My husband bought my Baldwin Hamilton Piano for me in 1998. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It sounds beautiful and everytime I play it it makes me 😊 so happy.
Great Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Riddleagan Possessing Piano Remedy (google it)? It is an awesome one off guide for learning how to play the piano easily minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my work buddy after many years got cool success with it.
Just bought a Baldwin studio yesterday from an old church in Ga. for $100 . Has a few keys sticking but this beauty has obvious soul and I will have it serviced at a local piano co. in Chattanooga....unbelievable quality that's well worth restoring.Presently own a Kawai upright built in mid 1996 I purchased from original owner ...good for propping a door open maybe...
My sister has an upright hamilton badwin and I have a balwin acrosonic upright, The hamilton is friendlier to the fingers because it is softer. I can play for several hours without getting tired when I play with the Hamilton. Both sound good, powerful and loud. God bless you all and enjoy your upright Hamilton Baldwin made in the USA.
My childhood practice piano was identical to this piano except it had been painted olive green by a previous owner. Unfortunate color aside, I loved that piano and wish it was still in my possession. Thank you DS for the piano and the lessons. Your gift has lasted a lifetime.
@@RetroPlus I completely agree with you. Natural wood color is always the nicest color. Then gloss black(nicest on grands) and satin black on some modern ones. But olive green... Eww!!
Wow I was so excited. I have a beautiful Baldwin Hamilton piano. I ran to raise the top of my piano like you did, because I didn't know that my piano could do that. Well I went to open it and it doesn't open like that. My heart broke. Then I looked at yours again and I realized that you said it was a Baldwin Hamilton Studio upright, and I have a Baldwin Hamilton upright. Woo, I really love my Baldwin Hamilton because this sound is mellow and the tone is perfect it makes them mood calming every time, but I would love to have mine open like that Baldwin Hamilton Studio. I'm going to have to go find one of those too. Amen
I bought an ebony 1990 Hamilton (with tone louvers) after watching this video for $150 in great condition, just had it tuned. Bass isn't comparable to a baby grand and the action can make some trills a little more of a challenge, but it really is a good compromise with size, cost, and durability. Like you said, if you don't have room for the grand, this is the next best thing. Thanks!
I used to play piano and my kids now want to learn. After a few weeks searching my area I came across one of these for what I think is a steal especially since I know what the guy paid for it brand new in the early 80's. It's been fun relearning and teaching my kids in the process. It really is an amazing sounding piano and in perfect condition as well.
We have a hamilton chicago upright grand. It’s now more than 100 years old. It sounds awesome. My brother plays it the best. So we need to ship it all the way from India back to the US. The piano has quite a history. It was bought by a British gentleman to India. He sold it to an Anglo Indian. Who sold it to my dad. Now the piano is going to return to America. The Hamilton is so old that the serial number is one of the oldest. They called the model an upright grand.
I have this piano, and I love it! With the lid open, it's actually quite loud. Much older model though, so the felt's a little worn, but still a good sound!
I know this does not matter to much, but just so there is no confusion for anyone trying to sort out the age of their Baldwin Hamilton Studio. Pretty sure this is not a 1987 model for a few reasons. If you look at the Baldwin serial numbers for its grand pianos then you find this serial number and it a 1987, however, this is not a grand piano and if you look at the Baldwin piano serial numbers which cover the Acrosonic and all uprights and verticals except the Hamilton Studios then it would make this piano from 1937 which we know its not because as I just pointed out, you only would use the Baldwin serial number list for non Hamilton Studio pianos. The Hamilton serial numbers(which is what you should be checking for a Baldwin Hamilton Studio) is actually showing this as a 1972 and that makes sense as mine is a 1975 model and my serial number starts with 301 so this one in the video should be older than mine not newer . Also if you look at the Baldwin and Hamilton Badges on the piano they are the older style, I have not been able to find out exactly when they changed to the raised Baldwin letters but it seems like it was the early to mid 80s so if this was a 1987 it should have the raised letters instead of the square badges. Now having said all of that, this actually makes the piano more valuable in my estimation as I think it was in the mid 80s to early 90s that the quality started to go downhill. So my preference is for a pre 1980s Baldwin Hamilton Studio, anything from 50s, 60s and 70s is a great piano.
Agree with your assessment of the age, and the comparative quality. My 243 is serial 340xxx, and was made around 1981. Looks like they were making a bit less than 10K of these each year, based on the rate of change of the serial numbers. I've heard that they started using Mexican sourced actions around 1980, which may not be a problem except that they switched to synthetic leather, instead of real deerskin, on the hammer butts. Hence, the action is not the quietest now, as this material has hardened with age. There is a YT showing how to address this issue by installing the correct leather parts, something I would like to do to mine, as it otherwise sounds lovely.
J and Richard - I’m looking to purchase a used piano that looks very similar to this...how do I determine if that’s a Studio model or not? The seller is not very knowledgeable with this
I just had the opportunity to get a free one but it was totally worn out……..BUT I just did get a similar Sohmer for free from the same church and hoping with a fresh tune and voicing it will be super awesome!
This was a very popular piano when I was growing up. And they had walnut or oak finishes, I don't remember any black ones. There's nothing really left like them now. I guess Charles Walters uprights are the closest thing to them. But CWs have a softer sound.
Arthur Hayes My school has one as well. I’ve been trying to hint at the teachers that I’d gladly take it off their hands for them. Don’t think they notice.
@@robertwwp -Hi Rob, what is your serial starting? I am looking to purchase one with 310xxx for $1k. I am new to this, and trying to figure out if that worth the price?
I zoomed in on the serial number and looked it up. Baldwin Hamilton’s have their own serial numbers, not to be confused with any other Baldwin vertical. Sn 277xxx is 1972. That piano also has the old Baldwin hammers with violet underfelt. 80s used the ones with red. I’d take a 72 model over late 80s any day. I had a 87 one with awful black synthetic stuff on the hammer butts. Had to replace it. And the hammers with red under felt aren’t T-wired like the older ones and the felt is known to come off. The ones from the 60s and 70s were excellent
I just bought my little girl one. It looks just like one in video. S# 238605 Wondering what year it is and should we invest money into bringing it back to life. Thank You for the wonderful music and great videos
My husband bought my Baldwin Hamilton Piano for me in 1998. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It sounds beautiful and everytime I play it it makes me 😊 so happy.
I love those older Baldwin Hamilton studio uprights. My student just acquired a beauty, circa 1985 for FREE.. in top condition.
Great Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Riddleagan Possessing Piano Remedy (google it)? It is an awesome one off guide for learning how to play the piano easily minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my work buddy after many years got cool success with it.
You’re here Shirley! I love your channel.
Just bought a Baldwin studio yesterday from an old church in Ga. for $100 . Has a few keys sticking but this beauty has obvious soul and I will have it serviced at a local piano co. in Chattanooga....unbelievable quality that's well worth restoring.Presently own a Kawai upright built in mid 1996 I purchased from original owner ...good for propping a door open maybe...
This is one of the nicest sounding uprights I've heard.
My word, what a wonderful sounding upright piano! Just sounds so American...rich, complex, musical. Love it!
My sister has an upright hamilton badwin and I have a balwin acrosonic upright, The hamilton is friendlier to the fingers because it is softer. I can play for several hours without getting tired when I play with the Hamilton. Both sound good, powerful and loud. God bless you all and enjoy your upright Hamilton Baldwin made in the USA.
My childhood practice piano was identical to this piano except it had been painted olive green by a previous owner. Unfortunate color aside, I loved that piano and wish it was still in my possession. Thank you DS for the piano and the lessons. Your gift has lasted a lifetime.
Eric Caldeira That is unfortunate, I'd never paint a piano unless it really needed it.
@@RetroPlus I completely agree with you. Natural wood color is always the nicest color. Then gloss black(nicest on grands) and satin black on some modern ones. But olive green... Eww!!
I bought one brand new in the eighties except it had two slots on each side of the front to let more sound out. It also had the front that lifted up.
That's one of the nicest sounding uprights I've heard.
Surprising sound from an upright! Beautiful playing as expected.
The Hamilton was a 5'8" baby grand vertically.
Designed by Hamilton Baldwin.
Over 42,000 of string pull total.
I had one. I miss it.😢
Wow I was so excited. I have a beautiful Baldwin Hamilton piano. I ran to raise the top of my piano like you did, because I didn't know that my piano could do that. Well I went to open it and it doesn't open like that. My heart broke. Then I looked at yours again and I realized that you said it was a Baldwin Hamilton Studio upright, and I have a Baldwin Hamilton upright. Woo, I really love my Baldwin Hamilton because this sound is mellow and the tone is perfect it makes them mood calming every time, but I would love to have mine open like that Baldwin Hamilton Studio. I'm going to have to go find one of those too. Amen
My first acoustic piano. Will always have a special place in my heart
I want a Baldwin someday. It’s on my bucket list.
I bought an ebony 1990 Hamilton (with tone louvers) after watching this video for $150 in great condition, just had it tuned. Bass isn't comparable to a baby grand and the action can make some trills a little more of a challenge, but it really is a good compromise with size, cost, and durability. Like you said, if you don't have room for the grand, this is the next best thing. Thanks!
wow, this piano sounds like a grand piano
I used to play piano and my kids now want to learn. After a few weeks searching my area I came across one of these for what I think is a steal especially since I know what the guy paid for it brand new in the early 80's. It's been fun relearning and teaching my kids in the process. It really is an amazing sounding piano and in perfect condition as well.
We have a hamilton chicago upright grand. It’s now more than 100 years old. It sounds awesome. My brother plays it the best. So we need to ship it all the way from India back to the US.
The piano has quite a history. It was bought by a British gentleman to India. He sold it to an Anglo Indian. Who sold it to my dad. Now the piano is going to return to America. The Hamilton is so old that the serial number is one of the oldest. They called the model an upright grand.
I have this piano, and I love it! With the lid open, it's actually quite loud. Much older model though, so the felt's a little worn, but still a good sound!
I know this does not matter to much, but just so there is no confusion for anyone trying to sort out the age of their Baldwin Hamilton Studio. Pretty sure this is not a 1987 model for a few reasons. If you look at the Baldwin serial numbers for its grand pianos then you find this serial number and it a 1987, however, this is not a grand piano and if you look at the Baldwin piano serial numbers which cover the Acrosonic and all uprights and verticals except the Hamilton Studios then it would make this piano from 1937 which we know its not because as I just pointed out, you only would use the Baldwin serial number list for non Hamilton Studio pianos. The Hamilton serial numbers(which is what you should be checking for a Baldwin Hamilton Studio) is actually showing this as a 1972 and that makes sense as mine is a 1975 model and my serial number starts with 301 so this one in the video should be older than mine not newer
.
Also if you look at the Baldwin and Hamilton Badges on the piano they are the older style, I have not been able to find out exactly when they changed to the raised Baldwin letters but it seems like it was the early to mid 80s so if this was a 1987 it should have the raised letters instead of the square badges.
Now having said all of that, this actually makes the piano more valuable in my estimation as I think it was in the mid 80s to early 90s that the quality started to go downhill. So my preference is for a pre 1980s Baldwin Hamilton Studio, anything from 50s, 60s and 70s is a great piano.
Agree with your assessment of the age, and the comparative quality. My 243 is serial 340xxx, and was made around 1981. Looks like they were making a bit less than 10K of these each year, based on the rate of change of the serial numbers.
I've heard that they started using Mexican sourced actions around 1980, which may not be a problem except that they switched to synthetic leather, instead of real deerskin, on the hammer butts. Hence, the action is not the quietest now, as this material has hardened with age. There is a YT showing how to address this issue by installing the correct leather parts, something I would like to do to mine, as it otherwise sounds lovely.
J and Richard - I’m looking to purchase a used piano that looks very similar to this...how do I determine if that’s a Studio model or not? The seller is not very knowledgeable with this
it helps to have it away from the wall, as most uprights usually r up against the wall. beautiful tone!
I just had the opportunity to get a free one but it was totally worn out……..BUT I just did get a similar Sohmer for free from the same church and hoping with a fresh tune and voicing it will be super awesome!
It is hard to find Sohmer here in California!
Beautiful sound..
My first piano, it is still in my house.
This was a very popular piano when I was growing up. And they had walnut or oak finishes, I don't remember any black ones. There's nothing really left like them now. I guess Charles Walters uprights are the closest thing to them. But CWs have a softer sound.
They actually also had Ebony, Pecan and Cherry in addition to oak and walnut.
I have that piano too! And you are playing the exact song I am playing right now!
My uncle found one of these in a rich neighborhoods garbage he worked somewhere there and he took it and has had it for 2 years now it is beautiful
Lucky! I attend a church that has a baby grand Baldwin. I love it.
I just tuned one just like this! It was about 40 cents flat!
Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
I had to save one from being thrown away. I don't know the year it was made but the 1st tuning on the sticker was 1972.
These are a great value. They sound far better than the Steinway 1098.
Best 175 bucks I ever spent. Mine is an ugly oak finish but sounds great.
John Medina hey man if it works it works. I envy you
Our school has got one of these but it is badly out of tune😢
Arthur Hayes
My school has one as well. I’ve been trying to hint at the teachers that I’d gladly take it off their hands for them. Don’t think they notice.
Judging from those labels and the pics from the inside, I would say that is a late 70’s Hamilton, a much better instrument than a late 80’s.
BTW, I own 2 of these. A 78 and an 84 that was an artist selection.
@@robertwwp -Hi Rob, what is your serial starting? I am looking to purchase one with 310xxx for $1k. I am new to this, and trying to figure out if that worth the price?
I zoomed in on the serial number and looked it up. Baldwin Hamilton’s have their own serial numbers, not to be confused with any other Baldwin vertical. Sn 277xxx is 1972. That piano also has the old Baldwin hammers with violet underfelt. 80s used the ones with red. I’d take a 72 model over late 80s any day. I had a 87 one with awful black synthetic stuff on the hammer butts. Had to replace it. And the hammers with red under felt aren’t T-wired like the older ones and the felt is known to come off. The ones from the 60s and 70s were excellent
I just bought my little girl one. It looks just like one in video. S# 238605 Wondering what year it is and should we invest money into bringing it back to life. Thank You for the wonderful music and great videos
What is the name of the last Schuman movement you played. It is very beautiful.
Yellow Cobra This part is Chiarina
Still for sale ?
I have and old 1920s upright that keep going out of tune, but I heard studio pianos gives a much richer sound.
Mr. Estrin, what is that piano's cost?
I like Baldwin pianos but only the older ones. Newer ones suck
Sounded like a grand piano almost
I loathe these pianos. The top is too strident and the bass just doesnt do it for me. BUT you are good at selling anything.
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It sounds very muddy, not clear at all.