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PIANO:   Steinway & Sons, model L, 5’10½” Grand& artist bench, serial # 396191

 Finish:   Satin Ebony in rubbed lacquer finish

Description:    From a fine musician who loved this piano in Delmar, this piano was hand-selected in Steinway Hall in NYC.   Made in New York in early 1966, this instrument was exceptionallywell maintained and the original soundboard is immaculate. Replete with famous Steinway features like Diaphramatic Soundboard, Hexagrip Maple Pinblock, Accelerated action with Permafree bushings, this piano will last easily for 100 years if well-maintained. The piano is original and has been completely reconditioned to concert-level performance. The Ebonized finish has been hand-rubbed to its original sheen.  This piano has a beautiful tone and has a treble much like the 9’ Concert Grand! In June of 2000, Rand Reeves, noted rebuilder, installed new Nu-tone English Hammers and Tokiwa shanks and flanges. It is generally agreed that these parts are superior to New York Steinway OEM parts. This piano had very little playing on the new hammers and is truly a beautiful sounding and playing piano—a true musician’s instrument!

PIANO:  Yamaha,  G5E,   6’6” Professional Grand & Bench,  serial # 3894152

Finish:     Ebony Polish Finish

Description:  Yamaha Pianos, made in Japan, are very well designed instruments and are internationally recognized as world class pianos of exceptional value.  This model was made for the professional market as a high quality performance instrument.  Designed to be a sweeter elegant sounding model, this piano was built in the Hamamatsu factory in mid 1984.  This piano was acquired by the current owner in 2000 in Houston, TX.  The piano was completely rebuilt in the Yamaha factory in Hamamatsu the year before. The owner tookvery good care of the piano and was too busy to play it much. It is an uncommon value due to the fact it is virtually new and in immaculate condition.  The piano is built better than its newer Yamaha cousins due to a less brighter and more traditional European sound than the newer Yamaha Grands.  Also, it is very unusual to find such a fine performance instrument that had not been heavily used – clearly it was mostly a showpiece and a furniture statement!

A very, very rare find!! 

PIANO:  Wm. Knabe & Co., 5’ 8” French Prov. Grand & matching Bench, serial # 108702.     

Finish:   Carved French Provincial Black Walnut Lacquer Finish.

 Description:  Made by one of the respected quality makers, Knabe was the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera until the 1980’s.  Favored by musicians and enthusiasts,  Knabe was always the best combination of beautiful workmanship, cabinetry and warm tone. This piano is quite rare as it was fashioned out of now extinct American Black Walnut and is hand carved with flowers and other details in the French Provinicial style.   Made in East Rochester, NY in the Fall of 1931,  this piano was originally outfitted with an Ampico Reproducing Player System.  The player system was removed and was purchased by a well-to-do lady from White Plains.  Upon her death, it was moved to Upstate NY to a son’s house.  In honor of their mother, the piano was routinely tuned but not played.  Finally, it was decided to sell the piano.  We opted to recondition this piano as it was in immaculate condition with hammers that could not be replaced today.  The ivory keys are in great condition and the soundboard is pristine.  We have opted to refinish the cabinet to restore it’s incredible cabinet to new condition.  This is a rare and magnificent example of wood and craftsmanship of the old days which is now truly extinct! Note the unique the insetting of the French Leg into the rim.

This is a museum piece !!

PIANO:    Yamaha,  C3,  6’1” Conservatory Grand & Bench,  serial # 1298615

Finish:     Ebony Polish Finish

Description:  Yamaha Pianos, made in Japan, are very well designed instruments        and are internationally recognized as world class pianos of exceptional value.  This model was made for the professional market as a high quality performance instrument to compete with Steinway for the University/Conservatory business. The famous C3 Conservatory Grand has long been recognized as one of the finest values money can buy in a performance grand piano!  Built in the Hamamatsu factory in late 1971, this piano was part of the estate of a wealthy executive in Austin, TX. It has been completely rebuilt and refinished with all new parts, new strings, new pinblock and original soundboard, bridges and hammers.  This piano appears to have been hardly used.  It has a uniquely warm tone and very even touch and sound.  We only had to regulate the action and voice the hammers as it needed little else.  The piano is built better than its newer Yamaha cousins due to a less brighter and more traditional European sound than the newer Yamaha Grands. This is a unique find in a performance piano that is like brand new at less than half the price of a new one!   

PIANO:  Steinway & Sons,  model M, 5’7” Grand Piano &  bench,  serial # 204702

Finish:     Dark Mahogany Satin Finish.

Description:  Steinway is undoubtedly the piano that all musicians aspire to and some are lucky to own.  However, not all Steinway’s are alike.  The Steinway factory Golden Years of manufacturing were from the turn of the century through1929.  Some of their finest examples of musicality and craftmanship were built during these years.  However, finding a piano from this era in truly wonderful condition is very very rare!  This model M, 5’7” Grand was manufactured in the Long Island City factory in November 1920 and is a remarkable example of the high level of craftsmanship and tone.  Most pianos hope to sound and play as this piano does and usually they do not.  This piano was owned by a 91 year old man who recently sold his house and had to part with his beloved piano as well.  The piano was well cared for and was tuned regularly thoughout its life.  The soundboard is in immaculate condition and the hammers are the famous pre-war Steinway hammers that created the tone favored by Rachmaninoff, Rubenstein and Horowitz.  They can not be replaced for love or money and to find a piano like this that was not ever played heavily is unbelievable!

PIANO: KAWAI, KG6C, 7’4”Semi Concert Grand Piano & Bench,  serial # 1173177

Finish:   Ebony Polish Finish.

Description:  Kawai is one of the famous Japanese Piano builders who specialize in fine craftmanship and a warm rich tone in their pianos.  Favored by conservatories and teachers around the world,  Kawai has created their reputation based on their deep understanding of European piano building and partnerships with famous makers like Ibach and now Steinway.  Kawai builds the Boston Pianos for Steinway and this endorsement should say enough about their quality of manufacture.  This piano was manufactured new in Aug/Sept.1980 and was made in the Hammamatsu factory in Japan.  The comparable new model is the 7’6” RX-7 that lists for over $40,000.  This piano was obviously well-cared for and not heavily played.  It is very rare to find a Semi-Concert Grand in such pristine condition and with such large, warm tone!  This is a phenomenal value for the serious player or for a concert hall. 

Nothing compares with this at this price – ANYWHERE!!!!

PIANO:  Yamaha,  model G1J,  5’3” GrandPiano& Duet Bench, serial # 2690102

Finish:   Satin Ebony Finish

Description:  Yamaha Pianos, made in Japan, are very well designed instruments and present a very good value in today’s market.  This model was made for the home market as a quality 5’3” grand piano for the average buyer.  This piano was built in the Hamamatsu factory in mid 1978 and was purchased new at Clark Music in Latham, NY by an executive family.  The owner took very good care of the piano and purchased the piano for their boys – neither of whom played much.  It is an uncommon value due to the fact it is virtually new and in immaculate condition.  This piano is the well respected ‘J’ scale that is actually highly desired. This piano performs much like the current C1 but has a depth and expression of a fine small German grand due to the German voicing and concert regulation performed.  The piano is built better than its newer Yamaha cousins now manufactured in the factory in Indonesia.  Most used Japanese pianos available are ‘grey market’ instruments that are made for the Pacific Rim market and not seasoned for North America.  But this piano is made for North America and its wood is seasoned for our climate – insuring its durability. 

A rare find in this immaculate condition!! 

PIANO: Wurlitzer, 4’10” Art Case, “Arabian Nights”, Baby Grand & Matching Bench, serial # 113491

Finish:    American Walnut with Tiger Maple/Birdseye Maple Panels in Satin Lacquer Finish.

Description: Famous for their cabinets andbeing the #1 American home piano, Wurlitzer has been the best selling American piano through the late 80’s.  This piano, made in DeKalb, Illinois, in 1930,  is as example of Wurlitzer’s pre-WWII fascination with unique cabinet designs.  This Art Case Grand, dubbed the “Arabian Nights” model, harkens back to the Moorish cabinet style that was popular and very exotic prior to WWII.  This piano was purchased by the 2nd owner, after it had been completely rebuilt in Atlanta, GA.  It receivednew pinblock, strings, dampers, shimmed soundboard, reconditioned action, new pearlized keytops and refinishing.  The original piano had ivory which came off prior to rebuilding so the rebuilder took extra care to cover the keys with very special, rare pearlized material.  We reconditioned this piano to bring it to a much higher level of performance than it ever had before. 

A very rare find !!!

PIANO: Baldwin, model M, 5’2”Artist Grand Piano & Matching Duet Bench, serial # 149736

Finish:   Select Honduras Mahogany in Lacquer Finish.

Description: Famous for their dominance in the American Piano market, Baldwin has been the #1 selling American piano through the late 90’s.  This piano, made in Cincinnati, OHin the Spring of 1961,  is in immaculate condition having had sparing use. This piano was well loved and maintained by Rand Reeves, RPT – noted piano technician and rebuilder. For many years, Baldwin Artist Grands, the upper line of Baldwin, have been renowned as a very sturdy and sought after piano for school and institutional use.  Known for its warm sound,  Baldwin Artist Grands have very large tone for their size and are built very beautifully in this period. This piano is one ofthe best Baldwin M Grand I have ever encountered!! Rich and sonorous, it has a huge bass and very beautiful treble with a buttery smooth, responsive action.  Known for their beautiful cabinetry, this select mahogany case is especially gorgeous and was incredibly well-maintained. It has been completely reconditioned including action regulated and hammers voiced in the German manner. This is a fabulous find in a grand piano made by an heirloom manufacturer.  This is a very rare opportunity to find a Baldwin Grand in such fine condition!!!  “They surely don’t make em like they used to!!!!!!!”

PIANO: Baldwin, model M, 5’2” Artist Grand &  Matching Duet Bench, serial # 234888

Finish:   Ebony Satin in Lacquer Finish.

Description: Famous for their dominance in the American Piano market, Baldwin has been the #1 selling American piano through the late 90’s.  This piano, made in Cincinnati, OHin the Fall of 1979,  is in immaculate condition having had sparing use. This piano purchased new at the Baldwin Factory Store in Atlanta, GA.  For many years, Baldwin Artist Grands, the upper line of Baldwin, have been renowned as a very sturdy and sought after piano for school and institutional use.  Known for its warm sound,  Baldwin Artist Grands have very large tone for their size and are built very beautifully in this period. Rich and sonorous, it has a huge bass and very beautiful treble with a buttery smooth, responsive action.  This Grand incorporates Baldwin features like the Accu-just hitch pins, Synchro-tone bass strings, Baldwin plate mounting system and more. It has been completely reconditioned including action regulated and hammers voiced in the German manner. This is a fabulous find in a grand piano made by an heirloom manufacturer.  This is a very rare opportunity to find a Baldwin Grand in such fine condition!!!

PIANO:  Hardman, 5’0 Baby GrandPiano & Matching Bench, serial # 96360

 Finish:   French Provincial Hand-Carved Walnut in high-gloss lacquer finish.

Description:  This unique, museum piece piano was built in New York in November/December 1936 and is a true example of the art of elaborate furniture design.   Hardman is a well known New York manufacturer who specialized in fine quality grand pianos and high styled vertical pianos for the finest homes in East.  Known for their cabinet designs, art cases and special edition pianos,  this model is a limited production instrument that was designed for the elegant executive New York City townhouse.  Small in stature but built like a tank,  this piano is a gem to behold. This piano was rebuilt in Long Island in the 1980’s with new strings, new tuning pins, new dampers, shimmed and bleached soundboard, new bridge caps, original action and hammers and refinished cabinet and plate. This piano was a mother’s beloved instrument that was handed down to the daughter who is now downsizing and must part with the family heirloom. It is very rare and not likely to be seen again as most of the production is still kept closely guarded by discriminating families or was destroyed at the end of its life.

PIANO:   Yamaha, model UX,  52” Professional Upright and bench, serial # 3056452

Finish:    Ebony Polish Finish.

Description: Yamaha is known for supplying the world’s universities and conservatories with the U series Professional Upright Piano as the quintessential practice room piano. This is the famous UX/WX3 model, that was the highest grade of performance upright piano Yamaha made.  Based on the an 52” German Scale Design, the back of this piano is unique in that the posts are a radial designed X-back which provides double the stability and more power. Made in early 1980, this piano appears to have been hardly used.  It is inimmaculate condition and has a huge tone and very even touch and sound.  We only had to regulate the action andvoice the hammers as it needed little else.  Most Yamaha professional uprights sold used are usually heavily used and most generally tired.  Note the gold oval plaque on the inside at the treble denoting a special edition instrument—indicating special high performance voicing/regulation (an option at purchase). This is another rarity.   The Yamaha UX is the highest grade of Yamaha designed to compete with the fine German pianos and is the true choice of most fine pianists for their limited space studios !!!

PIANO:  KAWAI,  KS3F, 50” Prof. Upright Piano & Bench,  serial # 1367495

Finish:    Ebony Polish Finish.

Description:  Kawai is one of the famous Japanese Piano builders who specialize in fine craftmanship and a warm rich tone in their pianos.  Favored by conservatories and teachers around the world,  Kawai has created their reputation based on their deep understanding of European piano building and partnerships with famous makers like Ibach and now Steinway.  Kawai builds the Boston Pianos for Steinway and this endorsement should say enough about their quality of manufacture.  This piano was manufactured new in late 1980 and was made in the Hammamatsu factory in Japan.  The comparable new model is the K-50 49” Professional Upright.  This piano was obviously well-cared for and yet almost unused.  It was located in a second home in Austin, TX. It is very rare to find a Professional Upright in such pristine condition and with such large, warm tone!  This is a phenomenal value.

PIANO:    Story & Clark 45” Player Piano & Bench , model 14352, serial # 3437

Finish:    Dark Oak with Stained Glass Panels and Carved Griffon Legs

 Description: Story & Clark is a well-known piano maker for the home.  Most of their pianos were very sturdily built and featured fantastic cabinets.  This piano is quite remarkable because it is one of the last roll player models made by Classic Player Piano Corporation made in late 2002 in Seneca, PA. Purchased on 12/22/2002 by noted Plattsburgh Piano Technician/Player Specialist Art Pierce as a special gift to his son and his family. Classic Player, founded by Ed Keefe and his wife, built custom player pianos under their name and for Baldwin and Wurlitzer. Using Baldwin back assemblies and actions, they built the rest of the player pianos with the finest materials available. Ed, the perfectionist, was unhappy with Baldwin’s quality in their back assemblies so, in 1992, began building their own back assembly utilizing the famous Story & Clark studio upright design.  Improving the design with agraffes in the bass for more clarity and heavier back construction, he succeeded in creating a quality instrument.  This is the finest model they ever made with hand carved Griffon Legs in Oak and lighted Stained Glass Panels.  This piano is immaculate as Mr. Pierce, before he died, lovingly put in extra work into the instrument to maximize its performance.  Hardly played, this piano is like new and is a rare, rare find!!!

PIANO: Baldwin, model 243HPW, 45”Hamilton Studio Upright & Matching Bench, serial # 437560

Finish:   American Walnut in Satin Lacquer Finish.

Description: Famous for their dominance in the American Vertical Piano market, Baldwin has been the #1 selling American piano through the late 90’s.  This piano, made in Trumann, AKin 1993,  is in immaculate condition having had little use.  It was owned by a local piano teacher who carefully chose 2 matching Baldwin Hamilton Studios for her teaching studio.  She has moved, retired and taken the 1st piano she taught on #437588. This was the 2nd piano and therefore had little use.  This piano was immaculately cared for and it shows like new!  For many years, Baldwin Hamilton Studio Uprights have been renowned as a very sturdy and sought for piano for school and institutional use.  Known for its warm sound,  Baldwin Hamilton’s are almost an institution unto themselves.  This piano has the 31 ply pinblock, Baldwin Hammers, Syncrotone bass strings, and all the other exclusive Baldwin features.  It has been completely reconditioned including action regulated and hammers voiced. This is a fabulous find in a value piano made by an heirloom manufacturer.  This is an uncommon opportunity to find a Baldwin Hamilton in like new condition!!!

PIANO:  KAWAI,  UST-8A, 45” Studio Upright Piano & Bench,  serial # 38745

Finish:    Satin Oak Finish.

 Description:  Kawai is one of the famous Japanese Piano builders who specialize in fine craftmanship and a warm rich tone in their pianos.  Favored by conservatories and teachers around the world,  Kawai has created their reputation based on their deep understanding of European piano building and partnerships with famous makers like Ibach and now Steinway.  Kawai builds the Boston Pianos for Steinway and this endorsement should say enough about their quality of manufacture.  This piano was manufactured in the Lincolnton, NC factory in December 1992 but was purchased new in September 1994 from Hilton Piano in Latham Circle Mall and has been played lightly.  This piano is in immaculate condition and has a huge bass and comes with its original papers.  This piano is a real find at nearly half of its price new.

PIANO: Baldwin, model 913, 40” Queen Anne Console and Bench, serial # 1261040

Finish:    Queen Anne Pecan in Satin Lacquer Finish.

Description: Famous for their dominance in the American Vertical Piano market, Baldwin has been the #1 selling American piano through the late 90’s.  This piano, made in Trumann, AKinmid 1981,  is in immaculate condition having had almost no use.  It was owned by an executive family and resided proudly in the formal living room. This piano was purchased new at Robert’s Pianos & Organs on 9/25/81. It has been completely reconditioned including action regulated and hammers voiced.  This is an Acrosonic modelof consoles were made with the exclusive Acrosonic features: Solid Spruce Soundboard, full-size direct blow action, Synchrotone Bass Strings, 19-ply pinblock, BaldwinHammers & Scale Design.  This is a fabulous find in a value piano made by an heirloom manufacturer. 

PIANO:  Wm. Knabe & Co., 40.5” Console Piano and Bench, Serial # 140096

Finish:    French Provincial Figured Walnut in Satin Lacquer Finish

Description:  The official piano of the Metropolitan Opera for many years, Knabe was the piano often found in the finest homes in the country due to its musicality and fine cabinetry.  This is a remarkable instrument, made in December 1947 in East Rochester, NY.  Knabe, as other fine makers like Steinway & Sohmer, made elaborate furniture consoles for the finest homes in this country.  This is a remarkable example of such design and craftsmanship with 4 hand carved legs and special wood. Note the grand style fallboard and the pedal lyre as special design features in this exclusive model.  It is in original condition and has great tone for its size and is truly an heirloom piano for someone’s home.  The owner was the 2nd owner having received it from his aunt who had the piano refinished in the 1980’s.  It was used lightly by his aunt and not used by him at all except as a prized piece of furniture.  We have completely reconditioned the piano and restored it to its former glory!   It is very rare to find one of these heirloom pianos in restorable condition!

PIANO: Sohmer & Co., model 34LS, 42” French Provincial Console, serial #259716          

Finish: Select Dark Cherry in satin lacquer finish and Matching Bench

 Description: Sohmer & Co. is the only high quality manufacturer that truly competed with Steinway in quality in this country.  Founded in 1872 by Hugo Sohmer,   Sohmer & Co. produced both the highest quality verticals and grands in Long Island City – across the bay from Steinway & Sons. Hugo Sohmer was famous for his meticulous attention to detail and for his insistence on procuring the finest materials available.  He routinely would reject lumber in his factory if it did not come up to his strict standards!  Noted for their opulent cabinetry and solid core cabinets,  Sohmer was the piano of the upper class executive home who wanted more elegant cabinets than available at Steinway & Sons.  This piano was made the Spring of 1987 in the Long Island City factory and was originally purchased in Long Island.  Purchased new in 1987 at K Music in Utica NY, this piano has all Sohmer quality features such as: Quarter Sawn Hard Rock Maple Pinblock, Quarter Sawn Adirondack Spruce Soundboard, Extra Heavy Hard Rock Maple Back Posts and Pratt Read Premium Action.  This piano has a huge tone and responsive action normally found in a Studio Upright. A rare find--this is a high-end Steinway-class piano!!

PIANO: Yamaha, model M-500CM, 44” Studio Console/Bench, serial # T267417

 Finish:  American Oak Country Manor.

Description:  Yamaha Pianos, made in Japan, are very well designed instruments and present a very good value in today’s market.  This Bill Faber designed studio console was made for the upscale home market.  This piano was built in the Thomaston, GA. factory in the Summer of 2002.  This piano, designed to provide studio upright performance in a high end designer cabinet,  was purchased new by a husband for his wife. This model was selected because it is from the upper line of high designer cabinets and has many fine furniture features like one piece doweled legs. This piano came to us as product of a divorce.   This Yamaha piano is built better than its newer Yamaha cousins now manufactured in the factory in Indonesia or China.  Most used Japanese pianos available are ‘grey market’ instruments that are made for the Pacific Rim market and not seasoned for North America.  But this piano is made for North America and its wood is seasoned for our climate – insuring its durability.  This is a high performance studio console that is highly desired due to warm, expressive tone and action at an unbeatable price. A rare find!!  Virtually unplayed!