The original hammers were resurfaced and voiced and the action was reconditioned and regulated. We opted to accept the condition of the cabinet, acceptable but noticeably used, and the condition of the superstructure (soundboard, pinblock, strings, etc.) and chose to recondition the action and reset tuning pins to insure tuning stability. When she died, the contents of her house were disposed of through an estate sale. She adored the instrument and her 2 cats. This piano was kept by a older woman piano teacher who lived alone. This Grand Piano was built in the famous Boston factory in mid 1928 and is the example of Mason & Hamlin’s golden age-one of the last of the great Boston Mason & Hamlins!! After the factory was moved in late ‘20’s, Mason & Hamlin lost a great degree of its value due to increasingly poorer quality of execution.
#Mason hamlin model a serial#
Plate: Sand-Cast Gray Iron - Full PerimeterĪll specifications subject to change without notice.PIANO : Mason & Hamlin, model A, 5’ 8” Grand & Bench, serial # 37092ĭescription: Many musicians prefer the broad singing tone of the Boston built Mason and Hamlin over the Steinway. Wessell, Nickel & Gross Composite Actions - Epoxy Carbon Fiber Shanks Finishes PinblockĬarefully crafted with the highest-grade quarter-sawn Hard Rock Maple - 7 Laminations Action
BridgesĬontinuous laminations of quarter-sawn Hard Rock Maple - Hand Notched. Mason & Hamlin's unique Tension Resonator ensures that every measurement and dimension of our pianos remains unchanged through the passing of time and seasons. The final part of their soundboard's construction is a gradual tapering towards its edges. By starting with a large radius in the treble and steadily reducing it towards the bass, their soundboard is uniquely optimized for both the high frequency of treble notes, which require a stiffer soundboard for clear projection, as well as the low frequency of bass notes, that favor a flexible soundboard for full response. This method allows them to precisely control the shape of each rib, and is what makes their Multi-Radius Crown Soundboard possible. Mason & Hamlin shapes the crown of their soundboards via cutting it directly into the ribs themselves. This particular type of tree is ideally suited for its role, and produces the most musical sound of any available material.
These characteristics can be attributed to their choice of material - tight-grained, quarter-sawn Eastern White Spruce that is dried and aged to perfection. The Mason & Hamlin soundboard emanates a sound that can be described as both sweet and powerful, melodic and thunderous. SoundboardĮastern White Spruce, Multi-Radius Crown, Edge Tapering, rims cut to the soundboard, and Tension Resonator. Hard Rock Maple is used for the model 50's back and sides.
#Mason hamlin model a professional#
The Model 50 sets a high standard that piano players around the world have come to trust for performance, and is perfect for professional use in schools, churches, as well as other institutions, and for anyone one who requires grand piano characteristics in a compact vertical size. The Model 50 is handcrafted to perfection, utilizing only the finest materials to create unparalleled power and clarity not found in other upright pianos-making it the best value and sound in its class. Built to last, the Model 50 can withstand years of strenuous use while retaining its beautiful, strong, and distinct tone and sound. The Mason & Hamlin 50 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the distinctive Mason & Hamlin tone and sound of a grand piano in a more compact instrument. If you don't have the space, this may be perfect for you! The Mason & Hamlin upright has a wonderful, full and resonant sound that is comparable to a grand piano. The Model 50 is Mason & Hamlin's professional upright, a handmade vertical piano that has the durability, tone and power of many grand pianos.
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