HAMILTON PIANO CO., Est. 1889, with factories at Chicago Heights, Ill. Controlled by the Baldwin Piano Company. Gibson Guitars Guitars acquired the Hamilton name in 2001, when they purchased the Baldwin Piano Co. See Acrosonic or Baldwin for additional numbers. Serial numbers are for the first piano made in year shown.
Baldwin Hamilton Upright Piano Serial Number
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Now over at Faust Harrison Pianos, they have a really attractive ebony upright by Baldwin available. They state that this instrument is from 1993, the tone is clear, and the touch is very responsive. For a Baldwin piano that appears to be in wonderful shape, the asking price is $4,590.
Your piano is 1984 date. Baldwin Hamilton is a good console. Probably about $300-$500. Good for the home, student until it will be VERY students. Top instruments would be: Baldwin grand, Kawai, Steinway, Yamaha grands and 52" uprights.
When quoting a piano move, the instrument size is extremely important for accurately determining the number of movers and type of equipment needed. Because piano manufacturers differ in their descriptions, the best way to communicate your piano size is to provide a make and model number. Please note that the serial number will not provide the piano size, however, if your piano is going to be picked up or delivered at a business, it may be beneficial to provide your mover with the serial number as well.
Depending upon the brand, the model number can be in different places. The information and images below provide general information and brand specific areas. If you cannot find any serial or model numbers, your piano may have been refurbished and the number plate, if there was one, was not put back on or the number was covered.
What is the approximate value of Baldwin Hamilton studio upright piano, cherry wood serial number is 413880Piano has not been played in some time, needs to be tuned. Was maintained well in early years of ownership 15 years or so, was tuned2x/Year, always located on an inside wall of our home. There is an issue one octave below middle C --- slow/ no response on several keys.
Hi, Mike, and thanks for stopping by! If your serial number is 38254, that points to a manufacture date of 1921. Does that sound right to you? The model number will likely be a letter (like M, R, L, etc.). I hope that helps!
I own a Baldwin Hamilton Grand Piano (that I purchased in 1970). The piano was built in 1940 (serial number 89715). I purchased it as a refurbished piano after trying out a whole warehouse full of pianos before settling on this particular one. I still love the sound and the action of this piano!
Hello James;I am looking at a Baldwin grand, serial # A54914 on Craigslist. Any information you can provide would be helpful. It appears it was likely built in the 1920s. If it has been maintained (apparently so, as was supposedly owned by a piano teacher), is there any concern about buying a piano of this age?
I am shopping for a new or newish BP190 (I played a lovely one at a Baltimore Baldwin dealer yesterday), but when I called the listed Baldwin Company phone number to get a list of serial numbers by year of the Chinese manufactured pianos, I got the Gibson headquarters and they told me while they still own the name Baldwin, they are no longer being produced, not even in China. Is this true? I thought Parsons Music Group just opened up a new manufacturing facility in Zhongshan.
Hello, Sheldon, and thank you for visiting our site! I am shocked you got the information you did because I can assure you that Baldwin pianos (including the lovely BP-190) are very much STILL in production. Maybe the person you spoke to was confused because Baldwin is shifting production away from Parsons and into their own (brand new) piano plant. The Baldwin uprights are being made there already. Now, Baldwin has a brand new facility to make their own grand pianos as well. Maybe that is what the Gibson employee was thinking? Hard to say. All I can say is that we are still ordering them and they are still being made. I hope that helps!
Hello James, I wonder if you could tell me the age of my Baldwin upright piano with Model # K-107, & serial # of ILK00474. Where do you think this piece had manufactured? Does it worth keeping this model? Thank you so much for your time, I valued your response so greatly.Sincerely,Sanny
Typically, a serial number has 5 to 7 digits, but in some cases, it may have fewer or more and may also include a letter. This is a view of the grand with the lid open and the music desk removed. It may be necessary to clean dust off the harp or soundboard before the serial number can be seen.
Upright or vertical piano serial numbers can usually be found by lifting the lid and looking inside on the gold harp or plate. It is usually not necessary to remove the upper front panel to find the serial number (as in this picture).
By locating the serial number, you can begin your research to know the value of the piano. The first thing the serial number tells you is the age of the piano. Paired with the who made the piano, the age is a key piece of information, and many piano experts can begin to assign a value quickly after assessing the condition and a few other criteria.
Good question! And a simple one to answer. First, a how-to on where to find the serial number of your piano. Upright pianos will have their serial numbers either painted onto the cast iron backplate, or stamped into the pinblock underneath. Serial numbers may also be found on the edges of the kickboard down below, sometimes on the edges of the fallboard (key cover) or sometimes on the underside of the top lid.
Grand and baby grand pianos will have their serial numbers on or under the plate, directly behind the music desk (stand), or sometimes on a soundboard label in the middle of the piano under the strings.
HAMILTON PIANO CO., Est. 1889, with factories at Chicago Heights, Ill. Controlled by the Baldwin Piano Company. Gibson Guitars Guitars acquired the Hamilton name in 2001, when they purchased the Baldwin Piano Co. See Acrosonic or Baldwin for additional numbers. Serial numbers are for the first piano made in year shown.
This Limited Edition Baldwin Hamilton designer studio piano will make a statement in any home! Her striking cabinet features great detail, including Queen Anne legs, a cut out music rack, and fine moulding throughout.A Boston-style keycover allows you to simply "roll" the cover out over the keys in one continuous motion, unlike many fallboards that get jackknifed when pulling them out. Then there are the other types of covers that are fingerpinchers as they fold and flip out. This is not one of those! You will appreciate the simplicity and ease of use...especially if you have small children around.We have included a number of photos for your perusal. Please check them out. You'll notice this piano a bona fide Limited Edition model. The hammers, dampers, strings, pins (and all the rest of the inner working parts) are in pristine condition and should easily keep you entertained for a good 60 to 80 more years!This piano sounds and plays great and is ready to be enjoyed in its new home. Make this wonderful instrument and superb piece of American craftsmanship yours today!
After the war ended, Baldwin resumed selling pianos, and by 1953 the company had doubled production figures from prewar levels. In 1946, Baldwin introduced its first electronic organ (developed in 1941),[7] which became so successful that the company changed its name to the Baldwin Piano & Organ Company. In 1961, Lucien Wulsin III became president. By 1963, the company had acquired C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik and remained its owner until 1986. In 1959, Baldwin constructed a new piano manufacturing plant in Conway, Arkansas, originally to manufacture upright pianos: by 1973, the company had built 1,000,000 upright pianos. In 1961 Baldwin constructed a new piano factory in Greenwood, Mississippi. Subsequently production of upright pianos was moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Greenwood.
In the middle of a number, there is the serial number to the right. (2) Under the counter of the open lid. I have stamped little plaque along the edge of the counter to either side. The piano is mounted to a wooden frame with checkerboard markings on the back.
Almost all piano serial numbers can be found on the plate in a tiny window near the tuning pins on top. To view the serial number of a vertical piano, open the top and look in. It will most often range between four and seven digits but may also contain a couple of numbers.
This Baldwin Hamilton model 243 47" studio upright piano is in very good original condition. The 243 (the best-selling studio piano of all time) is a terrific instrument, but we don't play and the kids have moved out, so we're trying to downsize. We've owned the piano about 20 years and aren't aware ... 2ff7e9595c
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