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About Samuel Noel
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Expertise
I am a piano technician formerly with Steinway and Sons and now the staff technician at the City College of New York. I am also self-employed in New York. I apprenticed (Manhattan School of Music)in 1982 and was factory (Steinway) trained in 1983. I have experience tuning, repairing, reconditioning, and appraisals. Please note that appraising an instrument involves a visual inspection. I am not an expert in player mechanisms, refinishing, electronic keyboards, nor midi. I love the work of making an instrument sound concert quality.

Experience
I successfully apprenticed at the Manhattan School of Music under Alan Buchman in 1982 (also received B.A. in music from same school) and employed by Steinway and Sons in 1983 as a tuner-technician. I also served as service manager for Steinway. Presently, I am the staff technician at City College of New York, CUNY and I handle warranty issues and tunings for Suzuki Pianos.
   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Samuel Noel 
In Category  Piano, Organ, and Keyboard

SubjectDate Asked

Keys not striking11/22/2009
  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 Baldwin11/21/2009
  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 Piano11/21/2009
  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 Piano11/20/2009
  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 Piano11/18/2009
  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 Acrosonic11/18/2009
  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 grand11/18/2009
  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 G511/18/2009
  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 piano11/18/2009
  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 piano11/8/2009
  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 - Gulbransen11/6/2009
  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 Piano11/6/2009
  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 information11/4/2009
  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 piano11/3/2009
  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 piano11/1/2009
  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 worth10/31/2009
  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 piano10/18/2009
  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 C14210/17/2009
  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 piano10/17/2009
  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 Piano10/16/2009
  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 question10/14/2009
  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 Buy10/14/2009
  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 piano10/13/2009
  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 Piano10/12/2009
  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 piano10/11/2009
  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 piano10/11/2009
  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 piano10/9/2009
  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 company10/8/2009
  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 Piano10/7/2009
  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 piano10/7/2009
  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 piano10/6/2009
  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 piano9/26/2009
  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 Grand9/26/2009
  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 Piano9/25/2009
  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 Upright9/25/2009
  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 Grand9/25/2009
  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 Piano9/25/2009
  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 piano9/25/2009
  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 ...
Sohmer9/24/2009
  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 #296659/23/2009
  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-player9/23/2009
  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 #1720879/23/2009
  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 Piano9/23/2009
  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. piano9/21/2009
  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 piano9/21/2009
  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/Value9/20/2009
  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 Aeolian9/20/2009
  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 restoration9/20/2009
  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 Piano9/17/2009
  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 question9/16/2009
  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 upright9/15/2009
  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 Baldwin9/14/2009
  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 grand9/12/2009
  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 piano9/10/2009
  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 R19/10/2009
  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 age9/10/2009
  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 piano9/7/2009
  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 grand9/6/2009
  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 Nelson9/5/2009
  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 piano9/5/2009
  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 Piano9/4/2009
  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 Piano9/4/2009
  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 Piano9/3/2009
  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 Piano8/22/2009
  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 Upright8/22/2009
  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 Piano8/21/2009
  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 Grand8/21/2009
  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 age8/20/2009
  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 piano8/19/2009
  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 upright8/19/2009
  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-Nelson8/19/2009
  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-Nelson8/19/2009
  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 Piano8/18/2009
  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/ practiano8/18/2009
  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 Piano8/18/2009
  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. ...
piano8/17/2009
  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 Sons8/17/2009
  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 piano8/17/2009
  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 piano8/17/2009
  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 Piano8/16/2009
  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 Sons8/16/2009
  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 Piano8/15/2009
  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 Upright8/15/2009
  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 Piano8/15/2009
  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 Piano8/14/2009
  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 piano8/14/2009
  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 Grand8/10/2009
  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 Piano8/10/2009
  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 Piano8/9/2009
  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 Heintzman8/8/2009
  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 value8/8/2009
  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 Heintzman8/7/2009
  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 Piano8/7/2009
  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 Upright8/6/2009
  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 orchestral8/4/2009
  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 piano8/4/2009
  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 piano8/4/2009
  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 Piano7/31/2009
  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 orchestral7/31/2009
  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 Piano7/30/2009
  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 Piano7/30/2009
  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 Piano7/30/2009
  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 piano7/29/2009
  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 grands7/29/2009
  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 piano7/28/2009
  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 duoart7/27/2009
  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 piano7/27/2009
  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, ...
piano7/27/2009
  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 Monarch7/26/2009
  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 piano7/26/2009
  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 Wellington7/26/2009
  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 value7/25/2009
  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 Piano7/23/2009
  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 grand7/22/2009
  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 York7/21/2009
  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 piano7/20/2009
  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 repair7/19/2009
  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 piano7/17/2009
  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 piano7/17/2009
  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 piano7/16/2009
  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 Piano7/6/2009
  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 piano7/4/2009
  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 piano7/4/2009
  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 Piano7/3/2009
  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 Musette7/3/2009
  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 Piano7/3/2009
  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 piano6/30/2009
  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 & History6/30/2009
  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 age6/30/2009
  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 Piano6/29/2009
  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 upright6/29/2009
  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 number6/27/2009
  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 piano6/27/2009
  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 Erard6/26/2009
  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 Grand6/25/2009
  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 Piano6/25/2009
  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 Piano6/23/2009
  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 Piano6/23/2009
  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 upright6/23/2009
  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 Question6/22/2009
  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 piano6/20/2009
  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 piano6/18/2009
  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 piano6/18/2009
  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 Piano6/17/2009
  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 Upright6/15/2009
  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 piano6/15/2009
  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 grand6/13/2009
  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 Console6/11/2009
  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 Co6/8/2009
  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 Upright6/8/2009
  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 Value6/6/2009
  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 Piano6/6/2009
  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 Piano6/6/2009
  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 spinet5/25/2009
  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 Piano5/24/2009
  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 piano5/24/2009
  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 PIANO5/23/2009
  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 & Sons5/23/2009
  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 Walnut5/22/2009
  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 #1855085/19/2009
  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 Piano5/19/2009
  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-Nelson5/18/2009
  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 appraisal5/18/2009
  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 Baldwin5/16/2009
  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 19375/16/2009
  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 Piano5/16/2009
  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 question5/16/2009
  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 Piano5/15/2009
  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 Piano5/15/2009
  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" 19675/14/2009
  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 Upright5/13/2009
  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 NewYork5/10/2009
  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 199245/10/2009
  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 manufacture5/8/2009
  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 oiano5/8/2009
  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 piano5/2/2009
  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 Piano5/1/2009
  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 Piano5/1/2009
  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 piano4/30/2009
  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 question4/30/2009
  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 Grand4/28/2009
  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 ...
piano4/28/2009
  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 Grand4/27/2009
  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 age4/25/2009
  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 Sons4/25/2009
  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 Kawai4/24/2009
  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 console4/23/2009
  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 Brothers4/23/2009
  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 Piano4/22/2009
  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 Kawai4/21/2009
  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 piano4/21/2009
  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 Co4/19/2009
  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 ...
Heintzman4/19/2009
  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 number4/18/2009
  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 Keys4/18/2009
  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 Baldwin4/18/2009
  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 made4/18/2009
  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 info4/18/2009
  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 Paino4/8/2009
  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 location4/5/2009
  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 19004/5/2009
  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 number4/5/2009
  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 Piano4/5/2009
  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 Piano4/3/2009
  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' grand4/2/2009
  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 Grand3/30/2009
  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 upright3/28/2009
  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 Piano3/28/2009
  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 Artist3/26/2009
  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 piano3/26/2009
  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 Piano3/25/2009
  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 piano3/24/2009
  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 Grand3/23/2009
  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 Piano3/23/2009
  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 ...
Piano3/22/2009
  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 piano3/19/2009
  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 ...
Piano3/19/2009
  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 Piano3/19/2009
  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 Piano3/19/2009
  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 piano3/18/2009
  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 Number3/17/2009
  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 Piano3/16/2009
  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 Spinet3/15/2009
  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 18983/15/2009
  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 Piano3/14/2009
  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 issues3/14/2009
  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 Age3/13/2009
  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 piano3/13/2009
  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 543/12/2009
  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 restoring3/12/2009
  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 piano3/1/2009
  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 Console3/1/2009
  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 Piano3/1/2009
  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 ...
piano2/28/2009
  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 Grand2/28/2009
  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 pianos2/27/2009
  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 ...
Value2/26/2009
  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 piano2/26/2009
  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 Piano2/26/2009
  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 piano2/25/2009
  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 piano2/25/2009
  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 GRAND2/24/2009
  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 PIANO2/24/2009
  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 Rebuilding2/23/2009
  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 ...
Piano2/23/2009
  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 made2/21/2009
  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 piano2/18/2009
  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 keyboard2/17/2009
  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 Upright2/17/2009
  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 piano2/16/2009
  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 information2/16/2009
  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 piano2/15/2009
  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 ...
monarch2/15/2009
  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 others2/15/2009
  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 #7028662/14/2009
  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 Ludwig2/14/2009
  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 Rebuilding2/13/2009
  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 piano2/12/2009
  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 Rebuilding2/12/2009
  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 Piano2/12/2009
  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 question2/11/2009
  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 balancing2/11/2009
  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 company2/9/2009
  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 instrumentation2/8/2009
  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 piano1/27/2009
  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 Kimball1/26/2009
  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 Whitney1/26/2009
  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 piano1/25/2009
  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 piano1/25/2009
  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 Piano1/24/2009
  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 Upright1/23/2009
  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 Console1/23/2009
  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 Piano1/22/2009
  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 Age1/20/2009
  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 piano1/19/2009
  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 Piano1/18/2009
  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 Piano1/18/2009
  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 pianos1/17/2009
  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 upright1/17/2009
  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 Piano1/4/2009
  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 Wurlitzer1/4/2009
  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 technician1/3/2009
  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 piano1/2/2009
  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 Grand1/2/2009
  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 age12/31/2008
  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 piano12/31/2008
  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 age12/31/2008
  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 193512/30/2008
  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 Numbers12/28/2008
  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 springs12/24/2008
  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 piano12/24/2008
  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 Piano12/23/2008
  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 Grand12/18/2008
  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 piano12/17/2008
  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 Age12/16/2008
  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 Piano12/16/2008
  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 upright12/15/2008
  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 emerson12/14/2008
  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 Rail12/13/2008
  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# 6998911/30/2008
  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 Cable11/30/2008
  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 Piano11/29/2008
  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 piano11/29/2008
  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 Piano11/28/2008
  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 piano11/28/2008
  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 bench11/28/2008
  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 Piano11/27/2008
  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 Piano11/25/2008
  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 bench11/25/2008
  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 piano11/25/2008
  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 grand11/24/2008
  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 cc11811/23/2008
  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 grand11/19/2008
  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 Piano11/18/2008
  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 upright11/16/2008
  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 cc11811/15/2008
  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 Stringing11/14/2008
  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 Upright11/12/2008
  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-1011/12/2008
  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 quality11/10/2008
  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 piano10/25/2008
  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's10/25/2008
  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 Piano10/24/2008
  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 Piano10/24/2008
  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. ...
tuning10/24/2008
  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 Piano10/24/2008
  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 grand10/23/2008
  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 piano10/22/2008
  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 piano10/21/2008
  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 grand10/21/2008
  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, piano10/20/2008
  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 purchase10/19/2008
  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 Piano10/5/2008
  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 model10/4/2008
  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 #2193210/2/2008
  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 piano10/1/2008
  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 Piano10/1/2008
  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 piano9/29/2008
  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 basement9/29/2008
  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 piano9/29/2008
  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 544499/26/2008
  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 Grand9/26/2008
  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 Piano9/14/2008
  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 piano9/13/2008
  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. M29/12/2008
  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 Piano9/12/2008
  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 piano9/11/2008
  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 18909/9/2008
  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 piano9/8/2008
  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 Piano9/8/2008
  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. baldwin8/29/2008
  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 piano8/27/2008
  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 ...
work8/27/2008
  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 piano8/25/2008
  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 humidifiers8/25/2008
  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. baldwin8/25/2008
  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 Piano8/24/2008
  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 piano8/24/2008
  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 upright8/24/2008
  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 #5008538/24/2008
  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 location8/24/2008
  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 piano8/23/2008
  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 assessment8/22/2008
  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 Piano8/22/2008
  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 Info8/21/2008
  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 Piano8/21/2008
  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 piano8/20/2008
  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 ...
piano8/19/2008
  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 Piano8/19/2008
  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 Grand8/19/2008
  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 piano8/19/2008
  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. Chicago8/18/2008
  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 grand8/17/2008
  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 Piano8/15/2008
  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 piano8/14/2008
  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 value8/13/2008
  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 Piano8/13/2008
  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 Grand8/13/2008
  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 bought8/12/2008
  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 location8/12/2008
  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 Piano8/12/2008
  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 Piano8/12/2008
  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 piano8/11/2008
  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 History8/11/2008
  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 clark8/11/2008
  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-118E8/11/2008
  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 Piano8/11/2008
  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 piano8/10/2008
  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 Piano8/10/2008
  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. Piano8/10/2008
  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 keys8/9/2008
  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 value8/9/2008
  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 Piano8/7/2008
  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 piano8/6/2008
  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 piano8/6/2008
  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 keys8/6/2008
  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 Piano8/6/2008
  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 piano8/6/2008
  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 Piano8/5/2008
  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 Steinway8/5/2008
  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 Spinet8/3/2008
  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 #752158/3/2008
  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 Kimball8/3/2008
  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 piano8/3/2008
  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 piano8/2/2008
  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 Grand8/2/2008
  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 Upright8/1/2008
  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 Piano8/1/2008
  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 piano8/1/2008
  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. upright8/1/2008
  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 piano7/31/2008
  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 condition7/31/2008
  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 piano7/31/2008
  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 Piano7/28/2008
  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-up7/28/2008
  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 Print7/27/2008
  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 Grand7/26/2008
  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 Baldwin7/25/2008
  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 Pianos7/25/2008
  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 value7/25/2008
  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 piano7/25/2008
  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 ...
Sohmer7/25/2008
  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. Piano7/25/2008
  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 Pianos7/24/2008
  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 Piano7/24/2008
  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 ...
Sohmer7/24/2008
  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 action7/24/2008
  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 Upright7/24/2008
  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 question7/23/2008
  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 #8116157/23/2008
  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 Peck7/20/2008
  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 Piano7/20/2008
  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 piano7/20/2008
  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 Grand7/19/2008
  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 piano7/19/2008
  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 sale7/19/2008
  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 Action7/18/2008
  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 piano7/18/2008
  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 Grand7/18/2008
  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 Piano7/17/2008
  Q:
  A: The Kurtzmann Piano Company discontinued production in 1938. The problem is that spinets (35") were ...
piano appraisal7/17/2008
  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 question7/17/2008
  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 Piano7/15/2008
  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 piano7/15/2008
  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 Piano7/15/2008
  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 Piano7/15/2008
  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 price7/15/2008
  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 Piano7/14/2008
  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 I7/14/2008
  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 board7/14/2008
  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 Grand7/13/2008
  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 value7/12/2008
  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 piano7/12/2008
  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 piano7/12/2008
  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 age7/11/2008
  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 Grand7/10/2008
  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. 18937/10/2008
  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 piano7/10/2008
  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 piano7/9/2008
  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#1648107/9/2008
  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 Console7/9/2008
  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 18697/8/2008
  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 value7/8/2008
  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. 18937/8/2008
  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 #t31647/3/2008
  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 Piano7/2/2008
  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 piano7/2/2008
  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 & Sons7/2/2008
  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, 19007/2/2008
  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 Grand7/2/2008
  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 PIANO7/1/2008
  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 ...
piano7/1/2008
  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 piano6/29/2008
  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 piano6/29/2008
  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 Piano6/28/2008
  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 ...
Piano6/28/2008
  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 Acrosonic6/28/2008
  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 Piano6/28/2008
  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 piano6/28/2008
  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 appraisal6/27/2008
  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 upright6/26/2008
  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 Piano6/26/2008
  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 value6/23/2008
  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 piano6/23/2008
  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 grand6/22/2008
  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 Piano6/21/2008
  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 piano6/21/2008
  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 piano6/20/2008
  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 son6/20/2008
  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 piano6/20/2008
  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 practiano6/19/2008
  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 piano6/19/2008
  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 G56/18/2008
  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 516076/18/2008
  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 Series6/17/2008
  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 Piano6/17/2008
  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 Grand6/16/2008
  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 info6/14/2008
  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 keys6/13/2008
  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 piano6/13/2008
  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 Piano6/10/2008
  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 Spinet6/9/2008
  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 Piano6/9/2008
  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 Piano6/7/2008
  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 Grand5/27/2008
  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 Piano5/27/2008
  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 piano5/26/2008
  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 Grand5/26/2008
  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 Miller5/25/2008
  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 ...
piano5/25/2008
  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 pianos5/25/2008
  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 numbers5/23/2008
  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 Appraisal5/23/2008
  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 piano5/22/2008
  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 brand5/22/2008
  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 piano5/20/2008
  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 Piano5/19/2008
  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 Upright5/18/2008
  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 Piano5/17/2008
  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 Piano5/17/2008
  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 Piano5/15/2008
  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 piano5/5/2008
  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 piano5/5/2008
  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 Upright5/3/2008
  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 A5/2/2008
  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 grand5/1/2008
  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 Company5/1/2008
  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 Kimball5/1/2008
  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 problem4/30/2008
  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 piano4/30/2008
  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 Appraisal4/30/2008
  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 aerosonic4/29/2008
  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 Piano4/29/2008
  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 york4/29/2008
  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 Grand4/28/2008
  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 piano4/28/2008
  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 grand4/28/2008
  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 upright4/28/2008
  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 grand4/28/2008
  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 Acrosonic4/28/2008
  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 Piano4/27/2008
  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 piano4/27/2008
  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 manufactured4/27/2008
  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 piano4/27/2008
  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 MIA4/26/2008
  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 Piano4/26/2008
  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 Piano4/25/2008
  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 Sonata4/25/2008
  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 ...
Piano4/25/2008
  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 PIANO4/24/2008
  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 new4/24/2008
  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 ...
pianos4/24/2008
  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 piano4/23/2008
  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 Age4/21/2008
  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 aerosonic4/21/2008
  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 Piano4/21/2008
  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 piano4/20/2008
  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 info4/19/2008
  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 piano4/19/2008
  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 ...
piano4/19/2008
  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 Piano4/18/2008
  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 Grand4/17/2008
  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 grand4/17/2008
  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 Cameo4/17/2008
  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 Piano4/16/2008
  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 Number4/16/2008
  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 Piano4/6/2008
  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 Piano4/6/2008
  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 Grand4/6/2008
  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 Piano4/6/2008
  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 dating4/5/2008
  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 Piano4/5/2008
  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 piano4/5/2008
  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 piano4/4/2008
  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 piano4/4/2008
  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 upright4/4/2008
  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 ...
Balwin4/4/2008
  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 Grand4/4/2008
  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 Piano4/3/2008
  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 Grand4/2/2008
  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 piano4/2/2008
  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 Grand4/2/2008
  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 1104/2/2008
  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 Grand4/1/2008
  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 Piano4/1/2008
  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 piano4/1/2008
  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 piano3/31/2008
  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 piano3/31/2008
  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 piano3/31/2008
  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 99733/31/2008
  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 acrosonic3/30/2008
  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 Spinet3/30/2008
  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 PIANO3/29/2008
  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 19013/28/2008
  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 Piano3/28/2008
  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 ...
piano3/27/2008
  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 piano3/27/2008
  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 piano3/27/2008
  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. Piano3/25/2008
  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/type3/24/2008
  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 Piano3/24/2008
  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 Piano3/24/2008
  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 Brothers3/24/2008
  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 Upright3/23/2008
  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 PIANO3/23/2008
  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 piano3/22/2008
  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 spinet3/21/2008
  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 Upright3/21/2008
  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 Cable3/21/2008
  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 grand3/20/2008
  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 Piano3/20/2008
  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 Steinway3/20/2008
  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 PIANO3/20/2008
  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 Piano3/20/2008
  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 piano3/19/2008
  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 piano3/19/2008
  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 Steinway3/19/2008
  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 grand3/19/2008
  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 spinet3/19/2008
  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 piano3/18/2008
  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 piano3/17/2008
  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 head3/17/2008
  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 grand3/17/2008
  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 piano3/17/2008
  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 piano3/17/2008
  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 piano3/17/2008
  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 piano3/16/2008
  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 Brands3/15/2008
  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 PIANO3/15/2008
  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 Piano3/14/2008
  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 piano3/14/2008
  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 piano3/14/2008
  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 M3/13/2008
  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. NY3/12/2008
  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 Upright3/12/2008
  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 Piano3/11/2008
  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 Piano3/10/2008
  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 piano3/7/2008
  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 Piano3/5/2008
  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 up3/5/2008
  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 S777143/3/2008
  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 Upright3/3/2008
  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 hammer3/3/2008
  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 boston3/3/2008
  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 piano3/3/2008
  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 Piano3/3/2008
  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 piano3/2/2008
  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 Piano3/2/2008
  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. 799903/1/2008
  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 grand3/1/2008
  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 piano2/29/2008
  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 console2/29/2008
  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. ...
piano2/29/2008
  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 piano2/28/2008
  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 Piano2/28/2008
  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 Piano2/28/2008
  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 19822/27/2008
  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 Piano2/27/2008
  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 Piano2/27/2008
  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. Schomacker2/27/2008
  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 piano2/27/2008
  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 Piano2/19/2008
  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 Piano2/19/2008
  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. piano2/19/2008
  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 Value2/19/2008
  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/Hamilton2/19/2008
  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 piano2/19/2008
  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 M119952/18/2008
  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 Piano2/18/2008
  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 boston2/18/2008
  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 Piano2/17/2008
  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 Consolette2/17/2008
  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 ...
Wellington2/17/2008
  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 Piano2/17/2008
  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#84962/17/2008
  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 piano2/16/2008
  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 console2/16/2008
  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 Grand2/15/2008
  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 Piano2/15/2008
  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 piano2/15/2008
  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 Wurlitzer2/14/2008
  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 ...
Pianoappraisal2/14/2008
  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 piano2/13/2008
  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 19602/13/2008
  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. ...
Brewster2/13/2008
  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 console2/13/2008
  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. Phillips2/12/2008
  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 value2/12/2008
  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 piano2/12/2008
  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 piano2/11/2008
  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. Schomacker2/11/2008
  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 York2/11/2008
  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 worth2/11/2008
  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 Piano2/11/2008
  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 piano2/11/2008
  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 upright2/10/2008
  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 piano2/9/2008
  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 value2/9/2008
  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 Piano2/8/2008
  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" Baldwin2/8/2008
  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 piano2/8/2008
  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" Kimball2/7/2008
  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 Pianos2/7/2008
  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 Piano2/6/2008
  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. ...
Zenon2/6/2008
  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 piano2/6/2008
  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 ...
KrakauerPiano2/5/2008
  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 piano2/3/2008
  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 Piano2/3/2008
  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 19822/3/2008
  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 piano2/3/2008
  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 piano2/3/2008
  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 Piano2/2/2008
  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 piano2/1/2008
  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 help2/1/2008
  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 Piano2/1/2008
  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 Grand2/1/2008
  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 19822/1/2008
  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 Piano1/31/2008
  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 pianos1/30/2008
  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 value1/30/2008
  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 #69381/30/2008
  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 piano1/29/2008
  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 grands1/29/2008
  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 value1/28/2008
  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 piano1/28/2008
  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 ...
piano1/28/2008
  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 Piano1/27/2008
  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 Piano1/27/2008
  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 Piano1/27/2008
  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 value1/26/2008
  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 age1/26/2008
  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 piano1/26/2008
  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 Consolette1/26/2008
  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 piano1/26/2008
  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 brand1/25/2008
  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 Upright1/25/2008
  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 Baldwin1/24/2008
  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 upright1/24/2008
  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 worth1/24/2008
  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 keys1/24/2008
  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 gp1631/24/2008
  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 grand1/14/2008
  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 ...
Age1/14/2008
  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 piano1/14/2008
  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 Teeple1/14/2008
  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 upright1/13/2008
  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 Piano1/13/2008
  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 piano1/13/2008
  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 Piano1/12/2008
  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 Consolette1/12/2008
  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 piano1/12/2008
  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 Piano1/11/2008
  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 piano1/11/2008
  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 Piano1/11/2008
  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 Purchase1/11/2008
  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 & worth1/10/2008
  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 York1/10/2008
  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 piano1/10/2008
  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 Grand1/9/2008
  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 piano1/9/2008
  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 Grand1/8/2008
  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 piano1/8/2008
  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 Piano1/8/2008
  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 & worth1/8/2008
  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 Piano1/7/2008
  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 Grand1/7/2008
  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 ...
miscellneous1/7/2008
  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 piano1/7/2008
  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 piano1/6/2008
  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 upright1/6/2008
  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 Piano1/6/2008
  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 Piano1/6/2008
  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 piano1/5/2008
  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 upright1/5/2008
  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 number1/4/2008
  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 Grand1/4/2008
  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 Piano1/3/2008
  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 upright1/3/2008
  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 Purchase1/3/2008
  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 Piano1/3/2008
  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 Grand1/2/2008
  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, NY1/2/2008
  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 Spinet1/2/2008
  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 GRAND1/2/2008
  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 Sons1/2/2008
  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 piano1/1/2008
  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 value1/1/2008
  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 piano1/1/2008
  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 piano12/31/2007
  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 information12/30/2007
  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 Piano12/30/2007
  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 Piano12/30/2007
  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 Piano12/28/2007
  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 finish12/28/2007
  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 U112/28/2007
  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 Piano12/28/2007
  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 Piano12/27/2007
  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 Date12/27/2007
  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 piano12/26/2007
  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 Pino12/23/2007
  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 grand12/21/2007
  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 piano12/17/2007
  Q: The Sons of Hermann ballroom where our band plays has sold their building and they are selling their ...
  A: Any grand piano (checked out, of course) is worth at least $1000. Howard was originally manufactured ...
61-note/5-octave piano12/17/2007
  Q: i have a restricted amount of space in the corner of my living room where i would love to fit an ...
  A: Years ago, smaller acoustic pianos were made, but I am not aware of any being manufactured today. ...
30 years old Sauter12/16/2007
  Q: I have recently look at a 45" Sauter that is about 30 years old. I like the sound but a technician ...
  A: I don't agree with your technician's assessment of how long a piano should last. It depends on quite ...
Question about my piano12/16/2007
  Q: I just purchased an Esley 38" spinet (or consolette?), serial no. 270607 (ca '75 I think). It's ...
  A: Based on the number you've provided, your piano was made in 1973. The other number could be the ...
Andrew Kohler Piano12/14/2007
  Q: My family has had an Andrew Kohler Baby Grand since the late 50's but we have no clue where to find ...
  A: THe corporate name of your piano is Kohler and Chase. They produced pianos from 1895 until 1957 and ...
Aeolian piano, baby grand, mahogany, restored12/14/2007
  Q: I have a baby grand, mahogany, Aeolian piano, Made in the USA, with a number "89P" inside. I have ...
  A: 89P is not the serial number for your piano; it most likely is the model number. Aeolian pianos will ...
Value of a Whittney 88749 upright12/13/2007
  Q: I have a beautiful family piano that I would like to sell. It is a Whittney 88749. This is spelled ...
  A: Your Whitney upright piano was manufactured in 1916 by the Kimball piano company in Chicago, Il. To ...
baldwin piano repair12/13/2007
  Q: Our church has a Baldwin baby grand piano, approximately 60 years old. It still has a beautiful ...
  A: Based on what you have written, it sounds like one of three things is happening: 1. The hammers ...
Question about my piano12/13/2007
  Q: I just purchased an Esley 38" spinet (or consolette?), serial no. 270607 (ca '75 I think). It's ...
  A: I'm not sure what the date of manufacture is for your Estey because the serial number does not match ...
Baldwin Acrosonic circa 1940s realistic repair12/12/2007
  Q: Is it possible or realistic to replace the hammers on an instrument? The owner says that's the ...
  A: It is indeed possible to replace hammers on a piano, however, you should have the piano inspected by ...
Steinway & Sons Serial #12/12/2007
  Q: I received a Steinway and Sons Piano through a Lien sale. One Metal piece inside says Ebonized ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1908. To dtermine the value of the instrument, you will need a ...
Baldwin Acrosonic12/12/2007
  Q: Mr. Noel, I am thinking about buying a Baldwin Acrosonic from an individual (am pretty sure it is ...
  A: The piano you are considering was manufactured in 1948. $400.00 seems decent enough especially since ...
Value and Donation advice of Knabe upright12/11/2007
  Q: I have a piano that I acquired with the purchase of my home and I'm interested in donating it (I ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured around 1889. That said, it may not be practical for a school or church ...
Sticking keys12/11/2007
  Q: Two questions, actually. One - what generally (if one can generalize) causes sticking keys? I'm ...
  A: There are thousands of working parts inside a piano and any malfunction can cause sticking keys. If ...
how do I start to restore an upright piano12/11/2007
  Q: I have an old upright piano manufactured by the Chicago Cable Co. with the name Kinsbury on it. I ...
  A: Getting piano parts is a bit tricky these days; there aren't too many piano parts dealers around. ...
piano age and value12/11/2007
  Q: I have a piano which is an upright Needham New York est. 1846. The dimensions are 52" x 63". There ...
  A: The Needham Piano Company was established in 1946 and stopped production in 1928. The last serial ...
Baldwin piano12/10/2007
  Q: I'm looking at a used piano. It's a "Baldwin House" made in Howard, NY. It has a number on it ...
  A: The information you've provided is a bit sketchy. Baldwins were/are made in Cincinatti, not New ...
Mendelssohn Spinet Piano12/10/2007
  Q: I have the opportunity of getting a free Mendelssohn Spinet piano, however there are five "broken" ...
  A: There are thousands of parts within a piano so I am listing a few of the most common causes of ...
Weber grand piano12/10/2007
  Q: I just saw an intricately carved grand piano. Weber, Serial Number 19793. Current owner said that ...
  A: The piano you saw was made in 1910 according to its serial number. Since the company was founded in ...
used piano from smoking home12/9/2007
  Q: My husband and I recently looked at a used piano that was in a smoker's house for the last 12 years. ...
  A: I actually bought a piano from a client's family (after her death from lung cancer). The smoke smell ...
Morris Listowell Canada.12/9/2007
  Q: Serial # is 25538. Could you possibly tell me how old this piano is? I found one the exact same ...
  A: Pianos were made to be played. A piano sitting for so long and in a dry environment is not a ...
Boston vs. Kawai12/9/2007
  Q: Can you offer any advice on choosing between a Kawai ST9 and a Boston UP118S? I've had a lot of ...
  A: They're both good pianos. In reality, the Boston is a Kawai. When I was at Steinway, we used to ...
Square grand Steinway12/9/2007
  Q: Samuel, I purchased (not sure why) an 1886 square grand piano by Steinway that was used in the ...
  A: Personally, I would hesitate to spend that kind of money on a square grand. The market for these ...
Steinway Concert Grand Value12/8/2007
  Q: I have a Steinway concert grand that was built in 1929. I have owned the piano since 1978 and it has ...
  A: I assume that by stating "Steinway concert grand," you mean the model D. The value of the instrument ...
Cable-Nelson12/8/2007
  Q: I have a Cable - Nelson spinet piano sn 205069. Do you know what year it was made? Any idea on ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1947. As for the value, a lot more information is needed to ascertain ...
Morris Listowell Canada.12/7/2007
  Q: Serial # is 25538. Could you possibly tell me how old this piano is? I found one the exact same ...
  A: Your piano was probably made between 1926 and 1928 in Ontario, Canada. An 80 year old piano is going ...
Raudenbush Upright Grand12/7/2007
  Q: 1) Is there a shirtail link between Raudenbush and Steinway? 2) What is the best way to market our ...
  A: The purpose of this service is to provide expert advice on a particular topic, not answer trivia ...
hobart m cable upright piano12/6/2007
  Q: I want to sell my piano. It's in very good condiition. It's a Hobart M CAble. It has an Alaska ...
  A: You will need to have a technician visually inspect the piano to determine the fair market value. He ...
Milton Player Piano?12/6/2007
  Q: My mother-in-law has an old player piano that has been in her family for a long time. The org. ...
  A: You are going to need a technician who specializes in player pianos to help answer the questions ...
Piano value of info12/6/2007
  Q: I recently receved a Krakauer Upright Piano. I was hoping you could find the value of it. If you ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1926. That said, you will need to have a technician visually inspect the ...
Pianos Frtiz Dobbert12/5/2007
  Q: I am trying to buy a piano, but as I donīt play very well I was intending on buying a brand new ...
  A: I am not familiar with Fritz Dobbert, so I can't say much about it. As for Suzuki, I do warranty ...
Heintzman 1907 Baby Grand12/5/2007
  Q: I have recently purchased a baby grand piano, Heintzman Toronto and the number I see when I open it ...
  A: Look at the action parts underneath the strings. If the wooden parts looks fresh, the piano has had ...
Yamaha Upright Piano12/5/2007
  Q: I've seen an Yamaha Upright Piano model m-450, serial 274738 for sale. Would you tell me what year ...
  A: The piano was manufactured in 1963. These early Japanese pianos are quite a risk. Yamaha Corp. ...
coffee stain!12/4/2007
  Q: A couple of weeks ago a cup of coffee was dropped near my girlfriends mother's piano causing coffee ...
  A: Unfortunately I am not a finisher, just a humble technician. The finish is probably lacquer (or ...
1939 Baldwin Acrosonic12/4/2007
  Q: I just bought a 60" Baldwin Acrosonic piano built in 1939, it plays wonderfully. I was just ...
  A: To determine the value, a lot more information is needed. A technician has to visually inspect the ...
Acrosonic Question12/4/2007
  Q: There is a partially worn tag on the back of my grandmother's Acrosonic that shows the following ...
  A: This is not the serial number; it is the U.S. patent for the model. The serial number can be found ...
1920's ? Baldwin Baby Grand12/4/2007
  Q: My Husband & I just aquired a Baldwin Baby Grand Piano. We think the Serial # is A37370 and were ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1920. The "A" probably is the model style. Obviously, I can't determine the ...
Kimball Whitney Piano12/3/2007
  Q: I inherited a Kimball-Whitney piano. My questions are: 1. Where can I find a serial # to determine ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1973. The number you see etched in the back is indeed the serial ...
Cable-Nelson12/3/2007
  Q: I recently was given a Cable-Nelson Upright Grand. The serial number I believe is 69323. I have ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1911. To properly establish the value of your piano, it must be ...
Heintman Baby Grand12/3/2007
  Q: I have recently purchased a baby grand piano, Heintzman Toronto and the number I see when I open it ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1907. To answer the questions you have, you really do have to ...
Grinnell Bros piano age12/2/2007
  Q: Can you tell me how old my Grinnell Bros piano is? The serial number is 16409. Thank you! ANSWER: ...
  A: Any work that you do will not significantly enhance the value of the instrument. Many finishers ...
Purchasing a used Yamaha piano12/2/2007
  Q: Samuel, I to buy a Yamaha piano from a private party and i cannot find where or when it was made. It ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1972 in Hamamatsu, Japan. Before you purchase this instrument, make sure that ...
Kawai Serial number beginning with M12/2/2007
  Q: I was looking at a Kawai upright piano that the serial number began with an M (Serial number ...
  A: You are right about the date of production for the Kawai. I'm not sure what the M stands for; I ...
Cable-Nelson piano12/2/2007
  Q: I am trying to find out what year my Cable-Nelson piano was made so that I can sell it. I am also ...
  A: The first step is to locate the serial number. It is a 5 or 6 digit number that is either stamped on ...
H,P, Nelson12/2/2007
  Q: I have an H.P. Nelson Concert Upright Grand and I cannot seem to find an exact serial number on it. ...
  A: Unfortunately, I have never worked on this particular brand so I can't speak from experience. You're ...
How old is this piano??12/1/2007
  Q: I just recently acquired a piano and I have not been able to find any reference to the model or ...
  A: Your piano was manufacture in 1982 according to the serial number D28468. The S452 is probably the ...
cable baby grand piano12/1/2007
  Q: I have a Cable baby grand piano in a walnut stain. When opened, I have found #421547 near the front ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured by the Aeolian Piano Company in 1974 based on the serial number. Since ...
Stuyvesant piano12/1/2007
  Q: My question is i just recently recieved a piano for free and it is a 1889 stuyvesant... mint ...
  A: A technician or a dealer would have to know a whole lot more to assess the value of an instrument. ...
Krakauer Cabinet Grand11/30/2007
  Q: I have a Krakauer Bros. (NY) cabinet grand, serial # 20824, which I believe was made in 1900. The ...
  A: You will have to commission a technician to properly assess the replacement cost value of the ...
piano placement11/29/2007
  Q: Work for an interior design firm, considered placing a piano on an outside (interior) wall. Client ...
  A: Your client is correct. If the piano is placed next to an outside wall or near a window, heating ...
mendelssohn piano11/29/2007
  Q: i was once told the upright i have wasa made in 1903. it's a mendelssohn, derby conn. # 7997. i ...
  A: My book establishes a date of 1900. As for the value, you will need to have a technician visually ...
acrosonic piano11/28/2007
  Q: wondering what year #99158 seems in good shape anything to look out for as far as trouble thanks Bob
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916 based on the serial number. As far as what to look for, the ...
Whiney Chicago Upright Piano11/28/2007
  Q: I was given an old piano and would love to know something about it's age,origins,worth or any other ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1915. Whitney is a brand that was produced by the Kimball Piano ...
Ellington Piano11/28/2007
  Q: I have a Ellington piano serial number 55741 and cannot find the age or starting value anywhere I ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1921 in Cincinatti, Ohio. The company was established in 1893 and ...
Schultz Piano11/27/2007
  Q: My aunt has a schultz piano, it looks like stairs and it is very tall it has about three levels of ...
  A: Ryan, From your description, the piano style was in vogue back in the 1920's. The top "level" ...
hardman & peck piano11/27/2007
  Q: I recently aquired a 1905 hardman & peck upright grand piano, I believe the serial # is 58568. it ...
  A: I had sent a response earlier, but it didn't go through. Sorry. As for your piano, the Pierce ...
sell the Wurlitzer spinet11/26/2007
  Q: My mother lives on the East Coast and I'm in the Midwest. She is moving to a smaller place and ...
  A: Ann, If you are emotionally attached to the piano and it has a family history, go for it. Wurlitzer ...
Aeolian Piano11/26/2007
  Q: I have recently purchased a 5'2" Baby Grand Paino. I was told that it was an Aeolian thought to be ...
  A: Aeolian was the General Motors of the piano industry until they went out of business in the 1980's. ...
Cable Nelson11/26/2007
  Q: We just acquired a Cable Nelson Upright Grand. Serial number 121012. It has been untouched for 20 ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1920. The first step is to commission a piano technician to get it ...
Best Way to Sell A Piano11/26/2007
  Q: I have a Wellington Spinet - we are in the process of moving and will not be able to keep this ...
  A: For a quick sale, contact local piano dealers and see if they'll purchase the instrument. If you ...
Grinnell Brothers, upright, excellent condition11/25/2007
  Q: Could you please help us with the age and approximate value- Grinnell upright excellent condition, ...
  A: The serial number is problematic as the highest number of production was 58890. Manufacturing was ...
Upright Grand11/24/2007
  Q: Noel, I have just acquired a George Steck & Co upright grand piano, date on sound board is May 15 ...
  A: The serial number matches the date on the soundboard. That said, you are going to have to commission ...
Howard Piano11/24/2007
  Q: I have a chance to purchase a 10 year old Howard piano. Assuming it is 10 years old, do you know if ...
  A: The price seems about average. The materials used are not as high in quality as Japanese and ...
Howard Piano11/24/2007
  Q: I have a chance to purchase a 10 year old Howard piano. Assuming it is 10 years old, do you know if ...
  A: Howard Pianos were Baldwin products until the mid-sixties when production was outsourced to Kawai. ...
kimball ww11/24/2007
  Q: I came across a Kimball WW upright (cabinet? maybe, it's about five feet tall?) the number on the ...
  A: Based on the serial number you've provided, the piano was made in 1939. I would hesitate to restore ...
Hardman Peck11/22/2007
  Q: Noel...I have Hardman & Peck, I believe a consolette. It's 39" tall, an upright. Would you tell me ...
  A: Try looking at the following: 1. Lift up the top lid and look at the top of the pinblock. You ...
Baldwin Aerosonic piano11/22/2007
  Q: Serial Number is 422247 - walnut piano with matching Bench in good condition. Can you tell me the ...
  A: Your Baldwin Acrosonic piano was made in 1948. The value is dependent on a number of criteria that ...
Polished Ebony 5'10" K. Kawai Grand Piano11/21/2007
  Q: I'm not sure if you could answer questions about how much approximately a piano is worth. I'm ...
  A: New Kawai RX2 grands can fetch $23,000. Dealers advertise used prices ranging between $10,000 and ...
Virtuolo Player-Piano Boston11/21/2007
  Q: I've got Virtuolo Player-Piano made by Hallet&Davis Piano Co. Serial nuber is 80939. Could you give ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1913 in Boston, MA. To ascertain the value, your piano needs to be visually ...
Schafer & Sons Piano11/20/2007
  Q: Samuel, We have a Schafer & Sons VS40 HHA00165 that we are planning to sell. I've read they are ...
  A: I had responded earlier but apparently it did't go through. Your piano was manufactured by the ...
janssen piano serial number 16522611/18/2007
  Q: wondering about the value. It is 36" high upright. We've had so much enjoyment playing it but now ...
  A: Your piano was made in the early 1960's. Unfortunately, I can't determine the value of the ...
YAMAHA piano serial number11/18/2007
  Q: I live in Vancouver. I want to buy a second hand YAMAHA piano. The serial number is D3556384. I ...
  A: This piano was manufactured in 1982. I'm not sure what the D stands for. Other letters indicate ...
Kimball grand piano11/18/2007
  Q: I like to know the quality of Kimball Vianese eddition Grand 5'8". Thinking of buying it but haven't ...
  A: Kimball's scale design was not too good until its former subsidiary Bosendorfer helped get it better ...
Age and estimated value on a Baldwin Acrosonic11/18/2007
  Q: I have a Baldwin Acrosonic with the serial number #755044. I am wondering when it was made and a ...
  A: Natalie, Your piano was made in 1963. As for the value, a lot more information would have to be ...
Baldwin Acrosonic Serial #: 499311. What year?11/18/2007
  Q: Please can you tell me how to find information on this piano - the year and quality? Baldwin ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1952. Overall, I like the quality of Baldwin pianos. Acrosonics came as ...
Piano/ Grinnel Bros.11/17/2007
  Q: I have a used piano I purchased from an estate sale over ten years ago in Houston, Texas. It was in ...
  A: Grinnell Brothers was located at 1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. The date of manufacture is ...
Wurliter piano11/16/2007
  Q: I have a Wurlitzer piano but i dont know really anything about it.I found this stamped inside it ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1927 based on the serial number you've provided. To get the fair ...
Kimball grand piano11/16/2007
  Q: I like to know the quality of Kimball Vianese eddition Grand 5'8". Thinking of buying it but haven't ...
  A: The price sounds good, however, you should definitely commission a technician to look at the ...
Piano(continued)11/15/2007
  Q: I guess I did too many follow ups, I had to start over. Wow!! You have a great resume. I reread ...
  A: Markings on the keys usually are placed during the manufacturing process and are not usually helpful ...
Value of my piano11/14/2007
  Q: I have a 64 key Aeollan Corporation, Melodigrand piano. It is in super condition, I paid $200.00 ...
  A: Rita, The serial number doesn't match the Aeolian Company's. If it were Ivers and Pond (which also ...
Value of my piano11/14/2007
  Q: I have a 64 key Aeollan Corporation, Melodigrand piano. It is in super condition, I paid $200.00 ...
  A: Hhi Rita, Try lifting the top lid up and looking for the serial number either on the top ...
model year11/14/2007
  Q: Mr. Noel I have a Baldwin piano in which I was wondering if you can tell me the year it was made and ...
  A: Your piano has a Baldwin Acrosonic serial number and the date of manufacter is actually 1990. The ...
Piano Value and Piano Serial Number11/13/2007
  Q: I am looking at a used Yamaha G5 Nippon Gakki S.K.K. NO. G5 6'-6" I don't know where to find the ...
  A: The serial number may also be engraved onto the fallboard. Yamaha grands are pretty easy to detach. ...
Piano Value and Piano Serial Number11/13/2007
  Q: I am looking at a used Yamaha G5 Nippon Gakki S.K.K. NO. G5 6'-6" I don't know where to find the ...
  A: This is definitely one of those cases in which you want to commission a technician to look over the ...
Western Cottage Piano #189611/12/2007
  Q: I am told that L B Merrifield sold piano's made by Western Cottage Piano & Organ Co. in Ottawa ...
  A: Charmaine, My Pierce Piano Atlas offers no information with regard to serial numbers for this brand ...
Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet-walnut finish11/12/2007
  Q: I am looking at a Baldwin circa 1950-60 and would like to know if these were good years for this ...
  A: What defines a spinet as such is the type of action used. A "drop action" rests below the keys and ...
How old is my piano?11/11/2007
  Q: I have recently been given a Chicago Werner CO Upright piano with the Serial # 113551. The only date ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1912 by the Werner Piano Company in Chicago. The company was founded ...
piano11/11/2007
  Q: i have just picked up a lindeman & sons of new york, est. 1836 oak upright, serial #131861. ...
  A: Most uprights have a front panel that is attached by screws or hooks to the piano cabinet from ...
Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet-walnut finish11/11/2007
  Q: I am looking at a Baldwin circa 1950-60 and would like to know if these were good years for this ...
  A: Baldwin is a good brand overall and I wouldn't be too concerned with good years versus bad years. ...
piano11/11/2007
  Q: i have just picked up a lindeman & sons of new york, est. 1836 oak upright, serial #131861. ...
  A: Replacing keytops is not fun. Properly done, each key is milled and resurfaced by machine. New ...
value & year piano was made11/11/2007
  Q: I have a Winter & Company piano Ser# 276997. Can you tell me the year it was made and Approx. ...
  A: Jeff, Thanks for asking. Your piano was manufactured in 1950. I don't have enough information to ...
piano11/10/2007
  Q: i have just picked up a lindeman & sons of new york, est. 1836 oak upright, serial #131861. ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1917. Lindeman and Sons were taken over by the American Piano Co. and ...
questions about my cable nelson chicago upright grand11/10/2007
  Q: Mr. Noel, I have a cable nelson upright grand from chicago, whose serial number is 75013. Can you ...
  A: Your piano was made in 1912. The "engraved message" is probably a note made by a piano tuner many, ...
Jasper Americal Piano:Linendauer11/9/2007
  Q: I'm having trouble getting info on a piano I am looking at purchasing. It is the Lindenauer model ...
  A: Danette, My book says your piano was made in 1990. Kimballs are ok pianos. They certainly are not ...
francis bacon piano11/9/2007
  Q: When I move into my current home the previous owners had left a piano. It is a Francis Bacon Piano.. ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in the late 1930's. Without visually examining it, I can't guess its ...
piano value11/8/2007
  Q: i need to sell my schafer &sons upright piano. The model # is AS303 and the Serial # is T40628 it is ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't give you a ballpark figure without visually examining the instrument. Have ...
piano value11/8/2007
  Q: i need to sell my schafer &sons upright piano. The model # is AS303 and the Serial # is T40628 it is ...
  A: I'm not sure what your question is; are you asking how to sell your piano? If so, the first step is ...
serial number11/6/2007
  Q: I am trying to find the serial number on my upright M. Schulz Co. piano. I have looked everywhere. ...
  A: Try the following: 1. the top of the piano, above the pinblock 2. on the cast iron plate either ...
Jasper Americal Piano:Linendauer11/6/2007
  Q: I'm having trouble getting info on a piano I am looking at purchasing. It is the Lindenauer model ...
  A: Jasper American pianos are really Kimball pianos. Kimball was a large American piano manufacturer ...
Piano year?11/5/2007
  Q: Good morning, Samuel. My sister-in-law just donated her Krakauer piano to my church, and needs to ...
  A: The Krakauer piano was made in New York in 1958. To ascertain the value of the instrument, the ...
I am trying to find out about a Wheelock Piano Serial #11/5/2007
  Q: I have inherited a piano, it is a Whelock Serial Number 916653. I believe it was made by the ...
  A: Wheelock was indeed made by the Aeolian Piano Corp and the factory was located at West 24th Street ...
Francis & Bacon, model # 21071S11/5/2007
  Q: First, I would like to thank you for reading this and taking the time to respond to me. I appreciate ...
  A: Actually, the name is Francis Bacon, like the English philosopher. The serial number would indicate ...
my piano??11/4/2007
  Q: I was given a piano some time ago, and have no information for it. I would greatly appreciate if ...
  A: The best way to ascertain the value of your instrument is to have a tuner-technician visually ...
Piano pedals11/2/2007
  Q: What is the function of the pedals on the piano and how do they affect the sound?
  A: The right pedal is the damper pedal which lifts the dampers off of the strings. This allows the ...
SAUTER PIANO10/31/2007
  Q: I am looking for a piano for my son who is 8 years old, currently I have looked at a 45" 'Sauter' ...
  A: Sauter is a German piano manufacturer and pretty expensive with our devalued dollar versus the Euro. ...
piano value10/31/2007
  Q: I'm sure glad there are people like you out there with some knowledge. I"m trying to help my friend ...
  A: Your friend's piano was made in 1908. I'm assuming that the number you've cited is the serial ...
antique carlisle (chicago and muskegon) piano10/31/2007
  Q: Yes, we inherited an antique upright, serial number 72664, stamped Carlisle inside and again outside ...
  A: Melanie, Your piano was manufactured in 1916 as you suspected. The value is problematic since ...
old Cable baby grand10/30/2007
  Q: I have come across an old Cable baby grand piano, serial number 41773, that I can have for free. ...
  A: If your tuner estimated several thousand dollars to repair the Cable grand, than spending money on ...
Hobart M. Cable Piano10/29/2007
  Q: I have my mother's Hobart M. Cable piano. It is marked on a brass plate on the inside 802677 and ...
  A: Obviously, appraising a piano sight unseen is problematic at best. More information would be needed ...
Mendelssohn Piano10/28/2007
  Q: I was just given a Mendelssohn upright #130168 also has a sticker that says Aeolian corp. Just ...
  A: The Mendelssohn Piano Co. was established at McKeesport, PA and was sold to the Sterling Company and ...

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