When doing research on pianos, what role does the soundboard play? After a key is struck on the piano, the hammer is activated to strike against the strings. The vibration of the strings, in turn transfers the vibration through the bridge to the soundboard. It’s the job of the soundboard to act as a transducer,… Read More
Many years ago, I remember seeing a piano in a museum similar to the one shown above (built in 1787 by Christian Gottlob Hubert. On display at Germanisches Nationalmuseum – Nuremberg, Germany). I have often wondered why acoustic portable pianos never really took off. Although we’ve seen more portable keyboard instruments like harpsichords, accordions or… Read More
This was the first year since covid that the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show was back to its regular January date and, in fact the first show where it felt back to normal. How was it? To answer that, I’m going quickly review the piano market over the last few years. Piano… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHA 160 Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 5’2″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHC 170G Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 5’6″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHC 150G Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 4’11” History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHA 188 Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 6’2″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHA 131U Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 51″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHA 123U Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 48″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
Piano Name: Mason & Hamlin Website: Mason & Hamlin Model: MHC 120U Made in: China Parent Company: Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Company Location: USA Height: 47″ History: Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin established their reed organ company in the year 1854. By 1883, Mason & Hamlin started manufacturing pianos. After undergoing many ownership changes… Read More
