When placed next to a modern Model O for example, they actually appear to be nearly same size. These early Model A pianos are quite narrow and barely over 6′ in length. This manufacturing technique is still in use today. This model was fairly historic in terms of innovation and introduced the bent rim case construction which allowed for a better transfer of soundboard vibrations and a much sturdier cabinet. Theodore Steinway, an innovative man credited with many of the patents and technical advances introduced by Steinway & Sons in their early days of operation. (This was before the introduction of the Model, O, L, M or S.) When first introduced, the Model A was actually the smallest of all of the grand pianos built and sold by Steinway. An 85 note piano, it featured a scale design that was scaled down from the larger Steinway Model B. This original Model A-1 Grand measured 6′ in length. Steinway & Sons was founded in 1853 and the first Model A, the A-1 was first introduced in 1878. The Model A family consists of several ‘six-foot’ variants within Steinway’s line of parlor grand pianos. The A-1, A-2, and A-3 (sometimes dubbed the Model A, Style I, Style II and Style III within internal Steinway documents) are all part of the same family, yet there are some distinct differences between them and even differences within those sub-models. Before Grandpa Ralph passed away, I graduated from The American School of Piano Tuning and started my career as a piano technician in Phoenix Arizona.A Restored Steinway Model A, Style III Grand Piano The First Model A Grand Piano | 1878 In the early 1980s he was inducted into the Piano Technician Guilds hall of fame and was flown around the country giving seminars on the art of piano tuning and repair. During his career, he served on the Piano Technician Guilds board as well as helped design pianos for Yamaha in Japan. Grandpa Ralph was always interested in musical instruments and after the war, quickly found his niche as the piano guy in Southern Illinois (Decatur to be exact). The Business- Stilwell Pianos was started in 1956 by my grandfather, Ralph Stilwell RPT.
You can check out most of our pianos on our website with their prices, ages and size, pictures and videos on all the grands/baby grands. We also own the Piano Technician Academy (google it if you want to check us out) so our standards are pretty high when it comes to technicians and such. In fact, we are all related with not a single commission employee in the entire store! In other words, no pushy sales, just honest advice. We have a solid reputation built on honesty and trust. Stilwell Pianos is a 5 star, 3rd generation family business. Mason & Hamlin 50 Upright Piano Sostenuto Pedal Quality Built American Piano. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item. The seller is “wheatranger” and is located in Laramie, Wyoming. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pianos, Keyboards & Organs\Pianos\Upright Pianos”. The item “MASON & HAMLIN upright 50 PIANO walnut tuned with bench Pianoforte 50 studio pro” is in sale since Friday, August 20, 2021. Laramie is just one hour north from Fort Collins, Colorado, or two from Denver. Includes original bill of sale and other documentation. Bridges: Quarter-sawn rock maple, located at the most flexible area of the sounding board, permanently glued and doweled, completely notched and pinned with nickel-silver pins. Pin Plank : quarter-sawn 1/4 rock maple laminations. Strings: American steel, copper-wound bass strings strung on nickel-plated tuning pins. Action : Vertical sticker hammer action, bass-wood keys with implex surfaces. Encasement : All panels mahogany crossbanded, natural wood moldings, full-bodied hand-rubbed lacquer finish. And the extra inches add measurably to its performance. A flier for the piano states, The Mason & Hamlin Style 50 is one of the largest-size studio pianos available.
1940 MASON AND HAMLIN MODEL A SPECIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
This is a prestige piano for teachers, schools, students, churches, and institutions - created to meet professional standards of tone and action. The sound of a grand, and the action is second to none. Here is an excellent Mason and Hamlin piano, Style 50 Professional Upright.
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