Kimball produced grand pianos ranging from 5cm 4 5 in length, to larger 201cm 6 11 pianos. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of. The appeal of piano tone is one of personal preference, a piano purchase is not a logical choice, it is an emotional decision. Conversely, a mediumgrade piano in good condition may be the better investment. Kimball pianos for sale buy a kimball piano at pianomart. Kimball produced many different upright, grand and spinet style pianos under various names. Kimball piano parts piano supplies and accessories. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america.
Kimball company, also known as the kimball piano and organ company and later renamed kimball international, inc. Be wary of the guy who pulls out a book or tip sheet to give you the low down on a piano, especially the other guys piano. Jul 12, 2016 this video is to demonstrate my 1975 kimball upright player piano. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. What is the age and maximum value of a kimball organ. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Consult a piano blue book from a library or the internet that lists the serial numbers and the corresponding dates in which the model was manufactured see resources. Pianomarts extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and secondhand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from a. A percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. With more than 150 years in the industry, kimball has produced a range of pianos that can be appreciated by players of any ability. Oct 31, 2007 the blue book for pianos is less reliable than the comparable blue book for cars. Perhaps the most famous and most successful of all piano manufacturers in history was the w.
Aug 01, 20 i have searched the piano blue book website that has a ton of piano serial numbers from a bunch of different manufacturers. A soundboard with a high crown and strong downward pressure from the strings produces a round tone that is associated with some beautiful pianos. Kimball and company by william wallace kimball 18281904. Helping you determine the value of a piano continued page 2 please note, this article was written back in 2009. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. He built up an immense business as a jobber under the leadership of edwin stapleton conway. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. Used kimball bosendorfer semi concert grand for sale. Many of the top concert artists, even those who play the same make of piano, differ in their opinion of the tone best suited to the virtuosity of each. Choose the piano model most similar to yours some piano brands change their model numbers every few years while others have remained unchanged for decades.
Our classified page will help you to buy and sell musical instruments. The firm was then officially incorporated in 1895, then was acquired by the w. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano. Used pianos for sale far outnumber shoppers to buy them, making it a buyers. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. How to find the month and year a kimball piano was made our. Quality quality of a piano is determined both by the internal and external features of the piano, as well as the manufacturer, when it was made, and the care it received 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. Kimball pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. The kimball has received endorsements from both the public and the professional, on the artistic elements of the piano world and that to an extent that has been rarely equaled. While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed.
D uring the golden age of grand pianos, many different piano manufacturers competed to gain market share and establish themselves as an industry leader. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Kimball piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. A kimball piano with serial 25944 would have been sometime in 1893. This piano was handcrafted in the united states and is built with the bosendorfer model 200 design. Kimball pianos are some of the best known pianos in the world, and unfortunately, they are no longer produced as of 1996. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. According to the blue book of pianos, kimball used serial numbers 140000 21 from 1905 to 1910. Kimball pianos a history of one of the largest piano manufacturers. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Many images also are included, which aids in identifying the piano by design.
Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. What is the age and maximum value of a kimball organ serial. A piano has a definite quality of tone which is built in. Miles kimball piano chord book features 480 of the most commonly used piano chords in popular music. Kimball pianos history serial numbers total piano care. Kimball piano and organ was one of the companies who fell during this period.
Additionally, the actual persontoperson selling price of a piano is a function of individual circumstances. The piano division was closed with the resources from that division shifted to support the furniture manufacturing. The blue book of pianos will allow you to identify a piano using the serial number or the brand. The company was founded by william wallace kimball in 1857 as an organ and piano retailer in chicago. If your brand isnt listed then you can simply select your pianos quality rating. Kimball was a brilliant salesman who knew how to successfully market and promote across the usa. The new piano database is a searchable listing of virtually every brand, model, style, and finish of new piano or digital piano distributed nationwide in the united states more than 3,000. Used piano resale prices 19741984 bluebook of pianos. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. Size 56 wide x 61 deep x 39 talltop of closed piano i nfo from blue book of pianos. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure.
William wallace kimball founded what was to become one of the largest piano companies in the world in 1857. The piano will almost certainly be at least forty years old. There is where william wallace kimball founded the company as a piano dealership. Kimball was an amazing entrepreneur and sales genius, and was able to promote his pianos on a nationwide. How to find the month and year a kimball piano was made. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. How much is my 35 year old whitney,kimball piano worth. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Kimball piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of. Match the serial number on your piano with a number in the book. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy or sell, and each of. Choose from 75 popular piano brands with over 2000 different models currently for sale.
When do you think it was made, and how much do you t. Kimball pianos look much like other uprights and grand pianos. Founded originally in 1857 by william wallace kimball, the kimball piano company got its start as a piano dealer, selling. Much of the information here is from the piano book by larry fine for a great source of additional information check out our piano forums today. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. Pianos are harder to sell than cars fewer people have them, fewer people want them, and determining the actual condition of a piano is a specialty.
Kimball specifically became one of the giants in the space, juggling both quality and affordability, while churning out grand and upright pianos on a scale seldom seen by. It can accurately be described as an american made bosendorfer in all but name. Kimball pianos are a popular choice for students, home. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. How to sell or donate your piano tips for selling your piano. I have an upright kimball piano i think its a studio upright, i dont really know anything about pianos with the serial number 462042, and i want to find out a date, but i cant find it anywhere online. Kimball international provides critically needed products for healthcare partners read more. However, some kimball pianos sport elaborate designs, most commonly etched with leaves and acorns. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer.
The last kimball grand piano was completed and signed by the factory workers and company executives. The kimball piano company, based in chicago, was one of the largest piano manufacturers in the world. What is the value of a kimball baby grand piano serial number. Kimball piano values vary based on age and condition. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. These blue books will also usually list pricing, rarity and other information on each make and year of a piano. I had hoped that there would be more mention of estey organs, as i had just given one to my son.
Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Kimball built pianos under the whitney brand name as a more affordable. However, it was, after all, a book about kimball piano and organ. This is because kimball owned bosendorfer and crafted two models on the bosendorfer scale design. This division started as a piano dealership in chicago in 1857 as w. Kimball pianos were very popular, especially with the middle class, and were widely distributed throughout the united states. I was glad to find a book about pump organs, and this was actually a rather good, illustrated book. Kimball upright piano, medal plate jasper american pianos serial number 17368, model number e434, it is in oak, excellent condition.
In 1966, the jasper corporation parent company to kimball pianos bought the prestigious austrian piano maker, bosendorfer. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. If you find our application useful, please support our. What is the value of a kimball baby grand piano serial. Kimball and company 18571959 what we know today as kimball international has its roots in the corner of a jewelry store. Roland atelier at900 platinum edition, yamaha psrs970, kawai k1m. A good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Depending on the type, style, and age of the piano.
Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. While the kimball piano value makes it more accessible to beginners, you can buy highend pianos suitable for wellseasoned players. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. Helping you determine the value of a piano please note, this article was written back in 2009. The kimball received the highest awards yukonpacific exposition, seattle, 1902, and the panamapacific exposition, san francisco, l910 and 1912. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Kimball is a wellknown brand, and several of its antique pianos are considered highly collectible. Hackley laughead ackerman collard price and teeple poole kimball hinze hall. Other piano types produced included small console and upright pianos.