Again, look for a six or fivedigit number embossed or inked into the wood. Helping you determine the value of a piano continued page 2 please note, this article was written back in 2009. Traditional bluebook values for items like cars are easier to track because a car has a title that follows it through its life. Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, these pianos are a perfect addition to any musical or educational facility or home. Kimball pianos are some of the best known pianos in the world, and unfortunately, they are no longer produced as of 1996. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for. That said, a blue book of pianos is a highly useful starting point, and im happy to recommend it here.
Kimball pianos look much like other uprights and grand pianos. Find a product in new upright pianos, we have 20 registered products. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Consult a piano blue book from a library or the internet that lists the serial numbers and the corresponding dates in which the model was manufactured see resources. With more than 150 years in the industry, kimball has produced a range of pianos that can be appreciated by players of any ability. This is a vintage kimball baby grand made in chicago. These pianos have been inspected and assessed by us onsite. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. I think its really funny because every piano makers description is dripping with compliments and hyperbole.
Age and value of piano ww kimball serial number 423110. Eventually if proved impossible to compete with asian pianos which utilized cheaper materials and manufacturing technologies. Also dont look at any piano less than about 42 spinets are not pianos. Depending on the type, style, and age of the piano. I think the fact that young changs pianos are very good vs. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers.
Kimball was simply fortunate to have more years to do it than most. Kimball produced many different upright, grand and spinet style pianos under various names. Bemelmans bar on the upper east side is synonymous with both timeless new york glamour and a beloved childrens book. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. However, the chicago kimball pianos were generally of a higher quality. However, some kimball pianos sport elaborate designs, most commonly etched with leaves and acorns.
Many images also are included, which aids in identifying the piano by design. How to find the month and year a kimball piano was made our. And a third of the price here in norway any questions about whether the worst pianos are made, we are in some cheap russian pianos that are not worth anything technically. We view upright pianos as spaceefficient and costeffective choices for musicians. Thats why its such a pleasure to experience a recent vintage american piano in such good shape.
A good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. Kimball console piano montgomery, al thomas piano service. The presto piano buyers guide, the pierce musical instrument atlas, the bluebook of pianos, encyclopedia of musical instruments and and the piano times. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. All things being equal, the baldwin is the one you want. Here you can look find out more about the manufacturer and the age for free. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. The blue book of pianos will allow you to identify a piano using the serial number or the brand. Kimball international consists of three furniture brands.
Built out of beautiful walnut wood with matching bench. Official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. Commonly, kimball pianos feature serial numbers on the upper left or right corner of the backside of a piano. While the kimball piano value makes it more accessible to beginners, you can buy highend pianos suitable for wellseasoned players. Kimball and company, the worlds largest piano and organ manufacturer at certain times in the 19th and 20th centuries. Kimball console piano for sale in montgomery, alabama. In advance buying a new piano whats in a name new piano considerations buying a used piano for what it its worth whats the difference in pianos sizes of grand pianos sizes of vertical pianos. Kimball company, also known as the kimball piano and organ company and later renamed kimball international, inc.
Check for piano books at a library to see whether you can find your make of piano and further detailed information such as its age. The piano is precious antique made by a craftsman in 1970s its sound is really wonderful and it is amazing real piano. Pianos are among the most durable of personal possessions. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace.
Contact a schmitt music piano specialist to schedule your boston piano showing, or visit your schmitt music piano store today. Unfollow kimball pianos to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. How to find the month and year a kimball piano was made. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002 annual supplement to the piano book, also by larry fine. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes.
Also dont look at any piano less than about 42 spinets are not pianos the only possible exception to that rule is the baldwin acrosonic. Kimball later moved their factory to indiana and became well known as a the quintessential living room piano. Aeolian bought up many good names and quality suffered in some of those starting about 1960. Go to the website blue book of pianos see resources and click on piano ages. Our available kimball pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. The item kimball upright piano great condition is in sale since wednesday, january 24, 2018. Kimball pianos a history of one of the largest piano manufacturers.
The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere. The title will show the make, model, year, color, etc of the car, and assess its value based on all events that occur around that car. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Pianos for sale by clients of concert pitch piano services. But then again, most piano manufacturers are guilty of that. Kimball pianos for sale buy a kimball piano at pianomart. This information can help guide you in making important decisions. Current market value of a kimball artist console piano. Knowing the fair market value of kimball pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
Half a century later, the london firm of broadwood was the worlds largest manufacturer of pianos. Kimball and company, to the present mega company, kimball international, the brand name kimball has certainly gone through some interesting events over the decades. Im sure that many companies made good pianos, but to believe the bluebook is to believe that each and. Grading old upright pianos vintage piano information guidelines grand piano price comparisons. In strict compliance with the principles of appraisal practice and code of ethics of the association of online appraisers. D uring the golden age of grand pianos, many different piano manufacturers competed to gain market share and establish themselves as an industry leader. Pre depression pianos from many makers were better than their efforts in the 50s to 80s. Unfortunately, a serial number will not pinpoint the month of a kimball pianos construction, the year is the closest.
Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Im sure most or all of you have run across the piano bluebook on the web. Admired for their fine cabinetry and treasured for their beautiful sound, pianos usually lead a pampered life in the best room of the house.
Acting in the capacity of appraiser, we accurately and expertly appraise vintage and antique pianos. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. If you have ever wondered about the date that your kimball piano, or any other piano for that matter, was made, you can easily find out by locating the instruments serial number and searching out the year of correspondence. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Theyre often thought of as permanent family fixtures, passed down to children and grandchildren. Kimball pianos were very popular, especially with the middle class, and were widely distributed throughout the united states. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Products in new upright pianos the piano shop bath.
Kimball piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Post depression, it depends who made the cable aeolian built cables were not as good as cable made cables. The kimball piano company was a chicago institution for almost 140 years. The 212 a bar revered for its oldfashioned charm and witty murals. Nov 01, 2000 if you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Nov 22, 2011 age and value of piano ww kimball serial number 423110 answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Upright pianos archives page 2 of 2 pianoworkspianoworks. This piano had been refinished before we got it and it looks very pretty.