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Hay Larry - piano question

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  • LarryL Offline
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    Larry
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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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          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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            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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                Mik
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                #9

                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.

                      LarryL Offline
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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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