Restoring a Classic Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano
These pictures show a classic 1928 Mason and Hamlin Model BB Grand Piano brought into our studio for restoration. They feature very heavy multi-laminate maple rims and pinblock structure, and full perimeter plate castings which are considered some of the heaviest in the industry. The tone these pianos produce is both powerful and warm, with a very full sustain.
Mason and Hamlin Pianos are set apart by their patented Tension Resonator System (right). Sometimes called the "spider" under the soundboard, these steel bars are fixed into the rim and belly of the piano, which are all connected by a center "hub". These bars are tensioned at the factory to help retain the case structure of the piano, and in theory, help retain the crown of the soundboard. These bars are adjusted at the factory to a specific tension and should NEVER be adjusted in the field. Mason and Hamlin Pianos are considered by many to be one of the best instruments ever produced. With its heavy construction and extraordinary craftsmanship, this piano is highly sought after by many pianists.
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