(NYC) -unknown (possibly Recordo)Įstey Piano Co. Donald Smith, the founder and late executive director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. unknown (see Schmoller & Mueller)ĭeCarlo Bros. However, if you are positive that something in the listing is in error, please bring it to my attention and it will be corrected.Īrtemis - (unknown) MFG by Steger or SingerĬheney, A.C. It is not possible to verify all of the information. And keep in mind that while this list is quite long it still does not contain all piano brands that have been made since the history of the piano began around 1700. We have also made an effort to avoid stencil piano names on this list.
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An online listings of piano serial numbers/ages can be seen at "Bluebook of Pianos".ĭisclaimer: This listing is only as accurate as the information that has been provided by numerous sources. A stencil piano is one made by various piano makers for companies or individuals who place or stencil their name on the front of the piano.
Antique Smith & Barnes Chicago Piano in Jonestown, TX. For another source of historical information, visit the Howe Collection, Piano Series webpage. New and used Pianos for sale in Lakeway, Texas on Facebook Marketplace. If it's not in this list, please write to: John A Tuttleįor historical information about a piano company, please visit the Blue Book of Pianos website. As new information becomes known, the list is immediately updated. The completeness and accuracy of this listing depends in part on you. If you have tried all of the selections that are offered here, and you still can't find a match, I'd like to know. In many cases, companies used different player actions in different models and/or at different times during the heyday of the player piano.
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Every 'Systems' page has a link to the applicable Service Manual or Technical Reprint, if one is available.
Compare what is described in the page against the player action in your piano. Clicking on the number will take you to a 'Systems' page which may have a short description of that action along with pictures or drawings (if available). Each number represents a different Player Piano Action. Next to each piano name is one or more numbers. Does anyone know how old this piano is A few of the black keys are split, should I wood glue them back together or replace t. Very Interesting Instruments - Click Here! I have aquired a Smith & Barnes Chicago Vertical Grand and was wondering if anyone could help me out with a few questions. Locating the Correct Technical Manual begins Here!!Ī "Mobile Freindly" version of this page begins Here!!įor the "Best Book" about Player Piano Servicing & Rebuilding - Click Here!! 1073 Player Piano Makes & Makers, and the Player Systems that They Installed.