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Hay Larry - piano question

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  • MikM Offline
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    Mik
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    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 am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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    • JollyJ Offline
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      Well, they were making it in 1906...

      https://antiquepianoshop.com/online-museum/mason-hamlin/

      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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      • LarryL Offline
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        @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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          Thanks to both. The piano is from a church with an art case for $1599. Might go take a look at it.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            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...

            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            • LarryL Offline
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              Larry
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              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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              • JollyJ Offline
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                Jolly
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                Alternatively...

                $58,290. Delivered.

                https://shop.cunninghampiano.com/product/cunningham-9-concert-grand-piano/

                Link to video

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                • LarryL Offline
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                  The serial number in mine is 35811.

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                  • MikM Offline
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                    Does it have the A above the serial number? In any event that’s way older.

                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      While I'm playing silly booger...

                      Link to video

                      I'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.

                      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                      • MikM Mik

                        Does it have the A above the serial number? In any event that’s way older.

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                        @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 video

                          I'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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                          @jolly said in Hay Larry - piano question:

                          While I'm playing silly booger...

                          Link to video

                          I'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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                            Oh, that's the typical sizzle bullshit.

                            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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