This is the classic Baldwin 243 studio model with a decorative cabinet and completely made in the USA -- NOT a Chinese made Baldwin. These pianos would be extremely expensive if they were still made today to this standard and in the U.S. Own a wonderful, handmade piano, the
likes of which will never be made again!
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Baldwin is one of the most confusing brand names in the history of the
piano industry. Sending mixed signals for over 140 years seems to a
Baldwin specialty. In its day, Baldwin was a somewhat prestigious brand
that made some beautiful pianos. But over time, and in an apparent attempt
to be all things to all piano buyers, Baldwin chose to market pianos
of various quality levels under many different names. Any company would
have a difficult time maintaining a prestigious image when trying to
cover all price points. After two bankruptcies (the most recent of which
was 2001), Baldwin was purchased by Gibson Guitars. Today, pianos marketed
under the Baldwin corporate umbrella may be made in America or China,
again covering various quality levels and price points.
The Hamilton name is one of the many brand names that Baldwin marketed
over the years. As of this writing, the Hamilton name is currently being
applied to pianos made in China and bear no resemblance to the original
Hamiltons made in America. For decades though, Baldwin's use of the
name "Hamilton" was confined to a well built 45" studio
piano model. Prior to that, the Hamilton name was used for pianos that
were made at a now-defunct piano factory in Chicago Heights, IL.
