Baldwin model M Grand Piano
Baldwin 5’-2” Baby Grand Piano.
This is a stately musical instrument in a traditional, warm satin lacquer mahogany finish. The pianos’ structure is excellent, and the piano had very little playing time for its age. It has lived in Albuquerque for several decades, so it is happily acclimated to our arid climate. Per our policy, we always source our pianos locally. It would be a fine choice for an advanced player or even a teaching studio. The venerable Baldwin model M grand piano has been built for nearly a century and is one of the most popular grand piano models ever. They feature an unusually strong bass response that literally growls and a clear singing treble and a pleasing tenor. The “walking bass line” employed by many jazz musicians is ideal for the Baldwin scale design. They are a sturdy piano and have been a favorite among piano teachers and institutional settings where they hold up well and are considered to be low maintenance. Structurally, they were built like a Sherman tank, and you would find them in the practice rooms of nearly every university or conservatory of music.
Warm, traditional satin lacquer mahogany finish.
“Baldwin – America’s favorite piano.” Their longtime slogan.
This one was built in 1951, which may sound old, but this is a very good era for the Baldwin piano factory in Cincinnati, Ohio. They had access to fine old-growth woods which were plentiful and inexpensive. Baldwin management took pride in their pianos and a lot of quality wood was left on the factory floor at the end of the day because it wasn’t quite good enough for its application in the piano. They liked to quarter-saw the wooden cuts for superior dimensional stability, though it was more wasteful than other types of cuts. The factory was teeming with craftsmen, many of whom apprenticed there or had a father who brought them in to learn the craft. Quality is abundant in this beautiful sounding musical instrument.
Behold the splendor of these original genuine pearly ivory keytops.
Baldwin model M grand piano, S# 115691, Mfg. 1951, Mahogany satin finish
88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – $10,950.
The Baldwin Piano Company was founded in 1863 and became the largest selling American manufacturer of pianos throughout its long and rich history. They began piano production in 1890 after having retailed the Steinway & Sons and Chickering piano lines. The Artist series has long been a favorite of concert artists in all genres of music. Most notable was Liberace who played exclusively on the Baldwin. The Lawrence Welk Show (1951 – 1982) with Jo Ann Castle featured Baldwin pianos exclusively. Dave Brubeck, Leonard Bernstein, John Williams (Star Wars soundtrack) Aaron Copland (Boston Pops Orchestra conductor), Bruce Hornsby and a long roster of concert pianists, composers and musicians endorsed them. Four US Presidents have owned Baldwins in the White House including Harry S. Truman who famously played his, during the first televised tour of the White House in 1952. This 1951 grand piano was built roughly at the same time. A Baldwin grand piano was Paul Shaffer’s choice on NBC’s “Late night with David Letterman”. The Baldwin piano company was inducted into the Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2020.
Close-up of the keys of the Baldwin grand piano donated to the White House in 1952 for the benefit of President Harry Truman and his daughter Margaret, who went on to become a classical soprano.
The first televised tour of the White House in 1952. President Truman performs on his new Baldwin piano. He became a proficient pianist and arose at 5:00 am to practice for an hour every morning.
Cast into the piano’s sand-cast iron plate.
Excellent condition – inside and out.
Flawless keyboard and some of the best ivories we’ve ever seen!
Half lid position is a handsome way to display your piano.
American craftsmanship from the great state of Ohio.
Grand prize for piano manufacturers at the 1900 Paris exhibition joining select concert grand pianos for performing pianists.