While Mason and Hamlin makes a superb piano with a wonderfully warm, rich tone, it is worth pointing out that many of the design components that go in to a Mason and Hamlin piano were originally Steinway innovations. The agraffe, duplex scale, even the curved shape - all of these were Steinway innovations.
we had an upright piano from the 1800s made with ivory but would not make it through another tuning. :( had to get rid of it but got an ok baby grand for cheap
@xKurogashi Due to the rapid decline in the populations of the animals that produce it, the importation and sale of ivory in many countries is banned or severely restricted. I don't think ivory has been used for piano keys since the 1950s.
@xKurogashi Steinway and other high-end manufactures use a specialized material that is designed to behave like ivory. The material is highly porous, allowing the keys to absorb moisture and then release it slowly. This prevents the keys from becoming slippery during periods of extended play. This property is precisely why ivory was used in the first place. There is no longer any good reason to continue using ivory on piano keys.
@ddpsp The material is called IVORITE, I believe. I had no idea that's why ivory was used for pianos. I thought it was just because it looked (and felt) nice in the hand. Interesting thing I learnt here. Thank you.
@xKurogashi P/Janna's right. No piano has been made with ivory keys in decades. It's just far too expensive. If you have a piano with ivory keys, it has to be at least 50-100+ years old. My old piano teacher has a beautiful German upright piano with original ivory keys. As of now, it's about 105 years old. The ivory is stained and cracked and yellowed from a century of use...but she absolutely REFUSES to have the ivory replaced. Because it's just too valuable. Plus, it's great to play on...
@xKurogashi All modern pianos used plastic keys, i would imagine that all top makes would have a special compound. Ivory does feel slightly more pleasant to play on but goesstarts to go yellow or brown after many years and you have to clean it with meths often unlike wipe clean plastic.
@xKurogashi They are made of wood and then given a coating to make them stain-proof. If you look at Steinway's website, and go to technical specifications for their pianos, they give details on what the keys are made of.
@xKurogashi There actually are some very hard, very dense plastics that make a fair approximation of ivory. I'm sure it's not the same plastic as your normal run of the mill tupperware bowl from Wal-mart.
Mr. You2ber is right about the tone of higher-tier pianos, it's hard to say that an Estonia is superior to a Sauter, or a Steingraeber has it on a Fazioli. Each make has it's idiosyncrisies(sp?) and defining characteristics. Some are noted for excelling at certain periods in music (i.e. baroque/classical or late romantic/20th century), some are considered more versatile. What I find interesting is that people are quick to mention Steinway and Bösendorfer but another unique-toned one is Blüthner.
This video is unwatchable due to the irritating muzak. People interested in hand built pianos have little tolerance for this kind of musical garbage. I repeat - it is VERY irritating. Please repost without the crap music!
My friend was shocked to find out how much my 1915 Mason & Hamlin was worth. Until I showed him this video. Thank you for posting this - and keep making the World's finest piano!
Someone tell me...are all the wires the same and it's the length that gives different notes or are they different thicknesses as well? It's hard to tell and I've always wondered because they look the same but on a violin they are different...or is that because a violin as to have roughly the same length strings and so they are different thicknesses to compensate? (Not the most elegant question LOL)
@icekat83 The piano strings are different lengths and different diameters. Generally, the strings that make up what are called "unisons" are plain stainless steel wire, while the strings that make up the "bi-chords" and bass are brass wire wound around a stainless steel core. 'Hope that helps!
@Quy4life. Yes I agree but maybe it would be too long. I think this is just an introduction to this. They could do another vid but go deeper and see it REALLY closely. :)
A good muscian can make almost any instrument sound good.And as far as the Gibson comments,well you more than likely do not play well to see why some cost so much.I have the money to buy virtually any guitar and I have owned hundreds. And my Les Paul Customs are still in my opinion the finest sounding.
@monkeydude512 In all fairness, the man playing the Schubert Impromptu is not a professional pianist---he is one of the superb craftsmen at the M&H factory.
@monkeydude512 yeah that has nothing to do with this video. im just glad I know how a piano is made and I could care less who had the most emotion playing one
@Serostern They are referring to the cost of piano lessons, for which I used to pay $80 per hour each week. Calculate that for a decade. A lot of money...
@MrYou2ber I don't think $80 a week for lessons is a lot.... A friend of mine paid more than that to smoke cigarettes for 20 years and now he buys 3 packages of Nicorette at about 80 bucks a week since he quit. Who gets more for their? The cigarette smoker or the piano student?
@MrYou2ber I don't think $80 a week for lessons is a lot.... A friend of mine paid more than that to smoke cigarettes for 20 years and now he buys 3 packages of Nicorette at about 80 bucks a week since he quit. Who gets more for their? The cigarette smoker or the piano student?
@FenrirLupus HOLY SHIT! gibson owns baldwin ???!!!!??! wow, jeez yeah... gibson is the steinway for anything guitar related. everything with gibson on it is so overpriced and overrated itsfucking rediculous... i just laugh when i go into guitar center and look at their products....
@exavier091 baldwin started going bankrupt in the early 80's and after no one bought them, Gibson did. those pianos leading up to the 80's and after gibson acquired them are not the greatest. outsourced to china.
@darren2985 schimmel is also up there too. i own a mason and hamlin 7 foot BB model (i'm a lucky bastard =) . it as BIG BASS, perfect sound, and a unique feel. took time getting used to. but yeah if u (or whoever is reading this reply) are SERIOUS about piano as a possible career, look into m&h, best bang for your buck alon with schimmel, even baldwin perhaps. steinway is great, but u pay about $10000-20000 extra just for the name since they literally cornered the market for pianos.
@nokia789456123 They just ran out of time. As it is, the show gave us two segments (4 min. each) instead of the usual one, but even so they had to leave out a lot.
@Pianojanna ALMOST highest quality. M&H has in recent years outsourced some of it's components from China as a cost saving measure. This has moved them down a notch in comparison to top tier instruments such as Steinway, Bosendorfer and Shigeru Kawai-- companies that still spare no expense in favour of quality.
@Bertziethegreat Baldwin moved their factories down to Mexico, so actually the pianos are probably not as good anymore. If you are reffering to older Baldwins, then yes they and Steinways can be both better.
@schizokinesis because that's who's applying for the jobs apparently in MA. doesn't matter what ethnicity or race is applying, it's who trains them and how well they are trained for their one specific job. plain and simple.
@Pianojanna The tension resonator is a bit of a joke. Pianos that are built well and with the correct materials do not need crown support. A steel structure bolted to the rim will rob energy from the piano, decreasing sustain and inhibiting the voice. While the piano will be incredibly stable with such an apparatus, ultimately it is a hinderance.
@sientguy wtf dayya tink? if it costs 5 grand and takes a fucking month & a half to make it and its all hand made, ur a dumbass to ask a question like thata stupid you
@sientguy If you want the best sound possible, go with a Bösendorfer. Very well made piano with a nice price tag. If you want second best, go with a Steinway. Mason & Hamlin is a mediocre brand, but all get the job done.
@leifo5343 The soundboard and frame are much heavier in the M&H in than the Steinway, giving them a larger sound and the tone they are famous for. When M&H started making pianos, they hired away many of the skilled Steinway artisans allowing them to expand their art and creativity. Mason & Hamlins are regularly rated higher than Steinways by artists, and in professional competition. Having played both extensively, I chose a Mason & Hamlin for my personal grand. The tone is unsurpassed.
@leifo5343 Some prefer Steinway over Bösendorfer. Don't say one particular brand has the best sound because it's a matter of taste. And I think Fazioli sounds better than Bösendorfer. Again, my opinion and subjective taste.
Isn't it amazing the level of work that goes into a Piano.. its something where it costs a fortune, but at least you can see the value because of the manufacturing costs and time that goes into building one.. unlike so much other crap we buy today that just rolls off a production line.
Such a good, informative video. This video is both useful, and cool. I always wondered how pianos were made. I love Mason and Hamlin pianos. My teacher has an old Model A from the 1900s- it sounds great. If you want to watch a movie similar to this but more in depth, watch that new movie, Note by Note, which talks about the making of a nine-foot concert Steinway. in my opinion, both brands make good pianos.
I used to work with the guy who plays the Schubert. It was amusing to me to hear that little segment played over and over because that was the only thing he know how to play!
Mason and Hamlins are not very common where I live. The one Mason and Hamlin grand I played was a wonderful piano. I would love to own one. I've heard technicians rave about Mason and Hamlins.
Not enough time unfortunately. As it was, they devoted two segments of the show to us! Imagine if they'd limited our story to one 4 1/2 minute segment!
"Then, he thumps it.."
glenvideo 3 days ago
ahhh i think that the best piano munufacturer is bosendorfer..........not even steinway can match up to a bosendorfer
pianoprodigy987 1 week ago
Coolioso
cjrocks9902 2 weeks ago
Mason and Hamelin is made in China?
DKevinOh 2 weeks ago
@DKevinOh No, they're made in Haverhill, MA.
Pianojanna 2 weeks ago
Reminds me of asdfmovie 4.
THE SCIENCE SHOW!
"Piano!"
MultiEclipse123 3 weeks ago
That peg guy has got to be paid ALOT more than the others...
Ateamgrl 1 month ago
Very cool
dmatthews778 2 months ago
It would nice to see how a high-quality piano like Bosendorfer or Fazioli (the two remaining high-quality brands) are made...
thrillscience 4 months ago
While Mason and Hamlin makes a superb piano with a wonderfully warm, rich tone, it is worth pointing out that many of the design components that go in to a Mason and Hamlin piano were originally Steinway innovations. The agraffe, duplex scale, even the curved shape - all of these were Steinway innovations.
ddpsp 4 months ago
made in china
lepricoun 4 months ago
@lepricoun They are made in Massachusetts.
ddpsp 4 months ago
@ddpsp i know but why the workers are asians
lepricoun 4 months ago
@lepricoun go to visit the factory in haverhill, the are building very fine pianos, I never played such great instruments
spielmannpianos 4 months ago
we had an upright piano from the 1800s made with ivory but would not make it through another tuning. :( had to get rid of it but got an ok baby grand for cheap
peanutbutterjelly281 5 months ago
damn...after watching how pianos are made, i believe the price should be higher than that of a luxury cars...
FLOYDNOBALLS118 5 months ago
Why do they put the strings into the "guide posts"? Don't they stop them from vibrating lengthwise?
Evaldas521 5 months ago
There's no way the higher end pianos have plastic keys; I can't imagine a piano such as a Steinway using anything but ivory keys, or do they not?
xKurogashi 5 months ago
@xKurogashi Due to the rapid decline in the populations of the animals that produce it, the importation and sale of ivory in many countries is banned or severely restricted. I don't think ivory has been used for piano keys since the 1950s.
Pianojanna 5 months ago 23
@Pianojanna
Shangas 3 months ago
@xKurogashi Steinway and other high-end manufactures use a specialized material that is designed to behave like ivory. The material is highly porous, allowing the keys to absorb moisture and then release it slowly. This prevents the keys from becoming slippery during periods of extended play. This property is precisely why ivory was used in the first place. There is no longer any good reason to continue using ivory on piano keys.
ddpsp 4 months ago
@ddpsp The material is called IVORITE, I believe. I had no idea that's why ivory was used for pianos. I thought it was just because it looked (and felt) nice in the hand. Interesting thing I learnt here. Thank you.
Shangas 3 months ago
@xKurogashi P/Janna's right. No piano has been made with ivory keys in decades. It's just far too expensive. If you have a piano with ivory keys, it has to be at least 50-100+ years old. My old piano teacher has a beautiful German upright piano with original ivory keys. As of now, it's about 105 years old. The ivory is stained and cracked and yellowed from a century of use...but she absolutely REFUSES to have the ivory replaced. Because it's just too valuable. Plus, it's great to play on...
Shangas 3 months ago
@xKurogashi All modern pianos used plastic keys, i would imagine that all top makes would have a special compound. Ivory does feel slightly more pleasant to play on but goesstarts to go yellow or brown after many years and you have to clean it with meths often unlike wipe clean plastic.
Pianoguy32 3 months ago
@xKurogashi They are made of wood and then given a coating to make them stain-proof. If you look at Steinway's website, and go to technical specifications for their pianos, they give details on what the keys are made of.
evan1005 2 months ago
@xKurogashi There actually are some very hard, very dense plastics that make a fair approximation of ivory. I'm sure it's not the same plastic as your normal run of the mill tupperware bowl from Wal-mart.
hawkechik 2 weeks ago
@Pianojanna Um, question. Which one? I searched "Schubert Impromptu" and there are more than one.
BostonBoy15100 6 months ago
@BostonBoy15100 Schubert's Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3
Pianojanna 6 months ago
Oh yes shurely they're made in America.. but i've seen only asian workers.
sbuba90 7 months ago
whats the song called that the guy is playing at the begining?
HUSoulja 7 months ago 2
@HUSoulja Shubert Impromptu
Pianojanna 7 months ago
@HUSoulja Schubert's Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3
Pianojanna 6 months ago 5
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@Pianojanna All workers look like Chinese?
BestBest07 7 months ago
@Pianojanna All workers look Chinese?
BestBest07 7 months ago
@Pianojanna by the chinese
kristian21 9 months ago
Mr. You2ber is right about the tone of higher-tier pianos, it's hard to say that an Estonia is superior to a Sauter, or a Steingraeber has it on a Fazioli. Each make has it's idiosyncrisies(sp?) and defining characteristics. Some are noted for excelling at certain periods in music (i.e. baroque/classical or late romantic/20th century), some are considered more versatile. What I find interesting is that people are quick to mention Steinway and Bösendorfer but another unique-toned one is Blüthner.
RyanKFisher 9 months ago
This video is unwatchable due to the irritating muzak. People interested in hand built pianos have little tolerance for this kind of musical garbage. I repeat - it is VERY irritating. Please repost without the crap music!
Hrbmus3 10 months ago
@Studio1043 i was just wondering that.... :/
oneover2many 10 months ago
And The Sustain Pedals?
Studio1043 10 months ago
My friend was shocked to find out how much my 1915 Mason & Hamlin was worth. Until I showed him this video. Thank you for posting this - and keep making the World's finest piano!
fgdaveyviz 10 months ago
the most important part of the piano (the sound board) is made in China!
enanotodo 10 months ago
Someone tell me...are all the wires the same and it's the length that gives different notes or are they different thicknesses as well? It's hard to tell and I've always wondered because they look the same but on a violin they are different...or is that because a violin as to have roughly the same length strings and so they are different thicknesses to compensate? (Not the most elegant question LOL)
icekat83 10 months ago
@icekat83 The piano strings are different lengths and different diameters. Generally, the strings that make up what are called "unisons" are plain stainless steel wire, while the strings that make up the "bi-chords" and bass are brass wire wound around a stainless steel core. 'Hope that helps!
SCSIwuzy 10 months ago
Aren't the keys made out of wood?
F0nkyNinja 10 months ago
@Pianojanna By a bunch of asians xD
PanekPL 11 months ago
i love "how it's made" but they need to go further into detail and not just scan through!!!!!!
Quy4life 1 year ago
@Quy4life. Yes I agree but maybe it would be too long. I think this is just an introduction to this. They could do another vid but go deeper and see it REALLY closely. :)
Fjollan94 1 year ago
Secret for building a piano? Lots of glue.
eaaeeeea 1 year ago
@eaaeeeea Yup, its the most complex structure made out of wood and glue! haha
crazyghetto978818 1 year ago
A good muscian can make almost any instrument sound good.And as far as the Gibson comments,well you more than likely do not play well to see why some cost so much.I have the money to buy virtually any guitar and I have owned hundreds. And my Les Paul Customs are still in my opinion the finest sounding.
vanillaexplosion99 1 year ago
@Pianojanna why so many asians
MrMrMoto 1 year ago
michael hodge said that piano has 2or3 pedals
4iwilllive 1 year ago
Every step is important, one mistake and its well, OVER.
HarajukuGirl99 1 year ago
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monkeydude512 1 year ago
@monkeydude512 In all fairness, the man playing the Schubert Impromptu is not a professional pianist---he is one of the superb craftsmen at the M&H factory.
Pianojanna 1 year ago 20
@Pianojanna oh really? i thought they hired people especially to test the pianos... that's pretty impressive then.
monkeydude512 1 year ago
@monkeydude512 Also (in all fairness) this is Schubert's op.90 no.3 impromptu in Gb, not no.4.
beet31425 1 year ago
@monkeydude512 yeah that has nothing to do with this video. im just glad I know how a piano is made and I could care less who had the most emotion playing one
lerxst88 8 months ago
@10011997
No idiot... Haverhill, MA
yomenm 1 year ago
Don't be stupid... These Chinese workers bus up from Boston. Also, these pianos are much higher quality than Steinway.
yomenm 1 year ago
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10011997 1 year ago
I can't believe how much work goes into this...
How in the Holy Fucking name of God did they make pianos before electric Tools were availible?
And who the Fuck came up with idea of making a Piano?!
therealKINDLE 1 year ago
Oh god that music sounds so impassionate :( almost rushed
justinlovespastry 1 year ago
What do you do if the dude at 4:00 fucks up?
Around 05:00 he says that you need a lot of money to play the piano. Here people give away their pianos if someone has the equipment to move it...
Serostern 1 year ago
@Serostern They are referring to the cost of piano lessons, for which I used to pay $80 per hour each week. Calculate that for a decade. A lot of money...
MrYou2ber 10 months ago
@MrYou2ber I don't think $80 a week for lessons is a lot.... A friend of mine paid more than that to smoke cigarettes for 20 years and now he buys 3 packages of Nicorette at about 80 bucks a week since he quit. Who gets more for their? The cigarette smoker or the piano student?
rustydog1236 8 months ago
@rustydog1236 Well, that's great if you don't think $80/week is not a lot. It is for me. And I just quit to pay for my college tuition.
MrYou2ber 8 months ago
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@MrYou2ber I don't think $80 a week for lessons is a lot.... A friend of mine paid more than that to smoke cigarettes for 20 years and now he buys 3 packages of Nicorette at about 80 bucks a week since he quit. Who gets more for their? The cigarette smoker or the piano student?
rustydog1236 8 months ago
i thought keys were made of wood ?
lemonlime301 1 year ago
@lemonlime301
They are. They have a thin plastic cover to absorb moisture.I guess they forgot to mention that in the video. :P
lolturtle13 1 year ago
holy crap so much work!!!!
LokBuddha 1 year ago
amazing, really!
EvinT 1 year ago
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JuLew3105 1 year ago
i go t a casio digital grand piano and it got beats on it too ..the best sound
avq5 1 year ago
@FenrirLupus HOLY SHIT! gibson owns baldwin ???!!!!??! wow, jeez yeah... gibson is the steinway for anything guitar related. everything with gibson on it is so overpriced and overrated itsfucking rediculous... i just laugh when i go into guitar center and look at their products....
exavier091 1 year ago
@exavier091 baldwin started going bankrupt in the early 80's and after no one bought them, Gibson did. those pianos leading up to the 80's and after gibson acquired them are not the greatest. outsourced to china.
drnotes630 1 year ago
that is amazing!!! never thought about how much work it is to make a piano
alebum123 1 year ago
Damn this makes my Steinway Concert look like crap!
Oreosrockmysox 1 year ago
this is like the rolls royce in pianos
TzManiac01 1 year ago
@TzManiac01 Fazioli is the Rolls Royce in pianos
Billybob5497 1 year ago
I've always wanted to play the piano, when I am good at it, I'll make my own customized piano. I wish I could.
holohulolo 1 year ago
Wow, that's the longest "How It's Made" i've ever seen!!! Brilliant!
darren2985 1 year ago
@darren2985
lol. and there is still some stuff they left out. XD
lolturtle13 1 year ago
damn! talk about craftmanship, and yes mason and hamlin are one of the best you can get along with fazioli, bosendorfer, and some models of steinway.
exavier091 1 year ago
@exavier091 I notice how you said "some models" of Steinway. Good Call!
darren2985 1 year ago
@darren2985 schimmel is also up there too. i own a mason and hamlin 7 foot BB model (i'm a lucky bastard =) . it as BIG BASS, perfect sound, and a unique feel. took time getting used to. but yeah if u (or whoever is reading this reply) are SERIOUS about piano as a possible career, look into m&h, best bang for your buck alon with schimmel, even baldwin perhaps. steinway is great, but u pay about $10000-20000 extra just for the name since they literally cornered the market for pianos.
exavier091 1 year ago
i wish i could afford a steinway or balwin concert grand. i have a yamaha upright and i just love the sound of steinway!
dancer8164 1 year ago
I wish I could play the piano =(
xxsm13xx 1 year ago
why they didn't explain how the pedals are made and how they put them to the piano??
nokia789456123 1 year ago
@nokia789456123 They just ran out of time. As it is, the show gave us two segments (4 min. each) instead of the usual one, but even so they had to leave out a lot.
Pianojanna 1 year ago 4
meticulous. and beautiful. I've always wanted a grand piano =( maybe one day. it'll be my first big purchase after college.
jbcornwell4692 1 year ago
For years I have always stood by the Mason & Hamlin piano as the best there is in the world. They are the Bentleys of pianos.
mona14mona 1 year ago
imagine a piano from carbon fiber!
bangalikid 1 year ago
its part of my dream of owning a grand piano lol..... ever since when i was 5 (even though i dunno how to play it xD)
learning now though :P
HonestyForASin 1 year ago
amazing feet!
donottawaguitar 1 year ago
FASCINATING!!!
I'm a student from Taiwan and have learned piano more than 10 years. But not until today do I truly know how complex and precise it is!
wawa314159 1 year ago 3
Damn that's hardcore, it takes more talent and skill to make a piano then to play one.
AdamGreenleaf 1 year ago 5
I love hearing someone playing Piano it is very Relaxing .....
obaidhrs 1 year ago 3
Are these piano's high quality? or low quality mass product
sientguy 2 years ago
Highest quality, hand-made pianos
Pianojanna 2 years ago 7
@Pianojanna ALMOST highest quality. M&H has in recent years outsourced some of it's components from China as a cost saving measure. This has moved them down a notch in comparison to top tier instruments such as Steinway, Bosendorfer and Shigeru Kawai-- companies that still spare no expense in favour of quality.
piano1174 1 year ago
@piano1174 You need to be sure of what your saying on a public media format such as this..............
703wtuner 1 year ago
@Pianojanna Steinway and Baldwin are both better.
Bertziethegreat 1 year ago
@Bertziethegreat No way.... these are the best man.
Napster921 1 year ago
@Bertziethegreat Baldwin moved their factories down to Mexico, so actually the pianos are probably not as good anymore. If you are reffering to older Baldwins, then yes they and Steinways can be both better.
ebpianodude 1 year ago
@Pianojanna i wonder why all workers are chinese if this an american factory
as their website says
schizokinesis 1 year ago
@schizokinesis because that's who's applying for the jobs apparently in MA. doesn't matter what ethnicity or race is applying, it's who trains them and how well they are trained for their one specific job. plain and simple.
drnotes630 1 year ago
@Pianojanna Ahem Steinway
PlumBinky 1 year ago
@Pianojanna The tension resonator is a bit of a joke. Pianos that are built well and with the correct materials do not need crown support. A steel structure bolted to the rim will rob energy from the piano, decreasing sustain and inhibiting the voice. While the piano will be incredibly stable with such an apparatus, ultimately it is a hinderance.
ddpsp 4 months ago
@sientguy wtf dayya tink? if it costs 5 grand and takes a fucking month & a half to make it and its all hand made, ur a dumbass to ask a question like thata stupid you
x1expert1x 1 year ago
@sientguy If you want the best sound possible, go with a Bösendorfer. Very well made piano with a nice price tag. If you want second best, go with a Steinway. Mason & Hamlin is a mediocre brand, but all get the job done.
leifo5343 1 year ago
@leifo5343 The soundboard and frame are much heavier in the M&H in than the Steinway, giving them a larger sound and the tone they are famous for. When M&H started making pianos, they hired away many of the skilled Steinway artisans allowing them to expand their art and creativity. Mason & Hamlins are regularly rated higher than Steinways by artists, and in professional competition. Having played both extensively, I chose a Mason & Hamlin for my personal grand. The tone is unsurpassed.
WS102 1 year ago
@leifo5343 Some prefer Steinway over Bösendorfer. Don't say one particular brand has the best sound because it's a matter of taste. And I think Fazioli sounds better than Bösendorfer. Again, my opinion and subjective taste.
MrYou2ber 10 months ago
Wow! Gotta show my appreciation
lin2k4 2 years ago
publicity time!
cnegrea 1 year ago
Isn't it amazing the level of work that goes into a Piano.. its something where it costs a fortune, but at least you can see the value because of the manufacturing costs and time that goes into building one.. unlike so much other crap we buy today that just rolls off a production line.
originaldarrkon 2 years ago 3
It is to make the piano louder guys
hummer9926 2 years ago
I still wonder why some people leave the lid of their pianos open.
mastermindhunter 2 years ago
lol me too i guys to show off?!!?
phoung1012 2 years ago
Maybe
mastermindhunter 2 years ago
amazing
zicoskywalker 2 years ago
Such a good, informative video. This video is both useful, and cool. I always wondered how pianos were made. I love Mason and Hamlin pianos. My teacher has an old Model A from the 1900s- it sounds great. If you want to watch a movie similar to this but more in depth, watch that new movie, Note by Note, which talks about the making of a nine-foot concert Steinway. in my opinion, both brands make good pianos.
zowen11 2 years ago 2
I have a mason&hamlin piano w/ real ivory keys.
ejscribner 2 years ago
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO B A PERSON
My00111 2 years ago
what are you, now?
freelancergin 2 years ago
iam a computer
My00111 2 years ago
no wonder they are so expensive xD
OptoOcto 2 years ago
beautiful
cristianhdzhdz 2 years ago 2
When I grow up I want to be a piano.
tweek1133 2 years ago 57
I wanna be a saxamaphone
Ethrock 2 years ago 2
i support you
12345uh9 2 years ago 2
@tweek1133 LMAO
LidsAreFun 1 year ago
@tweek1133 lololololol
U2berpower 1 year ago
imagine if you were part of the crew and you screwed something up, it'd cost you like a soul and a half haha!
Palamneus 2 years ago 23
@Palamneus
I'd just keep quiet about it!
vangeo1923 10 months ago
AWSOME
12heatbreak1 2 years ago 2
Are these made in China as well???
harrywsu 2 years ago
No, they're made in the US, in Haverhill, MA.
Pianojanna 2 years ago 4
thats allot of work no wonder there so expensive
denisesfeathers 2 years ago 4
wow. so much work goes into the counterweight adjustment! *favorited*
nosense82 2 years ago
I wonder how they put the crown in the soundboard.
gone2dogz 2 years ago
amazing
kakompo 2 years ago 2
Nice!!!
Kevbox2008 2 years ago
whats the name at the song at 01:53 ?
ronaldaliwarga 2 years ago
u mean 00:53?..the song is schubert's impromptu Op.90 No.3...
17VINCE 2 years ago
not that one.. what i mean is the background music..
ronaldaliwarga 2 years ago
oh,srry..i dont knw that one..ha
17VINCE 2 years ago
I know pianos dont come cheap they can range from $10,000 - $370,000 US dollars I know a freind he paid $13,000 for a harpsicord
LTGenJBHood 2 years ago
That's nothing. A good concert grand will cost you upwards of $100,000
Bertziethegreat 2 years ago
I like that he is playing Schubert's Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3 it is kinda complicated to play
LTGenJBHood 2 years ago
can any one tell me how much one of these is worth?
alienhunter96 2 years ago
at a guess £40,000
Jamesdude2000 2 years ago
some people by them to play them, not just to 'sell them later'
BeckTambourine 2 years ago
They leave out some stuff (like the pedal mechanism), but this is still a very interesting video!
MMusic91 2 years ago
does anyone know if the backround music is a real song or if it is available w/ out the guy talking. it's annoying, but catchy
iamatimeloard 2 years ago
of course it's a real song, it's not a figment of your imagination.
TheRealShadoninja 2 years ago
I meant if they made it specifically for How its Made.
iamatimeloard 2 years ago
Yeah I think it's composed specifically for How its Made. They should give out an OST CD!
rcggm 2 years ago
I worked at Mason & Hamlin from 1990-1994. I like the pianos so much, I named my dog Mason.
thdkid 2 years ago
I don´t think 10 minutes and 29 secs are enough to explain the whole process.
mariaaa26 2 years ago 3
i kno they cut a lot of steps out
4290558cha 2 years ago
Exactly ... Even if you could see a full hour video there would still be more to learn.
OldHowlingHound 2 years ago
so thats why piano very expensive
theraoke 2 years ago
oh very very complicated
streethero9 2 years ago
It doesn't talk about the pedals.'_'
egyptman 2 years ago 2
I used to work with the guy who plays the Schubert. It was amusing to me to hear that little segment played over and over because that was the only thing he know how to play!
behrpremium 2 years ago
Mason and Hamlins are not very common where I live. The one Mason and Hamlin grand I played was a wonderful piano. I would love to own one. I've heard technicians rave about Mason and Hamlins.
garysdeskcom 2 years ago
Fascinating.
tonebarry 3 years ago
these are considered the finest pianos. sounds ike it!
libetta 3 years ago 3
Who cares if it's played incorrectly. It's still beautiful music.
ulsbolde89 3 years ago
kool dats goin in my favorites
PIANOPERSON1 3 years ago
lol what about the pedals???
Abeguy2 3 years ago 6
The best segment of this show!
mdeonx16 3 years ago
absolutely beautiful in every aspect.
AllBusiness14701 3 years ago
Great video! Shame though that they didn't go into the pedal lyre or whippens, it doesn't do justice to the complexity of the internals parts.
iaapgoi 3 years ago 2
Not enough time unfortunately. As it was, they devoted two segments of the show to us! Imagine if they'd limited our story to one 4 1/2 minute segment!
Pianojanna 3 years ago
intersting
qayslover 3 years ago
lol ''square it up''
speedstakerguy 3 years ago
Very interesting, but what annoying background music.
AlainHubert 3 years ago
I agree. They could have chosen something more pianistic...
pianoplayeruk 3 years ago