Jul 26, 2016 what is the baldwin organ microcomputer orchestra worth. The letter and first digit indicate series and edition. The baldwin grand piano, designed, built and guaranteed by the baldwin company is used exclusively by the first rank of artists in all spheres of musical expression pianists, composers, conductors, singers, instrumentalists as well as the outstanding symphony orchestras around the world and in music festivals everywhere. The book is in very good condition 1969 152 pages printed by baldwin piano organ company clean solid cover. Book has light smudging to covers and a slightly darkened spine, otherwise clean and unmarked, including foldout diagrams. Baldwin audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. Baldwin organ for sale in uk 54 used baldwin organs. For sale san francisco and bay area, ca this is a beautiful baldwin organ with seat and original 230 page technical manual. You can look up a free piano serial number history search from this page see list of. The complete organ blue book is divided into three. The cover has some light minor edge wear some of the pages show some edge wear buyer to pay shipping. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. What is the value of baldwin orgasonic organ and original.
The e book contains pricing for pianos made from 1947 until the present. Dwight baldwin then merged the hamilton organ company, a manufacturer of reed organs, and the conglomerate became the baldwin piano company. Enter part number without opening zeroes, dashes, slashes or spaces. In a leading position among the worlds artistic musical instruments. Vtg baldwin mco studio organ fun machine model 140 fantasia model 150151 wbenc. A medium sized yamaha upright can beat out an old cable nelson grand or full size upright any day. Used baldwin organ for sale in everett baldwin organ posted by shawn in everett. The baldwin piano is recognized as a universal favorite between the leading operatic artists and virtuosos of the pianoforte. A blue book can only provide an estimate of the value, yet it is a great starting point. Where possible, we list individual models in each series.
In 1866, he hired lucien wulsin as a clerk, and the two eventually. Now providing pipe organ renovation using midi technology. Pianos, particularly instruments more than a few years old, really have no default base value like the blue book valuati. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere. I think it may be a wiring issue with its original cord letgo. Baldwins first manufacturing venture was the establishment of the hamilton organ company of chicago in 1888. I love the notion of my brothers old guitar having a history and belonging to someone famous.
Baldwin bravura organ model 123, circa 1965, excellent condition. Moreover, the models of presented products are registered and therefore protected by intellectual property rights. What is the value baldwin fun machine electric organ model. Baldwin electric organdouble keyboard, foot pedals. Oct 21, 20 early baldwin electric organ teardown duration.
Organ, prices, electronic organ, hammond, wurlitzer, conn, baldwin, lowrey, kimball, yamaha, kawai collection opensource language english. Used piano resale prices 19741984 bluebook of pianos. Swinging on a star at the baldwin organ king organ library no. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Open to all elementary and middle schoolaged children. Each piano that carries the name baldwin, is a piece of that legacy which has contributed to american piano history and manufacturing. There was a 140 fun machine from 1981 and the only vivas i can see are the little 120, from 1970 and the 148 from 1982. In 1862, baldwin started a decker brothers piano dealership and, in 1866, hired lucien wulsin as a clerk. Baldwin cinema ii player organ according to my ye olde organ blue book there were 3 versions of the cinema ii, none of which mention any player feature. Since baldwin was a piano and organ manufacturing company to begin with, the amps actually have many tendencies towards organs, such as pushbutton presets. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Zachary is the author of the blue book of acoustic guitars, blue book of electric. Dwight hamilton baldwin opened a music store in cincinnati, oh, in 1862 and by the 1960s, baldwin was one of the largest piano and organ manufacturers in the world.
Baldwin is about more than pianosits about peerless quality and the absolute bestsounding and bestplaying pianos anywhere. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. Beautiful 1960s baldwin ht2r home theater organ fully working. Swinging on a star at the baldwin organ king organ. Baldwin encore electric organ with bench also a fun machine can play by itself. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything baldwin organ listings. These majestic music makers have the ability to stun an entire concert hall into utter silence, transform an empty ball room into an elegant gathering space or bring a broadway presentation to life. Baldwin pianos company history serial number search. The company was founded by dwight hamilton baldwin in cincinnati, ohio in 1862. Call for more info let us show you how we can take your older electronic organ such as the allen, rodgers, baldwin, conn, viscount, ahlbourn galanti and most any other brand and transform it into a virtual pipe organ. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. Baldwin organ learning programspecial effects music book 1971, 1974.
This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. The company got its start in 1862, when beloved cincinnatibased piano teacher dwight hamilton baldwin launched a decker brothers piano dealership. Acrosonic was a line of spinets and consoles produced by baldwin between around 1935 1965, i believe, maybe a bit later. The company traces its origins back to 1857, when dwight hamilton baldwin began teaching piano, organ, and violin in cincinnati, ohio. Baldwin pianos are a musical legacy that for over a century, continues to live on. Jul 22, 2009 lets take a look at baldwin and the professional model you have. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. Baldwin organ fun machine hi, welcome to the forum. Section 1 used organ resale values section 2 ivlodel descriptions and photos section 3 used organ book tradein or wholesale values all sections and supplements list the organs alphabetically by brand name. Secured an artistic result of the highest quality, and has resulted in gaining for. Fjestad is the author of the blue book of acoustic guitars, blue book of electric guitars, and the blue book of guitar amplifiers.
Gem schematic diagrams mods g506070, g55m5rt5mrt, g66m6rt6mrt. The baldwin acrosonic meaning supreme tone piano was the name given to the baldwin firms topoftheline spinet 36 inches high and. Tm10771020314 electric organ baldwin 48cs repair maintenance operators book. The companys first piano, an upright, began selling in 1891. Model 10t portable as picture model 10 s full case wersi helios.
Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Hamilton organ, which built reed organs, and the baldwin piano company, which made pianos. Please feel free to ask with any questions about shipping or ask for additional photos powered by the free listing tool. Wulsin became a partner in the dealership, by then known as d. The blue book of hammond the hammond organ company 4200 w. I cant recall a 1401, and its not shown in my copy of the blue book either. The problem is most of the time, this is pure guess work. Piano serial numbers identify the 1 age of your piano, the 2 pianos year of manufacture, as well as 3 the circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight. One original baldwin model pko electronic organ service manual this original 8 12 x 11 60 page baldwin model pko electronic organ service manual is in fairly good condition for its age other then front cover wear. Information regarding the history of uprights and grand pianos and the different manufacturers is available on the blue book of pianos website. I worked for the baldwin piano and organ company for several years so i feel qualified to answer this question.
In response to the guitar boom of the early 1960s, baldwin decided to expand into guitars. What is the value of baldwin orga sonic organ and original. Because of these factors, collectors and players have never really taken an interest in these amps. Throughout most of the 20th century, the company was considered one of the most successful and financially stable piano makers in the united states. Baldwin has been in the business for 150 years and has become the piano of choice for the worlds hottest artists, including aaron copland, liberace, dave brubeck, marian mcpartland, ben folds and miley cyrus. Beautiful 1960s baldwin ht2r home theater organ fully working in great condition this theater organ has been tested and is fully functional. Youll also want to buy an introductory level organ book and a pair of organ shoes to work the pedals. Dwight hamilton baldwin, a teacher of organ, piano and violin, opened a music store in cincinnati, ohio in 1857. A grand piano is much more than a simple instrument. When youre ready, find a teacher at a local church, college, or music shop. Organ blue book 19851986 i must second zeuslesabres comment. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.
Baldwin pianos are famous for their touch, tone, and durability. How does a baldwin acrosonic spinet differ from a regular. In 18891890, baldwin vowed to build the best piano that could be built and subsequently formed two production companies. Antique or vintage 1960s baldwin organ model 46hp, tube type. D h baldwin was a music teacher, he opened a music store in cincinnati, ohio in 1857. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Not sure where to find the serial number, but found a metal tag on the back that has the number 1575 on it. In 1862, he founded decker brothers piano dealership and hired lucien wulsin, who became a partner in 1873 and the company name was changed to d. The baldwin manualo is a unification of the most artistic piano with the most scientific players construction. Guide of features, photos and thencurrent suggested prices for used electronic organs from all major organ manufacturers. History is extremely important to the baldwin brand.
Additionally, make sure you have access to an organ, whether that means getting a digital organ for your home or practicing in a studio. Having any resource is frequently better than none, and despite the limitations in this item, it is far better than none. I wonder if the person was referring maybe to the phantom fingers and auto rhythm features which enhanced your left hand a lot when used. Are you washed in the blood baldwin organ duration. It was my pleasure recently to tour hollywood piano company, in burbank, california, and to play four models of baldwin piano on display there. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. Kock who became the companys director of electronic research after his return from his studies at the heinrichhertzinstitute, berlin, in 1936.
The hamilton organ company built reed organs under the hamilton and monarch brand names. The site, including the elements that comprise it, is exclusive property of the company bluebook of piano, the sole entity entitled to use the intellectual property rights and the related personality rights. Box 6440 edison, imj 08818 201 2259200 hammond organ co. Three tudor cats antony has never been used and is in very good condition overall please see photos for all other details and if you have any questions please feel free to ask and i will do my very best to help. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. They will have a blue book and may be nice enough to tell you the retail selling price for your model. Beginning in the 1980s, however, the quality declined. What is the baldwin organ microcomputer orchestra worth.