This pre-1933 period is considered to be the golden age of Mason & Hamlin factory quality.
This particular Model AA was built at the company’s original factory in Boston. Vintage Mason & Hamlin instruments are famous for their tonal quality and durability. The result of this work is a stable, concert level instrument that is ready to serve for countless decades to come. A new premium solid spruce soundboard and bridge caps have been installed along with a new custom fitted pinblock. The keyboard features new German Kluge keytops and restored original ebony sharps on the original key sticks. We spend hours beyond the industry norm, ensuring that the touch and tone of the piano meet the high standards expected of vintage Mason & Hamlin instruments. The keyboard has been weighed off to proper specifications to create the perfect down and up weight. Expert tone regulation/voicing has been performed to ensure a full, pleasing quality of tone. Our piano technicians have spent many hours regulating and adjusting the action to ensure a responsive touch. The action has been fully rebuilt utilizing new German Renner wippens, and the finest quality new hammers, shanks, and flanges. The cast iron plate has been re-bronzed and hand-lettered and the natural damper blocks have been refinished. The satin ebony cabinet has been expertly refinished in a closed pore, hand rubbed lacquer. This ‘golden age’ instrument features a round arm case with octagonal legs resting in brass ferrules. Fully Restored to Concert Level Standards All combined, this Crown Retention System helps to lend stability and longevity to the piano’s structure and supports the production of a strong, pure tone. The uncommonly thick hard rock maple rim design is combined with the unique Mason & Hamlin Tension Resonator which ensures permanence – proven to stand the tests of time and use. (Comparable in length to the Steinway & Sons Model A Grand Pianos.) Mason & Hamlin instruments are legendary for their incredibly solid build and powerful tone. The historic Model AA measures 6’2” in length. Based in Haverhill, Massachusetts the company continues to be a leader in exceptional quality and innovation. 1926 Mason & Hamlin Model AA Grand Piano #34630 | Satin Ebony – Restoredįounded in 1854, the Mason & Hamlin Piano Company is one of only a few American piano manufacturers still in operation today.
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