



3. Kawai


4. Bechstein


5. Mason & Hamlin
In contrast to many contemporary piano manufacturers focused on mass production, Mason & Hamlin maintains a 100% handmade production process at their factory in Haverhill, Boston (USA). Master craftsmen handcraft only around 250-300 pianos annually. Expertly crafted with excellent and consistent quality, these pianos utilize the best materials regardless of cost. Furthermore, with meticulous design and craftsmanship, each piano is a unique and unparalleled masterpiece.
Located atop Haverhill Hill in the USA, Mason and Hamlin specialize in producing high-quality pianos. Notably, these pianos are entirely pre-patterned. However, with each piano produced, the quality and standards surpass the preceding ones. Therefore, if one achieves perfection, the subsequent ones are even more extraordinary. Mason & Hamlin's piano sound surpasses expectations, with the bass described as thunderous and the treble as crisp. Regarded as one of the most durable and luxurious pianos globally, it boasts the Tension Resonator system, a thick Solid Hardrock maple rim, robust support columns from Solid Hardrock Maple, and a Soundboard crafted from Solid White Sitka Spruce...
Website: https://masonhamlin.com/


6. Baldwin
Established in 1862 by music teacher Dwight Hamilton, Baldwin pianos are meticulously handcrafted, paying attention to even the smallest details. The allure of Baldwin lies in its simplicity and unpretentiousness, creating a mesmerizing sound that captivates the heart.
Most of the Kawai 350 pianos produced around the 1960s were manufactured by the Baldwin Piano Company, an American piano brand. It is the largest keyboard instrument manufacturer based in the United States, known for the slogan 'America's Favorite Piano.' Currently a subsidiary of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, one of the top 10 musical instrument manufacturers in the U.S., Baldwin pianos display only the Baldwin name and brand. All official models produced in the U.S. are manufactured in Baldwin's factory in China.
The company traces its roots back to 1857 when Dwight Hamilton Baldwin began teaching piano, organ, and violin in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1862, Baldwin became a dealer for Decker Brothers pianos, and in 1866, he hired Lucien Wulsin as a secretary. Wulsin became a partner in the dealership, later known as DH Baldwin & Company, in 1873. Under his leadership, the Baldwin Company became the largest piano dealership in the Midwest by the 1890s.
Baldwin passed away in 1899, leaving the majority of his estate to support missionary activities. Wulsin eventually purchased Baldwin's real estate and shifted the company's focus from retail to production. The company earned its first major award in 1900 when their model 112 won the Grand Prix at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, marking the first American-made piano to receive such an honor... Baldwin exported to thirty-two countries alongside retail outlets throughout the United States.
Website: http://www.baldwinpiano.com/


7. Fazioli
Did you know that the musical genius Paolo Fazioli inspired the name of this piano brand? To craft a Fazioli piano, envision a seamless blend of mathematicians, physicists, sound engineers, and wood technology experts. When we talk about Fazioli Pianos, we're referring to the largest pianos globally.
Unlike Bösendorfer, the world's oldest piano brand, Fazioli is the youngest brand. However, this doesn't diminish the exquisite innovation and top-notch quality of these dream pianos. Founded in 1981 by concert pianist and mechanical engineer Paolo Fazioli, the brand aims to create pianos with the softest, most delicate action capable of producing gentle yet powerful sounds.
Fazioli also produces for the world's largest concert halls with the 10 feet 2-inch Model 308. It features a fourth pedal that brings the hammer closer to the strings, reducing volume without sacrificing tonal richness. These exceptional instruments are entirely crafted from scratch at Fazioli's modern facility in Italy, producing only about 150 pianos per year. Fazioli leads the ultra-luxury market, crafting bespoke pianos that will leave you in awe. For the Sultan of Brunei, Fazioli created a piano made of rare wood adorned with emeralds and rubies. Leading artists, concert venues, prestigious piano competitions, and top music academies proudly own Fazioli grand pianos...
Website: https://www.fazioli.com/en/


8. Bluthner
This is another traditional piano brand from Germany that has consistently delivered exquisite instruments for over a century and a half. Interestingly, Julius Blüthner established his piano manufacturing factory in the same year as Bechstein – 1853, in the industrial city of Leipzig, Germany. His theoretical mathematical knowledge and business acumen contributed to making his piano brand a global phenomenon.
By 1868, he was doing international business. The combination of continuous innovation (introducing the fourth string for pianos at the Philadelphia World Fair and winning a gold medal) and the wise admiration of leading artists of the time quickly brought the Blüthner piano brand to royals and artists alike. Music enthusiasts among the affluent middle class sought out Bluthner pianos for their allure, knowing that luminaries like Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, and later Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich all owned and composed masterpieces on Blüthner pianos.
Blüthner remains a family enterprise to this day. After the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Blüthner expanded its factory and heavily invested in high-tech innovations as well as producing typical concert instruments. Many top artists and concert venues today favor Blüthner pianos. The price range for Blüthner pianos starts at $50,000 for a children's grand piano and goes up to a million dollars for the impressive Lucid EXO in 3D.
Website: https://www.bluethnerworld.com/en/

