Living pianos team members piano store new and used. Dollars and are based on market values based on comparisons of used pianos, and offered for sale on the internet on such sites as. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything baldwin acrosonic piano listings. Built to celebrate baldwins almost 150 history as americas favorite piano, this. The acrosonic piano is the largest selling piano brand name and model of all time.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The overall look of the piano is shorter than a typical piano and the strings of the instrument are shorter in length, causing the tone to not be as deep as most pianos. Figure is based on the age, condition, size, grade and rarity of this instrument. It looks just like a piano until you lift the top to reveal a beautifully lighted bar. Baldwin acrosonic hamilton howard grand piano service.
Reviews 0 one of the pianos that placed baldwin in the top position while they made pianos in the united states. It has been a great piano and the pin block is rock solid. If you will be moving the piano more than four consecutive low stairs, use the locking piano belt to tie the piano to the dolly. Acrosonic pianos were a line of instruments offered by baldwin. The first baldwin piano, an upright model, was available one year later. Some came with hammers, including the chekker, dulce melos, and clavichord. Baldwin acrosonic upright piano free rio vista we are giving away a free baldwin acrosonic upright piano. The refreshing originality of scandinavian design spices this modern style. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. Spinets are the lowest prices pianos due to their small size, though the acrosonic models seemed to do better than competitors.
New listing baldwin howard spinet upright piano 36 satin walnut. It ceased most domestic production in december 2008, moving its total production to china. Calvin coolidge selects a baldwin piano for the white house. It is still reasonably intuned it is a on the flat side, but the keys are relatively close to the right pitches. The 14th and 15th centuries saw the development of different kinds of keyboard stringed instruments. The acrosonic piano by baldwin, first built in 1936, was among the first spinet pianos built in the mid 1930s. More than 220 radio stations nationwide prefer the baldwin pianos tone quality for broadcasting. Baldwin pianos are a musical legacy that for over a century, continues to live on.
The front of the piano rests on two graceful cabriole style legs with acanthus leaf detailing at the shoulders in relief. Although sometimes the acrosonic name was used on console and studio size baldwins. Rare 1960s midcentury modern spinet piano by baldwin. Manufactured for a limited time in the early 1960s these pianos.
Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping is paid in part to pitney bowes inc. Baldwin acrosonic piano for sale memphis tn nashville. Piano companies havent been building spinets in quite some time, but in their heyday baldwin built the best of this piano type. The acrosonic piano by baldwin has 88 keys and stands about three and a half feet tall. History of baldwin pianos the story of the baldwin piano. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The baldwin acrosonic spinet is simply one of the best spinet pianos for sale in our showroom. Rare mid century modern baldwin acrosonic piano with. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano, serial number 597721 made in 1957 in fair to good condition, hasnt been tuned in several years. The bench has a removable pad and opens to piano sheet music and instructional books. While it is true that most commonly acrosonics were spinet pianos, baldwin also. Rare midcentury teak baldwin acrosonic spinet upright piano. The company traces its origins back to 1857, when dwight hamilton baldwin began teaching piano, organ, and violin in cincinnati, ohio.
The manufacturing facilities at east rochester was comprised of a series of separate and individual factories planned so that manufacturing of the various instruments was carried on in an entirely individual and distinct manner, and by separate organizations, each under direction of men who had been associated with each. Which is about how long baldwin placed that name on their spinet. The baldwin acrosonic spinet piano was considered to be the best spinet on the market for more than 40 years. The result is a unique sweet sound which is lighter than other larger and heavier pianos. In 1895, the company introduced its first grand piano, a 54 model. Each piano that carries the name baldwin, is a piece of that legacy which has contributed to american piano history and manufacturing. The piano is founded on earlier technological innovations. Coined from the greek word,akros, meaning supreme and the latin word, sonus, meaning tone, the trade mark acrosonic is registered in the united states patent. The wood is a blonde color that was popular in the 50s. It still sounds good in my opinion and i have been playing the piano for over 5. A handsome vintage baldwin acrosonic spinet piano with a walnut cabinet, turned tapered legs, brass fittings, and a sheet music rack. Baldwin acrosonic midcentury modern piano wine bar with. Shigeru kawai piano for sale sk3 conservatory grand baldwin acrosonic sold. A baldwin acrosonic was baldwins designation for its deluxe cabinet style in its smaller pianos.
Company history the company was founded by dwight hamilton baldwin in cincinnati, ohio in 1862. Learn more opens in a new window or tab international shipping paid to pitney bowes inc. This piano is in good used condition and comes with the bench. A mid1950s baldwin acrosonic spinet piano in blonde wood custom upholstered to the back with creamcolored linen fabric and button tufts. What is the value of a 19641965 baldwin acrosonic console. The baldwin piano company is an american piano brand. Its traditional oak cabinet makes it a perfect fit in many homes, and the memorable baldwin tone is easy on the ears. Baldwin acrosonic hamilton howard grand piano service manual baldwin piano company on. Hudson valley news isacoff follows the piano into the. The item acrosonic piano by baldwin is in sale since monday, september 17, 2018. A baldwin acrosonic spinet piano, bench and vintage sheet music.
This acrosonic was made more recently than the familiar, shorter acrosonics from years earlier. The company was founded by dwight hamilton baldwin in cincinnati, ohio in 1862. Baldwin has recreated versions of most of its former u. The acrosonic is a step below, basically just an average piano, but it will probably have a good touch which to me is almost as important if not as important as tone. This distinctive and exclusive name designates a line of spinet and console pianos built by the baldwin piano company.
This piano has a cool midcentury design aesthetic, almost a jetsons look. Mar, 2008 that price sounds about right for an acrosonic upright. Many people regard the acrosonic to be the finest spinet piano ever built. Walk around the piano and take a look at the beautiful cabinet with its unique craftsmanship. The piano is marked with patented full blow acrosonic action built exclusively by baldwin and the serial number reads 537180. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Wulsin became a partner in the dealership, by then known as d. The piano is smaller, therefore the strings are shorter. The new york tribune, in commenting on the comprehensive display of the baldwin company at paris, and the success of this piano and this house, said that they made a record that would never he forgot in the history of uprights, grands and reproducing pianos, the grands including the various sizes from concert grands to small grands for parlors. Another beautiful piano completely refurbished out of our piano shop. There a a few small scratches on the bence and console. The inside, much to my surprise, is in pristine condition. Also included is a matching bench with various music books. It is in good condition with only a few minor scratches on the bench.
The blue book prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. A cherry acrosonic piano manufactured in 2009 by baldwin. Lucien wulsin ii, the son of lucien wulsin, is named president of baldwin. The item baldwin acrosonic piano one owner family is in sale since friday, february 21, 2020. This piano features a cherry wood frame with patterned music rack.
What is my baldwin aerosonic spinet piano 1953 excellent. I have a 1970 baldwin acrosonic console, in very good condition, and will be selling this when i finally decide on a grand. Apr, 2012 piano sales and restoration in the boston area and beyond, providing new and used pianos, lessons, moving and tuning services. This piano has been produced since 1936 in various finishes such as maple, oak, pine and more. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano with piano bench circa 19601965. To move a grand piano, you will need two locking piano belts to secure the piano board to the grand and a piano skidboard, also called a piano board, which will be secured to the long flat side of the grand. Rare mid century modern baldwin acrosonic piano with matching bench. Stunning midcentury modern acrosonic spinet piano made by baldwin. This danish teak cabinet design is rare because a limited number of them was ever produced in the. Free delivery to the first floor in ma, ct, ri, eastern ny including nyc, southern vt, southern, nh and southern me. Its danish modern tapered leg design and solid walnut wood cabinet makes it as much a work of art as it is a musical instrument. Of all the spinet pianos for sale in our showroom, the baldwin acrosonic spinet offers the best sound quality at a reasonable price. The acrosonic was originally a better built piano than the howard, however, in an older piano it is as important how the piano was used and maintained as it is to get the best original manufactured quality. Baldwin pianos company history serial number search.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Is it worth it this would be a second piano for me. Many of the older acrosonics which were so popular years ago are still going strong. Since its introduction in 1936, the baldwin acrosonic has made itself a mainstay of the piano industry. Notice the curvature of the wood above the ivory keyboard. Coined from the greek word,akros, meaning supreme and the latin word, sonus, meaning tone, the trade mark acrosonic is registered in. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Nov 03, 2014 i have a baldwin acrosonic upright piano not a spinet, built in 1957, mahogany dark brown in, i would say good condition. Jun 18, 20 kris nicholson showcases the baldwin classic model 545 spinet piano in light pecan french legs like new duration. So layered with anecdote that it reads like a novel or a good biography. I have no clue to its value and need to find a ballpark figure. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano for sale online piano store. This is a limited production piano made only in the mid 60s. Imagine this beautiful 1940s era baldwin acrosonic console piano in your home. The pecan piano features a beautiful look and an amazing sound. Baldwin acrosonic spinet 36 h, 1953 opinion piano world. I have a baldwin acrosonic piano which has a serial number of 371179. What is the value of a 1955 baldwin acrosonic piano.
Where is a good resource to find the value of used pianos. Everything inside of this new style was the same as previous vertical style pianos. There arent any cheap materials here as the cabinet is made of solid wood. Baldwin, the name has always been one of the most widely renowned names in the american piano industry and history. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano, bench and sheet music ebth. The piano features a mahogany case with ornate carved music rack featuring a matched mahogany veneer to the bottom. Baldwin acrosonic spinet for sale in oklahoma bruce.
This piano bar was created from a limited edition baldwin acrosonic piano. It is nearly impossible to find a piano made entirely of teak and with a danish modern design element. Baldwin console piano 1998 excellent free shipping. The piano also comes with a matching bench which opens by hinges for additional storage and includes various books of piano music. Pianos, particularly instruments more than a few years old, really have no default base value like the blue book valuati. Mar 28, 2012 our baldwin acrosonic piano displayed a unique tone in the upper registers that was very endearing. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. How to move a baldwin acrosonic piano our pastimes. Player piano market peaks at 56 percent of the industrys total piano production. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. If youre a piano player, you have probably come across the acrosonic piano a few times in your lifetime. Apr 16, 2014 anybody who loves midcentury danish style furniture and plays a musical instrument, will know how rare this particular baldwin acrosonic piano. I will accept cash, personal check or credit card for the piano.
Piano sales and restoration in the boston area and beyond, providing new and used pianos, lessons, moving and tuning services. Coming from one of the mainstream piano providers baldwin, the acrosonic piano creates a unique sound that has kept it in use for almost 80 years. Baldwin piano and organ co, was established in 1862 and took over the bechstein piano co in 1963. The baldwin acrosonic is considered by many to be the best spinet piano ever made. Much finer quality than the chinese built baldwin pianos of today. Hello all, i have an opportunity to get a 1953 baldwin acrosonic free, for the cost of moving. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. In 1862, baldwin started a decker brothers piano dealership and, in 1866, hired lucien wulsin as a clerk. The easiest way to determine a used piano s value is by looking it up in a blue book. What is the value of a 1955 baldwin acrosonic piano answers. In their time the acrosonic baldwin pianos were considered to be very good. This piano is highly recommended for any beginner or intermediate pianist. The value of a baldwin acrosonic piano depends on its condition and how well it has aged.
Some were plucked instruments, including the virginal, spinet and harpsichord. The howard spinet and console pianos were not built by kawai, although in the 70s the grands were. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano for sale online ebay. The piano has excellent felt on the hammers and has not seen much use for having been built in 1957.
In 1936 baldwin introduced a special piano which became one of the most popular. Living pianos is the worlds first online piano store which has been selling pianos since 2006. Baldwin spinet piano vintage 1960s ebony w upholstered bench mirroredab keys. First printed by balafon books, great britain, 1995. The height was much shorter than pianos built up to that point. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Acrosonic has been well maintained inside with an excellent action. Baldwin acrosonic piano and original matching bench seat. This 1989 baldwin acrosonic console is a great instrument at an even better price. That is the same style of acrosonic piano that my parents bought for me and my brother back in 1963. How much is a baldwin acrosonic piano worth answers. Covered front and back with beautiful original woven cane this piano could work as a perfect room divider.
Anyway, baldwin is definitely one of the best brands of piano. They were well received and praised for their sturdy construction and good sound. Baldwin acrosonic spinet for sale in oklahoma bruce piano. It was once the largest usbased manufacturer of keyboard instruments and known by the slogan, americas favorite piano. The new york tribune, in commenting on the comprehensive display of the baldwin company at paris, and the success of this piano and this house, said that they made a record that would never he forgot in the history of uprights, grands and reproducing pianos, the grands including the various sizes from concert grands to small grands for. Mid century baldwin acrosonic teak piano bar with remote control color lightening and hidden table. Made from cherry wood, this piano has an unique cabinet design characteristic of the 1960s. Kris nicholson showcases the baldwin classic model 545 spinet piano in light pecan french legs like new duration. Baldwin acrosonic console piano jim laabs music reverb. The baldwin acrosonic piano is smaller and weighs less than other pianos, can fit smaller rooms and is moved easily. Sold baldwin acrosonic spinet piano piano for sale. The piano features a keyboard dust cover that retracts inward. Used baldwin acrosonic oak cabinet piano schmitt music. Baldwin acrosonic spinet piano in good working condition manufactured in 1965 all notes guaranteed to play owned by a piano rebuilder25 years experience family in the piano business 45 years and counting.
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