The Baldwin Story
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In 1862, reed organ and violin teacher Dwight Hamilton Baldwin opened the doors to his music store in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the next quarter century, Baldwin became one of the largest piano retailers in the Midwestern United States.
With an eye on increased growth opportunities, Baldwin decided to manufacture 'the best piano that could be built' in 1890. The first Baldwin piano, an upright model, was available one year later. In 1895, the company introduced its first grand piano, a 5'4' model.
On August 23, 1899, D.H. Baldwin died. Fortunately, one of his strengths had been hiring young men with the potential to lead his company. Lucien Wulsin, who was raised in Alexandria, Kentucky, displayed such promise.
In 1866, Wulsin was a bookeeper for Baldwin. Within seven years, he had become a partner. With a devotion to both business and art, Wulsin helped Baldwin evolve from a successful retail enterprise to a leading builder of pianos.
Baldwin established a worldwide reputation by winning top awards at key expositions. A Baldwin concert grand was honored with the Grand Prix Award at the 1900 International Exhibition in Paris, the first American-made piano to earn the award. It then took top honors in St. Louis (1904) and at London’s Anglo-American Exposition in 1914.
By 1913, Baldwin enjoyed a robust international business, exporting pianos to 32 countries around the globe. Three years later, the company boasted retail divisions in Cincinnati, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York, St. Louis and San Francisco.
Baldwin’s artistic coming-of-age was reflected in the many performers who chose the Baldwin grand for concerts and radio broadcasts. Early Baldwin Artists included concert pianists José Iturbi, Wilhelm Bachaus and Walter Gieseking as well as composers Bela Bartok, Ottorino Respighi and Igor Stravinsky.
In addition to traditional pianos, Baldwin manufactured a variety of player piano models, available in both grand and upright styles. This market segement grew quickly, peaking at 56 percent of the industry's total piano production in 1923. Unfortunately, due to new forms of entertainment including the radio, movies, phonographs and automobiles, player sales fell 86 percent by 1929.
Compounding the loss, the Great Depression began in 1929. Baldwin's survival was due to its prudent management. During the early 1920s, Baldwin had created large special reserves for unforeseen needs. These financial resources, along with the direction of Lucien Wulsin II, enabled the company to weather the adversity of this period.
Piano serial numbers usually have five to seven digits, but may have fewer or more, depending on the manufacturer and age of your piano. Serial numbers may also include a letter as well. Here are the TOP FIVE places to locate the serial number of your spinet, console, studio, or upright piano: Serial number locations are found: 1) On the piano. Piano serial numbers usually have five to seven digits, but may have fewer or more, depending on the manufacturer and age of your piano. Serial numbers may also include a letter as well. Here are the TOP FIVE places to locate the serial number of your spinet, console, studio, or upright piano: Serial number locations are found: 1) On the piano.
By 1936 the piano industry had rebounded, as consumer purchases in general had risen. The National Piano Manufacturers Association reported that piano sales during the first six months of 1936 were the highest in 15 years.
Baldwin business was interrupted in 1942 when the U.S. War Production Board ordered all piano building stopped due to the war effort. Because of its workworking expertise, Baldwin manufactured wings, fuselage parts and center sections for the Aeronca PT-23 training plane and the Curtiss-Wright C-76 cargo plane, as well as parts for fighter, bomber and glider aircraft.
Lessons learned in the construction of multiple-ply aircraft wings became the basis for Baldwin's 41-ply maple piano pinblock, still in use today for its exceptional tuning stability and strength.
Piano production began soon after the war ended in 1945. A strong post-war economy boosted sales, with Baldwin's 1953 piano production doubling that of its pre-war peak.
In 1965, a revolutionary new Baldwin was introduced. The SD10 Concert Grand was heralded as a major advancement in piano design. A music critic cited in a Time magazine article about the new piano exclaimed, 'If Beethoven had had a piano like that, the course of music would have been radically altered.'
Artists such as Earl Wild, Dave Brubeck, Michael Feinstein and Bruce Hornsby, as well as organizations such as the Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati and Philadelphia orchestras have performed with and featured the SD10.
Baldwin upright pianos have earned the recommendations of music teachers for many years. Neverwinter mac download. Nearly 500,000 Hamilton studio pianos have been sold since its introduction in 1939, and Baldwin pianos are found in schools, churches, and performing venues across the United States. In terms of overall production, Baldwin built its 1 millionth vertical piano in 1973.
In late 2001 Baldwin became part of the Gibson Guitar Company (now Gibson Brands), another historic American musical instrument manufacturer. Then in 2007 the Baldwin Zhongshan Factory was opened in Zhongshan, China giving Baldwin a presence in the largest piano market in the world.
The company’s products today include a full line of upright pianos ranging from the classic Acrosonic Console to the 52” Concert Vertical, and six sizes of grand pianos in the new Baldwin Professional Series. Ask your Baldwin dealer for a demonstration today.
Baldwin Chronology
1821
Dwight Hamilton Baldwin is born in Erie County, Pa.
1862
Baldwin establishes a retail piano and organ business in Cincinnati, Ohio.
1873
Lucien Wulsin, a bookeeper with the company since 1866, enters into a partnership with Dwight Baldwin
1891
Designed by Baldwin piano technician and inventor John Warren Macy, the first Baldwin-built vertical piano is offered at the firm’s Cincinnati store.
1891
Baldwin purchases a brick building on Gilbert Avenue in Cincinnati. This location is subsequently expanded to become the company's manufacturing and corporate headquarters.
1895
Piano Age By Serial Number
The first Baldwin grand piano (scale G, 5'4' in length), designed by John Macy, is introduced.
1899
D.H. Baldwin dies.
1900
A Baldwin grand is awarded the Grand Prix at the Paris Exhibition. As a result, Baldwin joins a very limited group of manufacturers supplying concert grands for performing artists.
1901
Lucien Wulsin becomes the first president of Baldwin.
1905
Baldwin player piano production begins.
1913
Baldwin exports pianos to 32 countries around the globe.
1914
A Baldwin piano earns the grand prize at the Anglo-American Exposition in London.
1923
Player piano market peaks at 56 percent of the industry's total piano production.
1924
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge selects a Baldwin piano for the White House.
1926
Lucien Wulsin II, the son of Lucien Wulsin, is named president of Baldwin.
1929
More than 220 radio stations nationwide prefer the Baldwin piano's tone quality for broadcasting.
1931
The Great Depression results in declined piano production. Only 51,000 instruments are manufactured this year by the entire industry.
1935
Baldwin experiments with the creation of electronic musical tones. This leads to the development of the Baldwin electronic church organ.
1936
Baldwin Acrosonic vertical piano is introduced.
1939
Baldwin Hamilton studio piano is unveiled.
1942
During World War II, Baldwin factories produce military aircraft subassemblies. Lessons learned in the construction of wooden aircraft wings ultimately enhance Baldwin’s laminated pinblock designs.
1945
Composer Aaron Copland becomes a Baldwin Artist.
1945
Pianist Liberace becomes a Baldwin Artist.
1946
The first Baldwin electronic organ is introduced.
1952
President Harry Truman plays a Baldwin piano during the first televised tour of the White House.
1956
Baldwin receives a patent for its 41-Ply Pinblock design, which offers exceptional tuning stability.
1961
Lucien Wulsin III is named president of Baldwin.
1962
Two American space flights are guided by electronic encoders developed in Baldwin research laboratories.
1962
Greenwood, Miss., plant opens to craft cabinets for both pianos and organs.
1965
Baldwin begins production of vertical pianos at Conway, Ark., facility.
1965
The 9-foot Baldwin SD10 Concert Grand is unveiled and heralded as the first major advancement in piano design in decades.
1967
Grand piano production begins at Conway, Ark., plant.
1967
Baldwin initiates key and action production in its Jaurez facilities.
1969
Baldwin receives a patent for its Acu-Just Hitch Pin design, which results in improved tonal resonance.
1971
The Baldwin home electro-piano is introduced.
1973
One millionth Baldwin vertical piano is built.
1973
The New York Stock Exchange opens trading of D.H. Baldwin common shares.
1974
Dick Harrison, who joined the company in 1955 as assistant treasurer, is named president.
1974
The Baldwin FunMachine, a popular easy-to-play electronic keyboard, is introduced.
1980
Production of vertical pianos begins at Baldwin's Trumann, Ark., piano facility.
1984
The Baldwin Model 6000 Concert Vertical piano (52' in height) is unveiled.
1984
Baldwin senior management acquires the Company from Baldwin-United Corporation.
1986
After being privately held by senior management, an initial public stock offering is made. Shares are listed on the NASDAQ National Market. (Symbol: BPAO)
1988
Baldwin purchases the keyboard division of The Wurlitzer Company.
1994
Karen Hendricks, previously with Dial Corp. and The Procter & Gamble Company, succeeds Dick Harrison as Baldwin president and CEO.
1995
The Chickering name is reintroduced to consumers on new grand piano models manufactured by Baldwin.
1995
The Baldwin Pianovelle digital piano product line is introduced.
1997
The Baldwin ConcertMaster Complete Player System, a state-of-the-art player piano system, is introduced at the music products industry’s largest trade show.
1999
The Baldwin ConcertMaster Compact Disc player piano system is introduced, enabling almost any piano to become a high-tech, computerized player piano system.
2000
Baldwin continues to offer America's favorite acoustic pianos, digital pianos and innovative computerized player piano systems.
2001
Baldwin assets purchased by Gibson Guitar Corp. of Nashville, TN. Baldwin headquarters moved to Nashville
2002
Gibson adds Baldwin marketing and product placement to the Gibson Entertainment Relations Division, promoting Baldwin at 18 offices worldwide.
2006 – 2007
Gibson opens the Baldwin Zhongshan factory in Zhongshan, China dedicated to making Vertical Pianos. Gibson also acquires the Dongbei Musical Instrument factory in Yingkou, China and renames it Baldwin Dongbei.
2008
New models introduced from the Baldwin Zhongshan factory include Acrosonic style Consoles and a new B243 Institutional Studio. A new line of Baldwin Grand Pianos from Baldwin Dongbei features Grand Pianos from 4’6” to 9’ in length.
2011
North American Music is assigned as exclusive USA distributor for Baldwin Pianos. This adds a piano specialty company to market and sell Baldwin Pianos, and retains the promotional strength of the Gibson ER Division and the manufacturing expertise of Baldwin Zhongshan, Baldwin Dongbei, and Baldwin USA.
2012-13
Baldwin and North American Music introduce the new Baldwin Professional Grand Series. Models BP148, BP152, and BP165 are available.
2014
The new BP190 (6’3”) and BP178 (5’10”) models are introduced at NAMM 2014 including the new Magic-Lid slow close Grand Piano Lid system.
2017
The model BP211 Semi-Concert Grand is introduced, making 6 different size models available in the Baldwin Professional Grand Series.
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Antique Upright Pianos
The tallest pianos manufactured today are 52'. Many of the older upright pianos range in size from 48' to over 58' tall. They haven't made these old upright pianos since the late 1920s. Their value of course depends on their ability to perform. It is very difficult to find a shorter piano made today that will compete with the full tone of these old uprights. A fully restored upright piano is an amazing instrument. The cost of restoration ranges from $10,000 to $50,000.
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Tallest Upright Pianos Sold Today
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Compare Prices of New Upright Pianos
Tallest Upright Pianos Sold Today
By World Piano Manufacturers
Example - 52' tall Hailun U5 = $12,450
Example - 52' tall Baldwin B252 $14,000
Example - 52' tall Yamaha U3 = $14,500
Example - 58' tall Blunther 'S' = $65,000
Example - 52' tall Bosendorfer = $76,950
Example - 52' tall Baldwin B252 $14,000
Example - 52' tall Yamaha U3 = $14,500
Example - 58' tall Blunther 'S' = $65,000
Example - 52' tall Bosendorfer = $76,950
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1904 Hamilton 56' Walnut Upright Piano #32845
DIGITAL CONVERSION with HEAD PHONES
Price $1750Currently On Sale $1550
New 88 Note Weighted Key Digital Piano with Sustain
Free Local Standard Delivery
Includes Bench and Head Phones
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1904 Hamilton 56' Walnut Upright Piano #32845
DIGITAL CONVERSION with HEAD PHONES
Price $1750Currently On Sale $1550
New 88 Note Weighted Key Digital Piano with Sustain
Free Local Standard Delivery
Includes Bench and Head Phones
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1885 Ivers and Pond 58' Upright Piano s/n 3518
Mahogany, Ivory keys. Original finish. 3 keys at left end don't work.
$ 950 Tuned but not up to modern pitch - sounds amazing!
$ 3500 With new strings, new tuning pins, new damper felts
$12500 Total restoration, refinished exterior, new strings, new hammers.
Mahogany, Ivory keys. Original finish. 3 keys at left end don't work.
$ 950 Tuned but not up to modern pitch - sounds amazing!
$ 3500 With new strings, new tuning pins, new damper felts
$12500 Total restoration, refinished exterior, new strings, new hammers.
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1896 Bell Upright Piano s/n 7262, Toronto, Canada
Refinished Burl Walnut, New Strings, New Hammers, Original Ivory Keytops
$14500 SOLD - North Carolina(More Pictures)
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Mid 1800 Barrel Piano (Spanish Street Piano), Made in Spain
10 Song Barrell, New Strings, New Coat 'Milk Paint', Nice Brass
$2450 - Original Soundboard
$4500 - Newly Retrofitted Soundboard
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1912 Royal 55 1/2 inch Upright Piano, sn 34740, Made in USA
Walnut Finish, Plastic keytops. The piano is from HALFWAY SALOON at
Halfway Village, above Emmett across from Firebird Racetrack.
I moved it from the saloon to my shop 31 March 2006.
Saloon has since burned down and the entire village is gone.
$950 MORE PICTURES
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1909 Antique Bellevue Upright Piano s/n 10211
Quarter Sawn White Oak
Price $2450 (Click Here - MORE PICTURES)
Reconditioned Piano - Work Completed
Major Treble Bridge Repairs - New Strings There
Reshaped Grooved Hammers
New Bridle Straps
Filed Chipped Ivory Keys
New Practice Mute Rail
Rebuilt Face Panel Auto Open Mechanism
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1909 Richmond Upright Piano, s/n 82112, Made in USA, Mahogany.
57 5/8' Tall, 64 5/8' Long, 27' Deep. Missing Center Pedal, Big Rubber Casters.
Price $750Comes tuned up. We provide standard local delivery.
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1921 Gulbransen 53' Upright Piano s/n 163772, Walnut
Converted player - No player parts. Piano plays nicely.
$950 (More Pictures)
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1894 Schubert Upright Piano sn 18818
Ornate piano from before the turn of the century. In amazing condition
Price $1000 PENDINGClick here - MORE PICTURES
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1907 Huntington 54' Upright Piano s/n 26685, No Bench
Ornate piano from before the turn of the century. In amazing condition
Price $1000 PENDINGClick here - MORE PICTURES
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1907 Huntington 54' Upright Piano s/n 26685, No Bench
Tiger Oak, New keytops and new coat of finish on black keys,
Whatsapp plus free for mac. Practice mute. Refurbished action. Tuned up and ready to go.
Whatsapp plus free for mac. Practice mute. Refurbished action. Tuned up and ready to go.
Price $1850
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1887 Vose and Sons, Boston, 59' Upright, sn 2171176, Boston
Mahogany, Ivory Keys. Copper/Steel bass strings, Open latice face.
High quality brand name piano. Nice tone.
Price $2500
Mahogany, Ivory Keys. Copper/Steel bass strings, Open latice face.
High quality brand name piano. Nice tone.
Price $2500
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1908 Kingsbury Upright Piano
Walnut, Ornate case. New Keytops.
Price $1150
1908 Kingsbury Upright Piano
Walnut, Ornate case. New Keytops.
Price $1150
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1907 Meister 57 inch tall Upright Piano sn 102958
Ribbon Mahogany, New Keytops
Price $1250(Click here - MORE PICTURES)
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Free delivery and 1 free in-home tuning after purchase is offered for most pianos owned by Pianos N Things Music priced more than $750 to local Idaho cities listed below.
BOISE, MERIDIAN, EAGLE, HIDDEN SPRINGS, GARDEN CITY
KUNA, NAMPA, CALDWELL, STAR, MIDDLETON.
Our used piano warranty for pianos owned by Pianos N Things Music and with sales price more than $750 includes parts and labor on all piano strings and action parts breakage only for local area listed above.
Delivery and tuning fees may be applied to any piano depending on circumstances.
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