Baldwin model 623A Console Piano

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano

America’s Favorite Piano.”

  In a rustic distressed pecan finish that is warm and welcoming and brings a sense of nostalgia from the character marks that project the appearance of age. Its carved music rack is quite graceful and the patterned molding across the front give the furniture style a Mediterranean feel. The music desk is sturdy enough for heavy music books and a wide sheet music lip allows room for longer musical scores. The original matching bench with storage is included and its’ legs have the very same solid design as the piano’s, only smaller. There are three functional pedals – damper, bass sustain and soft. They and the cabinet hardware are solid brass. Complimentary local first-floor professional delivery is included.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Bass at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically.

Built in the United States, this piano has been in Albuquerque all of its life so it is happily acclimated and well-adjusted to our unique climate. It was purchased at the longtime Baldwin dealer, King Music located right up the street from here. It is in excellent structural and aesthetic condition and it ought to provide decades of musical enjoyment and enrichment. There is minimal wear throughout the moving parts of the action and trap work. Other than the usual tuning, minor regulations and cleaning, very little had to be done for this piano in our 88 Keys piano restoration shop. We will be happy to warrant it for two years.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Rack at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Sturdy music desk, and graceful music rack.

Baldwin model 623A console piano, 40-inches high, S# 1420347, Mfg. 1987, Distressed pecan finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $1850.

The Baldwin tone-quality is characterized by a strong robust bass, a rich long-sustaining tenor and a clear bell-like treble. The touch (feel) is accurate and responsive with a wide dynamic range. Baldwin piano-actions have a well-deserved reputation for reliability and being low-maintenance. Their rugged construction assures a longer life for the piano. As a result, many piano teachers desiring a worry-free instrument have Baldwin pianos in their studios. They also appreciate how affordable and what a good value they are. Due to low recurring service costs, Baldwin’s have also been staples in the music departments of nearly every college and university in the United States.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Action at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Minimal wear in the piano-action and other moving parts.

The Baldwin Piano & Organ company was established in 1862 by Dwight Hamilton Baldwin, a Presbyterian minister and music teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are by far the most popular and biggest-selling piano in American history and their slogan was “America’s Favorite Piano”. Click here for their interesting history. Among the general public, Baldwin has been one of the most beloved and well-respected pianos in the industry and many are passed down through generations of families. They are frequently used by music teachers, colleges and universities, places of worship and any institutional situation in part because they are affordable and offer a great value but they are also durable and built like Sherman tanks. Their Artist endorsement program boasted a large roster of musicians, conductors and composers including Liberace, John Williams (Star Wars soundtrack), Dave Brubeck, Earl Wild and dozens more. Today, Baldwin is a division of Gibson Guitars and they are built in China.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

The number one selling piano in American piano building history.

Fans of Baldwin pianos love the big “American” sound of their instruments.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Fallboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Fallboard protecting the keys when not in use.

Baldwin model 623A Console Piano Plate at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

The tuning pins are tight, and the piano holds its tune.

Steinway model B Grand Piano

Steinway model B Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Semi-concert Grand Piano.

The perfect piano design?

  Behold the splendor of this 19-th century museum piece handmade by the Steinway & Sons family who had a role in every step of the process! It is covered in premium South American Rosewood probably harvested in Brazil. Later on these piano finishes became part of their Crown Jewell Collection of luxury pianos. The standard Steinway & Sons piano is ebonized in black – either satin or polished. It was designed with an 85-key seven-octave compass, starting and ending on A-natural, not 88 keys like today. During this time, they were transitioning from the 7 to 7-1/3 octave keyboard compass. The two longer models in the line, C (7”-5”) and D (8’-10”) had already moved to the new keyboard making this one of the last 85-key pianos Steinway built.

The Instrument of the Immortals“.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Treble Lid at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Full lid-prop position for maximum tonal output.

The best of both worlds – a common question is whether it is preferable to buy a new Steinway & Sons piano or a preowned one. Or, is a fully rebuilt instrument better than a new one? This 1879 Steinway model B grand piano was built during Steinway’s “Golden era” and is one of the finest musical instruments ever crafted in human history. It was originally built by the 2nd-generation Steinway family in their New York City factory. This was solidly in the Victorian Era in England that was known for its beautiful architecture, advancement of engineering and technology, and exotic furniture and fashion design. Some of these design elements made it “across the pond” and into American manufacturers who were building upscale and interesting pianos.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Chair at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Impeccable condition – inside and out.

The piano was completely restored recently, including receiving a new soundboard which is beyond the normal scope of a restoration. A sizable number of musicians and piano technicians believe a fully rebuilt “vintage” Steinway sounds better than a new one. Also, owning a historical piece of Americana can certainly be romantic and alluring. It isn’t a secret that preowned Steinway & Sons pianos that have been professionally restored are the biggest competition to the sale of exorbitantly priced brand new models.

The early history of Steinway & Sons is fascinating, and is intimately connected to the history of New York City.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Scale at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

This harp is a wet-sand casting from their own foundry.

Steinway model B grand piano, 6’-10 1/2” length, S# 41352, Mfg. 1879, Brazilian Rosewood finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $75,000.

Current Steinway & Sons 2024 MSRP in Santos Rosewood – $192,500.

Other recent Steinway & Sons model B MSRP’s

Steinway & Sons 2018 MSRP – $147,100.

Steinway & Sons 2017 MSRP – $137,800.

Steinway & Sons 2012 MSRP – $119,300.

Steinway & Sons 2009 MSRP – $105,900.

Steinway & Sons model B Grand Piano factory page

This model B features the classic “Steinway sound”, having a strong, singing treble, a resonant tenor mid-range and a powerful bass, rich in high harmonics. With richness, depth and power, it radiates plenty of tonal color. It is due to their combination of harmonics that distinguishes Steinways from other makers. The duration of tone (sustain time) is lengthy, which enables legato phrases to be performed musically. The dynamic range is wide, allowing the pianist to play expressively and emotively. It is neither overly mellow and dull or overly bright and tinny. The mid-treble, where most of the melody lines are played “sings” and doesn’t disappear under the background of an accompaniment. It has the power that most pianos aspire to but not the brash “loudness” that often results.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Side Lid at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Exotic woods from South America were a Steinway & Sons specialty. This is believed to be Brazilian Rosewood.

Royal warrants of appointment have been issued for centuries to tradespeople who supply goods or services to a royal court or certain royal personages. The royal warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the issuer of the royal warrant; thus lending prestige to the supplier. In 1890, Steinway received their first Royal Warrant. It was from Queen Victoria of England and later by the Prince of Wales. In subsequent years Steinway was granted royal and imperial warrants from the rulers of Italy, Norway, Persia, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Soundboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

The Steinway & Sons infamous WW-1 soundboard decal

Manufacturers by Appointment to:

His Majesty William II – German Emperor & King of Prussia

His Majesty Edward VII – King of Great Britain & Emperor of India

His Majesty Nicholas II – Czar of Russia

His Majesty Umberto I – King of Italy

His Majesty Alfonzo XIII – King of Spain

His Majesty Albert – King of Saxony

His Majesty Franz Joseph I – Emperor of Austria & King of Hungary

Her Majesty Maud – Queen of Norway

His Majesty Oscar II – King of Sweden

His Majesty Abdul Hamid II – Sultan of Turkey

And other Distinguished Royalties.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Soundboard Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse
Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Strings at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Out of deference to those governments that no longer existed after the war, Steinway quietly discontinued the use of this soundboard decal and haven’t displayed one since.

The Steinway & Sons grand piano action, with its 12,116 individual parts is the vanguard of piano actions. Steinway held most of the patents issued to piano manufacturers for action improvements including the exclusive “Accelerated Action”, which increases the speed of repetition. The patented Tubular Metallic action frame maintains proper alignment of the thousands of action parts. A grand piano-action regulation requires 24 separate adjustments per key. Our talented 88 Keys piano-technicians who work in our restoration shop have been busy and the piano-action has been well-regulated and ready now for a concert performance.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg never spoke English in his factory.

Steinway & Sons is the piano that every other is judged by. They are handcrafted and took a full year to build. The Steinway company has held nearly all of the important patents in the industry and until the sale of the company in 1972, the family participated in all of the significant operations of the factory. Steinway is nearly exclusively responsible for improving and modernizing piano manufacturing throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In the world of musical instruments, there are pianos – and then there are Steinway & Sons. They enjoy a reputation second to none. Historically, the Steinway model B grand piano is the favorite model of serious classical pianists, recording or teaching studios and small recital halls.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Tenor at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

This impressive instrument was built entirely with hand tools. There wasn’t electricity in the factory in 1879.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Fallboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

The fallboard protects the precious keys, and the lid protects the internal workings when not in use.

Steinway model B Grand Piano 3 Keyboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

This Brazilian Rosewood tree sprout predates the birth of Wolfgang Mozart, potentially.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano

48-inch Professional Upright Piano in Polished Mahogany.

  A surprisingly good tone quality for a piano with very little name recognition. We were a little shocked when we first played it. The bass response is robust and clear. The tenor is warm and rich. The treble sings with a bell-like quality and substantial tone. The tone quality (timbre) is center-mellow. The sustain or duration of tone is lengthy and not percussive. The dynamic range is wide permitting quieter pianissimos and louder fortissimos allowing the pianist to play more expressively and emotively. This Steinbach model MP-122 studio upright is known as a “Stencil piano”. It was built by the Pearl River piano company but it’s unclear who the distributor is that ordered the Steinbach piano product line.

Excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Bass at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Queen Anne furniture styling with cabriole legs.

This beautiful instrument was barely played by the previous owners who considered it to be the elegant focal point of their formal living room. For that reason, there is minimal wear in the piano-action, trapwork and other moving parts. It is in excellent condition, structurally and aesthetically. It should provide many more decades of musical enjoyment. We will be happy to offer a two-year warranty. It came to us needing very little in the way of piano dealer prep in our 88 Keys Piano restoration shop. We cleaned it thoroughly, regulated and tightened the piano-action and tuned with only a slight pitch correction.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Front at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Mahogany veneers with a durable highly polished polyester finish.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano, 48-inches height, S# KRO441, Mfg. 2000’s, Mahogany Polish Finish, Queen Anne Style.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $3950.

Pearl River today, is the largest and best-selling piano manufacturer in the world and they have the largest market share in retail sales worldwide. They produce 150,000 pianos annually and are sold in 112 countries. Pearl River dominates the Chinese market share with 40% of all the new pianos purchased. The modern 3.2 million square foot factory is located in Guangzhou, China and employs over 4000 workers. Every single large, small or tiny individual, cataloged part has to be handled by human hands. With over 8500 individual parts in an upright piano, a factory location with lower labor rates is an advantage and provides a better value. Pearl River Piano Group builds their own Ritmuller and handmade Kayserburg pianos as well as pianos for other companies, including the Essex line for Steinway & Sons.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Built by the largest piano manufacturer in the world.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Hammers at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

In next to new condition – inside and out.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Muffler at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Equipped with a muffler for quiet play activated by the middle pedal.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Soundboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Excellent construction and quality materials in the piano’s back.

Steinbach model MP-122 Studio Upright Piano Legs at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Solid brass pedals – damper, practice and soft.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin

Ideal budget or starter piano.

Baldwin’s Acrosonic – the most popular piano model in history.

  This is the quintessential “good used piano” and it would be an excellent choice for the beginning piano student or casual player. It was built in 1952 though in piano years it is much younger, having been played sparingly. There is minimal wear for its age on the hammers and damper felts plus the other moving action parts. All of the tuning pins are tight so it will hold its tune. Loose tuning pins are a common problem in our dry and arid climate, and they are costly and aggravating. It spent two weeks in our restoration shop and received the normal tuning and pitch-raises, minor action regulations and thorough cleaning of the interior. There is a music desk with a long sheet music lip so heavy books or long music charts can be accommodated. We are happy to offer a two-year warranty. It qualifies for a full trade-in too, for when you decide to move up to a better piano. The original, matching bench with music storage is included. Local, first-story professional delivery is available at a discounted rate.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Bass at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Rich, warm mahogany finish.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Legs at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Shapely fluted legs and matching original bench.

Baldwins have long been favorites of piano teachers and have a well-earned reputation for being sturdy, well-built, maintenance-free instruments and the Acrosonic spinet from the Baldwin Piano Company is by far, the best of its kind. Many people like the low-profile appearance of the spinet, but other manufacturers offer poorly built models only to achieve a low price point. Baldwin defines the American sound. Its famous scale design makes for a clear, pretty tenor and treble with a nice sustain. The bass section is surprisingly gutsy and resonant for the piano’s 36-inch height. Of note, the string length and soundboard area is equal to or exceeds many 40-inch models of other brands. To accomplish this, the casters are recessed into the piano’s bottom so the interior extends nearly all the way to the floor where the strings and soundboard terminate. One can’t even get a toe under this model due to its ½-inch floor clearance.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Rack at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Graceful music rack for your books or sheet music.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano, 36-inches, S# 498145, Mfg. 1952, Mahogany finish

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $1450.

The touch is expressive and has a nice feel, unlike nearly every other spinet ever built. Historically, most spinet piano-actions have used substandard plastic parts that eventually break and need replacing – all 88 of them! Baldwin has always built their Acrosonic piano-actions with traditional hardwood components like maple or hornbeam, and well-engineered designs. This instrument was built for the home and the family. Many are passed down from generation to generation.

My grandmother had a Baldwin piano, so did my Mom and I’m going to have one too!

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Fallboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Fallboard to protect the keyboard.

The unique design of its spinet piano made the Baldwin and Acrosonic range of models the most popular in American piano building history. Akros, a Greek word meaning “extreme, summit or topmost” became Acro, also meaning “Expanded”, in a way. The Acropolis is a citadel at the summit or highest point of Athens, Greece. Sonic derives from Sonus in Greek and denotes “Sound”. Therefore, the model’s name Acrosonic refers to the “Expanded sound” of this smaller piano. The name was patented and is registered in the US Patent Office.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Akros is Expanded. Sonic is Sound.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Plate at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Best-selling piano in American piano building history.

Acrosonic Spinet Piano by Baldwin 3 Strings at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Very little wear in the piano-action or hammer felts.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano

Yamaha Classic Collection 5’-7” Living Room Grand Piano.

  The mid-size G2 provides sufficient power for louder play without overwhelming the surroundings and any loss of clarity. This Yamaha model G2 grand piano was purchased here in Albuquerque in 1975 at the authorized Yamaha dealership, Paul Muench Studios on south San Mateo Blvd. SE. As a result, it is happily acclimated and well-adjusted to our unique climate and the piano has had a very stable, serene and peaceful life here in Albuquerque. Pianos that have been moved a lot have more tumultuous lives and it usually shows in their internal anatomy. There is very little wear in the piano’s action and it’s obvious this low mileage piano wasn’t played very much. It is in excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically and the instrument should provide decades of musical pleasure and enjoyment. We will be happy to offer a two-year warranty. The original matching duet bench with music storage is included and so is local first-floor delivery.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano 3 Full Lid at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Full lid prop position for maximum tone escapement.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano 3 Side at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

The 5′-7″ length performs better than a baby grand piano.

This instrument has the classic Yamaha tone-quality that the company has made their well-earned reputation on. It has a wide dynamic range and will play very quietly (pianissimo) through very loudly (fortissimo). The harmonic content (timbre) isn’t too bright nor is it too mellow and it is fairly uniform from section to section. Some Yamaha models are thought to be too bright or harmonic rich, but this one has more of an American tone-quality, meaning left of center mellow with a strong bass response and a singing treble. Worn hammers are often the culprit with bright Yamaha’s. That certainly isn’t the case here. The duration of tone (sustain) is substantial which lends itself to classical music and standards. The attack isn’t percussive but more of a rounded one that once again, is more of an American quality. The touch is classic Yamaha, as well, very responsive, balanced and even, that will permit the pianist to play emotively and express themselves in their music. The middle pedal is a true Sostenuto for the more advanced and knowledgeable pianist. It is a wonderful instrument to sit down, relax and enjoy.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano 3 Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

In 1899, a watchmaker named Torakusu Yamaha visited Steinway & Sons in New York to learn to build pianos. Export of pianos to the United States began around 1960.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano, 5’-7” length, S# 2003643, Mfg. 1975, Walnut satin finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $9950.

Yamaha pianos are well-known for their excellent engineering and design plus rigid quality controls in manufacturing. The G-series models (G1, G2 and G3) were built in the main factory in Hamamatsu, Japan where their more desirable models are built. Based on sales, this line of pianos is arguably among the most popular in the long history of grand piano building worldwide. The Yamaha piano-action is universally praised by musicians and technicians alike. Artists endorsements are numerous with Elton John coming to mind. Many colleges and universities have become “All-Yamaha Schoolsas an attraction to potential students desiring quality pianos to practice and perform on during their studies.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano 3 Strings at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

Excellent condition – inside and out.

In Institutional settings, Yamaha pianos are well-known for being reliable low maintenance instruments requiring fewer tunings, repairs and regulation. This appeals to music department budgets. Current new Yamaha models have become very expensive for a variety of reasons including rising labor rates, costs of materials and unfavorable currency exchange rates so that makes this piano an excellent value comparatively, with other Japanese-built Yamaha pianos.

Yamaha model G2 Grand Piano 3 Pedals at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse

A closed lid is a handsome way to display the piano.