Crafts style player piano in beauitful figured oak wood. 5 printed on one the keys - behind the name board, inside the piano newer or imported pianos. They are recognized for being among the most popular and salable instruments on the market. Like antique books, antique pianos are not worth a lot of money just because they are old. Notes that are an interval of a seventh above the root of the chord. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. An interesting event of the 184 los angeles olympics has been recorded in the history of kimball and the united states, because 84 kimball pianos were delivered to the opening. Height: 46 width: 56 1/2 depth: 25 condition: pre-owned. Concert pitch piano services is pleased to present some of the finest pre-owned, refurbished and restored pianos available to those searching the used piano market. The blue book includes profiles on every elected official for the. Collaboration, creativity, scholarship and musicianship all figure prominently in the departments mission and practice. Paintings, etchings and bronzes xvlll the cleveland blue book the f. Kimball specifically became one of the giants in the space, juggling both quality and affordability, while churning out grand and upright pianos on a scale seldom seen by. 893 Known for their grand, upright and spinet pianos, many.
The pianists performed together with the blue rhapsody orchestra of g. D uring the golden age of grand pianos, many different piano manufacturers competed to gain market share and establish themselves as an industry leader. Name brand: you may own a very good name piano, such as steinway. Band organs to reproducing pianos, from nickleodeons to. Watch as our kimball player piano plays the alley cat song. 330 The blue book prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Nh; harvard university cambridge, ma; mcp; suffolk university law. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown; however, you must consider the condition and make-ready cost of the instrument in question, plus the popularity of the style and finish in your particular area. This book is brought to you for free and open access by the john r. Very nice sounding kimball upright - call 1-800-657-5125 for a price.
Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. The baldwin grand pianos seem to be holding their value quite well right now. 459 An online listings of piano serial numbers/ages can be seen at bluebook of pianos. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for. Look up the town where you want to find an apartment. National piano manufacturers association of america, inc. Most pianos include: a warranty, free local moving, and first tuning within the technicians service area. A spinet is a smaller type of harpsichord or other keyboard instrument, such as a piano or. Kimball and company 1857-15 what we know today as kimball international has its roots in the corner of a jewelry store. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 185. However, according to the blue book of pianos, this manufacturer was. In 116, kimballs first book, thomas jefferson, architect was published. Campbell vertical ii pianos cont: bluebook: 4640 ebony satin: 2.
The blue book of pianos shows a 52 piano to be worth 11,500 and a 55 at 15,200. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. Separate fire proof building containing rooms of all sizes. Just out of our piano shop! Watch brigham demo this completely refurbished piano. Brigham is a registered piano technician with over 20 years of experienc. Harvard also built upright pianos sold under the john church. A percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. Pianos built to a higher standard than pianos in the lower categories. The high endorsement of kimball pianos by artists, music lovers and. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of. 675 Various other directories, registers, and blue books also listed the most prestigious and elite citizens of nashville and other cities. Been green or yellow or baby-blue for all the book tells about them. Even in the worst condition, most steinway grand pianos can sell for 5,000 to 15,000 or more. If youve always wanted to learn piano or electric keyboard, this piano chord book can make those dreams reality! Teaching the basic chords you really need, it features 480 of the most commonly used piano chords in popular music. These pianos are more durable and built for institutional, professional and artistic uses.
Join us for more musical fun on facebook at facebpianotrends. Among the gershwin pieces he will perform is the solo piano version of rhapsody in blue. 845 To the blue book of pianos web site this piano has some issues. There is where william wallace kimball founded the company as a piano dealership. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Or if you n,;nt th-:- latest disney book or toy you can order. 104-55000 118-6500 132-132000 147-503000 105-55000 11-100000. Company and frank lee president of everett piano company purchased the harvard piano company in 184, using their factories to expand manufacturing production of their upright pianos. Kimball employees did not want to leave the chicago area to work in the new 70. Stanford officials have fielded questions from tourists, alumni, reporters -- and harvard itself. For another source of historical information, visit the howe collection, piano series webpage. Consult a piano blue book from a library or the internet that lists the serial numbers and the corresponding dates in which the model was manufactured see resources.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. The harvard university department of music is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a first-rate musical education that gives students advanced skills in music as well as knowledge of music history and repertory. This book evaluates and compares every brand and style of. In fine arts from harvard college in 10, kimball was. Add the 7th tone of the v chords in the cadences after each scale, using blue pen. An antique piano is one which is at least 100 years old. Vintage kimball upright piano yamaha upright pianos dimensions value upright piano. 720 I have a friend that needs to sell their kimball piano, they are moving from ma to ca. Depending on what size baby grand you have, your piano is worth in excellent condition roughly the same amount you paid for it new.
Approximately 75 of an average upright piano is designed identically, so the variations in quality are made up in the design and detail of the last 25. Kimball pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. An indispensable resource to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional pianists alike. The harvard piano company was originally established in 1885 in dayton, kentucky. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. If your piano is not listed please email us, we will be happy to help. Piano blue book price for this piano is currently 712. To begin with, porter, who left harvard law school in 114 without graduating. 780 Was established in 1857 by william wallace kimball in chicago, illinois. The simple-to-follow keyboard diagrams are color-coded for left-. At one time, kimball pianos were widely used in universities and public schools around the world. Box 13, illustrated catalogue of the kimball pianos, circa 180. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace.
General index map in the front of the book, which, for con-. Young rake who dazzled with his elan, wit, piano playing and good looks. Restricted; permission of the curator must be obtained to use the books. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service - discover. T h e third issue of the rochester blue book possesses. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. Benjamin franklins catalog of books, first published in 1744. 177 kimball- artists console upright pianoantique this kimballs 42 artist console. Dont believe in going out to this extreme blue sky stuff that some of the. According to its original sales catalog see photo-not included in sale, this piano was sold as style 20. , introduction to pogo and albert: dreamin of a wide catfish. Stone had worked as an editor for the harvard crimson, and kimball had served as. Most pianos in this category are european and american made. 272 Our available kimball pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Commonly, kimball pianos feature serial numbers on the upper left or right corner of the backside of a piano. Official guide piano grades - beware of bogus claims of bluebook prices, others claim bluebook prices. He later moved to the crosby opera house from where he sold pianos made by other manufacturers, such as chickering and sons, the j. This piano is a rare larger parlor grand size piano by kimball, measuring 6 4. 3 2 van allen bradley, music for the millions: the kimball piano and organ.
Lesser quality pianos tend to be vague on detail and more mass produced. Kimball lapetite 410 dark walnut curved leg grand piano w/ warranty. In his book he says, the life of a farm boy has never been beer and skittles. 880 000- square-foot factory built in october 161 at west baden, indiana, so in order to gain the expertise of producing high-quality pianos, jasper corporation officials visited several prominent piano manufacturers in europe, including the bosendorfer. The easiest way to determine a used pianos value is by looking it up in a blue book. Hamlin, baldwin, and kimball, got their start making reed organs. Harrington; hartford; harvard; hazleton brothers; henkelman; hensel; heppe. Can someone give me an idea what this piano would be. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Reliable pianos and player-pianos of great attractiveness are manufactured by the harvard piano co. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. The gearbox was ceased up on this kimball electramatic player piano. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. Depending on the type, style, and age of the piano, lindeblad has restored some kimball pianos to now be worth up to 20,000. Websters definition of blue book is as follows: blue book-a book.
Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so-called blue book. The best book of this sort, a practical, down-to-earth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Considered a middle tier piano in terms of quality, sound, and price, kimball pianos range in value between 500-1,000 unrestored. Was a brilliant salesman who knew how to successfully market and promote across the usa. A history of one of the largest piano manufacturers. Was a widow in the 107 gloucester directory and the 110 census. 472 Not all of the women who played piano in early new orleans jazz bands were from new orleans. Kimball 42 medium walnut console piano w/ bench, warranty. For historical information about a piano company, please visit the blue book of pianos website. High quality manufacturers ensure every detail is considered and produced to be pleasing to the eyes, ears and to touch. Other names of valuable pianos would include: mason and hamlin, boosendorfer, bechstein, baldwin, blunther, sauter, to name only a few. The quality of these depression-era pianos was responsible for giving kimball their good reputation, eventually making kimball an american household name. Here we have a 46? Studio model attractively priced and ready to bring to your home. A listing of player piano makers and player systems. Again, look for a six- or five-digit number embossed or inked into the wood.