Hay Larry - piano question
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wrote on 6 Dec 2021, 23:34 last edited by
I saw what purports to be a Mason and Hamlin A, serial number would indicate 1972. Do you have any idea when they started making the A?
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 00:11 last edited by
Well, they were making it in 1906...
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 00:21 last edited by
@mik said in Hay Larry - piano question:
I saw what purports to be a Mason and Hamlin A, serial number would indicate 1972. Do you have any idea when they started making the A?
I've forgotten a lot of stuff but I own a Mason Hamlin A that was built around then, so it's highly possible. Seems like the Model A was one of if not the oldest model in their line.
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 00:43 last edited by
Thanks to both. The piano is from a church with an art case for $1599. Might go take a look at it.
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 00:53 last edited by
Aeolian Mason's from the 1970's can leave a bit to be desired, at least as far as quality of plate castings, overall build quality, etc.
But...The bones are still there for a good rebuild, if everything I read is correct. An artcase at that price might make for a heckuva project...
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 01:38 last edited by
That's right, I'd forgotten. The 70s era Masons were Aolean. So mine must be older, because it isn't an Aolean.
Geez... I'm so glad I got out of that business......
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 01:49 last edited by
Alternatively...
$58,290. Delivered.
https://shop.cunninghampiano.com/product/cunningham-9-concert-grand-piano/
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 01:50 last edited by
The serial number in mine is 35811.
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 01:56 last edited by Mik 12 Jul 2021, 01:57
Does it have the A above the serial number? In any event that’s way older.
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 02:04 last edited by
While I'm playing silly booger...
Link to videoI've not seen a 5'4". I did drive to Dallas and let the wife wring out a 5'10". The pianos are made by Hailun, but there is definitely a tonal difference. The scale is different than the Hailun, and the plate is a little beefier. It's a darker tone, a bit more American than most Asian pianos.
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 02:16 last edited by
@mik said in Hay Larry - piano question:
Does it have the A above the serial number? In any event that’s way older.
It's a 5' 8. I don't remember if it had an A above it or not, and it's on the other end of the house. I'm too lazy to go back and look.. lol
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While I'm playing silly booger...
Link to videoI've not seen a 5'4". I did drive to Dallas and let the wife wring out a 5'10". The pianos are made by Hailun, but there is definitely a tonal difference. The scale is different than the Hailun, and the plate is a little beefier. It's a darker tone, a bit more American than most Asian pianos.
wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 02:21 last edited by@jolly said in Hay Larry - piano question:
While I'm playing silly booger...
Link to videoI've not seen a 5'4". I did drive to Dallas and let the wife wring out a 5'10". The pianos are made by Hailun, but there is definitely a tonal difference. The scale is different than the Hailun, and the plate is a little beefier. It's a darker tone, a bit more American than most Asian pianos.
He can sure spin a yarn, can't he.... hahahaha
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wrote on 7 Dec 2021, 05:23 last edited by
Oh, that's the typical sizzle bullshit.