922. As for its value, pianos must be visually inspected by a ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Piano | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Sam, I appreciate any answers that you can give me about my piano. It has Henry F. Miller above the ... A: Your Henry F. Miller was manufactured in 1959. The parent company was Ivers and Pond which took over ... | |
| Winter & Company Musette w/ practiano | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out how old my piano is: serial # 215243. It's almost 40" tall -- is it a ... A: Your Winter upright was manufactured between 1943 and 1946 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. ... | |
| Age of Piano | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Conway Virtuolo ~ Boston Piano. The serial number is 44842. Can you please provide the ... A: Your Conway piano was manufactured in 1914 at its plant located at 146 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. ... | |
| piano | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I bought a house with a piano in it. I don't know what to do with it...maybe throw it out. Before I ... A: Heller and Co, was a division of the Winter Piano Company. Your piano was made in 1906 based on the ... | |
| Jesse French and Sons | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jesse French and Sons piano. I can not find on the Internet the year or the worth of it ... A: There are too many variables for me to appraise your piano sight unseen. Even if I assume that your ... | |
| how old is my piano | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am living in Cairo/Egypt and i have a piano Goetze-upright serial number 22584. Could you please ... A: I'm not familiar with the term "marteaux" and I don't see this nomenclature listed in any of my ... | |
| type of piano | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a piano and am not sure the maker of it. I found a serial #58679 and wondered what ... A: Every piano maker issues its own serial numbers. The only way to know what you have is to establish ... | |
| Chute & Butler Piano | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Chute & Butler upright piano, serial number 59566, and would like to know exactly what year ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Chute and Butler upright was manufactured in 1916. As for ... | |
| Jesse French and Sons | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jesse French and Sons piano. I can not find on the Internet the year or the worth of it ... A: Your Jesse French piano was manufactured in 1947. As for its value, you will not find its worth ... | |
| Value of Stark Piano | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a P.A. Stark Piano that has a sticker on it that says something like: "World's Columbian ... A: As for its value, the piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. A technician ... | |
| resale value Sohmer Studio Upright | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sohmer Studio Upright piano built and purchased in the mid 1970's. The piano is in ... A: Sohmer was a very good brand in its time. As for the value of your piano, a technician must visually ... | |
| Water Damage to Piano | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: 5 year old Baldwin 6 ft grand: A water pipe broke and filled the piano with water and part of a ... A: Maybe the pianos on the Titanic are "repairable," but is it worth it? I would be very concerned with ... | |
| Danemann Baby Grand Piano | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: There's an approximately 50-year-old Danemann Baby Grand Piano for sale and the owner is asking ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the Danemann grand piano was manufactured in 1957. As ... | |
| how old is my piano | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I am living in Cairo/Egypt and i have a piano Goetze-upright serial number 22584. Could you please ... A: There are three different brands under the Goetze label; I'm assuming yours was manufactured in ... | |
| Howard Baby Grand | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6' Howard Walnut Baby Grand Piano that I'm thinking of selling to a friend. The serial # is ... A: Your Howard grand was manufactured in 1931. As for the value of your piano, a technician must ... | |
| Henry Miller Piano | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Henry Miller Piano, it is an upright made from Cherry and is 56" there is a number inside ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture of an instrument. The Pierce Piano ... | |
| Stark Piano | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a Stark cabinet grand piano serial #28605. How can we find the value of this or cost to ... A: Your P.A. Starck upright was manufactured in 1907. Since most pianos of this vintage are past their ... | |
| what is my piano??? | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: The subject is odd I know. But I just acquired a piano for FREE. It is a cabinet grand piano ... A: The decal lists the retailer, not the actual piano maker. It is possible that the real maker is on ... | |
| Buying an 1898 Heintzman | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have found a Heintzman upright grand built in 1898 (according to its serial#). I fell in love ... A: First of all, a Yamaha circa 1995 should not need any reconditioning so that raises a red flag. 14 ... | |
| Kingsbury cabinet grand value | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: what would a Kingsbury cabinet grand be worth? I am looking to buy one and the owners would like ... A: The serial number of a piano establishes the year of manufacture which is 1905 in your case. It does ... | |
| Worth to buy this D. H. Baldwin Baby Grand? | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: This piano is listed by a church. It's D.H. Baldwin baby grand C152. Serial # is 56363. Seller was ... A: I would never advise someone to buy an insrument without having a professional thoroughly examine ... | |
| Buying an 1898 Heintzman | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have found a Heintzman upright grand built in 1898 (according to its serial#). I fell in love ... A: If you really love this piano, you need to bring a technician with you to visually inspect it. It ... | |
| Worth to buy this D. H. Baldwin Baby Grand? | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: This piano is listed by a church. It's D.H. Baldwin baby grand C152. Serial # is 56363. Seller was ... A: The D.H. Baldwin grand was manufactured in 1906 based on the serial number provided. Every piano ... | |
| Milton Piano | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a piano manufactured by the Milton Piano Company with the serial number 85666. Any idea on ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas has the listings of serial numbers for most pianos. I also keep a data base ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable Upright | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I was recently given a Hobart M. Cable piano and I would like to learn a little more about it. Is ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Hobart M. Cable upright was manufactured in 1913. This ... | |
| Mathushek Rosewood grand orchestral | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have this piano. Where can I find the serial ## etc. I have looked all over. I must be blind. I ... A: I would go with the number on the soundboard as the serial number. A rebuilder would not etch a ... | |
| Steinway piano | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently recieved a 1878 Steinway upright piano and I have no idea what to have it insured for. ... A: There are several ways instruments are insured. One way is replacement value in which you insure the ... | |
| Whitney Illinois piano | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: We recently acquired an old country church built in 1872. It came with a somewhat ornate upright ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Whitney upright was manufactured between 1890 and 1895 ... | |
| restoration, new or used? | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have about $10,000 to spend. I own a Cable-Nelson baby grand (apparently from 1930's; no serial ... A: Your piano should have a serial number that a technician can find. That said, my advice on where to ... | |
| upright P.A. Starck Piano | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I've had this piano in my garage for almost 10 years. my father was a construction worker so he had ... A: Your P.A. Starck upright was manufactured in 1951; the company was established in 1881, not 1981. As ... | |
| Mathushek Rosewood grand orchestral | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have this piano. Where can I find the serial ## etc. I have looked all over. I must be blind. I ... A: The serial number should be located in any one or more locations: 1. stamped on the cast-iron ... | |
| Sohmer Piano | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an upright Sohmer 6 keys need new ivory, all other parts in good shape. # 50800 # 45, what is ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Sohmer upright was manufactured in 1922. As for the value ... | |
| Wm Knabe Piano | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me when a Wm Knabe Piano I have was made. The serial number is ... A: Your Knabe was manufactured in 1922. As for the finish, custom jobs were done at the factory, at ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: SN152984. A friend has offered it to us as they are downsizing. Hasnt been used or tuned in 20 ... A: Your prospective piano was manufactured in 1932. The technology for making junk had not yet been ... | |
| sohmer piano | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been left an upright (higher than 48")Sohmer piano. From what research I have been able to ... A: In order for an appraisal to be done, a technician must visually inspect the piano and ascertain the ... | |
| square grands | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I read from a previous expert that when it comes to SQUARE grands that his advice is to RUN. Is ... A: If you own a square grand and enjoy it, that's the important thing. Personal satisfaction is a ... | |
| age of piano | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I bought a piano from a movng sale. It wasmade by the Werner Piano Company. The only number inside ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Werner piano was manufactured in 1926. As for restoring ... | |
| 1940's?? Steinway duoart | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: We are inheriting a piano and there is some controversy surrounding the value of the piano vs just ... A: To appraise an instrument involves a technician visually inspecting the condition of the following: ... | |
| Schubert player piano | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired the subject player piano and would like to know some history of the piano such ... A: Your Schubert piano was manufactured in 1922 at the factory located at 535-541 East 134th Street, ... | |
| piano | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a piano with "capo d'astro bar" on the inside, but no other identifing name. it has the ... A: My condolences on the loss of your wife! The Capo d'Astro bar was a patent by a piano builder of ... | |
| Baldwin Upright Monarch | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: a few years ago, our neighbors gave us a piano that had some water damage from the leaky roof, and ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Baldwin Monarch was manufactured in 1928. I am a ... | |
| Lindeman and son piano | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: we have a Lindeman and Sons piano serial number 141188. It is an upright piano and we want to know ... A: Your Lindeman upright was manufactured in 1923 in New York. The parent company was the American ... | |
| Info on a Wellington | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I would welcome any information. We have a Wellington 12303 piano. I have not had luck finding ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Wellington piano was manufactured between 1890 and 1895 ... | |
| Age and approximate selling value | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought this baby grand at an auction 18-20 years ago. It has Whitney, Chicago on the front. ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production, which is 1942 in your case. However, pianos ... | |
| 1937 Packard Piano | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in purchasing a 1937 Packard Piano. However I'm not sure what would be considered a ... A: An instrument that is 72 years old is bound to need major work in the near future. Since Packard is ... | |
| stuyvesant baby grand | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: i have recently bought an old stuyvesant baby grand (paid $200) that is in need of quite a bit of ... A: I haven't seen your piano first-hand, but this is looking like a major project that will be very, ... | |
| Piano Sohmer and Co of New York | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: my husband has a piano Sohmer and Co of New York that belong to his grandparents. We would like to ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture. For your Sohmer piano, the year ... | |
| Schulze-Pollmann piano | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been shopping for both new and used baby grands. For cost savings I am considering a ... A: You can't go wrong with a Yamaha grand overall. I would check the serial number and contact Yamaha ... | |
| Piano bridge repair | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I am completely restoring a 1924 Schumann baby grand for my daughter. I am wondering what your ... A: I have never seen a bellyman ever line a bridge with veneer. If the bridge is ok, you should be able ... | |
| Can you tell me approx. how old my piano is? | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I was just given a Schubert Piano by a friend not too long ago and wanted to know more about how old ... A: If I don't already know the information first-hand, I use the Pierce Piano Atlas and "Pianos and ... | |
| history of Kohler & Campbell Studio piano | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kohler & Campbell Studio piano with a serial number of 730966. This piano is in excellent ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Kohler and Campbell was manufactured in 1978. As ... | |
| looking for piano | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a piano to replace my current 1930ish Fischer console. It was my ... A: Of the pianos you've listed, the Steinways are definitely at the top of my list. I'm sure that the ... | |
| New to Pianos - Where do I start? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: We just acquired a beautiful Webster (it's a bit dusty inside/in need of a good cleaning and ... A: Your Webster piano was manufactured in 1921 at the Leominster, Massachussetts factory. Webster was ... | |
| upright piano | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Any info on upright piano duffiano steel back 1903 serial #42333 upright "sunburst" mahogany both on ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production which is 1915 in your case. Other than that, a ... | |
| Can you tell me approx. how old my piano is? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I was just given a Schubert Piano by a friend not too long ago and wanted to know more about how old ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your piano was manufactured in 1890. The factory was located at ... | |
| Mendelssohn Piano | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mendelssohn piano, s/n 16149, can you tell me what year is was made, and perhaps a ball ... A: The serial number indicates the year of manufacture which is 1909. It does not, however, give me ... | |
| upright cable nelson piano | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am cleaning out my father's house and we have a cable nelson upright (approx 52" high) piano ... A: Your father's Cable-Nelson upright was manufactured in 1925. You are right about the tunings; it ... | |
| Buying a new piano | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a new piano (an advanced student, I play classical music only) and have narrowed ... A: Of the four brands you've listed, I like the Charles Walter the best. However, the 1520 model is a ... | |
| Behning Piano | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Noel, I have a very nice Behning Piano with Serial number 32017,I was wondering if you could tell ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your piano was manufactured in 1904. As for the value of the ... | |
| Winter & Company Musette | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I own a Winter & Company Musette. Where do I find it's serial number so that I can then try to ... A: Lift the top lid up; you will find the serial number etched above and between the bass and treble ... | |
| Stuyvesant Aeolian Upright Piano | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I went to a garage sale here in Long Island, NY and saw a Stuyvesant Aeolian Upright Piano, with a ... A: The serial number you have does not match those of the Stuyvesant brand. The Aeolian Corporation ... | |
| Kimball grand piano | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5'8" Kimball grand piano - satin finish, perfect condition. The serial number is A00072 ... A: Your Kimball grand piano was manufactured in 1976 based on the serial number provided. Kimball, as a ... | |
| Age & History | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for your time & thank you in advance for your answer. I've inherited a George Steck ... A: Your George Steck upright was manufactured in 1936. The factory was once located at 650 East 132nd ... | |
| Schumann baby grand age | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5' Schumann baby grand. The plate says, "Schumann established 1847" and "Improved capo'd ... A: Your Schumann baby grand was manufactured in 1924 based on the serial number provided. Schumann had ... | |
| Restoring Piano | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have an old upright that has Wurlitzer NY painted in gold on the front, but inside it's C. ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided (27568), your Kurtzmann upright was manufactured in 1906. ... | |
| Price and Teeple upright | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My mother recently passed away and we are now dealing with her estate. She has a Price and Teeple ... A: First of all, my condolences for your loss! Based on the serial number provided, your piano was ... | |
| How old is this Yamaha M2? | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: We are looking at pianos to purchase and have just viewed what seems to be a nice Yamaha "No. M2 ... A: The Yamaha M2 console was manufactured in 1968. Yamaha itself acknowledges limited quality for ... | |
| Piano serial number | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the year of an Allison baby grand piano. I cannot locate the serial number. ... A: The first place to look is the cast-iron plate. It may stamped onto the space between the bass ... | |
| Mehlin & Sons piano | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a student interested in purchasing a Mehlin & Sons spinet piano with the serial number 51174. ... A: The Mehlin and Sons spinet was manufactured in 1951. Of course, there are other things to check out ... | |
| pinblock replacement on vintage Erard | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Samuel, I have the oppotunity to purchase an old Erard concert grand (London c. 1854) for $1000. ... A: This is going to be an expensive proposition no matter what you choose or choose not to do. You are ... | |
| Conover Grand | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Conover 6 ft Grand made by the Cable Co, Chicago, IL. The serial number is 262736. The ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Conover grand piano was manufactured in 1925. As to ... | |
| Mehlin & son Piano | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a mehlin & son upright piano, The number on the inside is 48280.It is in good condition, was ... A: Your Mehlin and Sons upright was manufactured in 1950 based on the serial number provided. To ... | |
| Jesse French & Sons Piano | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Noel, I read your response to another customer asking about a Jesse French piano, and hope you can ... A: Your Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1915, most likely at the factory in New Castle, ... | |
| Sohmer Upright Piano | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have my families Sohmer & Co. upright piano, sierial # 118386#34B, Sohmer & Co. Quarter-sawn, Rock ... A: To ascertain the value of a piano, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and ascertain ... | |
| cornish upright | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had this piano since 1998 and am keen to learn how old it is. It is a Cornish upright and the ... A: Your Cornish upright was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according the Pierce Piano Atlas. I ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable Question | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for your time in advance. I have an opportunity to pick up a family piano (was my ... A: Your Hobart M. Cable piano was manufactured in 1959 based on the serial number provided according to ... | |
| Heintzman piano | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of purchasing a Heintzman upright grand. It's serial number reads Elgin 155661. Can ... A: Heintzman was a fine piano its day. Based on the serial number you've provided, the piano you are ... | |
| 1903 schubert piano | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: we have a 1903 Schubert piano. it also has patented steel back , NY,NY, duffiano steel and 85178. we ... A: Pianos must be visually inspected in order to appraise them. A technician checks the condition of ... | |
| Krakauer Bros. upright piano | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I got this instrument given to me. Inside the top it has a brass or bronze plaque that says Krakauer ... A: The way to find out the actual age of a piano is to locate the serial number. On uprights, it's ... | |
| Age of Piano | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: It is a Emerson Piano Model#:108287 Can you tell me the age and something about this piano Thanks A: Dixon, Your Emerson was manufactured in 1916. The company was established in 1849 at the Boston, ... | |
| Hardman Upright | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a professional organizer trying to help a client sell a piano that her late parents bought. ... A: Pianos cannot be evaluated sight unseen. The serial number indicates the year of production (1958) ... | |
| appraisal of piano | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: How much is a Cable-Nelson Spinet piano worth? We think it's 1953-1954 and there's a number ... A: The serial number provides information on the year of manufacture (1953), not its condition. Pianos ... | |
| Age and estimate price of the Schumann baby grand | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schumann Baby grand (white) I have been trying to locate the serial number to estimate its ... A: The serial number should be stamped on the plate in one or more of the following places: 1. ... | |
| Kimball Artist Console | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Our 5 year old daughter is just starting piano lessons. We came across a Kimball Artist piano for ... A: This Kimball piano was manufactured in 1978. These pianos are okay for beginners and are certainly ... | |
| Wm Knabe and Co | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wm Knabe upright S/N 133458. Can you tell me the age of the piano and what its would have ... A: Your Knabe upright was manufactured in 1946. As for the original price, only the manufacturer would ... | |
| Lindenauer Piano-Year Manufactured? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a piano-Lindenauer Jasper American MGF Spinet. The serial # is J17293. I am trying to find ... A: Your Jasper American spinet was manufactured in 1985 by the Kimball Piano Company in Jasper, ... | |
| 1872 Steinway Upright | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1872 Steinway (upright). The serial number inside reads "26106." I've tried to have it ... A: Evaluating a piano requires a visual inspection. The condition of the following must be checked out: ... | |
| Wurlitzer, Story&Clarck or Cable? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. Today I played on several used pianos in the shop and I liked 3 pianos ... A: It's very difficult to judge pianos without visually inspecting them. That said, I would have to go ... | |
| When was it built?? | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a piano - Henry & S.G. Lindeman New York Upright. The Serial # is 29771. Just trying to ... A: Your Lindeman upright was manufactured in 1905. As for the wood, there are so many varieties used ... | |
| Sohmer Upright Piano Value | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sohmer upright piano and I'm hoping you can help me determine the value. It has a few ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production (1986), but not the condition of the following: ... | |
| Bond Upright Piano | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: What should I look at when considering an upright acoustic piano? A neighbor has asked me to make ... A: The first thing to consider is the brand of the instrument and its age. When I examine an ... | |
| Waldorf Piano | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Waldorf piano Serial Number: 11665. I was wondering if you might be able to tell me when it ... A: Your Waldorf upright was manufactured in 1905. As for its value, pianos must be visually inspected ... | |
| Howard spinet | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I live in Florida and have a Howard spinet piano #83048. I am trying to determine some ... A: Have your piano evaluated by a qualified technician. You can get a referral by contacting the Piano ... | |
| Yamaha Grand Piano | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel. Thanks for taking the time. I just purchased a 65" Yamaha Grand. Nippon Gakki S.K.K. ... A: Your Yamaha grand was manufactured in 1950 at the Hamamatsu, Japan plant. As for its value, pianos ... | |
| geo p bent crown piano | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Crown Piano manufactured by the Geo P. Bent company in Chicago. I'm trying to ... A: Your Crown piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. There ... | |
| THE CABLE CO. CHICAGO PIANO | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A SERIAL NUMBER 236676 DO YOU KNOW IF THE KEYS ARE IVORY OR DO YOU KNOW WHAT MATERIAL THEY ... A: The serial number indicates the year of manufacture, which is 1922 in your case. It does not, ... | |
| Mehlin & Sons | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: We are about to buy a Mehlin & Sons piano for our kids to learn on. I know it is an older piano, but ... A: Your potential Mehlin and Sons spinet was manufactured in 1953. At $50, you're not riskng much ... | |
| Story & Clark 40 Walnut | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a used Story & Clark Piano - 40 Walnut - Serial #587516 - Do you know ... A: The Story and Clark console that you are looking at was made in 1981. The price is pretty low for a ... | |
| brewster #185508 | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a brewster #185508 what year is it and is it worth any thing substantial A: Your Brewster piano was manufactured in 1924. As for the value of the instrument, a technician must ... | |
| Howard Small Grand Piano | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My wife inherited the subject piano bought for her Grandmother when she was a child in the early ... A: There are two different companies that used the Howard label. One was owned by the Baldwin Piano ... | |
| Cable-Nelson | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cable-Nelson upright grand piano with serial # 80075. Can you tell me how old it is and ... A: Your Cable-Nelson upright was manufactured in 1913. As for its value, a technician must visually ... | |
| date of manufacture and approximate range of appraisal | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a Schubert small grand model #13386 and would like to know the manufacture date ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the Schubert grand piano was manufactured between 1885 ... | |
| Used Baldwin | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I'd written to you a few weeks back about buying a used piano, and you gave me good advice regarding ... A: Baldwin Hamiltons (U.S. made) are well-made pianos and the price offered is good. I would still ... | |
| Yamaha vintage upright piano from 1937 | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I can't think of a better expert in this so I am looking for your honest opinion (Thanks!). I came ... A: The Yamaha you are looking at from 1937 is pretty rare here in the United States. Yamaha did not ... | |
| Sterling Upright Piano | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: We just inherited a Sterling Upright with beautiful ornate carving. The soundboard states Sterling ... A: Your Sterling upright was manufactured between 1895 and 1900 based on the serial number provided ... | |
| piona question | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a Jesse French upright Piano it has the serial number 72577 above the keys on the ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production, which in your case is 1918. It does not, ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an old upright piano. Inside it has: DUFFIANO STEEL BACK, SCHUBERT PIANO CO. MFR'S, NEW ... A: Schubert was a brand made by the Lester Piano Company until it was discontinued in 1937. The factory ... | |
| Cable-Nelson Piano | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the age of my Cable-Nelson Baby grand piano. The serial is 183290 as for ... A: Your Cable-Nelson grand piano was manufactured in 1933. As for an appraisal, a technician must ... | |
| Yamaha G1 5'1" 1967 | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have started looking for a used piano for my 10 yr. old that has been taking lessons for 2 years. ... A: Yamaha pianos are very fine instruments, however, the company was noted for quality back in the ... | |
| Closing Keys Cover - Kimbell Upright | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We just moved a piano from the house I grew up in (about 100 miles away, with professional piano ... A: One possibility is the strip of wood that holds down the keys just in back of the sharps and natural ... | |
| Schubert Piano co NewYork | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My wife received a Schubert piano piano co. new York cabinet grand serial is 16459 but could not ... A: Your Schubert upright piano was manufactured between 1890 and 1895 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| upright Ellington Piano 19924 | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an upright Ellington Piano with a serial# 19924. The cabinet is in excellent condition with ... A: Your Ellington upright was manufactured in 1906 by the Baldwin Piano Company. As for its value, a ... | |
| Upright piano, date of manufacture | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kranich & Bach upright in fair condition, Serial #74447. Can you date its year of ... A: Your Kranich and Back upright was manufactured in 1939. As for its value, the piano must be visually ... | |
| jessie french & sons oiano | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I too,like others have had one givin'to me and can't find much information on it. it has a number on ... A: Your Jesse French piano was manufactured in 1924. Jesse French was once a division of the P.A. ... | |
| 40 years old Story & Clark piano | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I am considering to buy a Story & Clark studio piano from a local piano store. It's serial number is ... A: Whether or not the piano is worth $1600 depends on the condition which includes: 1. belly ... | |
| Walters Piano | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: A friend recently gave me a Walters Piano, serial number 33032. I am curious of the manufacturing ... A: Your Walters Piano was manufactured in 1907 in New York, specifically, Long Island. The company was ... | |
| Identifying a Piano | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a used piano with the name Tattersdale on it. Does that ring any bells and do you ... A: More than likely, your instrument is a "stencil" piano. Manufacturers would produce instruments for ... | |
| Kohler and Campbell piano | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kohler and Campbell piano that was my grandmother's and need to sell it before our family ... A: Not enough information about your piano is provided to offer an appraisal. Since the piano is in ... | |
| vintage piano question | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a Jesse French and Sons upright that she wants me to refurbish. The number on the ... A: Your mother's Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1918. This brand has changed ownership quite ... | |
| C. Kurtzman & Co. Baby Grand | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I believe I have a baby grand from C. Kurtzman & Co. but I do not know how to find the serial ... A: On grand pianos, the serial number can be found in a number of places. You can check out the ... | |
| piano | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schubert Piano, New York, Duffiano Steel Back, patented back 1903 No. 42090. Can you tell ... A: Your Schubert piano was manufactured in 1914. As for where to sell it, you could try Craigslist ... | |
| Ellington Cabinet Grand | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ellington Cabinet Grant with 2 numbers stamped in the wood. 39173 is in 2 places and 15695 ... A: One of these numbers is the serial number and other is the case number for parts. Which is which ... | |
| piano age | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an upright Karn piano that was manufactured in woodstock, Ontario, Canada. I have to sell it ... A: Pianos do not usually have the dates of manufacture on them. The number you see can either be the ... | |
| C.Bechstein and Steinway and Sons | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Noel: We are considering a serious piano upgrade for our family and seeking a new piano. We only ... A: I'm very familiar with the Steinway-designed Boston. "Designed" or not, the Boston is manufactured ... | |
| Used Baldwin or New Kawai | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: We are looking at buying a piano for our 8 year old daughter, and our choices are these: Used ... A: You should be able to find a nice used piano at that price range. I would hesitate to buy Yamahas ... | |
| Winter console | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I've just acquired a Winter & Co dark oak console piano in decent looking condition, serial #446719. ... A: The serial number does indicate the year of manufacture as 1979. As for the value of the instrument, ... | |
| Upright Grand Age - Grinell Brothers | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering about the age of a piano I have had for awhile. It says it is a "Sterling, Derby, ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Sterling Upright was manufactured in 1913. I'm ... | |
| Whitney Piano | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have several rental properties and one of my tenants left me a Whitney piano. She did not want it ... A: Your Whitney piano was manufactured in 1948 by the parent company, Kimball in Chicago, Illinois. The ... | |
| trying to date my new piano!!! | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I aquired a Thomas F Miller upright piano on craigslist. I cannot find any websites to properly date ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Miller upright piano was manufactured between 1885 and ... | |
| Used Baldwin or New Kawai | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: We are looking at buying a piano for our 8 year old daughter, and our choices are these: Used ... A: The Baldwin upright is indeed an Acrosonic, but that does not necessarily mean that it is a spinet. ... | |
| Frederick piano | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 60'' upright Frederick New York Cabinet Grand. I have tried researching this piano on the ... A: Your Frederick upright was manufactured by the Jacob Doll and Son Piano Company in 1908. As for the ... | |
| Age and info about Walters Piano Co | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a piano thats around 100 years old, but I would like to know in which year it is manufactured ... A: Your Walters piano was manufactured in 1916 in Long Island, New York. The Walters Piano Company ... | |
| Heintzman | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought rebuilt Heintzman 5'3" baby grand, Chippendale style, in 1995; original year 1943. I paid ... A: As for the value of the instrument, a technician must visually inspect the piano and ascertain the ... | |
| serial number | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I keep reading about serial numbers on a piano to better identify when it was made. Where do you ... A: The Kurtzmann Piano Company was discontinued in 1938, so it was definintely manufactured before ... | |
| Value of Ivory Keys | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Acrosonic spinet piano that has been in my family since before I was born. I don't ... A: You can try contacting the Schaff Piano Supply Company at www.schaffpiano.com to see if they are ... | |
| Howard spinet by Baldwin | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in selling a Howard spinet and was wondering what it is worth. The soundboard is ... A: Your Howard spinet was manufactured in 1962 based on the serial number provided. As for the value of ... | |
| year of made | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Samuel. Your answer is always really straight and get to the point. I saw this Yamaha upright ... A: Based on the serial number, your Yamaha upright was manufactured in 1960. Honestly, I would hesitate ... | |
| La Salle Grand Piano info | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have La Salle Baby Grand Piano. I can't find any information on it to speak of. I did go to the ... A: I can only advise you if I actually visually inspect the instrument. Your best bet is to have a ... | |
| Daniel F. Beatty Paino | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband has and old Daniel F Beatty piano and we would like to sell it to someone that could make ... A: The only way to ascertain your piano's actual value is to have it visually inspected by a ... | |
| Serial number location | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Where is serial number located on a upright made by Franklin Piano Co. New York Patent Action ... A: The serial number can be in different locations, but the most common are: 1. On the cast iron plate ... | |
| Baldwin 1900 | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin 1900, serial #11830 that was left in basement of the house I bought. When was it ... A: Your Baldwin piano was manufactured in 1903 based on the serial number you've provided. As for the ... | |
| how to find serial number | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I just got a used wurlitzer and they say the piano is over 20 years old how would i find the serial ... A: It depends on whether you have an upright or a grand. In either case, look at cast iron plate by the ... | |
| Jesse French and Sons Piano | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a Jesse French and Sons Upright Piano with a serial #110054. I found some serial ... A: Your mother's Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1939. As for what kind of upright it is, the ... | |
| Fair Market Price to Sell My Piano | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I need to sell my 1962 Yamaha upright piano. It is a model P2, serial number 216278 with an ebony ... A: Pianos have to be visually inspected prior to any appraisal. A technician must ascertain the ... | |
| Chickering 6' grand | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a Chickering 6'grand that, from the SN, I believe was produced in 1979. It seems to ... A: To ascertain the value of an instrument, a piano must be visually inspected and the condition of the ... | |
| Location of serial number on George Steck Baby Grand | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Our organization was given a George Steck Baby Grand. We are currently looking for the serial ... A: The serial number can be found in a number of places. Try the following: 1. Look at the cast iron ... | |
| Steinway upright | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother, who was a vocal soloist, gave me her Steinway upright piano, purchased in l940 (I have ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1938 based on the serial number provided. The value of the insrument ... | |
| Everett Piano | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I bought an Everett piano a couple of years back. Its a 6 foot grand. I looked up the serial ... A: As someone who was formally trained in piano technology, I can't imagine doing this kind of work as ... | |
| Kimball Upright Piano Artist | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking of purchasing this piano (serial #594420) and want to know if it would be a good piano ... A: The Kimball upright that you are considering was manufactured in 1958. Kimballs are fair pianos at ... | |
| how old is an ellington piano | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at purchasing a piano and the lady selling it says that it's made by ellington piano ... A: The Ellington piano you are interested in was manufactured in 1904. Have the piano visually ... | |
| 1996 Knabe Piano | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase a Knabe piano manufactured in 1996 listed on Craigslist. The serial number ... A: Knabe was a division of the Aeolian Corporation which went out of business in 1983. Some of the ... | |
| Henry F Miller piano | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Henry F. Miller - Boston Upright Piano. When I lift the top, the number on the inside is ... A: Your Henry F. Miller was manufactured in 1913. As for it's value, a technician would have to ... | |
| Cabinet Howard Grand | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: we have just received a Cabinet Howard Grand that was made in Cincinati, Chicago. Serial #19016. ... A: Your Howard piano was manufactured by the Baldwin Piano Company in 1902. For more information about ... | |
| Lyon & Healy 5'8" Grand Piano | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to purchase a 1930's vintage Lyon & Healy 5'8" Grand Piano. It is stated ... A: Pianos cannot be appraised sight unseen. A technician must visually inspect the condition of the ... | |
| Piano | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: our church has a piano made by the Ellington Piano CO. It is my understanding that Baldwin Piano ... A: The Ellington piano was made between 1900 and 1902 based on the serial number provided. ... | |
| Looking into history of Marshall & Wendell piano | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Mr. Noel, I am an Air Force historian in Hawaii with virtually no knowledge of piano history, ... A: You can try the book "Pianos and their Makers" by Alfred Dolge (Dover Publications). I studied this ... | |
| Piano | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Story and Clark spinet with bench from about 1952 that needs some refinishing has ivory ... A: Pianos have to be visually inspected by a technician in order to appraise their values. The ... | |
| Serial number of Schumann Piano | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm buying a baby grand piano from a private owner but the only given reference number is HIKG 0267. ... A: You can contact Samick directly to ascertain the original manufacturers suggested retail price in ... | |
| Age of Piano | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an upright piano at a garage sale. The front of the piano only says PERRY New ... A: Your Perry upright manufactured by the Ludwig Piano Company was built in 1911. Unfortunately, ... | |
| suzuki Vs Kawai upright piano | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: we want to purchase a piano for our daughter. What is your opinion regIarding SUZUKI ( ordered via ... A: Kawai is at another level in terms of quality than Suzuki. You're not going to go wrong with either ... | |
| Steinway Model O Serial Number | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I've had this Model O for almost 20 years, and am now unfortunately forced to sell it. I recall a ... A: Steinway engraves the serial number on the keyframe, the keyslip, and sometimes the cheek blocks at ... | |
| Hinze Piano | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a 54" upright Hinze Piano SN 19477. It has a large amount of scratches and rubs ... A: If this piano, which was manufactured in 1901, has sentimental value to you, you could consider it. ... | |
| Kimball Spinet | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Will you please help me in approximately determining the value of a Kimball Spinet with the serial ... A: The serial number indicates the year of production which is 1966 for your Kimball spinet. It does ... | |
| estey 1898 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a estey 1898 ser. num 22591, The condition seems very good. I was told ... A: If the serial number is correct, the Estey upright was manufactured in 1893. In general, dealers are ... | |
| J. Bauer Piano | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I saw several responses you made about J. Bauer pianos. My friend is moving and can't take her ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Julius Bauer upright was manufactured between 1885 ... | |
| Steinway Baby Grand pedal issues | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My new Steinway began to sound "muddy". The pedal seems to hold the tones too long and muddy the ... A: It sounds to me as if the dowel that pushes the damper tray up is in the wrong position. This is ... | |
| Sohmer Piano's Age | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: We were just given a Sohmer large upright piano. We want to know if it is worth it to fix it up ... A: Your Sohmer upright was manufactured in 1913. As for whether or not the instrument is worth fixing ... | |
| Young Chang piano | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for a piano for my daughter (she's in grade 2 piano) and found a Young Chang ... A: Young Chang is a manufacturer that is close in quality to Yamaha as they once had a corporate ... | |
| 1985 Samick Baby Grand SIG 54 | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Just wondering if you could give me an idea on the approximate value of this piano. These people ... A: A piano has to be visually inspected by a technician in order to appraise it. The inspection would ... | |
| piano worth restoring | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Peck and Company - New York) piano that came with the purchase of our home. I have no knowledge in ... A: The serial number you've provided indicates the year of manufacture to be 1913. As for the piano ... | |
| Kawai piano | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Wanted to start by saying that I'm a City College alumnus class of '78. I just bought a Kawai 802-I. ... A: The quality of Kawai pianos is fine. The 802 series were 43" consoles that were designed for the ... | |
| Is this Baldwin a Console | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am going to purchase a Kimball Piano, Model 406P Serial # T36349 I was wanting to know the yr ... A: The Baldwin Acrosonic was indeed manufactured in 1992. Even though the height is 40" and should have ... | |
| Sauter Upright Piano | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the price range of a Sauter Upright 1950's piano for insurance purposes. Do you ... A: Since purchasing a similar vintage Sauter is impractical, it would seem to me a more practical ... | |
| piano | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a used piano - a janssen #133847. i played piano for about 20 years but then fell out ... A: Your Janssen piano was manufactured in 1956. This is not very old by piano standards. The key ... | |
| Henry F Miller Grand | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an 1890's 7foot Henry F Miller grand. I played it until about 5 years ago. At that point ... A: Of course, I'm not examining your piano, however, I'm pretty sure that it's not worth spending ... | |
| Yamaha pianos | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I found two Yamaha pianos that are only a couple of years old that will still have a warranty - one ... A: Yamaha is a fine brand of piano, however the models you've listed are not in the Yamaha catalogue. I ... | |
| Value | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Samuel: I have someone that has given me a Ludwig Upright Piano - #34122- It needs probably a major ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1901 and may or may not be a candidate for rebuilding. I haven't seen ... | |
| age of piano | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am going to purchase a Kimball Piano, Model 406P Serial # T36349 I was wanting to know the yr ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1986. As for whether it is a spinet or console, the height of the ... | |
| Sauter Upright Piano | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the price range of a Sauter Upright 1950's piano for insurance purposes. Do you ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know the mechanical condition of your piano itself; there are over 12,000 ... | |
| Kimball Artist Console piano | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: We have acquired a Kimball Console Artist piano, Serial # 947082. I'm wondering the ... A: Your Kimball console upright was manufactured in 1974. This piano should suffice for a student until ... | |
| New or used piano | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 pianos to choose for my kid to learn: First one is 1993 Kawai CL-1 imported from Japan, as ... A: 1993 is not "old" for a piano. In this case, select the piano that has the best sound and touch in ... | |
| HUM ON AGING STUDIO GRAND | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Premier Grand that is getting old - it is circa 1920s. After a recent tuning and some minor ... A: It is possible that the ribs underneath the soundboard are becoming detached and that is creating ... | |
| VALUE OF BALLWIN PIANO | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a Ballwin "Grand Prix Grand Prize" Piano that has been in the family for years. The date on ... A: Unfortunately, pianos cannot be appraised without a visual inspection of the 12,000 parts these ... | |
| Action Rebuilding | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to acquire a 1929 mahogany Howard baby grand piano with carved legs, carved ... A: Kawai pianos are quite good. Yamahas are better in my opinion, however, and have a better resale ... | |
| Piano | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I own an Ivers and Pond piano.The serial number is 21,502. Could you tell me the age of this piano? A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, your Ivers and Pond piano was manufactured between 1895 and ... | |
| Where do I find the year and month is was made | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a carlisle chicago and muskegon upright piano and the serial number is 81041. I was just ... A: Your Carlisle upright was manufactured in 1919. The month is almost impossible to determine. There ... | |
| Signature in piano | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jacob Doll NY USA upright piano (with trademark and warranty insignia's) with an etched ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Jacob Doll piano was manufactured in 1904. Old-time ... | |
| Purchasing a piano or keyboard | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I'm interested in purchasing a piano for my kid. However, I'm not sure whether I should ... A: I tend to think of pianos and electronic keyboards as separate instruments. Electronic keyboards ... | |
| Mendelssohn Upright | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I think you can help me establish the age of my upright. It is a Mendelssohn (Derby, Conn) with a ... A: I tend not to favor investing money on brands that have low retail value even when restored. I don't ... | |
| Age of our piano | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: We recently purchased an Emerson grand piano.Can you tell me the year it was made from the serial ... A: Your Emerson grand piano was manufactured in 1920 based on the serial number provided. As for the ... | |
| Piano information | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My friends mother past away and I am trying to help her identify the baby grando her piano. Inside ... A: Your friend's piano is indeed a Stroud which was a division of the Aeolian Corporation. Aeolian was ... | |
| age of piano | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a story and clark upright that is not listed on their website. The serial number is 136380. ... A: Your Story and Clark upright was manufactured in 1935 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. I would ... | |
| monarch | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I have recently acquired a 4'8" Monarch baby grand. The dealer I purchased our upright ... A: The kind of work that you are considering is very costly. Monarch was a brand of the Baldwin Piano ... | |
| Baldwin Acronsonic vs others | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I am on the endless, confusing search of trying to find a piano for my daughter. She's in grade two ... A: New is definitely better in that you have a warranty and depending on the brand, you should enjoy ... | |
| Baldwin acrosonic #702866 | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Would like to sell my piano- Bought it from a relative (distant) who said he purchased it for his ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1961. As for the piano's value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Data and/or History of Ludwig | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ludwig and Company NY upright piano. I've owned it for fifty years and it was purchased ... A: Your Ludwig upright piano was manufactured in 1905 based on the serial number provided. The factory ... | |
| Action Rebuilding | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to acquire a 1929 mahogany Howard baby grand piano with carved legs, carved ... A: Your technician should be able to give you references from people who were satisfied with his work. ... | |
| york piano | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a york upright piano and that is all i know about it. i was wondering if there was any way ... A: The York piano was manufactured by its parent company, the Weaver Piano Company, in York, ... | |
| Action Rebuilding | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to acquire a 1929 mahogany Howard baby grand piano with carved legs, carved ... A: I love Steinway and have the highest regard for their pianos and for the company. I have fond ... | |
| Eisenberg Piano | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I am about to purchase my first piano. I have found an Eisenberg upright 45 inch- made in 1987. ... A: I have not worked on Eisenberg pianos, however, East German and Eastern European pianos were not of ... | |
| Baldwin damper question | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Good evening. I recently inherited a 1938 Kimball concert grand. Somewhere in it's past, its ... A: You have two different brands listed: Baldwin and Kimball. In either case, it would seem that the ... | |
| Action renovation and Key balancing | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: You have helped me before. The Piano is 1909 upright Challen. I have balanced the keys to 3mm as you ... A: It would appear that the treble keys may have vertigris (a form of oxidation) in the center pinning ... | |
| Trowbridge Piano company | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I am on the historical commission of the town of Franklin, Mass. We own a Trowbridge ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas has a small bit of information on your piano, a brand I have never worked on. ... | |
| Weber baby grand instrumentation | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby grand Weber piano that I bought new in 1995. I thought the dealer at that time told me ... A: Your piano was manufactured in Seoul, Korea by Young Chang, Inc. Weber was once part of the Aeolian ... | |
| Henry F. Miller piano | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Noel. My wife and I recently received her parents' piano which has been well cared for but not used ... A: If you'd like to read more about Aeolian, you can read "Pianos and their Makers" by Alfred Dolge. ... | |
| Production year. | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I came across a Kurtman piano with serial # 60780. Cant find how old it is. Do you know? ANSWER: Hi ... A: There's no set price for string replacement or tunings. In the New York area, some tuner-technicians ... | |
| Whitney by Kimball | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a Whitney piano. The Serial number is S60206. I wanted to find out about how ... A: Your Whitney piano, manufactured by Kimball, was made in 1980. In order to know the value of the ... | |
| Kimball Whitney | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Noel, I am interesting in finding out the approximate value of my Kimball Whitney piano. I believe ... A: In order to know the value of an instrument, one has to know the condition of the following: 1. ... | |
| restoring old piano | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an 1878 Steinway upright/vertical -- not sure of the model number. Virtually all the keys ... A: To restore or evaluate an instrument, one has to know the condition of the following: 1. belly ... | |
| age of piano | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: found a piano for sale, want to know the age and if it's even wortha a look. Ludwig/New York baby ... A: The piano for sale was made in 1924. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. I would have the ... | |
| Lenox Piano | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a Lenox piano serial number 58537. Do you know anything about these? For instance, the ... A: I've seen a few Lenox pianos in my day and I can't say I've ever seen anything unusual about them. ... | |
| Steinway & Sons upright piano question. | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: my grandpa has an upright Steinway and Sons piano that he wants to sell. I know nothing about pianos ... A: Your grandfather's Steinway upright was manufactured in 1956. The six digit number is indeed the ... | |
| Hamilton Baldwin Upright | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My mother-in-laws estate includes an upright Hamilton Baldwin piano with a serial # of 127201 and a ... A: The Baldwin Hamilton upright was made in 1935. Some dealers in my area (New York City) ask for about ... | |
| Janssen Console | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have Janssen Console Piano made probably between 1950 and 1960 that I recently received for free ... A: I know of no website that provides the kind of information you're looking for. If you want to do the ... | |
| Production year. | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I came across a Kurtman piano with serial # 60780. Cant find how old it is. Do you know? A: Do you mean "Kurtzmann?" There is no listing for a Kurtman make. If that is indeed the label on the ... | |
| 1952 Chickering Piano | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I purchased this piano 13 years ago for $1,000. It was in good shape, but in need of a cleaning and ... A: In general, after a new piano's initial depreciation upon a sale, the value generally stays the same ... | |
| Baldwin Spinet Piano Age | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a piano for my wife. I have done some research and the Baldwin pianos seem to ... A: The Baldwin Acrosonic spinet was manufactured in 1982. The price offered seems to be quite good, ... | |
| Age of Kimball piano | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the age of my Mom's piano? It is a Kimball Whitney piano. My Mom says it is a " ... A: Your Whitney spinet, made by Kimball, was manufactured in 1975. A spinet is the smallest upright ... | |
| Milton Piano | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Samuel, I have recently acquired a Milton Piano. The only number that I can find is etched in the ... A: Your Milton was made in 1916. Milton was a product of the Kohler and Campbell Piano Company. They ... | |
| Ellington Piano | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ellington Piano passed down from my mother in law. The exterior is in need of refinishing ... A: Your Ellington piano is a product of Baldwin which is still in business. You can obtain a referral ... | |
| Quality of new pianos | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: As a novice in the realm of pianos, I know woodworking, guitars but my daughter is a piano player ... A: I'm sure that China will someday produce quality pianos, but that day has not yet come for most in ... | |
| Identifying Steinway upright | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a 1889 Steinway last week. The case has been cut down and is missing pieces. We ... A: The missing piece is the mirror. For a time, it was fashionable to place a horizontal mirror on some ... | |
| How old is my "new" piano? | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Howard baby grand piano with serial number 240751 (imprinted on the harp). ... A: Your Howard baby grand was manufactured in 1933 by the Baldwin Piano Company located at 1801 ... | |
| Schumann Upright Piano | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schumann Upright Piano, serial #46649. Can you tell me the age of the piano or any other ... A: Your Schumann upright was manufactured in 1923. The factory was once located at 123 La Salle, ... | |
| Looking to find the age of our Wurlitzer | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I have a small Wurlitzer,serial #151046 that has been in our family for as long as I can ... A: Your Wurlitzer was manufactured in 1937. As for confirming the previous owner, that will be very ... | |
| How to find a reputable technician | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been using the same tuner/technician for about 5 years but I am not happy with his work, ... A: I'll start out with addressing the subject of how to find a reputable technician. Most of us depend ... | |
| Refitting old keys to another piano | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently pulled apart my old Renardi piano as it was beyond its use-by date. I am selling the old ... A: Keys are not universal; they are cut to fit specific models. You can always spot a keyboard with ... | |
| Re: Hardman and Peck Baby Grand | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I looked up the serial numbers and it was built in 1928. It is in poor condition, needing pins and ... A: If the belly (soundboard, ribs, bridges, and pinblock) is structurally sound, it may be worth ... | |
| suggestions... | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Noel, Happy New Year to you. Any information you can offer on this Gulbransen Piano would be ... A: I look at pianos from two vantage points: as a technician (mechanic) and as a musician. To simplify ... | |
| baldwin piano age | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: We recently received a Baldwin piano that we know nothing about. The sticker on the back corner has ... A: You have a Baldwin Acrosonic spinet. The sticker is actually a factory tag (inventory), but not the ... | |
| Jesse French upright piano | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Jesse French upright piano. It is in great shape and pretty much in tune. On ... A: Your Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1920. As for its value, a visual inspection is needed ... | |
| Wellington age | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Wellington piano, serial number 71388. Can you tell me the age? ANSWER: Hi Steve, Based ... A: The Wellington was a brand manufactured by the Cable Piano Company. It was established in 1881 by ... | |
| Gulbransen Piano 1935 | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Noel, Happy New Year to you. Any information you can offer on this Gulbransen Piano would be ... A: The price is okay, however, any instrument that is 74 years old should be visually inspected by a ... | |
| what is my piano worth? | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schubert New York "Cabinet Grand" that was given to me last year. I a moving in a few ... A: The term "Cabinet Grand" hasn't been used in about 100 years, so it sounds like you have a very old ... | |
| Serial Numbers | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have looked at two pianos today and tried to look up their serial numbers to determine their age ... A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, the Hallet and Davis was manufactured in 1921 and the Kimball ... | |
| damper springs | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: You have helped me before to do with hammer butt springs. The piano is a Challen 1909. I am now ... A: As long as the spring can fit into a notch securely, it doesn't really matter if you plug the hole ... | |
| kurtzmann piano | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a kurtzman piano upright I think the serial # is 31427. Can you tell me when you think it was ... A: Your Kurtamann upright piano was manufactured in 1907. As for its worth, the piano must be visually ... | |
| Upright Everett Piano | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: We don't know much about pianos and are in search for a quality one for our young daughter. I ... A: Everett is a good brand and the picture looks good, however, you should have the instrument checked ... | |
| Baldwin 1930's Circa Baby Grand | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase the above subject baby grand but not real sure if I should make the ... A: There are 12,000 parts that make up a piano and 70+ years raises a lot of questions, even at such a ... | |
| When Was My Piano Built? | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Samuel Noel, I have a kimball console piano model s422 serial # s73279 and don't know when it was ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1980. As for its value, the range could top out as much as ... | |
| Hardman piano | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a Hardman Peck piano. The serial number is 40741. Can you tell me how old it is and if you ... A: Your Hardman was manufactured between 1890 and 1895 based on your serial number according to the ... | |
| Schubert Upright Piano Age | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Samuel - I rebuilt & refinished my Schubert Upright Piano Serial No. 32432 30-years ago, but never ... A: Your Schubert upright was manufactured in 1905. The parent company was the Lester Piano Company and ... | |
| 1930 Circa Baby Grand Piano | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a 1930's baby grand piano. Ths cost is 500.00. The condition is good. ... A: If I were to substitute the word "piano" for "car," that should help you in your decision. Would you ... | |
| 1977 Acrosonic upright | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: We are looking for a nice used piano for our 10 year old daughter who has been taking piano lessons ... A: Baldwin is a very good brand and even though I don't generally recommend spinets because of their ... | |
| upright emerson | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me when this paino was made and if there's anything special about it? This is all of ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1904 based on the serial number you've provided according to the ... | |
| Baldwin Model and Age? | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing an upright style Baldwin Piano. The seller knows nothing about it. I ... A: The first two sets of numbers are patents. The third number you've found on the cast iron plate is ... | |
| Damper Slap Rail | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Challen Upright 1909 Piano. I have been doing some cleaning and maintenance and have taken ... A: From what I can see, those "little spirals" are what's left of the springs that return the hammer ... | |
| Schubert piano Ser# 69989 | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to buy this piano which was restored in 1985. I was unable to find any information on ... A: Your Schubert upright was manufactured around 1928 at the factory located at 535-541 East 134th ... | |
| Story & Clark - Hobart Cable | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to find more information about a Story & Clark - Hobart ... A: Pianos should be judged on their individual merits. I have not heard anything unusual about the year ... | |
| Baus Piano | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: My family was given an old Baus Piano Company piano and its beautiful but I am trying to find out ... A: Your Baus piano was manufactured in 1901. As for its value, you will need a qualified technician to ... | |
| Buying an older piano | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a piano and was wondering what I should look out for! I know there are many ... A: Finding the right piano is like searching for "Mr. Right"; you've got to go out there and look. The ... | |
| Info on Miller Piano | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a Henry Miller Square Grand Piano circa 1867. Where might we find the serial number ... A: Open the lid and look at the cast-iron plate. The number should stamped on the plate, either at the ... | |
| lester baby grand piano | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: We have a six legged baby grand lester of philidelphia piano with a serial # 3180 underneath it. how ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists the serial number between 1888 and 1890. As for its value, you will ... | |
| Sohmer & Co. Upright Piano - Rough value estimate? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have read some of your other responses about Sohmer & Co. uprights, so I have some idea of what to ... A: Your piano was made in 1906. As you've already stated, I can't really judge a piano I haven't seen. ... | |
| 1947 Gulbransen studio console and bench | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1947 Gulbransen studio console and bench in medium pecan finish. It's in nearly perfect ... A: As for the condition of the instrument, I'm assuming that your technician verified the criteria I ... | |
| Schumann and Sons Piano | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I am currently looking into buying a second hand piano. The company is Schumann and Sons, New York, ... A: Schumann and Sons went out of business in 1910 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. If this piano ... | |
| Knabe Upright Piano | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Noel, Where do I look on the piano to find the serial number? We have a Knabe upright that my mom ... A: The serial number can be found in a variety of places depending on the type of cabinet. You can lift ... | |
| 1947 Gulbransen studio console and bench | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1947 Gulbransen studio console and bench in medium pecan finish. It's in nearly perfect ... A: The range could be anywhere from $0 to $1500 depending on the condition of the following: 1. belly ... | |
| Chickering piano | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a particular Chickering piano; a 6'4" grand with a serial number in the ... A: The piano you are looking at was manufactured in 1911. Most pianos made at this time were excellent; ... | |
| Boston baby grand | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought an upright Boston model 125E 10 years ago for 7605.00. I have a 10 year warranty that is ... A: The prices quoted are pretty good. Since Boston pianos are produced by Kawai for Steinway, you're ... | |
| Kawai kx21, Kohler & Campbell kc145 and Conover Cable cc118 | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy an upright piano for my 5-year-old son. There are 3 new pianos of similar price: Kawai ... A: I would consider Kawai (Japanese) and Charles Miller (USA) if available in Australia. I don't know ... | |
| Digital baby grand | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are interested in purchasing a baby grand piano for our 4 children this Christmas. ... A: Digital instruments can provide a great deal of personal satisfaction, however, they are not pianos ... | |
| Whitney Piano | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: We bought a Whitney grand (baby) last year. Even though it's old and probably could use a lot of ... A: Without actually seeing the piano, I will speak in general terms. As long as your improvement ... | |
| my steinway upright | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can help me identify my piano and tell me if it's worth tuning and ... A: All Steinways will have the brand on raised letters on the cast-iron plate. A Stencil is not enough. ... | |
| Kawai kx21, Kohler & Campbell kc145 and Conover Cable cc118 | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy an upright piano for my 5-year-old son. There are 3 new pianos of similar price: Kawai ... A: You are actually looking at two brands of piano: Kawai and Samick. Kohler and Campbell as well as ... | |
| How old is my piano? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I grew up playing a Franklin Piano. Now that I am in my adult years I am trying to look more into ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Franklin piano was manufactured in 1901 at the factory ... | |
| Chickering Sq Grand Stringing | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Recently obtained a ca 1862 Chickering Sq Grand that needs restringing. Wonder if the strings ... A: Harpsichord strings are incompatible with any kind of piano. The string gauges are not designed to ... | |
| Rudolf Upright | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I was given an old upright piano manufactured by Rudolf or Rudolph Co. New York. I opened the top ... A: There are two different companies with the two different names you've provided. I'm assuming it's ... | |
| inquiry re a 1969 Baldwin SD-10 | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My enquiry is about a 1969 Baldwin SD-10 that now is in Western Mass. I obtained this piano ... A: You've provided a great deal of detail, however, I don't know what local rebuilders and/or ... | |
| age factor for quality | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a grand piano for myself-age 55, amateur pianist Grade12 for personal recreation. Have ... A: Yamaha G-5's sell for more than $7900 (US dollars) at local dealers in the New York area. However, ... | |
| age of acrosonic piano | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Acrosonic spinet piano, serial # 437430. The finish still looks perfect but I ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1948. A piano has to be visually inspected (inside and ... | |
| Kimball-Whitney piano - early '70's | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Whitney by Kimball upright that we want to sell. We received it from a relative about five ... A: Since pianos cannot be evaluated without a visual inspection, I can't tell you what the value of ... | |
| Kimball Artist Console Piano | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me an approximation of the worth of a Kimball Artist Console Piano with serial number ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1982 based on the serial number you've provided. As for its ... | |
| Kimball Spinet Piano | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Sam, I can't find a model number, but A47798 which I think is the serial number is stamped in the ... A: Your Kimball spinet was manufactured in 1976. Pianos have to be visually inspected to appraise them. ... | |
| tuning | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I just sent a questions about the value of a conover-cable what would you estimate the tuning for ... A: The price of a tuning can vary, especially by location. In the New York area, I know folks who ... | |
| Sohmner Upright Piano | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I just received this piano as a gift and would like to know more about it. Serial# is hard to read ... A: Your Sohmer upright was manfactured between 1895 and 1900 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. Your ... | |
| kimball baby grand | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a Kimball baby grand model #5250 ser# 58679. I heard that Kimball's are notorious ... A: Pianos should be evaluated on their individual merits rather than en masse. While a brand such as ... | |
| upright piano | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I inherited an upright piano, which my late mother in law (nicely) refinished. My wife ... A: The serial number you have does not match the Ludwig brand. Your best bet is to have a technician ... | |
| purchasing piano | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a piano to buy, I prefer old pianos, as I grew up playing a antique and fell in ... A: There's a reason square grands stopped being produced over a century ago. They are difficult to tune ... | |
| Schafer & Sons baby grand | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a 9 year old cherry wood, french prov. style baby grand made by Schafer & ... A: Pianos must be visually inspected in order to estimate their value. You should commission a local ... | |
| Hobart M Cable, piano | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a piano that was being given away. It is a Hobart M Cable, Chicago with the ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the piano was manufactured in 1901 in La Porte, Indiana. ... | |
| advice on piano purchase | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I looked today at a Baldwin baby grand (5'3'') built in 1970. It was in great shape, but the asking ... A: The Kohler and Campbell name is now owned by Samick, a Korean maker. They're okay pianos, but no ... | |
| Sohmer Piano | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I was recently in Newport, RI and saw the schooner "Coronet" which is being totally restored on the ... A: The Sohmer in question was manufactured in 1905. The piano industry was huge during the late 19th ... | |
| steinway model | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Noel, I am looking at buying a steinway upright, but cannot seem to find any information about the ... A: The 46" upright is the model "1098." "DD1430" is the case number for identifying parts. I'm not ... | |
| Story & Clark Upright Serial #21932 | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I got a Story & Clark piano from a neighbor years back for around $100, and trying to figure out if ... A: Your Story and Clark upright was manufactured in 1907. As for its value, it will need to be ... | |
| Age of upright piano | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a piano manufactured by Henry And S. G. Lindeman of New York. Above that name it ... A: Unfortunately there is no way to narrow down the exact year without taking it apart. The company has ... | |
| Ellington Piano | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ellington piano that was given to my wife 30 yrs ago. The piano was in the Katrina flood ... A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, your piano was manufactured between 1895 and 1900.Since ... | |
| webster piano | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I just recieved a webster piano serial no 21326 some of the keys once you play them dont come back ... A: Your Webster was manufactured in 1915. As for the mechanical problems, there are many causes; a ... | |
| piano plate? found in basement | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My father in-law recently passed away. While cleaning out the basement I have come across what I ... A: I'm sorry for you loss. As for the plate, it's done for. Theoretically, a piano could be built ... | |
| Age of upright piano | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a piano manufactured by Henry And S. G. Lindeman of New York. Above that name it ... A: Your upright was manufactured around 1903. I hope this is somewhat helpful. Sam Noel Perhaps I ... | |
| Baldwin Ellington Baby Grand Piano SN 54449 | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Baldwin Ellington Baby Grand Piano SN 54449. I have just had it tuned, ... A: Your Ellington grand piano was manufactured in 1921. As for its value, a piano must be visually ... | |
| Brewster Baby Grand | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: It says on the wood and also on the metal holding the strings "Brewster New York". The only number I ... A: The number you have is most likely a "case" number for identifying parts. The serial number should ... | |
| Baldwin Hamilton Player Piano | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm considering purchasing a Baldwin Hamilton Player Piano. It's quite old, serial Number is 11829, ... A: Unfortunately, I can't justify $2500 for this piano at all. I haven't visually inspected this ... | |
| Year and Value of piano | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: We have an oak "Temple" Cabinet Grand piano. I am attaching several pictures of the piano. The ... A: Your Temple upright was manufactured in 1904. As for its value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Old Yamaha P2 vs. M2 | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am deciding between purchasing a 1967 Yamaha P2 or about 15 year old Yamaha M2 piano. The first is ... A: I wouldn't be too comfortable with recommending a 1967 Yamaha; there's a good chance that it was ... | |
| Needham Baldwin Piano | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a Needham Baldwin Baby Grand Piano this weekend & I'm new to this....My son plays ... A: Baldwin has quite a few brand names, similar to General Motors having Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, etc. ... | |
| Samick piano | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I came upon a Samick console piano in my search for a previously owned instrument and would ... A: The Samick you're looking at was made in 1978. Korean pianos were not as good then as they are now. ... | |
| Sohmer and Son, New York Cabinet grand 1890 | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I own a Sohmer and Son cabinet grand piano, dark mahogany, very good condition, all string have good ... A: Your Sohmer upright was manufactured between 1895 and 1900. That said, pianos must be visually ... | |
| Brewster baby grand piano | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have the above with serial number 190206 and was wondering if you could tell me the approximate ... A: Your Brewster grand piano was manufactured in 1928. Pianos must be visually inspected to assess ... | |
| Jessie French and Sons Piano | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: The piano I am considering is a spinet built in 1949. I am told it was well cared for over the ... A: Spinets have what is called a "drop action." The action (mechanism) rests below the keyboard and is ... | |
| petrof piano vs. baldwin | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a 1997 petrof upright (model 105) and have not heard of this type of piano before. ... A: "Hamilton" was the middle name of D.H. Baldwin. This piano is a Baldwin product, a brand I like a ... | |
| washburn piano | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: Noel my mom has an old piano, and we were wondering if it might be of any value. It is a Washburn, ... A: The serial number tells me the age (1926) but it can't tell me the condition of your piano. Have the ... | |
| work | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in learning how to build, rebuild, refurbish pianos, organs, electric pianos, ... A: Brandon, Contact the Piano Technicians Guild (www.ptg.org) to see if there are any programs or ... | |
| hobart m. cable piano | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: We are considering purchasing a new Hobart M. Cable piano, model # UH22 ($2000)? Also looking at a ... A: Hobart M Cable went out of business a number of years ago. The Sejung Corporation bought out the ... | |
| Piano humidifiers | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Our school purchased a new upright piano last year, and our tuner recommended the Damp-Chaser ... A: I have little use for the Damp-Chaser system. I don't believe that they are effective and some ... | |
| petrof piano vs. baldwin | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a 1997 petrof upright (model 105) and have not heard of this type of piano before. ... A: Petrof is a good Eastern European piano that is being sold more and more in the United States. I ... | |
| 1920 Weber Piano | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to be given a 1920 Weber 6ft grand piano, it’s mine if I get the work done. ... A: I would have another technician offer a second opinion by visually inspecting this piano. Weber is ... | |
| Behning NY Upright grand piano | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know wat the age and possible value of the piano its number is 30537 A: Your Behning upright was made in 1901. As for the value of your instrument, a technician must ... | |
| brewster upright | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: SAM- i HAVE A PIANO THAT'S NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART. I FOUND THAT IT IS A BREWSTER FROM ROCHESTER ... A: Your Brewster upright was manufactured in 1906. Unfortunately, there is no way to track the ... | |
| Acrosonic Serial #500853 | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an Acrosonic piano, Serial #500853. I'm wondering when it was made and around what price to ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1953. As for the value of your instrument, a technician ... | |
| serial number location | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My dad who is 84 is trying to locate the serial number on a Steinway and Sons piano he purchase in ... A: My condolences for your loss. As for the serial number, it depends on what model piano you have. ... | |
| My piano | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1910 "Rembrandt Chicago Cabinet Grand Piano". I am not having much luck ... A: According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, your Rembrandt upright was manufactured in 1903 in Kankakee, ... | |
| value assessment | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: My mother owns a Whitney Chicago upright that was built in 1939. The serial # is 156653. The piano ... A: A technician must visually inspect the condition of the following: 1. belly (soundboard, ribs, ... | |
| Lauter Back Bolt Piano | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I own a Lauter Back Bolt and Six-ply Reinforced Back piano upright. The Serial # is 32442. It was ... A: At the turn of the 20th Century, piano manufacturing was the largest industry in the United States. ... | |
| Piano Info | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of purchasing a vintage grand pinao. I have narrowed it down to 2 that I like. The ... A: A bit more information would be helpful in guiding you, but I'll see what I can offer. The Cable ... | |
| Lauter Back Bolt Piano | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I own a Lauter Back Bolt and Six-ply Reinforced Back piano upright. The Serial # is 32442. It was ... A: Your Lauter upright was manufactured in 1907. The factory was located in Newark, New Jersey. The ... | |
| Howard piano | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, My wife and I were recently given a Howard piano as a gift from friends. We were curious ... A: There were no pictures attached. It's possible that the plate was painted at some point. There are ... | |
| piano | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I purchased an Ivers & Ponds piano for $80.00 for a girls school here in Florida. I've played piano ... A: Keys do not come standard. They are custom fitted. I'm assuming that you need keytops as opposed to ... | |
| 1933 Piano | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I acquired from my elderly aunt, a Rudolph Wurlitzer piano, Serial Number 131508 that was bought for ... A: Your Wurlitzer was indeed manufactured in 1933. Consoles are usually 40" high and the action rests ... | |
| Lyon & Healy Apartment Grand | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Sam, About 20 years ago, my parents bought an old home in South Texas in which there was a Lyon & ... A: Unfortunately, it's not enough to appraise an instrument and give you an accurate value. A ... | |
| Howard piano | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, My wife and I were recently given a Howard piano as a gift from friends. We were curious ... A: There are several piano brands with the Howard label. If your piano is a Baldwin product (the seal ... | |
| J. Bauer & co. Chicago | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an option to aquire a J.Bauer & co. baby grand piano.9 of the C scale keys do not compress ... A: The piano in question was manufactured in 1892. Considering that this piano is past its practical ... | |
| Gors & Kallmann boudoir grand | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Where will I find the serial number on a Gors & Kallmann grand piano? I've searched all over the ... A: The serial number can also be found etched onto the keyslip (the strip of wood in front of the ... | |
| Antique Piano | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother has a piano which she is currently trying to sell. It is an 1896 Kingsbury Chicago ... A: To appraise an instrument a technician must visually inspect the instrument and assess the condition ... | |
| Grand piano or up right piano | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Mr Noel, I want to buy piano for my daughter. She is 17 years old now, and began play when she was ... A: Grand pianos less than 5' long do not have the tonal advantage of a standard sized grand piano. The ... | |
| age and value | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: FROM: Bruce E. Miller hollyandbruce@cox.net 8-13-2008 My wife and I own an “apartment” baby ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists the date of production for your Wheelock grand as 1938 which does not ... | |
| Conover Grand Piano | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have come across a 6'2" Conover grand piano for sale online. Serial number 293608 and originally ... A: Perzina was a small German piano maker that was founded in 1871 by two brothers. This was a very ... | |
| Grinnell Bros. Concert Grand | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Grinnell Bros. upright from a friend for $500 and I was just wondering if you had any ... A: Your Grinell upright was manufactured in 1915 at the factory located at 1515 Woodward Avenue, ... | |
| Kingsbury piano in house I recently bought | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I've recently purchased an old house with a few mysteries. Our pool house has an odd piece of "art" ... A: What's left of your piano was manufactured in 1911. It was an upright. Restoring this piano is ... | |
| Serial number location | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Hardman & Peck Grand Piano about 15 years ago and was told that is was made in the late ... A: The serial number can be found in a variety of places. Check out the following: 1. Look at the ... | |
| Antique Piano | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My wife has had a piano for some 20 years and she is looking to sell it, but needs to know more ... A: Have the piano checked out by a qualified technician. You can get a referral for one in your area ... | |
| Conover Grand Piano | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have come across a 6'2" Conover grand piano for sale online. Serial number 293608 and originally ... A: I would recommend asking a few questions such as who did the rebuilding? Why was the piano rebuilt? ... | |
| Winter piano | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: How do I find the serial number of my Winter spinet piano please? Also is there somewhere we can tie ... A: Lift the top lid up on your spinet. The serial number can be found in various locations which ... | |
| Piano History | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Chickering Parlor Grand serial #129784. I am just curious about 1) it's age. and 2) What ... A: Your Chickering grand piano was manufactured in 1918. The company was founded in 1823 by Jonas ... | |
| Melville clark | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: Any idea what a 1930's Melvin Clark baby grand might be worth? A: To appraise an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the condition of the following: 1. ... | |
| UP-118E | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My church purchased a Boston UP-118E but it was a bad purchase in that the church is so large they ... A: I'm assuming that your church purchased the Boston upright from a Steinway dealership. Steinway's ... | |
| Brewster Piano | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: We just uncovered a brewster cabinet grand piano with serial number 39144. We would like to know if ... A: Your Brewster upright was manufactured in 1905 at the factory located in East Rochester, NY. ... | |
| upright piano | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My church has given me an upright piano, it needs some work but I need to research it first. The ... A: You have a Wheelock upright manufactured in 1905. Wheelock was a division of the Aeolian ... | |
| Emerson Spinet Piano | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: "I'm thinking about purchasing Emerson Spinet Piano from CL ( ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the Emerson spinet was manufactured in 1982. I don't ... | |
| Grinnell Bros. Piano | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I were just given a Grinnell Bros Piano, serial # 43420. We would like to know about ... A: Your Grinnell Brothers piano was built in 1947. The factory was located at 1515 Woodward Avenue, ... | |
| paino keys | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Gulbransen spinet piano purchased around 1949. I have no idea if the keys are ivory...is ... A: Look closely at the keys under good lighting. If you see a grain pattern (similar to wood or a ... | |
| ball park value | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kingsbury upright piano. very tall. medium to good condition. Serial # 146695. What can you ... A: Your Kingsbury upright was manufactured by the Cable Piano Company in 1910. As for the value of the ... | |
| Cabinet Grand Piano | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I've been searching high and low and praise the lord I found someone who knows something about ... A: Providing you with the year of manufacture is easy; your Maynard upright was manufactured in 1916. ... | |
| 1940 Chickering and Sons Console piano | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I stumbled upon your name, perhaps you can help me. I have the above piano with it's original bench, ... A: A piano that has not been maintained for generations will need some work to restore the pitch and ... | |
| Date of manufacture of a Steinway vertical piano | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Steinway vertical piano in Singapore and would like to know details, regarding date of ... A: Your Steinway upright was manufactured in 1988 based on the six-digit serial number you've provided. ... | |
| Piano keys | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a piano teacher in my 20's living in London. I have just been given a Kawai piano and have ... A: The problem you have is quite common. There are 12,000 parts in a piano and I can think of at least ... | |
| Kimball Console Piano | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kimball Console piano (w/bench) that my grandparents bought for me in 1993. I am trying to ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1986. As for the "going rate," pianos are appraised on ... | |
| House of Baldwin baby grand piano | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby grand piano, with a “House of Baldwin” medallion inside the case. The ... A: Baldwin has different brands under its family of pianos. These include Hamilton, Howard, Acrosonic, ... | |
| Age and Value of an Antique Piano | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an antique piano that was given to us and I would like to declutter my house of it. I was ... A: Beckwith was made for Sears and manufactured from 1900 to 1925. The "2698" does not match the list ... | |
| worth saving? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I saw a piano that was being discarded and was wondering if it is worth investing to save. I is an ... A: This piano was manufactured in 1932 and 76 years is a long life for a piano. I would bet that the ... | |
| A 1952 40" upright Steinway | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a Steinway 40 inch upright made in 1952. The design is Hepplewhite and the ... A: It is indeed worth it to have a technician look over the piano with you. Steinways are valuable ... | |
| Currier Spinet | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Currier Spinet, Serial # 74147. We purchased it new in 1975. It is still in great ... A: To appraise the value of an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the condition of the ... | |
| 1910 Ludwig #75215 | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: My piano has stained glass windows (red irises with green leaves) on each side of the music ... A: The Ludwig Piano Company has been out of business since World War II, so there's no way to get ... | |
| Whitney Piano by Kimball | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a piano teacher that inherited a Whitney by Kimball upright piano from my grandfather. The ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Whitney Kimball upright was manufactured in 1974. ... | |
| Hobart M Cable ballpark appraisal. | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I understand fully the visual inspection of appraising pretty much anything, but I was wondering ... A: You are correct; a piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise it. Similar pianos have ... | |
| value of piano | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I own an upright piano made be Schubert Company in New York. It was made sometime in the late ... A: To appraise the value of an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the condition of the ... | |
| Cable Nelson piano | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I've been given a Cable Nelson Piano Co. piano, #217828. It also says something about a ... A: Your Cable Nelson piano was manufactured in 1949. The keys could be either ivory or plastic. The way ... | |
| Beckwith Concert Grand | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: i have an upright Beckwith Concert Grand Piano and I'm wondering: 1) how old is it, and 2) ... A: A concert grand is a piano that is 9 feet long. An upright is a vertical instrument that can range ... | |
| Elburn Upright | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an upright Elburn piano that says it was manfactured for J.W.Jenkins. The serial umber is ... A: Your Elburn upright was manufactured in 1910 in Kansas City, MO. As for its value, a technician must ... | |
| Kimball Artist Console Piano | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: We are thinking of purchasing a Kimball Artist piano serial number 765957 and are wondering if a ... A: A 1970 Kimball console selling for $700 seems reasonable. However, you should have the instrument ... | |
| Schiller cabinet grand piano | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schiller upright piano with a serial # of 28365. The condition of the cabinet is ... A: Your Schiller upright was manufactured in 1905. As for its value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Age of Grinnell Bros. upright | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I've read your past answers regarding Grinnells. I bought an upright at a thrift store for $100. I'm ... A: Most Grinnell's that I've seen were American-made from Detroit. Grinnell stopped production in 1960 ... | |
| Behning and son piano | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Behning and son piano I believe to be an upright grand. The serial number is #31221. I ... A: The serial number tells me the year of production (1910) but not the condition. A technician must ... | |
| Free pianos said to be in outstanding condition | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I saw your answer to the previous post from just a couple of days ago, basically to stay away from ... A: You may want to look at the piano yourself first and if you still consider this instrument a ... | |
| value of Kohler and Campbell piano | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a piano that was purchased from Lanier Piano Company in Atlanta, GA in 1956 for ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1955. As for the value of the instrument, a technician must visually ... | |
| Heintzmann Piano | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Sam, I am looking at a Heintzmann piano with serial number 73629. Can you tell me when and where it ... A: Your Hentzmann piano was manufactured in 1924. The factory was located at 25 Scarsdale Road, Don ... | |
| 1977 Knabe 5'8" needs fix-up | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5'8" Knabe grand that my dad bought for me 30 years ago upon high school graduation. I love ... A: A 30 year-old piano should not need "refurbishing" unless it has had constant professional use or ... | |
| Used piano (for free) | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: We answered an ad for a "free" Henry F. Miller 1900's upright piano. The person said they need the ... A: Pianos are quite comparable to cars in some respects. If you saw an ad for a "free" car, would you ... | |
| Upright Kimball Oak Print | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I am indeed curious on the value, and the year my kimball was made. It is an upright with an oak ... A: Your Kimball upright was manufactured in 1895. As for the value of the instrument, a technician must ... | |
| Age of my piano & how do I clean it, what do I use?? | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My parents bought a piano at an auction today 1. its Upright piano (NOT a player piano) 2. ... A: Your Ludwig upright was manufactured in 1924. As for how to clean the instrument, normally a damp ... | |
| schubert Cabnet Grand | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I reciently recieved a schubert Piano company of newyork cabnet grand. Serial Number 20369. I ... A: Your Schubert upright was manufactured in 1895. Schubert's factory was located at 555 East 134th ... | |
| Monarch by Baldwin | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I own a piano which he inherited from his grandmother. It is a 1928 Monarch, product ... A: I'm sorry that the appraised value was somewhat short in expectations. If there is no sentimental ... | |
| Hardman Peck Pianos | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I amn looking to upgrade to a Grand Piano for my teenage son. We looked at a new Hardman 6'1" ... A: The most important element in playing piano is enjoying the tone and touch. If your son likes this ... | |
| piano value | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, our church has a 68-inch walnut or mahogany (brown) Howard Hamamatsu Kawai grand piano ... A: Liedtke, You're correct that a piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise it. Depending ... | |
| upright piano | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: the piano I have says Cable and Sons established 1852. It has the numbers 47299 engraved in it also. ... A: Your Cable & Sons upright was manufactured between 1921 and 1926 according to the Pierce Piano ... | |
| Sohmer | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find more info about my Sohmer piano. Do you know what kinds of wood Sohmer ... A: Upright soundboards are almost never replaced. Unlike grands, the cabinet is built around the ... | |
| Can you help me with a Sohmer & Co. Piano | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an Sohmer & Co. NY vertical full size piano, The pat. dates on the inside are as follows: ... A: Your Sohmer upright piano was manufactured between 1890 and 1895 in New York City (Long Island City, ... | |
| Hardman Peck Pianos | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I amn looking to upgrade to a Grand Piano for my teenage son. We looked at a new Hardman 6'1" ... A: A brand-new grand piano costing $10,000 is somewhat puzzling in today's market. Your question has me ... | |
| Janssen Piano | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a high gloss black piano that I need to sell due to space limitations. It is 39" high at the ... A: Your Janssen upright was manufactured in 1952. As for its value, your piano may be worth more as a ... | |
| Sohmer | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find more info about my Sohmer piano. Do you know what kinds of wood Sohmer ... A: Your Sohmer upright was manufactured between 1890 and 1895. As for the kinds of woods used, it ... | |
| heavy piano action | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Samuel. I'd be very grateful for your advice. My 1930s baby grand has recently had a new Renner ... A: The action will not change substantially on its own; you should have the technician who did the work ... | |
| Baldwing Hamilton Upright | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an upright piano with serial number 261115. It says Baldwin on the front plate and Hamilton ... A: Your Baldwin Hamilton was made in 1970. As for it's value, a technician must visually inspect the ... | |
| piano age and playing question | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Howard Baldwin baby grand piano, SN 310268. I am curious as to what year the ... A: Your Howard grand piano was manufactured in 1941. As for the pedal, from what you described it is ... | |
| Schafer & Son's #811615 | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Noel, My wife is considering purchasing a Schafer & Sons concert grand piano for $2800. It has a ... A: I would need more information to appraise this piano. The serial number provides me with the year of ... | |
| grand piano humidifier, etc. | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1924 small grand piano and have had it tuned by 3 different individuals over the last ... A: I don't recommend the installation of these gadgets onto pianos. You are better off controlling the ... | |
| Hardman Peck | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a Hardman Peck Upright Grand piano. The serial number is 68241. Can you tell me how old it ... A: Your Hardman & Peck upright was manufactured in 1910. As for its value, a technician must visually ... | |
| Thurmer Piano | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a Thurmer piano and on the left side there is a number 2803 and on the right ... A: With two sets of numbers, you're going to have two different dates. One number is probably the case ... | |
| small piano | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have come across an upright piano with 61 keys, 38 inches across, and only 40 inches tall. The ... A: Most likely this piano is a "Melodigrand" made by the Winter Piano Company (which was a part of the ... | |
| Baldwin Baby Grand | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what a 1974 Baldwin Baby Grand, 59" in length, new pads, fantastic condition has ... A: A piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. A technician looks at the ... | |
| value of my piano | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin upright piano serial #217949. It is in good condition- just needs to be tuned. I ... A: A piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. A technician looks at the ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Piano value for sale | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Henry F. Miller Piano and I am thinking of selling it to a friend, but have no idea of the ... A: A piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. A technician looks at the ... | |
| Suspended Electric Tube in Grand 1911 Spinet with Pratt & Read Action | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I am attempting to restore and tune a Grand 1911 (Marantz?) small spinet piano with a Pratt & Read ... A: It sounds like you have a Damp Chaser humidity bar in your piano. These rods generate concentrated ... | |
| antique piano | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: We have a Carlisle Chicago and Muskegon upright piano, serial number 74544. I am guessing that it ... A: Your Carlisle upright was manufactured in 1917. That said, a piano must be visually inspected in ... | |
| value of Monarch Baby Grand | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, i have a Monarch (baldwin) baby grand, serial# 253464. Some of the ivories are chipped ... A: A piano must be visually inspected in order to appraise its value. A technician looks at the ... | |
| Value of an Upright Kurtzmann Piano | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: A: The Kurtzmann Piano Company discontinued production in 1938. The problem is that spinets (35") were ... | |
| piano appraisal | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Whitney Chicago upright piano manufactored by Kimball Piano Co. serial # 74780. It is in ... A: Your Whitney upright was manufactured in 1913. As for its value, a piano must be visually inspected ... | |
| piano question | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: we came into Hardman and Peck upright piano and have spent the last 6months refinishing and would ... A: Your Hardman and Peck upright was made in 1956. To appraise a piano, a technician must visually ... | |
| Howard Piano worth saving? | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am currently looking for a used piano. We came across a Howard Baby Grand, 1929 I believe, with a ... A: Howard is a division of the Baldwin Piano Company and the Pierce Piano Atlas lists its year of ... | |
| Everett Piano | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to get a free Everett Piano- the serial number is 27795 so it appears to be ... A: Natalie, I haven't inspected the piano, so I'm taking an educated guess. Pianos of this vintage ... | |
| weser player piano | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Sam, i just recently purchased this piano and am interested in restoring it to it's orginal ... A: Bridle straps are sold with clips that can be attached to the shank between the catcher (it has the ... | |
| Hientzman Piano | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: My son bought an upright grand at an auction recently the serial number is 144676 I wondered if you ... A: Your Heintzman upright piano was manufactured in 1969 at the Toronto, Ontario factory based on the ... | |
| Value for 1927 Heintzman Baby Grand Piano | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather is trying to sell a 1927 Heintzman Baby Grand Piano. We have had a professional ... A: The best person to appraise your piano is the technician who has just serviced it. A piano must be ... | |
| age and price | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Winter 60th Anniversary 1899-1959 under the lid and the only numbers I can see are 352352 ... A: Your Winter piano was manufactured in 1958. The only way to appraise the value of a piano is for a ... | |
| Used Baldwin Console Piano | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a used piano for my son who is a starter and found one on the Craigslist. I don't ... A: A new Baldwin Acrosonic console retails between $5300 and $6300. Dealers generally sell used pianos ... | |
| 1902 STEINWAY UPRIGHT I | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS A 1902 STEINWAY UPRIGHT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WORTH? A: The only way to appraise the value of a piano is for a technician to visually check out the ... | |
| Currier piano sound board | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 29 yr.-old Currier piano - looks like, but is larger I think, than a spinet- size. I was ... A: Soundboard cracks do not always affect the soundquality of a piano; it depends on where the crack ... | |
| Temperature and Humidity for Baby Grand | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1912 Knabe Baby Grand. It is presently located near a wall with baseboard heat (hot ... A: The environment you are describing would seem a bit harsh for a 96 year old piano. A piano should be ... | |
| Piano value | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Kimball Artist Spinet 1977 - This piano is in excellent condition. What would be the asking price? A: The only way to appraise the value of a piano is for a technician to visually check out the ... | |
| Ludwig & Co upright piano | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful, hand-carved Ludwig & Co upright piano with a serial #72418. Can you give me an ... A: Your Ludwig upright was manufactured in 1909. The only way to appraise the value of a piano is for a ... | |
| Value of piano | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have to sell our piano. I would like a fair value price. I have a baby grand, by Werner Piano Co. ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Werner grand piano was manufactured in 1926. To ... | |
| Heintzman piano age | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: We were wondering if you could find an age for it? We would also like to know which decal would ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Heintzman was manufactured in 1910. As for the ... | |
| Piano Value / Serial # ? | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I inherited what I believe is a console / upright Yamaha piano. I cannot locate the model or serial ... A: The serial number should be stamped on the plate, just above the strings. Depending on the model of ... | |
| Age of Morris piano? | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have come into the possession of a Morris upright piano. Serial no. 12847. It says Morris, ... A: Your Morris upright piano was manufactured in 1910. The only way to appraise the value of a piano is ... | |
| Whitney Baby Grand | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, I have a neighbor that wants to give me a Whitney baby grand. The SN is 125888. I suspect ... A: The Whitney grand was manufactured in 1929. Your guess was right on the money! I would have to agree ... | |
| Steck Piano Mfrd. 1893 | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: A local piano expert broke my heart today when he told me our poor piano needed about $2300 worth of ... A: What I was trying to say was that a piano has to be visually inspected in order to establish its ... | |
| My grandmother's piano | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother has a piano she is interested in selling, and she would like to know how much it is ... A: The serial number tells me the age of the instrument (1963) but that is all. The only way to ... | |
| 1945 Kimball of Chicago upright piano | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: We own a Kimball of Chicago "Consalette" upright piano. The serial number is 488587. All original ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the actual year of manufacture is 1947. The only way to ... | |
| Jenssen Upright sn#164810 | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the year this piano was built, and an estimate of it's value if in good condition. ... A: There is no listing for a piano by the name you've provided. Do you mean "Janssen?" If so, the piano ... | |
| Age? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My parents recently purchased a piano at an auction, and we were wanting to know how old it was. I ... A: You need the serial number to ascertain the age of the piano. If the piano is a grand, you should be ... | |
| Est value of Kimball Artist Console | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: We are moving and would like to sell our piano. It is a Kimball Artist Console with the number ... A: I don't have nearly enough information to assess the worth of your piano. The serial number only ... | |
| Vintage Square Piano 1869 | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have an Otis and Bloomfield vintage square piano. It needs tuning and i'd like information where ... A: The sky is the limit in terms of getting a tuner in New York City. You can get a referral from the ... | |
| piano value | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Cable piano serial number 374008. Can you tell me when and where is was built and how much ... A: Your Cable spinet was manufactured at 2718 Pershing Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee in 1964. Cable was a ... | |
| Steck Piano Mfrd. 1893 | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: A local piano expert broke my heart today when he told me our poor piano needed about $2300 worth of ... A: The key to answering your question on value is to ascertain what the technician will specifically do ... | |
| Steinway Upright 1963 Model #t3164 | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, I have a 1963 Steinway upright that was completely refurbished in 1998 in Miami. Tne piano ... A: The number you have is the case number for identifying parts, not the actual serial number. As for ... | |
| Krakauer & Bros Upright Player Piano | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I am asking on behalf of a volunteer group for a small church in Northern NY. They have an old ... A: Obviously, it's difficult to advise about what to do with an instrument if it is not visually ... | |
| Needham piano | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend whom has had this piano in the family for 80 years, it has been stored and covered ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists serial numbers beginning at 1895 for #35,500. The company itself was ... | |
| Behning & Sons | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a upright Behning & Sons : New York with serial # 52174. Any ideas on age and value? This ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1923. As for its value, a technician must look at the condition of ... | |
| Krakauer July 3, 1900 | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an upright piano with a patent date of July 3, 1900, can you tell me the value of this piece ... A: The patent date is not the date of manufacture. The actual date can be determined by the serial ... | |
| Ellington Baby Grand | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: We have a nice Ellington Baby Grand, though cannot find the serial number. Can you please help us ... A: Your Ellington grand piano was built by the Baldwin Piano Company. Normally, the serial number can ... | |
| BALDWIN AEROSONIC PIANO | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I WAS GIVEN A BALDWIN AEROSONIC PIANO SER#328606 THAT IS IN SERIOUS NEED OF REPAIR. I WOULD LIKE TO ... A: Try "Piano Servicing, Tuning, and Rebuilding, Second Edition: For the Professional, the Student, and ... | |
| piano | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Cornish & Co. made in washington, n.j. serial #5539. I was wondering what year it was made ... A: ' Your Cornish and Co. piano was made in 1890. As for the value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Ludwig & Company piano | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I was given a Ludwig and Company piano and I know nothing about it. It is labeled Ludwig & Company ... A: Your Ludwig piano was manufactured in 1895 in New York City. The company itself was established in ... | |
| Carlisle Chicago and Muskegon upright piano | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a Upright Carlisle Chicago and Muskegon piano that I purchased for $20. The soundboard, ... A: Your Carlisle upright was manufactured in 1918 and that is a huge factor in considering a ... | |
| 1904 Harrison Kimball Piano | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful 1904 Harrison Kimball Piano. A few hammers need replacement and the wood needs ... A: The best way to hire a technician is by word of mouth. Speak to people who have a high esteem for ... | |
| Piano | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Sam, I am about to but a Yamaha MIA about 1981 made. Jacob's Music store is charging me w/tax 2935 ... A: The price is in line with what piano dealers are asking for with similar pianos. I'm curious as to ... | |
| Baldwin 1940s Acrosonic | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have one of these pianos that I may be interested in selling. It's in excellent condition and the ... A: To assign a value to an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the piano and assess the ... | |
| Elburn Piano | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have an Elburn piano with the serial no. of 38550. It stands at 45 inches. It was tuned in the ... A: Your Elburn upright was manufactured in 1919. In determining the value of an instrument, a ... | |
| age and appraisal of piano | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a Krakauer Bros upright piano with serial number 40751 which my recently deceased mother of ... A: First of all, my condolences on your loss! As for the value of the piano, a technician must visually ... | |
| piano appraisal | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1959 Winter spinet piano in excellent condition. My piano tuner says it is the best made ... A: Your tuner should be able to give you some idea of the piano's worth because he has already serviced ... | |
| Is restoration worth it? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a piano that my mother-in-law gave me about 7 years ago. I don't have much information on it ... A: Your Grinnell piano was manufactured in 1920. That said, I don't know if your piano can be restored ... | |
| Sohmer and Sons upright | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I intercepted a piano on its way from our local high school to the dump about 1973; for $35 a local ... A: Your piano was built between 1895 and 1900. There is no such thing as a Bb piano. Musicians ... | |
| Euphona Piano | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I want to know how old my piano is It is made by The Cable Company Chicago. It is a Euphona upright ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the piano was manufactured in 1914. The Cable Piano ... | |
| Estimated value | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Kohler & Campbell upright, serial number 201263. I understand it has a slight crack in ... A: Your Kohler and Campbell upright was manufactured in 1918. As for its worth, a technician must ... | |
| Approx. value of a piano | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the approximate value of a Kimball "Artist Console" upright, The owner is ... A: To provide an appraisal, a lot more information is needed. A technician must look at the condition ... | |
| sohmer baby grand | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1903 baby grand by sohomer. It is in very fine condition and would like to know how/where ... A: The best way to get an appraisal is to have a qualified techician look at it. A technician will look ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Shubert piano that was purchased from a local music company about 10 years ago. It was ... A: There is a company named Borisov in Belarus, Russia that was established in the 1930's. In 1996, ... | |
| Baldwin Monarch piano | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I live in Sydney, Australia. My parents bought me a Baldwin Monarch piano in 1981 (I think). Its ... A: I'm wondering if you're piano is actually a Baldwin Acrosonic; Monarchs were discontinued in 1941 ... | |
| Schiller piano | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Schiller piano. It says Oregon, Ill. and upright grand. The serial # is 41898. I was ... A: Your Schiller upright piano was manufactured in 1909. As for it's worth, a technician must visually ... | |
| cable and son | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a old cable and son piano, i got it from someone but never played it so friend of mine is ... A: You are correct; you will need a technician to visually inspect the instrument. You can get a ... | |
| Pricing my Baldwin piano | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to sell my Baldwin piano #1177822 which I believe was made in 1978. How do I tell if it's ... A: You are correct; your Baldwin Acrosonic console was manufactured in 1978. Baldwin has different ... | |
| Winter Musette (spinette?) with practiano | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Sam, I just recently became the owner of a Winter Musette. I basically took it off my acting ... A: The parts you're describing are called "elbows." You can purchase replacement plastic elbows from ... | |
| Davis & Sons piano | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I have had an upright piano in my family for a couple generations and am looking to sell it. It has ... A: There were two piano manufacturers that used the Davis & Sons name. The serial number you've ... | |
| YAMAHA G5 | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I just put deposit for a YAMAHA grand piano G5 from a second-hand piano shop, and am trying to ... A: The first thing you should do is contact Yamaha directly and find out if this particular piano is in ... | |
| Warfield piano, for free? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Someone is giving away this Warfield Cabinet Grand. The serial number is 39430, and I was wondering ... A: I have never heard of "Warfield" Pianos and the Pierce Piano Atlas does not list it either. This ... | |
| Heintzman Baby Grand 51607 | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: can you tell from this number what year my piano was built? It was my grandmothers and I am thinking ... A: Your Heintzman baby grand was manufactured in 1916. As for its worth, I don't have enough ... | |
| Young Chang J. J. Pramberger Signature Series | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Our church has a chance to buy a 2001 Young Chang 5'2" Baby Grand. It appears to be in excellent ... A: I'm curious as to the size of the Monarch (a Baldwin product). If it's larger than 5'2", that would ... | |
| Age of Piano | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Grinnell Bros. Cabinet Grand piano that was passed from my grandmother to my father and now ... A: Your Grinnell Brothers upright was manufactured in 1915. As for its worth, I don't have enough ... | |
| Baldwin Baby Grand | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I received a Baldwin baby grand piano through an inheritance. I am trying to date and identify the ... A: Your Baldwin "M" grand piano was manufactured in 1943. As for insurance, there are two kinds that ... | |
| paino info | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: i recently bought a Kimball upright piano model H465 serial #D92166 this is a restore project for my ... A: Your Kimball upright was manufactured in 1984. I'm not sure what you mean by "key arms"; we don't ... | |
| cleaning of keys | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have an Acrosonic by Baldwin #725694 would like to know what kind of keys it has and how to clean ... A: Seltzer applied to a rag or paper towel is a very effective way of cleaning the keys. The carbon ... | |
| Hobart M. Cable piano | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to sell a 1953 Hobart M. Cable piano. It's either a console or spinet piano. All the ... A: A technician must visually inspect a piano and assess the condition of the following: 1. belly ... | |
| Aerosonic Piano | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Obtained a piano Aerosonic By Baldwin serial #598473, wondering the age of the piano and if it is a ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was built in 1956. as for the condition, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Worth of Chickering Spinet | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: How much would I ask for a 1940s Chickering Spinet . Wood in very good shape. Needs to be tuned. ... A: To appraise the value of a piano, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and assess the ... | |
| Winter Company Baby Grand Piano | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a winter company baby grand piano, i am looking to sell but need to find a serial number to ... A: The serial number is usually found on the cast iron plate, either before the strings between the ... | |
| soundboard on reconditioned 1916 Bond upright (Packard) | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm considering purchasing this piano. It has been well reconditioned. The soundboard is clean, no ... A: The color you see is based on the varnish used. That has little to do with long-term usability and ... | |
| Erhard Baby Grand Piano | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an Erhard Baby Grand. I think the serial # is 83891 (it's stamped on the inside front of the ... A: That was a typo. I meant "Walters," which made Erhard pianos for Bloomingdales stores. Mea Culpa! ... | |
| 1947 Hamilton Grand | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I currently have an upright Pramberger (JP-48) I purchased new for about 6K in 2002 and am ... A: Grands and uprights are very different in design, some subjective and some objective. Grand pianos ... | |
| Erhard Baby Grand Piano | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an Erhard Baby Grand. I think the serial # is 83891 (it's stamped on the inside front of the ... A: Your Jesse French grand was manufactured in 1922. From what you describe, it sounds like the action ... | |
| dilemma choosing older piano | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading your responses and they are very interesting and knowledgeable. I gave away my ... A: You may want to check out Larry Fine's book "The Piano Book" (Brookstone Press). It has good ... | |
| 1939 Wheelock Baby Grand | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to pick up a 39 Wheelock baby grand for free. The soundboard is cracked but ... A: The answer is no; it is not worth the expense of replacing a soundboard for this particular brand of ... | |
| Henry F Miller | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: we have just inherited an upright piano that looks old. After cleaning it up I found the name "Henry ... A: Your Henry F. Miller upright was manufactured between 1895 and 1900. Piano restoration is a very ... | |
| piano | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Want to sell a 100 year old (?) it is upright and under the lid it reads 'Lakeside Chicago' and has ... A: The problem is that I can't see the frame or belly of the instrument which includes the plate, ... | |
| Wanting to sell & not sure of its value. | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I am inquiring for my mother in-law, who is interested in selling her Kimball-Spinet piano. She ... A: The value of an instrument depends on its condition. I would compare it to cars. Would you buy a ... | |
| Essex pianos | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a good upright piano, and recently became aware of the Essex line from Steinway. ... A: Steinways are great pianos. The Essex brand is not Steinway; these instruments were designed by ... | |
| 2 serial numbers | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: My dad has an upright piano that say Richmond Piano Company but it seems to have 2 serial numbers. ... A: One number is the serial number and the other is probably the case number (style and parts). I'm ... | |
| Kimball Baby Grand Appraisal | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: Would you be able to tell me anything about our piano? It says Harrison above the ivory keys on the ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the Kimball grand piano was manufactured in 1902. ... | |
| acrosonic piano | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have an Acrosonic piano that someone would like to buy from me. I have no idea what to even ask ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was built in 1951. As for the value of the instrument, you must have a ... | |
| piano brand | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: You recently answered a question for me in a very helpful manner. I appreciate it. You advised ... A: Hallet and Davis was a decent brand in its time. If you have a serial number, I can tell what year ... | |
| value of Winter Company piano | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Question I have a Winter & Company spinet piano serial #336940. It says Unitized Construction under ... A: Your Winer spinet was manufactured in 1956. As for its worth, a technician must visually inspect the ... | |
| Kohler and campbell Piano | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: We have a 4'9" ebony high gloss, grand, Kohler and Campbell piano, Serial Number 708078. Think it ... A: Dealers usually estimate the value of a used piano by looking at the retail price of a new model. ... | |
| Essex EUP 123 vs. Kawai Studio Upright | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm a first time piano buyer and I'm interested in buying a piano for my 5 and 7 year old kids to ... A: Steinway holds a special place in my heart as a former employee; I still believe that the product ... | |
| Cable Nelson Piano | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: We were given an old looking Cable Nelson Piano. In smaller type it says Lyon & Healy. Serial ... A: Your Cable-Nelson piano was manufactured in 1939. As for its worth, a technician must visually ... | |
| Werner Piano | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: My 7 yr old showing interest in self-teaching on piano. Found an old upright Werner Chicago ... A: The Werner upright was manufactured in 1915. That said, I would not recommend buying a piano of that ... | |
| Jesse French Upright Player Piano | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I bought a farm in Virginia and discovered an old Jesse French Player (Pedal) piano in an old barn. ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1926. If there is no damage to the frame, soundboard, ribs, bridges, ... | |
| Jesse French & Sons Spinet piano | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given this piano as a "hand-me-down" and know nothing about it. It seems to be ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1953 based on the serial number provided. Jesse French was once a ... | |
| kawai upright piano | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I was offered to buy a Kawai upright console piano that is approx. 35 years old and has been ... A: The price is decent; you're not getting a bargain nor are you getting ripped off. Have the piano ... | |
| Heintzman Upright | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm ready to sell my old piano and I'm trying to determine it's worth. It's a Heintzman upright, ... A: The only way to really know the value of your instrument is to have it checked out by a technician. ... | |
| Steinway 1901 Parlor Grand Model A | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: Noel, I am considering purchasing a 1901 Steinway Parlor Grand Model A (Serial #96981). The piano ... A: A brand-new Steinway A fetches $62,000 and up depending on the choice of wood and styling. Some ... | |
| 1928 Cable baby grand | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I just moved and the movers dropped my piano. I am just heart sick. The sound board was cracked and ... A: I am sorry for your loss. The best person to appraise the value of your piano would be the ... | |
| Winter and Company | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have come across a Winter and Company piano from a deceased friend. The serial number is 230936. ... A: First of all, my condolences on the loss of your friend! The piano was manufactured in 1946 and you ... | |
| Designed by Kimball | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I want to sell my ebony piano and stool. It says designed by Kimball and on the inside it says ... A: Your Whitney piano was manufactured in 1962. Whitney was a division of Kimball similar to Buick ... | |
| Kawai grand with sustain problem | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Samuel: I am a music store owner, and tune/repair pianos in my store and on the side. A new student ... A: It sounds to me like the sostenuto pedal (the middle pedal) is out of adjustment. Depending on the ... | |
| Behning piano | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Behning new york Piano, thats all i can say because that is what is writen on the piano. ... A: The Behning Piano Company was established in 1861 and mass production was recorded from 1875 to ... | |
| Piano history and tuning questions. | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I went to an auction today and bought a Wellington Studio piano made by The Cable Company. I do ... A: Your Wellington upright piano was manufactured in 1928. Wellington was a division of Cable, which in ... | |
| Piano Appraisal | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: We have an acquaintance that has an 1984(??) (may be a little older) Baldwin Spinet piano for sale. ... A: Without seeing the instrument first-hand, it's difficult to provide an accurate asking price. I can ... | |
| baldwin aerosonic | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: A friend has the piano above. It has a rusted&cracked soundboard and chipped ivory keys (looks like ... A: As for your friend's piano, it needs to be checked out by a technician. Soundboards do not rust; ... | |
| Balwin Upright Piano | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: The serial number is 776769. I believe the circa is 1964. Walnut Upright. What would be a fair ... A: You're correct with regards to the year of production. As for the value, a technician must visually ... | |
| andrew kohler piano new york | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Sam, we have an Andrew kohler piano that has new York below the name ( I think 1908ish). upright, ... A: The easiest way I can think of to dispose of a piano would be to call local dealers to see if ... | |
| P.A. Stark Cabinet Grand | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a P.A. Stark cabinet grand serial number 69821 and am wondering if I can find out when it was ... A: Your P.A. Stark upright was manufactured in 1918. As for the value, a technician must visually ... | |
| pedals on piano | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Kimball piano, approximately 20 years old in excellent condition. After they ... A: It sounds to me like the rods are not installed correctly. This is not uncommon when pianos get ... | |
| water damage to Baldwin concert grand | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: 2 piano technicians have looked at a 1980 Baldwin concert grand that rain water from the roof leaked ... A: Whether or not the lid can be repaired depends on how badly it warped. If the veneer peeled, it can ... | |
| Value of Wurliter 1942 upright | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My family just gave me a Wurliter upright (33" to 34")serial # 233493. It really has never been ... A: To assign a value to an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the condition of the ... | |
| Value of 1943 Chickering baby grand | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: We need to determine the value of our 1943 Chickering baby grand piano serial number 170600. About ... A: In order to assign a value to a piano, a technician must visually inspect the condition of the ... | |
| Baldwin Acrosonic | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has received a Baldwin Acrosonic piano as a gift. It has a number of 1050992 on the ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was built in 1975 based on the serial number provided. If the piano measures ... | |
| Repairing 1919 Sohmer Baby Grand Piano | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I found a 1919 Sohmer Baby Grand Piano but has one broken key (the bottom one), and the middle pedal ... A: Pianos can last for generations and this Sohmer already has. It may or may not be worth fixing up, ... | |
| Wurlitzer spinet piano | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Wurlitzer spinet piano in an antique white finish with the serial number 956249 that says ... A: Your wurlitzer spinet was manufactured in 1966. To assign a value to an instrument, a technician ... | |
| year manufactured | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what year a Foster & Company upright piano was manufactured. ... A: Foster and Company is the same as the Foster-Armstrong Company. The actual year of manufacture is ... | |
| finding out what type of piano | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a nice little baby grand piano from my grand parents and I need to get some work ... A: The information you have is essentially correct. Bloomingdales, the department store, actually ... | |
| Yamaha upright model MIA | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased a used Yamaha piano (Model: MIA, serial number 841105) on the advice of a ... A: Unfortunately, Yamaha's policy on pianos produced for the Japanese market and exported to the United ... | |
| Howard 5'8" | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Noel, I'm classically trained pianist and I love Steinways and Baldwins. I have a Baldwin ... A: The most important thing about purchasing an instrument is that you enjoy the tone and touch. You ... | |
| Janssen Piano | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of Janssen piano #132086 It is not in the best of shaoe on the ... A: Your Janssen was made in 1956, however, I need more information to know its worth. To assign a value ... | |
| Henry Miller Piano | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Henry Miller piano that has intricate carving and dark mahoganey wood. It needs tuningand ... A: Your piano was manufactured between 1885 and 1890 based on the serial number provided. The Henry F. ... | |
| Baldwin Spintet vs Kimball Sonata | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a piano - the Baldwin is an 83 and is in good condition - and from my ... A: Consoles are superior to spinets in terms of touch and tone. So in that sense, the Kimball would ... | |
| Piano | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I played an old Kimball console for many years. I find that the older pianos seem different from the ... A: Preferences are subjective, however, there may be a few factors involved. First, soundboards do ... | |
| WINTER PIANO | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A WINTER PIANO THAT HAS THE SERIAL NUMBER 285442. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE YEAR IT WAS MADE ... A: Your Winter piano was manufactured in 1951. As for its value, I need much more information. A ... | |
| Steinway Sheraton Upright Piano production year? | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on purchasing a piano, Steinway Sheraton Upright, with a serial number of JJ2572. ... A: Your Steinway Sheraton upright was manufactured in 1981. As for its market value, a technician must ... | |
| selling old pianos and purchasing new | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have two pianos. One is a Shonninger spinet built around the 1950's. I learned to play on this but ... A: Of the pianos you are looking at, I would seriously consider the Charles Walter as the best ... | |
| pianos | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: i was given an old piano the name is an akeriman & lowe for ohio was wondering where to find info on ... A: Ackerman and Lowe was a company that produced pianos during the early part of the twentieth century. ... | |
| chickering piano | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I was given an old chickering piano, vertical, very ornate victorian style cabinet in good shape. ... A: To ascertain the condition of the Chickering upright, a technician must visually inspect the piano. ... | |
| Real ivory keys vs. ? | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Sohmer console piano, model 34LS, that was manufactured between 1980 and 1981 and ... A: I like Sohmer uprights and those manufactured in the 1980's before the company was sold are ... | |
| Piano make and Age | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Spinet Piano that has a name plate in the front of the key cover that says Nathan Hale and ... A: Photos would help. I have a feeling you have a stencil piano which is an instrument made for a ... | |
| value of Baldwin aerosonic | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in a piano: baldwin aerosonic, serial #1355688, sides of keys look dirty, one key ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1984. As for its value, I need much more information. A ... | |
| Schubert Piano | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to buy a Schubert studio piano, but have never heard of that particular piano ... A: The Schubert Piano Company went out of business in 1937. The instrument you're interested in is a ... | |
| Square grand piano | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Noel. My husband's grandfather passed on to us a square grand piano. It's lovely and huge and we ... A: Your United States Piano Company square grand was manufactured between 1860 and 1865. I don't have ... | |
| Cabinet Grand info | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: we just got an old piano and I was wondering if you would be so kind to tell me the age, and history ... A: Your Kingsbury upright was manfactured in 1903 based on the serial number provided. As for its ... | |
| finding out what type of piano | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a nice little baby grand piano from my grand parents and I need to get some work ... A: You really need to have the instrument visually inspected in order to ascertain its condition and to ... | |
| piano | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1920 baby grand piano....made by haines and brothers. could u give me ball park guess what ... A: I don't have enough information on your particular piano to guess its value. As for its worth, a ... | |
| Appraisal of Console Piano | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Yamaha console piano -bought in the early nineties. The numbers identifying it are MIA ... A: Your Yamaha console was manufactured in 1982. As for its worth, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| Lindeman Baby Grand | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: My mother-in-law, age 96, is moving to an assisted living facility and we need an appropriate ... A: The Lindeman baby grand was manufactured in 1928. However, to accurately assess the value of the ... | |
| Ludwig & Co. baby grand | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband's grandmother just left us a Ludwig & Co. baby grand, serial # 106021. It is a very ... A: Your Ludwig and Company baby grand was manufactured in 1923. As for its worth, a technician must ... | |
| Heintzman Cameo | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am in the Toronto area and have a Heintzman upright serial # 6038. The interesting part about the ... A: Based on the serial number provided, your Heintzman upright was manufactured between 1885 and 1890. ... | |
| Kolher and Chase baby Grand Piano | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to determine a value of our piano. I need to sell it. I was told it is from the early ... A: To determine the value of an instrument, it must be visually inspected by a technician to assess the ... | |
| House of Baldwin Baby Grand Serial Number | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: someone is offering a "Howard by house of baldwin" baby grand for sale and I'm interested in buying ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your piano was manufactured in 1962. As for its worth, a ... | |
| Shiller Cable Piano | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I thinking about buying a Schiller Cable Piano with the serial number 303960 for my daughter. Can ... A: Your Schiller Cable was manufactured in 1943. More information is needed to assign a value to your ... | |
| Mendelssohn Piano | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: And thanks in advance for helping me out here. I took piano lessons on this old piano that has been ... A: There were two companies that manufactured pianos under the Mendelssohn name. If your piano was made ... | |
| Steinway & Sons Baby Grand | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Steinway & Sons Baby Grand 5'1" looks like Cherry piano. Inside the piano if say Patent ... A: You have a Steinway model S. The number you have is the case number, however, it is not the serial ... | |
| Schumann Upright Piano | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the age of a Schumann Upright Piano I bought at a church ... A: The question is whether or not the set you saw matches your piano. The anchors, holes, and hardware ... | |
| Balwin dating | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a mission-style, upright Baldwin piano with a serial number of 294208. Are you able to date ... A: I'm not quite sure what you mean by "mission-Style." Based on the serial number you've provided, ... | |
| Francis Bacon Piano | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: We have a Francis Bacon Piano Serial #257895. Can you tell us how old it is and what is the approx ... A: Your Francis Bacon piano was manufactured between 1935 and 1940. The Pierce Piano Atlas does not ... | |
| Henry F. Miller upright piano | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a Henry F. Miller of Boston upright piano with number 35300 located on the lower panel. It ... A: Your Henry F. Miller upright was manufactured in 1905 based on the serial number you've provided. As ... | |
| Melodigrand 64 key piano | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Sam -- I came across your posts responding to queries about the Melodigrand because I was in a local ... A: Melodigrands were made by Winter (a division of the Aeolian Corp.). Since these pianos haven't been ... | |
| value of my piano | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a Grinnell Bros piano purchased in 1966. It is a console, serial #65690. I am unsure of the ... A: As for the value, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and assess the condition of the ... | |
| Ludwig upright | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Noel: We inherited a Ludwig and Co, NY upright. Serial no is 100015. It plays, has all the keys and ... A: Your Ludwig & Co. upright was manufactured in 1920. As for the value, a technician must visually ... | |
| Balwin | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about the piano in the attached photo, i.e. is it a console vs. spinet. ... A: The piano in the picture is a Baldwin Acrosonic with a Louis XIV cabinet. I can't really gauge the ... | |
| Story & Clark parlor Grand | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: We just inherited a Story and Clark Parlor grand piano from a friend. I am trying to find out more ... A: You are referring to the serial number. The number is usually located on the cast iron plate in ... | |
| Musette Piano | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm thinking on buying a Musette Piano serial #208471. Just want to know what year it is? Thanks. A: Based on the serial number you've provided, this Musette piano was built between 1942 and 1947. The ... | |
| Ellington Cabinet Grand | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: We just got an Ellington Cincinnati, Cabinet Grand piano. I am interested in learning more about it. ... A: Base on the serial number you've provided, your Ellington upright was manufactured in 1903. ... | |
| cable-nelson piano | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what year my family piano was made and how much it may be worth. It is in ... A: Your Cable-Nelson was made in 1959. As for its worth, a technician must visually inspect the ... | |
| Wheelock Square Grand | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have seen that you are able to provide some idea of date of manufacture of Wheelock pianos. I ... A: The Wheelock #4669 was manufactured between 1880 and 1885. The Wheelock #21186 was produced in 1905. ... | |
| Wyman Mahogany WV 110 | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: How is the quality and value of a 2006 Wyman Mahogany 43" Console Piano, model WV 110. Around $2000. ... A: I was wondering why I had never heard of the Wyman brand so I looked it up. It is a Chinese piano ... | |
| Ellington Cabinet Grand | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I recently acquired the Ellington Cabinet Grand that has been in our family for four ... A: Your Ellington upright piano was manufactured in 1904 based on the serial number you've provided. ... | |
| Schumann Upright Piano | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the age of a Schumann Upright Piano I bought at a church ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916 based on the serial number you've provided. As for the ... | |
| Value of Whitney piano | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a baby grand Whitney piano #145603. My children who played it no longer live at home and I ... A: Your Whitney grand, made by Kimball, was manufactured in 1935. As for the value, your piano must be ... | |
| Hinz piano | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I really want a piano but don't have the money. We found one at the Salvation Army. A ... A: I'm assuming that the piano you're looking at is a Hinze Piano. The serial number indicates that the ... | |
| 1951 Cable Nelson piano | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking at purchasing a 1951 cable nelson piano (s/n 230976)to get myself and my children ... A: The only way to find out if the piano you're considering is decent or not is to have a technician ... | |
| Cornish & Co. upright piano | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I purchased this beautiful piano from eBay. It definitely needs some TLC to get it in working order ... A: I usually do not recommend restorative work on old pianos (Cornish went out of business in 1922) ... | |
| Ellington Piano 9973 | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a similar question to the previous writer. I have an Ellington Piano Cabinet Grand, serial ... A: Your Ellington upright was made in 1901. Before you invest any money, you should have the instrument ... | |
| missing d sharp piano key for acrosonic | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: our Baldwin Acrosonic spinet is missing the D sharp key just above middle C. Where can we find a ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was built in 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio. As for the sharp, you're better off ... | |
| Sohmer & Co Spinet | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I inherited in 2001 from my 99 year old great aunt a Sohmer & Co spinet (97891#39L). How can I find ... A: Your Sohmer piano was manufactured in 1946. As for the value, you are right, a technician must ... | |
| LINDEMAN & SONS PIANO | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I bought an old Lindeman & Sons baby grand piano in 1980. I had the felts recovered, but the wires ... A: You can check in several places. 1. Remove the music desk and look at the plate in front of the ... | |
| kimball upright piano 1901 | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: It seems you may be able to advise us on this. We came upon a Kimball Upright piano from 1901. We ... A: Pianos were built to last at the turn of the 20th century. They did not have the technology to make ... | |
| Chickering & Sons Piano | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I need to sell my Chickering & Sons piano serial number 174924. How old is this I'm thinking ... A: Your Chickering was built in 1942 based on the serial number you've provided. As for the value of ... | |
| piano | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy an used Schafer & Sons piano,G123391. But I never heard the brand.Please tell me ... A: The piano you are interested in was manufactured in 1977. This company began production in ... | |
| Date of my sons piano | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: We purchased a piano for my son a week ago. It needed some repair, which we had a tuner provide. ... A: Most likely the G-27 is the model numbe of the instrument. As for the age of the piano, the serial ... | |
| U1 Nippon Gakki S.K.K. #225012 piano | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I recently bought a U1 Nippon Gakki S.K.K. #225012 piano in China. I am thinking about ... A: "Nippon Gakki" refers to where the piano was made ("Made in Japan"), not the brand. I'm going to ... | |
| ellington with very low seriel # | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an ellington piano that I am trying to find some information about. The tech that came out ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Ellington upright was manufactured between 1893 and ... | |
| Whitney Co. Piano | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Our church has a Whitney Upright #130768. We are interested in selling it but have no idea how ... A: Unfortunately, I can't see the elements that establish worth in the photograph. A technician must ... | |
| Very confused over which brand/type | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a used upright piano for my daughters who are very interested. I've been ... A: Without having seen these pianos, option #2 sounds best. The Shultz is going to cost you in ... | |
| Baldwin-Monarch Piano | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandmother's piano: a Baldwin-Monarch #166789. The piano has been around for ... A: Your Monarch was manufactured in 1924. As for whether its worth restoring, the instrument must be ... | |
| Geo. B. Norris Upright Piano | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I acquired a Geo B. Norris upright piano and I was wondering about it's age and worth. There is a ... A: Your Norris upright piano was manufactured in 1920. As for its worth, the instrument must be ... | |
| Grinnell Brothers | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: We just purchased a Grinnell Brothers piano and would like to know more. It has a pale yellow ... A: Your piano was made in 1952 based on the serial number you've provided. The number of keys in your ... | |
| 1892 Cable Upright | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me about an 1892 Cable upright piano that my mother has. It has a ... A: Most manufacturers had decals stating some sort of award or honor during the late 19th and early ... | |
| STENCIL BRAND? UPRIGHT PIANO | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS A STENCIL BRAND? I READ OTHERS QUESTIONS AND I TOO HAVE AN UPRIGHT PIANO (FINELY TUNED) ... A: If time is of the essence, sell it cheap as you've suggested. Otherwise, contract the services of a ... | |
| Maynard Cabinet Grand Piano (Upright) | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you would be able to give me any kind of information for a Maynard Cabinet ... A: The R.K. Maynard Piano was affiliated with the Werner Piano Company in Chicago and based on the ... | |
| age of piano | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering we bought a house about a year ago and there is a Howard Cabinet piano Serial #8051 ... A: There are several brands that used the Howard name. Baldwin owned (and still owns) the name but the ... | |
| Everett spinet | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1963 Everett spinet piano (pecan finish). It's a lovely piano, which has a beautiful tone ... A: A piano made in 1963 is not really old by piano standards. The high notes may simply need the tuning ... | |
| Info. On a Kimball Upright | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kimball "Lifecrowned Toneboard" upright piano with "Mezzo-Thermal Stabilizer. It was left ... A: Your Kimball upright was manufactured in 1976; the number you've cited is not the model number but ... | |
| Hobart M Cable | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: We acquired a piano when we bought our first home- the previous owner left it. It needs tuned and ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Hobart M. Cable was manufactured in 1914. As for ... | |
| Schafer & Sons Piano :) | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother recently gave me her piano. It is a Schafer & Sons 42" console upright glossy ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1983. As for the value, you will need a technician to visually ... | |
| Piance repair costs. | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a baby grand piano (maybe a Walters - can't be sure)that I bought about 20 years ago from a ... A: Any piano can be restored; the question is whether or not it is worth the investment. Let's look at ... | |
| Hallet Davis Parlor grand | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me date my mothers Hallet Davis parlor grand which has the serial stamp of 16058 on ... A: The serial number you provided was 16058. According to the Pierce Piano Atlas, this piano was ... | |
| Information on Conover Piano | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I am seeking information on a Conover Piano I found discarded as trash. The serial number is 65589, ... A: The Conover was made in 1905. Realistically, most pianos over a century old are past their useful ... | |
| Upright Steinway | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an 1893 upright concert grand steinway piano. I hear from relatives that in the 60's ... A: Steinways are very rarely in the $200 price range. If you have seen "similar" Steinways selling at ... | |
| STENCIL BRAND? UPRIGHT PIANO | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS A STENCIL BRAND? I READ OTHERS QUESTIONS AND I TOO HAVE AN UPRIGHT PIANO (FINELY TUNED) ... A: Yes, the brand I referred to was made in New York. A visual inspection is the only way to learn more ... | |
| Cable Nelson Piano | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Just wondering if you could tell me approximately how much my piano is worth. It is a Cable Nelson ... A: Your Cable Nelson upright was manufactured in 1919. As for its worth, a piano technician needs to ... | |
| baus piano | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: This will only be kept in my family and not sold, but I would love the history on this instrument ... A: Based on your serial number, your piano was produced in 1905. The other 4 digit number is probably ... | |
| Gulbransen piano | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about this company. I have found an older upright piano, and I ... A: Gulbransen was produced in Deerfield, Ill. and manufactured pianos between 1915 and 1969 when the ... | |
| Upright Steinway | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have an 1893 upright concert grand steinway piano. I hear from relatives that in the 60's ... A: Overall, if you enjoy the instrument and it is fully functional, by all means, keep it! I'm assuming ... | |
| steinway square grand | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My square grand is missing its music rest do you know of anybody or anyplace I could find one A: You are going to have to have a cabinet maker and finisher manufacture one for you. Steinway no ... | |
| aerosonic spinet | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me the year and value (approximate) of an Aerosonic spinet with serial number 307914? ... A: I assume that you piano is an Acrosonic, not an "Aerosonic." If it is the former, your piano was ... | |
| Year and possible price of a piano | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Aerosonic piano Serial 360827 in very good condition with bench in very good ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactered in 1945. As for the value, you will need a technician to ... | |
| Seeking info on Sohmer & Co. upgright piano | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: We recently acquired an old upright piano for our daughter and are trying to find out more about it. ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1922. Sohmer was family owned until the 1970's in which it was sold ... | |
| hammer head | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a kohler campbell console piano and the hammer head on the first C to the right of middle C ... A: Before you order a hammer, have you or your technician looked for the original? It may be stuck in ... | |
| Hallet Davis Parlor grand | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me date my mothers Hallet Davis parlor grand which has the serial stamp of 16058 on ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the piano was manufactured between 1865 and 1870. ... | |
| 5 octave piano | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 5 octave piano dimensions 39.5"x24"x8". The only maker mark that I can see is ... A: I'm taking an educated guess without actually seeing the piano, but I think that it might be a ... | |
| looking to purchase a piano | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: i am looking to purchase a baby grand for my daughter and dream to buy a second hand steinway in ... A: If Steinway is too pricey, consider a Baldwin M grand as a good alternative. Mason and Hamlin model ... | |
| Info about my Mason and Hamlin piano | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me info on my Mason and Hamlin piano, please, or at least where to get information on ... A: The serial number of your piano indicates a production year of 1922 and the "A" is the model (5'8"). ... | |
| Grinnell Bros piano | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a piano with the number 70788 written on the inside, made by Grinnell Bros Detroit. I am ... A: As for its worth, a piano technician needs to visually examine a piano in order to assess its fair ... | |
| Piano Brands | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a piano & have come across a number of names I'm not familiar with. I ... A: I agree with you; purchasing pianos today is quite complex. The three pianos you've listed are Asian ... | |
| STENCIL BRAND? UPRIGHT PIANO | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS A STENCIL BRAND? I READ OTHERS QUESTIONS AND I TOO HAVE AN UPRIGHT PIANO (FINELY TUNED) ... A: Cecelia, Retail institutions such as music stores and department stores have commissioned piano ... | |
| Age of Piano | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently was given a player piano by a friend. It is very old and the name on it is H.L.Phillips, ... A: Your H.L. Phillips piano was manufactured in 1918. Apparently, the H.L. Phillips Piano Company was ... | |
| Can You Tell Me Approx. Value of my Story & Clark piano | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel: I have a Story & Clark, mahogany, upright piano, manufactured in 1959. S/N: 287591 ... A: A piano technician needs to visually examine a piano in order to assess its fair market value. The ... | |
| age of piano | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a Howard Grand - serial #21855- purchased from Oschwald Music Company. Can you give me ... A: There have been at least six companies with the Howard name. The two most likely candidates for the ... | |
| Steinway M | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the market for a Steinway M and I'm trying to understand the difference that vintage makes to ... A: I realize that many people look at vintage when purchasing used pianos. As for Steinway, I don't ... | |
| Stuyvsant Piano Co. NY | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I just recently bought a Stuyvsant Piano Co. New York with some kind of serial or ... A: Your Stuyvesant upright was manufactured in 1899. Stuyvesant was established in New York in 1884. ... | |
| Value of Baldwin Upright | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: My uncle has a Baldwin upright piano in very good condition, serial number 1494764 and style 546A ... A: Your uncle's piano was manufactured in 1991. As for its worth, a piano technician needs to visually ... | |
| my old piano... | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am cleaning out my recently deceased mother's home. I have a Grinnell Brothers piano purchased ... A: First, my condolences on your loss! As for the value of piano, a lot more information is needed to ... | |
| Bradbury Cameo Model Console Piano (1920) | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Where can I get information on this piano? A: You can try "Pianos and their Makers" by Alfred Dolge. Perhaps there might be some information there ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Piano | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Henry F. Miller - Boston Upright Piano. When I lift the top, the number on the inside is ... A: Your Henry F. Miller upright piano was manufactured in 1902. The factory was located at 395 Boylston ... | |
| Yamaha Console Piano | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: ..How are you today? Question please...I am searching for a piano to place in our music room for ... A: I thought I had answered the question a few days ago, but since its still on the queue, I guess it ... | |
| Kimball Upright piano | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: my mother has a Kimball upright piano with 2 brass pedals and serial number 1648. I believe it to ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the instrument was manufactured in 1870. To ascertain ... | |
| Used Yamaha piano made for what country? | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out if this serial was intended for North Ameria or Japan D3081948 From the ... A: You must contact Yamaha directly to see if is was built for the US market or if it is a unit that ... | |
| Wheelock Cabinet Grand Piano | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My wife purchased an old Wheelock Cabinet Grand Piano with a serial number of 3346. We are trying ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas has limited information. There are many books that have the history of piano ... | |
| tune up | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I told you about my 1970 Kohler-Campbell console piano the other day and told you the inside ... A: I wouldn't want to second-guess a technician who has actually seen the piano. I can't say if what he ... | |
| Kimball Spinet Model 3075. Serial S77714 | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Joel, Gift given by Grandma now gone. Considering sale or donation although still plays and sounds ... A: I think this question ended up in the wrong place. I'm not Joel, however I'll answer anyway. Your ... | |
| Washburn Lyon & Healy Upright | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have just taken delivery of a beautiful (supposedly completely refurbished) sight unseen Washburn ... A: All four wheels should be resting on the floor. If the floor is not level, then the front wheels ... | |
| tuning hammer | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought a tuning hammer(square) and when I put it on the pin to tighten it or loosen it sometimes ... A: If I'm understanding you correctly, you have a t-hammer which is used for stringing pianos, not for ... | |
| virtuolo boston | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a Virtuolo Boston piano for a ridiculously low price. Didn't even realize it must ... A: The Virtuolo Piano has been owned by quite a few piano manufacturers including: Hallet and Davis ... | |
| selling piano | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, Thank you for your time. I have a piano that I am wanting to sell. It is a Hobart M ... A: Your Hobart M. Cable upright was manufactured in 1923. As for what to sell your piano for, a ... | |
| Lauter Piano | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lauter console piano, serial # 41285, patent number 3,489,433. I would like to know the ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists your piano's date of manufacture as 1911. From your photograph, the ... | |
| upright piano | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an upright piano which has the makers name as L. Lichtenstein & CO. I have had alot of piano ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas has no information on this particular brand either. My belief is that your ... | |
| Wheelock Cabinet Grand Piano | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: My wife purchased an old Wheelock Cabinet Grand Piano with a serial number of 3346. We are trying ... A: Your piano was manufactured between 1880 and 1885. The Wheelock Piano Company became a part of the ... | |
| Age of Whitney Chicago Piano No. 79990 | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited an upright piano that says "Whitney Chicago." and the number embossed on the ... A: Your Whitney upright was manufactured by the Kimball Piano Company in 1913. If you have concerns ... | |
| value of an upright baby grand | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Noel, I have an upright baby grand that was passed on to me that is an antique and I'm curious ... A: Your J. Bauer upright was manufactured in 1885. As for the value, a technician must visually inspect ... | |
| info on my Behning & Sons piano | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I am in Australia, & have a piano that has been passed down to me. It seems to be quite old, has all ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1920. During the early twentieth century, there were many, many piano ... | |
| tuning my kohler-campbell console | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1970 kohler-campbell console piano and the date on the inside stamped into the cast ... A: Even though the instrument has sat for a prolonged period without usage, it still needs maintenance. ... | |
| piano | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Could you try to tell me how much a piano is worth? It is a upright piano made by the cable ... A: There are four companies that were named "Cable": Cable Piano Company Cable-Nelson Cable & Sons ... | |
| what to do with my new old piano | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired, mostly for sentimental reasons, the piano out of the restaurant where my ... A: You are right about the date of manufacture. As for restoring the piano yourself, that's another ... | |
| Grinnell Bros Piano | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I see you've answere questions like this before...so hear it goes...I have a Grinnell Bros either ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas shows serial number 58890 made in 1960 (the last year of production). It does ... | |
| Henry F. Miller Piano | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can answer my question. I have been looking for days online and can't get anywhere. ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1911 by Henry F. Miller of 395 Boylston Street, Boston, ... | |
| kawaii 1982 | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: how can I found out where (ie. what country) a Kawai CE7 console piano was produced? I don't have ... A: You need the serial number to know where the piano was produced. Most likely, the piano was ... | |
| Waverly Chicago Piano | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to decide what to do with my grandmother piano.It is a Waverly Chicago serial #5465. It ... A: The Waverly piano was manufactured by the Waltham Piano Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Based on ... | |
| Winter Piano | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Winter piano that my parents just handed down to me. It's an upright piano with serial ... A: Your Winter upright was manufactured in 1953. Most likely, the piano is a console if it is 40" high. ... | |
| H.C. Schomacker | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I bought a panio from a young man who said the panio was a 1930's It says H.C. Schomacker Co. ... A: Contact the Piano Technicians Guild (www.ptg.org) for a referral. A technician needs much more ... | |
| out of tune piano | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a Wurlitzer c173. The owner tells me that it is out of tune and a tech told him ... A: While regular maintenance is important, a piano is not permanently damaged because of missing a few ... | |
| Kimball Piano | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Looking for the value: Kimball "Lifecrowned Toneboard" Console piano 45"H x 57"L x 25"D with ... A: A piano's value is dependent on a technician visually inspecting the condition of the following: 1. ... | |
| How old is it? | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Morris piano, serial number is 9978. I would like to know a little bit about it. It's been ... A: Your Morris piano was manufactured in 1905. They only produced from 1891 to 1928, so there was not a ... | |
| Heintzman Upright Piano | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Heintzman piano at auction several years ago. When I opened my piano, I saw the ... A: Your Heintzman was indeed manufactured in 1894. The pencil markings were standard by the technicians ... | |
| Grinnell Bros. piano | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: We moved into this house 5 yrs ago and the previous owners left a Grinnell Bros. piano. The dark ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1921. It may or may not be worth saving, however, a technician must ... | |
| Steinway Value | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Steinway Model M, ebony satin, serial 487954. I am considering selling because we are ... A: Who knows, I might have prepped your piano for delivery! The general rule of thumb for a dealer is ... | |
| Baldwin/Hamilton | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into buying a used Baldwin/Hamilton the Serial Number is S/N360289. According to ... A: Baldwin Hamiltons are rock-solid pianos made for professional use; they are commonly found in music ... | |
| Buying a used piano | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: We are investigating buying a used piano. What tips do you have? Are there pianos we should avoid ... A: Your query is a bit wide for such a forum. Buying a used piano is just like buying a used car: very ... | |
| baldwin M11995 | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: How much would this piano sell for Baldwin m1 1995 ..I am considering this and also a new Boston 5.2 A: According to your serial number (11995), your piano was manufactured in 1903. A technician would ... | |
| Howard Grand Piano | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have just moved my grandfather's baby grand piano into our house. It was manufactured by Howard ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1929. Overall, Baldwin products are very good. Two weeks should ... | |
| baldwin or boston | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: i am considering to buy 1995 baldwin baby g5.4 for 12k or a new boston 5.2 for 16k what to do i ... A: The Boston is a fine piano, however, it is really a Kawai. In my opinion, the Baldwin grand is a ... | |
| Conover Upright Piano | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Conover Upright Piano -- very old and would like to donate it to a local organization, I ... A: You must have a technician visually inspect the condition of the following: 1. belly (soundboard, ... | |
| Kimball Consolette | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kimball Consoletter pian with serial #532652. Th piano has minor water damage to the wood ... A: The brand and serial number provides enough information to determine the year of manufacture, which ... | |
| Wellington | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Wellington upright piano that has the serial number inside of 3679. Could you give me any ... A: Your piano was manufactured between 1885 and 1890. The Wellington Piano was owned by the Cable Piano ... | |
| Noll Piano | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find any info for a Noll upright piano? I know that you said you have no ... A: There was indeed a piano maker named Noll Piano and they were located at 2205 Soiuth Muskego Avenue, ... | |
| Franklin Piano ser#8496 | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I am guessing mid 1890's.... looking for a quality restorer in the greater Boston area. A: There were three piano companies that went under the name of "Franklin." Most probably, your piano ... | |
| 1910 William Knabe upright piano | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: How much would a 1910 William Knabe & Co. Gold series Cherry wood upright piano be worth? It is in ... A: To give you the fair market value of a piano, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and ... | |
| Is it worth moving this Kimball? | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: In a few months I will be moving from California to North Carolina, and I am trying to ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1942. As for moving it, ask the movers how much it will cost to ship ... | |
| 1974? baldwin console | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: 40" baldwin console, serial number is supposedly 1032634 (located on the gold plate, as well as ... A: "Direct blow" is Baldwin's name for a traditional upright action without the added stickers of the ... | |
| J. Colland Cabinet Grand | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I have had for a number of years a J. Colland Cabinet Grand Piano. I believe it's an early 20th ... A: Please double check the spelling of the maker. The Pierce Piano Atlas has no listing of a J. Colland ... | |
| Franklin Piano | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: We have just been given a beautiful Franklin Piano and I would like to know what year it was made. ... A: Your Franklin Piano, which was manufactured by the Aeolian-American Piano Company, was produced in ... | |
| gray market piano | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a Yamaha G1 polished ebony grand piano for $5000. The serial ... A: You are going to have to call Yamaha to see if your piano is among those that were exported ... | |
| 1933 Wurlitzer | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I just acquired a 1933 Wurlitzer Baby Grand Apartment Sized piano, that has been in my family since ... A: Plastic keytops were experimented on since the 1920's. Ivories had been standard, however, until the ... | |
| Pianoappraisal | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schubert Diploma with the serial number of 53555...It has two pedals...Inside there is a ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1922. The decal was quite common among manufacturers. It usually was ... | |
| Winter piano | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Winter piano Serial #28441, which I would like to sell. I would like to know if I'm right ... A: Your Winter piano was manufactured in 1910. As for the price, I haven't seen the instrument so I ... | |
| where's the serial # sohmer from 1960 | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: i have to move my piano out of my stepmother's (used to be my father's apartment)and need some idea ... A: The serial number will be in an opening of the cast iron plate between the bass and treble strings. ... | |
| Brewster | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My cousin & I recently had to dismantle an upright piano. (His mother's My Aunt) Unfortunate ... A: The Brewster upright was manufactured in 1920 according to the serial number you've cited. The ... | |
| 1974? baldwin console | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: 40" baldwin console, serial number is supposedly 1032634 (located on the gold plate, as well as ... A: Your Baldwin console was indeed manufactured in 1975 with Acrosonic serial numbers. Baldwin produces ... | |
| H.L. Phillips | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have searched quite a bit, and can't find anything about this upright, model 135394. It's a full ... A: Your piano was manufactured between 1920 and 1925. Apparently, H.L. Phillips was affilated with or ... | |
| Everett piano value | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to give me a range of values for a Everett piano 1963 - 1964, ser#150057, excellent ... A: A technician needs a lot more information than the serial number and maker to assign a value to a ... | |
| kimball piano | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I need a piano for my school aged daughter. She has played for about 15 months and outgrown her ... A: As a musician, spinets are limited in terms of tone production. At only 35" in height, the string ... | |
| old Cable-Nelson piano | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I've been given an old Cable-Nelson #384396. It's in wonderful cosmetic condition inside and out, ... A: Your Cable-Nelson was manufactured in 1969. To assess the value of an instrument, a technician must ... | |
| H.C. Schomacker | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I bought a panio from a young man who said the panio was a 1930's It says H.C. Schomacker Co. ... A: Based on the serial number you're provided, your piano was produced in 1870. Since 60 years is quite ... | |
| Rudolph Piano Company of New York | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to ascertain the age/value (though I doubt the value is all that impressive) of an ... A: I also use the Pierce Piano Atlas and there is no mention of production ever being discontinued in ... | |
| Pianos worth | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a Worship leader at a church, and am trying to get rid of several pianos that are just ... A: I would need more information in order to give you an idea of their value. The serial numbers help ... | |
| Cable Piano | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to sell a piano which we acquired through an inheritance. It is a Cable piano, I ... A: Have a qualified technician visually inspect your piano and assess the following: To assess the ... | |
| kimball piano | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Kimball piano the numbers on it are 292697, could you possibly know any ... A: Your Kimball was manufactured in 1916. I would need a lot more information from you to give you an ... | |
| Weber & Sons Chicago upright | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: We have a whole tone piano, and know that only 40 of them were made by Weber & Sons at the request ... A: The Museum of the American Piano might be a place to start. I used to work for the founder, Kalman ... | |
| tinny piano | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a used piano, however it has a very tinny sound. Would tuning take care of ... A: A piano tuning only brings out the quality that's there. If you don't like the sound produced now, I ... | |
| About how much is my piano worth? | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My parents have a 1986 Howard Baby Grand piano. It is 5'2" long, high polished ebony. I am ... A: Howard is a brand of Baldwin, however, they have been outsourced to Asia since the mid 1960's. Your ... | |
| piano made year and value | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I am going to purchase Baldwin Baby Grand Piano(Type M) serial # 129340. The private seller said the ... A: The price sounds too good to be true. I would advise you to have a technician go over the piano ... | |
| Chickering and Sons Piano | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I've recently purchased a piano and was wanting to know a little history and what I should insure it ... A: Your Chickering was manufactured in 1963. At that time, Chickering was a subsidiary of the Aeolian ... | |
| 1988 White 5'7" Baldwin | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have found this piano for sale locally. He is asking $5,900 for it. But I think I can get for ... A: I guess my first question is whether or not this is an American-made Baldwin or an out-sourced ... | |
| j. bauer piano | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Our Church has a "J. Bauer - Chicago" upright grand piano. Serial number stamped inside is 30186. ... A: Your Church's piano was manufactured between 1885 and 1890 and has a $0 value as you have described ... | |
| 6'6" Kimball | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I've run across a Kimball grand the owner of which says it is about 20 years old and 6' 6". I ... A: Kimball's had a well-deserved reputation for manufacturing pianos of poor quality in the 1960's and ... | |
| Werner Pianos | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Noel, My daughters and I were bequeathed a Werner baby grand from my grandmother. It was owned by ... A: There have been several manufacturers with the Werner name, some from Germany and at least two from ... | |
| Thurmer Piano | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a thurmer piano serial number 43592. It appears to be of German Manufacture. It has been ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists two manufacturers with the Thurmer name, one American and one German. ... | |
| Zenon | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: A friend has a 6' Zenon grand piano for sale. I love the way it plays, but have never seen another ... A: As far as I know, there is no piano maker named "Zenon." Most Japanese makers have or had factories ... | |
| history and worth of console piano | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: please offer as much info about kimball console piano #748739 and #4072ual. When was it made, is it ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1969 based on the first set of numbers you've provided. The ... | |
| how much? | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I want to sell my Kinmball 4'8", serial 400544 (1934?) It is in good condition. How much do you ... A: To determine the value of an instrument, a technician must visually inspect the piano for the ... | |
| KrakauerPiano | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been given a beautiful Krakauer consol style,(I think) with a gorgeous inlay and ... A: Your Krakauer console was manufactured in 1940. As for the value, a technician must first visually ... | |
| how old is our piano? | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased a Hobart M Cable (serial #73086). It has the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1922 according to the serial number. Like any other instrument, ... | |
| dating and any history of a piano | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I've just aquired a George Steck baby grand piano, made in New York; #Z121925. I would appreciate ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1931 according to the serial number you've provided. The factory was ... | |
| Cable-Nelson Player Piano | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Cable-Nelson Player Piano, dark wood in very good shape. The paper roll scrollers were ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1918 according to the serial number you've provided. As for the ... | |
| Sohmer full studio 1982 | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I am in a market for a used Piano. There is a Sohmer full studio 1982 in good condition. The owner ... A: Actually, the factory was moved to Ivoryton, CT after Pratt Reed bought Sohmer in 1982. From 1991 to ... | |
| replacement piano | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: forgot the address!!! Sorry --http://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/543413890.html A: The piano you're looking at is not a Sheraton as advertised. The Sheraton is a 45" studio size ... | |
| replacement piano | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm reaching retirement age and have made the difficult decision to sell my 1985 M Steinway - my ... A: I would consider a Steinway upright (model K) if you want something comparable to an M. Asian pianos ... | |
| Aeolian Wheelock Baby Grand Piano | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I believe I just sent you an email regarding the above named subject. When I read it it had ... A: Eunice, I did not receive your e-mail with regards to the Wheelock grand piano. Being that the ... | |
| Kincaid piano | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Light colored wood serial #85841 Kincaid spinet type. How old would this be and if tuned would it be ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas does not list the serial numbers for the Kincaid Piano, however, we do know ... | |
| need help | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a piano from my grandma that her parents bought and i wold like to know the age maybe ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1907. As for the value of the instrument, a lot more information is ... | |
| how old is my piano? | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schiller-Cable Piano with the serial # 300429. Could you tell me the age of this piano? ... A: Based on your serial number, there are two possible dates. A Schiller serial number would have your ... | |
| Whitney Short Grand Piano | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Approximately what year would a Whitney baby grand piano with the number 120202 been made? What ... A: Tuning pins come in many sizes, so it may be possible to repin the piano. The only way that it can't ... | |
| sostenuto rod in Kimball Grand | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am restoring a 1934 Kimball grand piano for my wife. Do you know where I can get a replacement ... A: Since Kimballs are no longer in production, a rod will have to be made to fit. A technician can get ... | |
| Sohmer full studio 1982 | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am in a market for a used Piano. There is a Sohmer full studio 1982 in good condition. The owner ... A: I do indeed like Sohmer uprights especially the vintage that you are looking at. $1500 sounds very ... | |
| Treasure in the garage? | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I bought a house in Missouri and found a Jesse French and sons upright piano in the corner. I pulled ... A: Your Jesse French upright was manufactured in 1923. The missing case parts will be the most ... | |
| Kimball Artist Console Piano | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing the above subject here in New Orleans. It is serial no. 709902. ... A: The Kimball console you are considering was manufactured in 1967. The overall quality of Kimballs ... | |
| Kawai K or KS series pianos | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on buying a high-quality upright piano and, after much confusing research, have more ... A: I was doing work for a Kawai dealership in Manhattan until recently (they went out of business) and ... | |
| piano value | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin Model R I think made in 1966. #R173970 in very good condition. I am considering ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1966. To assess its value, a lot more information is needed. As for ... | |
| Franklin Piano Co. - New York #6938 | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: We need to move along an upright piano from the Franklin Piano Co. - New York with real ivory keys & ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists the Franklin Piano Company's first serial number at 10,000 for the year ... | |
| How to evaluate the condition of a piano | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been presented the opportunity to receive a 1920s Steinway upright piano. I haven't seen it ... A: If you like the touch and sound of the piano, the next step is to have a professional technician ... | |
| quality used grands | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: in the market for a used small grand piano- i would like to spend @ $5k. can u give me some ... A: There are so many brands that it's difficult to say which ones are best for you. The high-end pianos ... | |
| Pianos value | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to find out the value of a piano and what it the going price for an appraisal? ... A: The best way to appraise the value of your instrument is to have it visually inspected by a ... | |
| Needham concert piano | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: We have a Needham upright concert grand piano, circa 1900. Can you tell me about this piano? We ... A: The Needham Piano Company was established in 1846 and discontinued production in 1928. The factory ... | |
| piano | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: i recieved a M.SCHULZ up right piano in very good condition. i would like to refinish the cabinetry. ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916. Overall, an instrument that is approaching a century in age is ... | |
| Wheelock Square Grand Piano | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I read a post here about dating a Wheelock piano. The church I visiting was given a Wheelock Square ... A: The serial number indicates a manufacturing date between 1880 and 1885 for the Wheelock piano. The ... | |
| Whitney Short Grand Piano | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Approximately what year would a Whitney baby grand piano with the number 120202 been made? What ... A: Your Whitney baby grand piano was manufactured by the Kimball Piano Company in 1927. As for the ... | |
| Miniature Piano | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a miniature Winter spinet, #127937. It measures 45" wide, 40" high, and 22.5" deep. It ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1935 and for a few decades some makers produced these smaller scale ... | |
| Kawai piano value | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to sell my mother's piano, but we have no idea what we should ask. It is a Kawai ... A: A very general rule of thumb for some dealers is to ask for half the price of a new piano depending ... | |
| piano age | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Sam. I bought a used piano today for my 11 years old daughter. The owner think her piano's 14 years ... A: The age of the piano depends on which model you have as well as the serial number. The Baldwin ... | |
| Janssen piano | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Janssen piano- upright, 36" spinet and wonder where and when it was manufactured. The ... A: Your Janssen spinet was manufactured in 1960 in Elkhart, Indiana. To asertain the fair market ... | |
| Hardman Consolette | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I recently purchased a Hardman Consolette serial #96477 from a retired couple who ... A: Your Hardman piano was manufactured in 1937. The company was established in 1842 in New York and ... | |
| 1970 Wurlitzer piano | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1970 Wurlitzer upright piano, but i have never played or even researched ... A: Congratulation on your acquisition. I hope you have many years of enjoyment. As for the type of ... | |
| piano brand | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased for an amazing deal a piano that looks ugly, but has the most gorgeous sound. ... A: There was a company named Parker-Smith, so S. Parker is a possibility. At the turn of the twentieth ... | |
| Baldwin Upright | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin upright I have had since my childhood (50+ years)-It is in what I would consider ... A: Based on the serial number you've provided, your Baldwin upright was manufactured in 1904. To ... | |
| 1973 Baldwin | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased my Baldwin spinet (35" tall) new in 1973; the number on it is 984460. Last time I had it ... A: I would recommend a tuning if you're selling the spinet. Afterall, you want the piano to sound its ... | |
| dating a Sohmer upright | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if you might be able to date my newly acquired Sohmer 46" upright, serial # "263776 ... A: Your Sohmer studio upright was manufactured in 1988. The Sohmer family sold their business in 1982 ... | |
| How much is my Kawaii worth | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kawai Console piano purchased in 1987 in mint condition. Do you have any idea a ballpark ... A: In general, many dealers give the value of a used piano (in excellent condition) based on the price ... | |
| piano keys | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kimball upright piano #154257 and would like to know what's the material used to make the ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1905. If the keys are original, they are most likely ivory. If you ... | |
| boston gp163 | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, I have been eyeing the boston gp163 and found a beautiful mahogany model on Craig's list ... A: The general rule among some dealers for used pianos is to figure roughly half the price of a new ... | |
| 1936 baby grand | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1936 Baldwin Monarch baby grand, serial #256477, with matching bench and original purchase ... A: To assess the value of a piano, a technician has to visually inspect it and determine the actual ... | |
| Age | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I've had this Davenport Treacy player piano for about 20 years. Now I want to get rid of it. I'd ... A: The two serial numbers have two different dates of manufacturing. For #133132, the date is 1918. If ... | |
| Buying a used piano | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: There are two pianos I am considering buying. One is a Galbranson spinet that hasn't been played ... A: Two pianos that have not been taken cared of properly sends red flags to me. The Gulbransen spinet ... | |
| Beethoven Piano Co. | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: We were recently given an upright piano with the "Beethoven Piano Co. Montreal Canada, Cabinet Grand ... A: Your piano was either manufactured by the Ducharme Piano Company if was made between 1891 to 1898. ... | |
| Price and Teeple | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a piano and i found 2 serial #s,do you have any info on them?15677 or 117909 thanks alot ... A: One number is the serial number; the other is probably a patent number or a case (parts) number. ... | |
| Schumann upright | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: i need to sell our piano because we are moving. It's got "Carl Schumann Stuttgart" written on it ... A: Unfortunately, I have never worked on a piano by the name of "Carl Schumann Stuttgart." The Pierce ... | |
| winter &co. piano #283541 (1910) | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: i am selling my piano and it is in great shape except for some scratches, and i beleive i am way ... A: Without visually examining your piano I can't really tell you its value. You need a technician to ... | |
| Age of Price and Teeple Piano | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Price and Teeple Chicago piano. Inside the piano are the words "New Vertical Grand Laminate ... A: Your Price and Teeple upright was manufactured in 1920. As for restoration, you will need a ... | |
| value of my piano | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1960 Kimball Console mahogany piano, serial # 612634 that I would like to sell, but I have ... A: Your Kimball console was manufactured in 1961. To ascertain its value, a technician must look at the ... | |
| P.A. Starrk Piano | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a piano manufactured by the P.A. Starrk Company out of Chicago/ New York. It is a 5 octave ... A: The P.A. Stark Piano Company was founded in 1891 and its factory was located at 2160 North Ashland, ... | |
| Kimball Consolette | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother left her piano to me, and I was wondering if it is very expensive to clean and repair ... A: Your Kimball was manufactured in 1949. As for cleaning and repairing ivories, if the overall ... | |
| value of my piano | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I need to sell my piano and would like to know what a fair asking price would be. It is a Baldwin, ... A: A piano has to be visually inspected by a technician in order to assess its value. A technician ... | |
| Everett Console Piano | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to sell my piano that I bought new in 1972. It is an Everett console Early American ... A: My mother has the same model; I took lessons on that piano. If your piano is indeed in excellent ... | |
| Ellington piano | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, I saw some earlier responses that you posted and figured you would be the one that might ... A: To assess the value of a piano, a technician must visually inspect the instrument and look at the ... | |
| Harman Peck & Co. Upright Piano | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: The serial number of this Hardman Peck Piano is 119250 ( the 5 might be a 6. It is hard to tell ... A: Your Hardman & Peck piano was manufactured in 1959 (regardless of the obscure digit). I would ... | |
| Church Piano Purchase | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Our church has a 1928 Wurlitzer baby grand piano that needs complete overhaul. We have been told ... A: I would go with the Kawai. Japanese made pianos are far superior to their Chinese counterparts. ... | |
| Piano age & worth | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Price and Steeple Makers Chicago # 207331 or 201331 cant make out 3rd # clearly ANSWER: Hi Jon, Do ... A: If that's the case, the serial number is off. If it was tuned in 1937, the serial number should be ... | |
| Kohler and Campbell New York | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a baby grand that was a wedding gift to my parents. It is from the early 50's I believe. I ... A: The serial number should be on the cast iron plate. Take a look at the space between the treble and ... | |
| value of chickering & sons piano | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Unfortunately we are moving & have to sell it. The serial number is 179386. Four of the ivory keys ... A: Your Chickering console was manufactured in 1943 based on the serial number you've provided. ... | |
| Beatty Square Grand | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I have the possibility of inheriting a Beatty Square Grand, probably manufactured in the 1880's ... A: The Beatty piano was indeed a product of Daniel F. Beatty and they were located in Fort Washington, ... | |
| Ellington piano | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Samuel, I saw some earlier responses that you posted and figured you would be the one that might ... A: Ellington was a brand owned by the Baldwin Piano Company. It was established in 1893 and was ... | |
| Elllington Baby Grand | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Ellington baby grand piano which I would like to sell. I understand that this piano ... A: Your Ellignton grand was manufactured in 1915 according to the serial number. As for the value of ... | |
| kimball spinet piano | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: i have an old piano, serial#567504. would you know if its worth my selling it its a 50s model? ... A: Your Kimball was manufactured in 1955 and I would need more information to advise you. First of ... | |
| Baldwin Acrosonic Piano | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: How old is my piano and what would it sell for in the market? Serial # 343771. A: Your Acrosonic was made in 1949. What it would sell for depends on its condition. A technician must ... | |
| Piano age & worth | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Price and Steeple Makers Chicago # 207331 or 201331 cant make out 3rd # clearly A: Do you mean Price and Teeple? If so, they were made by the Story and Clark Piano Company, one of the ... | |
| Everett Piano | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: The former choral director at my school purchased an Everett piano serial # 104878. It has been ... A: This is a case in which a technician must visually inspect the instrument to ascertain the condition ... | |
| Yamaha C-3 1978 6'1" | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I was looking at this piano, it is 30 years old in top condition. It has had a piano disc player ... A: The price range for a 30 year old Yamaha C-3 is between $10,000 and $12,000 (negotiable) at a ... | |
| Nelson Cabinet Grand | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how to go about finding information on the year and worth of our piano. We bought ... A: The first step is to find the serial number for your piano to determine its age. If you lift up the ... | |
| miscellneous | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I have a couple of questions for you.... I have a Kimball upright that I recently purchased, ... A: Your Kimball upright was manufactured in 1959 and its value will depend on the condition of the ... | |
| Kimball piano | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I own a W. W. Kimball piano model number 4430. The serial number is B31234. We cannot ... A: I would recommend that you have your piano serviced by a qualified tuner-technician who can also ... | |
| Cristofori Upright piano | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: We are looking for a piano to use for our young sons (under 8) to learn piano and music on. We ... A: Bartolomeo Critofiori is credited with inventing the piano around 1720. Clearly, the Cristofiori ... | |
| Yamaha studio upright | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have ebony upright, hardly played, technician tuned it several years ago and wanted to buy it. ... A: You can try www.Yamaha.com and follow the links to find their line of upright pianos. From the ... | |
| Antique Everett Piano | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently was approached by a friend who's other friend has a piano that he no longer wants. It is ... A: Putting things in perspective, getting a free piano is like getting a free car: you could end up ... | |
| Sohmer Piano | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1922 Sohmer 5-9", partially restored mahogany grand in good condition. The serial # is ... A: To assess the value of a piano, it must be visually inspected by a qualified technician who will ... | |
| what to look for when buying a piano | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a used Yamaha froma local college, when shopping what do you ... A: Buying a piano is very much like buying a car. In either case, you can get a good deal or get stuck. ... | |
| Mason & Hamlin Modle 50 upright | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a Mason & Hamlin Model 50 upright 1972 (75XXX serial number). This piano ... A: I'm a huge fan of Mason and Hamlin pianos. Now to your inquiries: 1. Apianos should be looked at ... | |
| where to find the serial number | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: before I tear apart my piano, which was my mothers when she was a child (approximately 1947 +/-) it ... A: The serial number for your piano will be located in one of the following places: 1. on top of the ... | |
| Lester Baby Grand | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Lester Baby Grand for twenty five years. I am ready to sell it and I'm not sure how to ... A: The first step is to commission the services of a qualified technician. You can get a referral ... | |
| Kimball Baby Grand Piano | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kimball Baby Grand piano whose serial No.is B26092. I bought it about three years ago as a ... A: Based on your serial number, your Kimball grand was manufactured in 1978. To determine the value of ... | |
| Yamaha studio upright | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have ebony upright, hardly played, technician tuned it several years ago and wanted to buy it. ... A: Your Yamaha upright was manufactured in 1978 based on the serial number. Unfortunately, the other ... | |
| Church Piano Purchase | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Our church has a 1928 Wurlitzer baby grand piano that needs complete overhaul. We have been told ... A: I agree with your assessment; $6000 is a lot of money to put into an 80 year old instrument and I ... | |
| Hardman Piano | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking at buying a Hardman console/spinet piano from some in-laws. I'm looking for a starter ... A: The big question I have is whether or not the water seeped into the piano itself and damaged the ... | |
| Baldwin Baby Grand | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a baby grand baldwin - serial number 109827 I believe built in 1949 ----- I would ... A: You are right about the year of manufacture. As for the price of a restoration, that can vary ... | |
| Lindeman & Sons Piano, NY | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: 1st. Where can I find the serial # upright piano 2nd. My church wants to get rid of the old piano, ... A: To find the serial number, lift the top lid up and check: 1. the wooden pinblock above the strings ... | |
| Winter & Company Musette Spinet | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Winter & Company Musette Spinet piano with practiano. I have been doing research online ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1943. As you've stated, there are many factors that go into assessing ... | |
| 1891 EVERETT UPRIGHT GRAND | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1891 EVERETT UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO IT IS 55" TALL AND IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION I DO NOT KNOW ... A: The serial number can usually be found by lifting the top lid up. You will generally find it at the ... | |
| Davis and Sons | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My brother has an upright piano with "Davis and Sons" etched on it. From the picture I took it ... A: The Pierce Piano Atlas lists two entries for Davis and Sons. The serial number you have matches a ... | |
| old Kimball upright with dehumidifier? | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: On New Year's Eve I received an old Kimball upright. It's in fair condition and serves it's purpose ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1893 and I agree with you and your husband on the use of a Damp ... | |
| Identifying a piano | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I bought a baby grand but we are having a very hard time finding out anything about ... A: Your piano might be a "stencil" piano. What this means is that a company like Aeolian would ... | |
| Piano age and value | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Julius Bauer & Sons piano, seroal number 33617. This piano has a bad shape black paint but ... A: Your Julius Bauer and Sons piano was manufactured in 1891. The piano should be visually inspected by ... | |
| selling a piano | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Beckwith Upright piano serial number 43522. It is estimated to have been built around ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it sounds like your piano's useful life as a musical ... | |
| is my piano worth moving AGAIN? | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: We have a Baldwin spinet piano that was left to my wife by her grandmother. It has been shipped from ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1969. Is it worth moving? If it's part of a household move and it has ... | |
| Washburn / Lyon and Healy piano | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I would like to get an estimated value and any other information you might have for a Washburn / ... A: According to your serial number, the piano was manufactured in 1890. I would strongly recommend that ... | |
| Thurmer piano information | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering if you are able to give me any information about a piano we have just been given. The ... A: There were two Thurmer Piano Companies, one in Australia and another in Germany. The serial number ... | |
| Ellington Piano | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I saw an earlier response-- I too have an Ellington Piano #55890 (a baby grand)-- (don't have a ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1921. The factory was in Cincinatti, Ohio and the parent company was ... | |
| Francis Bacon Piano | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I have an upright Francis Bacon piano with a serial number 191199. Can you tell me the age and if it ... A: Your piano was manufactured in the late 1930's. The parent company was Kohler and Campbell which ... | |
| Acrosonic Piano | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: We have inherited an Acrosonic piano manufactured by Baldwin. The serial number is 686804. It was ... A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic was manufactured in 1960. Acrosonics are good pianos overall and are made to ... | |
| Brambach original finish | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I have found an old Brambach baby grand. It is grossly out of tune. The finish is crinkled all ... A: I'm not a finisher, however, what you're describing is quite common with older pianos that have a ... | |
| YAMAHA U1 | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I bought yeasterday a second hand used YAMAHA U1 piano NIppon GAKKI SN# 678590,the piano are in good ... A: Here are the answers: 1. Your piano was indeed made in Japan in 1967. It is 40 years old, not 25. ... | |
| Wheellock Aeolian Piano | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby grand piano. Underneath the piano it reads Wheellock Aeloian N.Y. ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1933. It was constructed at West 24th Street in New York City. The ... | |
| Bruce Piano | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My neighbor was giving away her piano til I looked at it. It has a Bruce Co, Springfield Il logo ... A: I'm inclined to agree with your neighbor. Old pianos are like old cars; the replacement parts alone ... | |
| Looking for Manufacture Date | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I rec'd a Steck Baby Grand from my grandmother. It has been a family piano, but no one is sure of ... A: Your piano was manufactured in 1930 according to the Pierce Piano Atlas. The George Steck Piano ... | |
| Age and repair of piano | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: your answers are great, so here's another question for you. We inherited a Weber Piano Co. Chicago ... A: There were no less than 10 Weber Piano Companies during the 20th Century. The only one located in ... | |
| About the Story & Clark Pino | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I like to get some help from you. I talked to one lady who owned Story & Clark (7 or 8 years old) ... A: There is not enough information provided for me to ascertain value. It is possible for your piano to ... | |
| Francis Bacon grand | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Does anybody know anything about Francis Bacon baby grand - 1930s vintage? Were they a quality ... A: Francis Bacon pianos were made by the Kohler and Campbell Piano Company in New York City. Most ... | |
| Howard piano | 12/17/2007 |
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