That is, intermittent use by family members who are generally in the amateur category. Speaking of our Howard model, Larry Fine in THE PIANO BOOK gives it a satisfactory rating and says that it may represent a good bargain as a family piano. Is a Ford Escort as respected as a Cadillac? The Howard should probably be compared to other pianos in that price range, such as Young Chang and others.ДЄs for the comment that a Howard is 'not as respected' as a Baldwin. A mid-size grand bearing the Baldwin name sells for about $20,000 to $35,000 depending on the model, whereas a second line piano such as a Howard, built offshore for Baldwin, would sell for less than half of that. So it is apparent that we are talking both apples and oranges- pianos of different size, manufacture, and origin that all happened to be sold as a Baldwin second line.ДЄs for the comment that Howard 'is a second line, and not as respected as Baldwin.' Well, to be sure. Our Howard grand, purchased in 1990, is a 171 cm, which translates to approximately 5'8.' Then getting into the late '80's and the early 1990's, Samick made them. In the 1970's and early 1980's, Kawai made the Baldwin-sold Howards. What you are mentioning is not just one piano, but quite a few pianos that differ in many respects, and which include differences in size and manufacture over many years. You may want to consider posting your inquiry on Hope this was helpful.

I would think an even older & smaller piano such as the one you mentioned would be worth even less than the one I saw! I'd be wary too of someone who is reticent to post the price they are asking in their ad.from my experience that typically means it is too high for the merchandise offered! Needless to say the sign on the piano 8 months later says its reduced to almost $4k (still waaay overpriced according to the information I received) & yet it still remains unsold. I described the piano to him, he said it was worth maybe $1100 tops as the life of the piano was at its end & would likely need major work. Thus not as well respected as an actual Baldwin. I called a city Baldwin dealer who informed me that Howard was Baldwins second tierred line. Local music store here in 'Podunk' had it priced at almost $5k! (didn't want to negotiate much either) UNrestored in any way, although didn't look bad or seem to play badly at all. Take this for what its worth since I am a veritable piano novice (playing for just over 2 years) & the info I got was from another dealer.Д«efore I bought my new Kohler & Campbell grand last fall, I considered a Howard grand-think it was maybe 5'2' or so, from the 1930's or 40's.

Baldwin piano serial number lookup