I'm "nosing around" a good looking Craigslist Baldwin, from late 1979 according to Pierce. With all the usual caveats, what was the "situation" with Baldwin at that time - any issues or problems I should be aware of before I go look at it?

I don't know what the model is, but its a good sized upright - not a console or spinet.

Thanx!

Hi Zormpas,

It may be the traditional 45" studio or it may be the big 52" 6000. I'd love to have a Baldwin 6000 myself... I love the decrative harps carved into each side of the front wood panel.

Either one would probably be a nice piano, if in good condition.

As far as the state of the company at that time, I don't really know, but I would say it was probably during their better days.

Good luck and keep us infromed!

Hey, are you still belly-dancing?

Rick

I'm going to guess that its a 45" from the pix. Its very plain looking. We'll see if its on Craigslist in 3 weeks when I get to Florida.

As for Belly Dance - oh yea! I just had 2 three hour workshops with who is probably the top male dancer in the country - and then a 1 hour private!

There was a Baldwin 45" studio listed for sale on CL recently that was not for from my location. It was listed at a good price too, $500. I was tempted to go look at it, but I really don't need another piano.

Guess I'm a fanatic about pianos!!

Good luck!

Rick

Of course you do!

This one's a very good price also - if it doesn't have loose pins, a cracked board or block, and the action's reasonably tight, I'll probably get it.

Its a bit plain for my taste, but it seems to have a nice wood cabinet. At least it isn't black!

Hi,
Try to find out what model it is. It could be a 243 (Baldwin Hamilton), or a 248 or the 6000 Rickster mentioned. In addition to the decorative harps he mentioned, there are acoustic vents that on the front where the music sits to let the sound out. All 3 pianos are good and I listed them in order of size. The 6000 has a very large soundboard and a very big sound. The other 2 are very good pianos also. Don't worry about quality issues related to Baldwin's financial and management woes. The quality of the instruments remained strong, so like we always say about any piano, have it checked out by a tech before making a decision. Good Luck!

Yes Rickster, you DO need another piano. If for no other reason than to make me feel less guilty about my collection.