A brighter sounding Samson GoMic was used a bit further from the piano – it’s what I had. Stereo recording was done using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and two Audio Technica AT2035’s. When the lockdown opens, I’ll sample my Dad’s AB Chase for posterity. So, to practice sampling and mastering the Kontakt workflow, I decided to sample my Mason & Hamlin Model A. I guess I gravitated toward this sound character as many pianos of this era (made in America) have the “American” sound. Today, these remarkable American-made instruments grace the stages of concert halls and conservatories alike, and are renowned for their distinctive tone, bell-like treble, thunderous bass, and exceptional playability. When they began the manufacturing of grand pianos at the beginning of the 20th century, Mason & Hamlin took lessons learned over a lifetime of piano building and focused them into the new. Last year visiting my dad, my kids were playing his piano and told me that it sounds similar to our M&H. Since 1854, Mason & Hamlin has proudly continued its century-old tradition of using only the finest materials and time-honored methods to produce the World’s Finest Piano. From its inception in 1854 to present day, Mason & Hamlin has been a trusted name for teachers and musicians everywhere. I didn’t realize that I had a connection to that instrument until last year after I bought a restored 1928 Mason & Hamlin Model A. It’s out of tune and needs a total overhall, and we fear that it will end up in the junk heap as not many pianos from the Golden Age are being restored unless they have Steinway written on them. In his house there’s an AB Chase baby grand piano that I learned to play on. We were lucky enough to have a funeral before the COVID19 lockdown, but because all of us are sheltered at home we cannot go to his house and sort through the family belongings. of pianos including antique instruments from Steinway, Mason & Hamlin. The action is smooth, consistent, and very enjoyable to play.My father passed away early this year. Veelgeprezen en verzameld door generaties van serieuze piano liefhebbers is Mason & Hamlin de beste piano investering van dit moment. They make a 52 upright and eight models of grand piano, from 5 1 to the 9 6. We are also selling a Chickering 123 6’4 grand, a Mason Hamlin A and a Steinway 1884 upright piano. Mason & Hamlin pianos have a tone that is distinctly American, but with a bit more clarity and assertiveness than is typically associated with Steinways. It was a piano of the King’s court and used in concert halls throughout Denmark. Paceys is the exclusive Mason & Hamlin dealer for BC. Come and see for yourself why Mason & Hamlin piano has been called the American Legend and the worst kept secret in the industry. In the same class as a Steinway and many times more affordable. Yamaha C3 Concert Grand Piano - Ebony Polish (used) Concert Series. With comparable new Mason & Hamlin pianos priced over $86,000, you'll agree that it is an amazing value. Mason & Hamlin has been building pianos in America for 150 years and are the last of the independent American piano companies left. If you are in the market for a pristine instrument from one of the finest makers in the world, this piano is certainly worth your consideration. It is truly a rare find - a late model Mason, kept in remarkably good condition, priced at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new Mason & Hamlin BB. The current Mason & Hamlin piano factory outside of Boston has been handcrafting pianos since the early 1990s, and many who know their instruments consider them to be among the finest being currently being made worldwide. We've just received this remarkable 1993 Mason & Hamlin BB in our showroom and couldn't wait to make it available to the world.