It is thanks to Richard Gertz that the Mason & Hamlin of today has its signature tension resonator, is aliquots, and its unique tonal quality. Richard was so successful, he was invited to become a shareholder and consequently developed some of the most advanced features piano technology had ever seen technology that even today is lightyears ahead of the competition. After returning to Germany for several years, Mason & Hamlin recruited him and recognizing his unique talents gave him considerable freedom in the creating their new scales. Classic Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano Model A made in Boston 1919 during the 'Golden Era' of Mason & Hamlin Manufacturing. Upon arriving in America, he began working for Steinway innovating and adding significantly to the rich tones of the Steinway grands. He came from a long line of musicians and was trained as a piano builder under the guidance of some of the world’s finest piano makers including the masters at Blüthner and Bösendorfer in Germany. Richard Gertz can and should be considered the greatest forebearer of the American piano. We hope that someday soon everyone who’s interested will be able to come to our factory, see how we’re making our pianos today, what we have planned for the future, and then enjoy a glimpse at our past.” History
Now we’d like to show our appreciation for their interest and support with a special website where they can share their stories about the pianos they love, meet fellow Mason & Hamlin fans, and also have a place to see Mason & Hamlin treasures.
1919 MASON AND HAMLIN MODEL A FULL
Full of expression, character, and exquisite beauty, the Model A provides unmatched volume, tone, and projection in its class, with sound quality and depth comparable to instruments of much greater size. When we bought the company 1996, we heard from so many of them, all grateful that we were going to keep this great piano alive. At 5’8.5, the Model A is widely considered to be the world’s best grand piano under 6 feet. “There are countless Mason & Hamlin aficionados around the world. “Mason & Hamlin pianos have a mystique about them,” explained Gary Burgett, who owns the company with his brother, Kirk. Volume 1 was played on a Steinway, while Volume 2 was played on a 1919 Mason and Hamlin concert grand, rebuilt by William Schneider of Michigan State University. Interestingly, the instruments are different from one disc to the next. The museum and creation of the Mason & Hamlin Historical Preservation Society are just two ways the company is honoring its long and illustrious history. Both discs have been produced, engineered, and edited by Adam Abeshouse. That’s why the factory’s top floor showroom will one day house the Mason & Hamlin Museum, where vintage instruments, artifacts and memorabilia will be on display to the public. But along with its eye to the future is one trained on the past. Mason & Hamlin is a forward-thinking company that invests time and millions of dollars in creating its products. Mason was then a clearing of a few acres, the court house square decorated on its southeast corner by a cat-hole, one house opposite Judge Steele's late residence on North B street, another occupied by a family named Lacey. Choosing quality over quantity, Mason & Hamlin limits its annual production to 50 uprights and 300 grand pianos. He described the inconveniences of travel when he first met Dr. Before a Mason & Hamlin leaves the factory, it’s inspected no fewer than 12 times. Within its walls, a workforce of 70 highly skilled craftsmen complete every phase of production from rim-pressing to prepping the finished product.Īttention to detail takes time, and Mason & Hamlin invests a great deal of it in every piano it makes. Six floors of its busy factory are dedicated to handcrafting Mason & Hamlin pianos. Mason & Hamlin is headquartered in Haverhill, Massachusetts, not far from its original location in Boston, the birthplace of American piano design and manufacturing.
Of the hundreds of American piano companies that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mason & Hamlin is one of only two that survive today. Near mint, with massive but.Founded in 1854, Mason & Hamlin is one of America’s oldest and most respected piano manufacturers. Completely rebuilt including New Sound board, Pin block and Complete New Action in 2003. From 1922, the golden age of piano building in the United States. Attention to detail takes time, and Mason & Hamlin invests a great deal of it in every piano it makes.
1919 MASON AND HAMLIN MODEL A FREE
Comes with free tuning AND warranty, Offered by a technician with over 40.īy | | Mason Hamlin, sold7 foot semi concert grand. Slightly over 6 foot with concert tone and restored original Ivory keys.
Excellent Condition with Amazing Mason & Hamlin Tone.
Full new Renner Action 5 year written warranty, Artist Bench and Local DeliveryOffered by Concert Studio Piano Technician with 47 years.īy | | Grand Pianos for Sale, Mason HamlinRecently Rebuilt with new Soundboard Pin Block and Action. By | | Grand Pianos for Sale, Mason HamlinMason and Hamlin Model AA cost $28,500SN #24309Complete refurbishing: board, block, strings, pins.
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