[CAUT] Hazelton Bros NY 5'6" grand

[Shawn Hansen]

I have rebuilt one that was that size from 1918, if I remember correctly.
It really came out quite nicely.  Kept old board, shimmed and helped out the
ribs that were loose, and then recapped the bridge.  Full action rebuild and
when that was done, David Stanwood was thrilled about the geometry and ratio
on the piano.  I think it had a great sound.  No telling what their
consistency was like, but would like to hear about what this one is like.
 The only odd thing about it, is its height.  It was significantly taller
than the other pianos in the shop.

good luck,
Shawn

On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Ian Gillis <iangillis78 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Similar to Cliff's experience, I serviced an old worn-out Hazelton grand of
> that description from the 1910's. I think any genuine Hazelton Bros. piano
> would have to be the better part of a century old at this point. They may
> have been decent pianos when first made, but it doesn't make an enormous
> amount of sense to me that someone could do a true restoration on a piano
> like that and then sell it for that price. I suppose it's possible!
> Ian Gillis
>
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>> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:49:35 -0400
>> From: Cliff Lesher <lesher at dejazzd.com>
>> To: caut at ptg.org
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>> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Hazelton Bros NY 5'6" grand
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>> Paul,
>>
>> I tune one, a grand, about 8 feet, made circa 1898.  It's totally
>> worn out,  but underneath the fatigue seems to be a substantial
>> piano.  If rebuilt, I believe it would be stunning.
>>
>> Pierce also cites a Brambach affiliation after 1920.  From 1933,
>> Brambach serial numbers seem to mirror the Hazelton sequence.
>>
>> Cliff Lesher
>> Winfield, PA
>> __________
>> On Aug 27, 2010, at 9:12 AM, Paul T Williams wrote:
>>
>> > Does anyone know about the Hazelton Brothers piano co?  A church
>> > here in Lincoln is selling one for $2,500 all refinished, but
>> > haven't looked at it yet.  Might consider it for a practice room or
>> > something. Not sure of the year made, so it could be a Kohler and
>> > Campbell or a Samick.  I've never seen one.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Paul
>>
>


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Shawn Hansen RPT
certified piano technician
816.896.4047
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