Whatever Happened To Kimball Pianos?
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Kimball was one of the biggest names in piano manufacturing in the 19th and 20th centuries. From its humble beginnings in 1857 as W.W. Kimball and Company, the brand name Kimball has certainly gone through some interesting events over the decades. Kimball is an interesting American piano maker with a unique history. Kimball Pianos are some of the best-known pianos in the world, and unfortunately, they are no longer produced as of 1996. One of our favorite thing to do is discuss the story of the piano and the brands behind its history. Whatever happened to Kimball Pianos? #Kimball #Pianos #KimballPianos #PianoTalk
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As a longtime employee of the old Kimball Piano plant, at our peak
We produced 200 uprights a day
And 12 Grands a day. West Baden/French Lick In.
The absolute pride all of us felt when our
Pianos were on a game show or in a movie. God Bless ya!.
happy tobalive,
I grew up on a medium-height Kimball upright my mom bought new in 1964, Scandinavian style walnut, about 50 inches tall,
not quite as short as a spinet. The family has taken pretty good care of it.
I remember it had a very responsive action. The two bozos in the video led us to believe that Kimball did not manufacture their own uprights, but farmed them out to Wurlitzer or somebody else. It seems you might dispute that assertion. I'd love to get more details from you.
@@DrChaad I dont know how you could have made that assumption because there is no evidence to suggest they led anybody to beleive that Kimball never made their own uprights. In fact, they had got on the subject of spinet pianos and had mentioned how Kimball never made a spinet. They were speaking about how the spinet piano is what helped the Wurlitzer piano company to take off. These "two bozos" are very knowledgeable and have a great respect for Kimball.
My father used to work at Kimball. Miss french lick my family are the braces.
I know that one of the pianos that Jo Ann Castle played on the Lawrence Welk show was an old upright Kimball...albeit...it got repainted on a regular basis to fit her appearances. But the sound board label was a Kimball.
@@johnsheetz6639 The days of Dan W. Bob B. Elvis N. Donnie H.
And the horrible floods that happened
Too many times, We used to park by the
Jubil bar and get transported by Semi,
Backhoe, or lifted 4x4. 🤔 the things we do for our employer.
I love hearing about different histories of piano manufacturers! Thanks for this video!
We had Kimball piano’s in my church growing up in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I had no idea it’s the same company my employer now buys Kimball furniture from.
I enjoy your reviews of piano companies and their history. Please keep it up!
That Guy, plays so beautifully 🥰
I have a 6’7 Viennese Classic. I loooove it. I’ve had it for 29 years and sound is unbelievable. The best piano ever ! Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the interesting comments about Kimball pianos. I have a Kimball grand that was made in 1936 and it still sounds great. We have also purchased a Kimball grand piano for our church.
Did you guys know Kimball made a 9’ Concert Grand? I have one… and it is magnificent! It was built in 1927, and I even found an original Kimball catalog from that year with it listed in it. I wish I could share pics here. It is truly a remarkable sounding instrument!
Very interesting! Enjoy you reviews. When in SA I would like to stop in...
I appreciated this conversation. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾
I had an upright Kimble made of peacan and it had a walnut sound board.
This was interesting AF! Thanks!
We have a 1897 Kimball upright. Love the history on it.
My grandpa had one now I’m getting it.
I have a 1983 model 6760 (6'7") Viennese Classic in the polished ebony finish. Pretty, powerful bass and a very nice treble.
I was born in 1996. I moved around a lot. I’ve lived in cities, suburbs and small towns. I’ve lived in the North and the South. I’ve gotten visited by missionaries and canvassers, but never a door-to-door salesman. Nobody knocks on your door to sell you anything valuable anymore, just religion or politics!
Count yourself lucky that a kirby salesman has not stopped by to "clean a room" for you. Just had one 4 years ago.
I have a kimball piano lol it was my uncle's and he died so now its mine XD
It's sad, I had a few family members that worked at the factory in French lick/ west baden. Basically the biggest employer in the small town besides the hotel. If you guys ever get a chance to visit there do it! Nice golf course, the hotel, the old train. Just a really nice town. I want to go back just for the lightning bugs in the summer and see my family.
I own a Kimball piano
Informative and interesting, but…
How can you sell pianos, and _still_ not know how to pronounce Bösendorfer ?
You are so dang critical. You have three interactions on this video and they all criticize the store, Ted, and Patrick to some degree. People are not perfect and you can't expect them to be. You have even went after them for "mistakes" they haven't even made. Pay better attention to the video and stop being quick to judge and lighten up a little.
I don't like to say that but I'm a bit disappointed by the sound. It was good for the ragtime.
I have a kimball baby grand. I’m moving soon and would like to sell it. Any tips?
I got used kimball grand piano for $6000. I am not sure if I got a good deal or overpaid
Is that piano a grand or an upright?🎹🎶
It has the sound of an upright to my ear.
The piano he demonstrated is most definitely an out-of-tune Baby Grand. I can't tell from his comments whether this is one of the Bösendorfer-era (1966-1992) "Viennese Classic" grands, but even with old, oxidized strings in need of tuning, it still has the sweet, colorful sound of a Bösendorfer. These morons at the piano store should be jailed for not taking better care of this instrument. At least keep it tuned, for Pete's sake.
@@DrChaad These "morons" at the piano store can't help that they get used pianos from people that haven't loved them properly. Stores have different priorities and they don't alway get a chance to tune then right away, especially with a store as large as Alamo Music Center. Its not like they just bought the piano new and never took care of it, it is clearly a very used piano.
Omg I have a kimball piano
Tengo un piano kimbal y quiero saber si le interesa a alguien
this has nothing to do with bösendorfer at all.
This video is literally called "What happened to Kimball pianos?" ...Why would it have anything to do with Bösendorfer, with the exception of minor references?
There was a period of time when Kimball OWNED Bosendorfer! During that time they created a special line of grand pianos that copied the Bosendorfer plate design. These were occasionally referred to as “Kimballdorfer” pianos. They were actually a good product. This was their dying gasp at trying to compete with Steinway.
please next time a real classical pianist.