My piano teacher had recently found an ad in the newspaper for a Story & Clark Baby Grand Piano costing $175.00. She didn't have the room for one, so she notified me about it after my lesson.

After some wrangling with my parents, we decided to call the guy and look at it. It seems to be in all right condition, with a few scratchs from what we saw. So we're now buying it.

I'm quite estatic over this piano, but I have a few questions for anyone who has knowledge of piano manufacturers. I would like to know what is the brand quality with this company, from what I found on Google I know the company has been around since the late 1800's, but what can I expect on the quality of the instrument? As of yet I not know the model #, and I hope to find this out as soon as the piano is moved here; but anyone who can give a little insight on this question, would be greatly appreciated.^_^

Jusst curious, but is there a particular reason why you want this information? Do you plan on selling it one day? Otherwise, I don't think it would matter as long as it sounds nice.

And FYI: I doubt there are any piano experts here (as far as I've seen), so don't get your hopes up on someone coming up with information. But hey, you never know.

Here's what I found:
(because of rules, I can't post links to other forums):


Old story & Clarks (first half of 1900's) are wonderful pianos. New one's are terrible, esp. the bass strings (the bass tone is almost none existant "thud, thud")& kawai's sound like they're made of metal (clangy & metallic- incidentally I love "bright" pianos but there's no fullness or character of tone in kawai's.)

Jusst curious, but is there a particular reason why you want this information? Do you plan on selling it one day? Otherwise, I don't think it would matter as long as it sounds nice.

And FYI: I doubt there are any piano experts here (as far as I've seen), so don't get your hopes up on someone coming up with information. But hey, you never know.

I just like to know a little bit about the piano, and the history of its manufacturers. Its nice to have those little facts. I've also got to count down the days till it arrives, and it helps to pass the time. :heh:


Here's what I found:
(because of rules, I can't post links to other forums):


Originally Posted by From different forum
Old story & Clarks (first half of 1900's) are wonderful pianos. New one's are terrible, esp. the bass strings (the bass tone is almost none existant "thud, thud")& kawai's sound like they're made of metal (clangy & metallic- incidentally I love "bright" pianos but there's no fullness or character of tone in kawai's.)


Thanks for the information, so here's to hoping for either a 56+ year old piano in good condition. Or a younger one which does not suffer from these faults.