Inside One of America’s Last Piano Factories | The Hustle

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Not long ago, piano manufacturing was one of America’s largest and most formidable industries, employing tens of thousands of workers. Today, only two active manufacturers remain: Steinway & Sons in New York, and Mason & Hamlin in Boston.
Mason & Hamlin is one of America’s oldest and most prestigious piano manufacturers, with a history dating back to the mid-19th century. In the face of modernization and globalization, the company has managed to stay afloat by sticking to its roots, drawing inspiration from a bygone era of artisanry.
This original story was reported by Zachary Crockett. To read the original story, visit hclickhubspot.com/q0c.

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@rmtorig Год назад

I met Paolo Fazioli in 1985 at International piano Galleries in North Little Rock Arkansas. They were the first Distrbutors of the Fazioli pianos in the US. As we were looking at the pianos in the show room Paolo made this statement that has stuck with me, he said that the Mason and Hamlin pianos were the best engineered of the American pianos.

@CunninghamPiano Год назад

Victor! You grew up! What an excellent and articulate presentation. Congratulations - we wish you every success.

@Steve-wf3vv 9 месяцев назад

There’s actually a total of 3 piano manufacturers left in the USA. Steinway & Sons, Mason & Hamlin, and Charles Walter.

@LarryGough-qi4bc 4 месяца назад

I thought so, there is a Walter Piano factory in Elkhart, IN

@yourcurlspecialist Год назад

Wow. The sound of a Mason & Hamlin piano is phenomenal 🤌

@jeannahayden1436 Год назад

Love the inside look into the process of creating these beautiful instruments.

@kevinellis9150 10 месяцев назад

One of my favourite built pianos. With over 40 years experience I have seen them all.

@biggdan4 9 месяцев назад

I'm a proud owner of a 1930 Mason & Hamlin A that needs some help; the ivory's keep coming off but still plays wonderfully. My tuner states the wood is shrinking and bone does not. A long time ago I lived with a friend of mine who had a big living room; he had his father's seven foot 1927 Steinway. What we concluded was Bach sounded better on the Steinway but the Chopin was better on the Mason & Hamlin. On occasion pro musicians came by; they would first start playing on the Steinway then would play on the Mason & Hamlin and never go back to the Steinway. The Mason & Hamlin had more sustain than the Steinway I’m assuming due to Patent resonator (Which would be a truss rod on a guitar).

@J.AshtonMorgan Месяц назад

If the wood is shrinking the room may be humidity deficient. Add a humidifier and maintain around 45-50% humidity.

@Queen_Latisha 6 месяцев назад

I just learned so much, I never knew about this company. Thank you for sharing!

@VintageVibePiano Год назад

This reminds my very much of the Vintage Vibe electric piano story. The only American electric piano manufacturer. Happy to see this.

@ZalmanStern 4 месяца назад

(Yes late reply.) Was anyone in the world manufacturing electric pianos when Vintage Vibe started from scratch production? (2011 if I'm not mistaken.)

@JeffinIC 7 месяцев назад

M&H pianos are truly spectacular! I want one so badly! ❤

@marklewis4024 11 месяцев назад

Wow… I only knew about Steinway… I’m very happy to see there are other American piano manufacturers.

@J.AshtonMorgan Месяц назад

0:39 Incorrect, made in USA are also Charles Walter (Elkhart, Indiana) and Ravenscroft (Scottsdale, Arizona), and they are of the finest pianos in the world. Charles Walter pianos in particular are the Steinway's of the 21st Century.

@mindreader Год назад

So well done, Hustle!

@doingthisfor25years Год назад

Nicely produced!

@bradleypagliaro9133 9 месяцев назад

I grew up on a Steinway, but have heard some astonishing performances from both a Fazioli and a Bosendorfer. I rarely play now, because it feels too much like exercise. It's more taxing physically than I feel it should be. But when I listen, what a sound!!

@TedHt 9 месяцев назад

Charles Walter, made in Indiana, is my favorite. Incredible workmanship and sound.

@J.AshtonMorgan Месяц назад

Couldn't agree more. The engineering on Charles Walters is simply outstanding and their gorgeous sound reflects that. Currently a 1500 owner and my dream piano is the W190. **chef kiss** Floors everything else I've played on.

@gerry30 3 месяца назад

I used to work in piano restoration. Mason and Hamlin had the thickest rims imaginable compared to other top tier grands. Unbelievably heavy pianos and great instruments.

@marcelouriasministryvideos6684 Год назад

You forgot Charles Walter in Elkhart, IN.

@bryanwerner8462 Год назад

Cunningham pianos and organs are still manufactured in Philadelphia.

@matthewraden5210 10 месяцев назад

They are made in China and finished at their factory in the U.S. They have a close relationship with Hailun.

@DavidBerends 9 месяцев назад

Cunningham has a very impressive shop for piano rebuilding and reconditioning, but like matthewraden5210 states, their new pianos are manufactured in China.

@benjaminniemczyk 3 месяца назад

The piano--the fortepiano--was not first manufactured in Vienna. It was introduced there and other countries following its genesis in Italy. I suspect they skipped over the fp in favor of the modern style, but given the rapid evolution of the instrument, one really has to go back to the fp as the first. It was the first piano.

@benjaminniemczyk 3 месяца назад

There are more than two remaining. Four, at least, I think.

@cwsees 4 месяца назад

Ravenscroft pianos in Arizona.

@firebynite-fan2473 Год назад

uhmmm, Charles Walter Piano company in Elkhart, IN is a manufacturer in the USA!

@rogershaffer1 Год назад

Closed. But to be restarted again

@dfpolitowski2 Год назад

Yeah, I was thinking about that. And its affordable.

@joshlafrance1782 Год назад

I can't seem to find anything about them being closed and their website seems to indithey are still in business. I have a beautiful CW Absolutely love it's sound quality and feel.

@johnshepherd3021 Год назад

i live just down the road from CW. They never closed and continue to produce fine pianos as always. Don't know how these rummers get started.

@worldofai-games1036 9 месяцев назад

@@rogershaffer1Mason and Hamlin closed at one point. They were brought back alive by the Burgett brothers when the piano company was underwater and in bankruptcy

@gerry30 3 месяца назад

Thanos likes to put everything in balance. As it should be. And ever since he got that Infinity Guantlet, it's a snap. ;)

@gravelracing 3 месяца назад

How did you miss Charles Walter?

@tjbredow 10 месяцев назад

As a proud owner of Mason & Hamlin AA from their golden years, there is not another piano like it. Money being no object, I wouldnt replace it for a new Bechstein, Shimmel, Fazioli, Busendorf, or Steinway. We are a M&H home. One day I hope to have the space (and funds) to get a BB.

@georgeosborn3223 8 месяцев назад

Mason and Hamlin's valued spokesman is the multi-talented jazz artist Brian Culbertson.

@adventuresingoatfarming6754 Месяц назад

I don't play piano but would love to have a baby grand in my new house that I'm building . So a model A Mason & Hamlin is coming up for auction . serial number # 33134 . It's going to need a total restoration , but the ivory is in great shape . So if I get the winning bid where would I take it for restoration ? And yes I have talented friends that play .

@josephfleetwood3882 10 месяцев назад

I thought Charles Walter were also still being made in the USA? Is this no longer the case?

@tjbredow 10 месяцев назад

They are, likely an oversight, an easy one for those who don't know.

@jahosafex Год назад

No credit to the narrator?

@GermanJudeaLatteZaina Месяц назад

Cable Co world's fair

@Keith-zc2nn 9 месяцев назад

There are three piano makers in the US. Charles Walter is the third.

@drnotes630 Год назад

Wow, shame they snubbed Charles Walter as another American-made piano company. Basic research, "The Hustle." ...

@analogcabinmusic5070 Год назад

Ravenscroft, in Arizona, make amazing pianos, too. I saw Stevie Worder seriously checking one out at NAMM a few years ago.

@stevebourne6826 7 месяцев назад

Baldwin was once the most prolific piano maker because they marketed to families with. they’re budget conscious approach. Baldwin pianos are high quality and the company is still in business.