Pianotech

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

From Wikipedia:

 "In 1980, the company opened a new piano manufacturing facility in Trumann, Arkansas.[11] By 1982, however, the piano business contributed only three percent of Baldwin's $3.6 billion revenues. Meanwhile, the company had taken on significant debt to finance its acquisitions and new facilities, and was finding it increasingly difficult to meet its loan obligations. In 1983, the holding company and several of its subsidiaries were forced into bankruptcy with a total debt of over $9 billion-at that time, the largest bankruptcy ever. However, the piano business was not part of the bankruptcy.[12]

During bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, the Baldwin piano business was sold to its management.[13] The new company went public in 1986 as the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company[14] and moved its headquarters to Loveland, Ohio.[15]

However, difficulties continued as demographic changes and foreign competition slowed sales of keyboard instruments. The company responded by acquiring Wurlitzer to increase market share and by moving manufacturing overseas to reduce production costs.[16] In 1998, the company moved its headquarters from Loveland to nearby Deerfield Township.[15][17] Throughout the 1990s, the company's fortunes improved, and by 1998, the company's 270 employees at its Conway, Arkansas facility were building 2,200 grand pianos a year."

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

Does Bard know Baldwin was killed my an executive coming from Proctor and Gambell

From Wikipedia:

 "In 1980, the company opened a new piano manufacturing facility in Trumann, Arkansas.[11] By 1982, however, the piano business contributed only three percent of Baldwin's $3.6 billion revenues. Meanwhile, the company had taken on significant debt to finance its acquisitions and new facilities, and was finding it increasingly difficult to meet its loan obligations. In 1983, the holding company and several of its subsidiaries were forced into bankruptcy with a total debt of over $9 billion-at that time, the largest bankruptcy ever. However, the piano business was not part of the bankruptcy.[12]

During bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, the Baldwin piano business was sold to its management.[13] The new company went public in 1986 as the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company[14] and moved its headquarters to Loveland, Ohio.[15]

However, difficulties continued as demographic changes and foreign competition slowed sales of keyboard instruments. The company responded by acquiring Wurlitzer to increase market share and by moving manufacturing overseas to reduce production costs.[16] In 1998, the company moved its headquarters from Loveland to nearby Deerfield Township.[15][17] Throughout the 1990s, the company's fortunes improved, and by 1998, the company's 270 employees at its Conway, Arkansas facility were building 2,200 grand pianos a year."

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

"What caused the bankruptcy at Baldwin Piano company in the 1990's?

Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy in 1990 due to a number of factors, including:

    Declining sales: The piano market was shrinking in the 1990s, as fewer people were learning to play the piano. This was due to a number of factors, including the rise of electronic keyboards and the increasing popularity of other activities, such as video games.
    Foreign competition: Baldwin was facing increasing competition from foreign piano manufacturers, such as Yamaha and Kawai. These companies were able to produce pianos at a lower cost, and they were also able to market their pianos more effectively.
    Financial problems: Baldwin was also facing financial problems. The company had borrowed heavily to finance its expansion in the 1980s, and it was unable to make its debt payments.

As a result of these factors, Baldwin filed for bankruptcy in 1990. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

In addition to the factors mentioned above, Baldwin was also hurt by the fact that it had a reputation for making high-quality, but expensive pianos. This made it difficult for the company to compete in the lower-priced market, which was where most of the growth in the piano market was occurring.

Despite its bankruptcy, Baldwin Piano Company continues to produce pianos today. The company is owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation, and it is headquartered in Deerfield Township, Ohio.

The CEO of Baldwin Piano Company when it went bankrupt in 1990 was Thomas W. Rowley. He was appointed CEO in 1986, and he was responsible for leading the company through a period of rapid expansion. However, the company's financial problems began to mount in the late 1980s, and Rowley was forced to resign in 1990.

After Rowley's resignation, Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

Rowley was a controversial figure during his time at Baldwin Piano Company. Some people credited him with leading the company through a period of growth, while others criticized him for his handling of the company's financial problems.

After leaving Baldwin Piano Company, Rowley went on to work as a consultant for other companies. He died in 2006 at the age of 74."

_Bard

No mention of former Proctor and Gambling CEO taking over at Corporate.  My guess is somehow quality control in making soap wasn't needed in building pianos on assembly lines. I mean, what could go wrong?  Having QC would push them into bankruptcy.  Never mind putting more than one coat of lacquer.  That would cost too much.  It was cheaper to send the defective pianos back to the factory to fill warehouses than to make them properly in the first place.

Does Bard know Baldwin was killed my an executive coming from Proctor and Gambell

From Wikipedia:

 "In 1980, the company opened a new piano manufacturing facility in Trumann, Arkansas.[11] By 1982, however, the piano business contributed only three percent of Baldwin's $3.6 billion revenues. Meanwhile, the company had taken on significant debt to finance its acquisitions and new facilities, and was finding it increasingly difficult to meet its loan obligations. In 1983, the holding company and several of its subsidiaries were forced into bankruptcy with a total debt of over $9 billion-at that time, the largest bankruptcy ever. However, the piano business was not part of the bankruptcy.[12]

During bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, the Baldwin piano business was sold to its management.[13] The new company went public in 1986 as the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company[14] and moved its headquarters to Loveland, Ohio.[15]

However, difficulties continued as demographic changes and foreign competition slowed sales of keyboard instruments. The company responded by acquiring Wurlitzer to increase market share and by moving manufacturing overseas to reduce production costs.[16] In 1998, the company moved its headquarters from Loveland to nearby Deerfield Township.[15][17] Throughout the 1990s, the company's fortunes improved, and by 1998, the company's 270 employees at its Conway, Arkansas facility were building 2,200 grand pianos a year."

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

I had an insight into Baldwin.  In 2004 I was hired by Samick as the National Service Manager for pianos.  The VP at the time gave me a run-down of the US portion of the company, which was staffed by many former Baldwin personnel.

It seems that Baldwin took on a president who was instrumental in buying a drum company (Gretsch?) in 1967 that was popular at the time.  The success of the drum business led the president to believe that he was a marketing genius and he applied his expertese to Baldwin Pianos.  Unfortunately, his success didn't translate to the piano business and the company declined, leading to an exodus of the managers who mostly went to Samick.

"What caused the bankruptcy at Baldwin Piano company in the 1990's?

Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy in 1990 due to a number of factors, including:

    Declining sales: The piano market was shrinking in the 1990s, as fewer people were learning to play the piano. This was due to a number of factors, including the rise of electronic keyboards and the increasing popularity of other activities, such as video games.
    Foreign competition: Baldwin was facing increasing competition from foreign piano manufacturers, such as Yamaha and Kawai. These companies were able to produce pianos at a lower cost, and they were also able to market their pianos more effectively.
    Financial problems: Baldwin was also facing financial problems. The company had borrowed heavily to finance its expansion in the 1980s, and it was unable to make its debt payments.

As a result of these factors, Baldwin filed for bankruptcy in 1990. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

In addition to the factors mentioned above, Baldwin was also hurt by the fact that it had a reputation for making high-quality, but expensive pianos. This made it difficult for the company to compete in the lower-priced market, which was where most of the growth in the piano market was occurring.

Despite its bankruptcy, Baldwin Piano Company continues to produce pianos today. The company is owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation, and it is headquartered in Deerfield Township, Ohio.

The CEO of Baldwin Piano Company when it went bankrupt in 1990 was Thomas W. Rowley. He was appointed CEO in 1986, and he was responsible for leading the company through a period of rapid expansion. However, the company's financial problems began to mount in the late 1980s, and Rowley was forced to resign in 1990.

After Rowley's resignation, Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

Rowley was a controversial figure during his time at Baldwin Piano Company. Some people credited him with leading the company through a period of growth, while others criticized him for his handling of the company's financial problems.

After leaving Baldwin Piano Company, Rowley went on to work as a consultant for other companies. He died in 2006 at the age of 74."

_Bard

No mention of former Proctor and Gambling CEO taking over at Corporate.  My guess is somehow quality control in making soap wasn't needed in building pianos on assembly lines. I mean, what could go wrong?  Having QC would push them into bankruptcy.  Never mind putting more than one coat of lacquer.  That would cost too much.  It was cheaper to send the defective pianos back to the factory to fill warehouses than to make them properly in the first place.

Does Bard know Baldwin was killed my an executive coming from Proctor and Gambell

From Wikipedia:

 "In 1980, the company opened a new piano manufacturing facility in Trumann, Arkansas.[11] By 1982, however, the piano business contributed only three percent of Baldwin's $3.6 billion revenues. Meanwhile, the company had taken on significant debt to finance its acquisitions and new facilities, and was finding it increasingly difficult to meet its loan obligations. In 1983, the holding company and several of its subsidiaries were forced into bankruptcy with a total debt of over $9 billion-at that time, the largest bankruptcy ever. However, the piano business was not part of the bankruptcy.[12]

During bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, the Baldwin piano business was sold to its management.[13] The new company went public in 1986 as the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company[14] and moved its headquarters to Loveland, Ohio.[15]

However, difficulties continued as demographic changes and foreign competition slowed sales of keyboard instruments. The company responded by acquiring Wurlitzer to increase market share and by moving manufacturing overseas to reduce production costs.[16] In 1998, the company moved its headquarters from Loveland to nearby Deerfield Township.[15][17] Throughout the 1990s, the company's fortunes improved, and by 1998, the company's 270 employees at its Conway, Arkansas facility were building 2,200 grand pianos a year."

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..

I had an insight into Baldwin.  In 2004 I was hired by Samick as the National Service Manager for pianos.  The VP at the time gave me a run-down of the US portion of the company, which was staffed by many former Baldwin personnel.

It seems that Baldwin took on a president who was instrumental in buying a drum company (Gretsch?) in 1967 that was popular at the time.  The success of the drum business led the president to believe that he was a marketing genius and he applied his expertese to Baldwin Pianos.  Unfortunately, his success didn't translate to the piano business and the company declined, leading to an exodus of the managers who mostly went to Samick.

"What caused the bankruptcy at Baldwin Piano company in the 1990's?

Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy in 1990 due to a number of factors, including:

    Declining sales: The piano market was shrinking in the 1990s, as fewer people were learning to play the piano. This was due to a number of factors, including the rise of electronic keyboards and the increasing popularity of other activities, such as video games.
    Foreign competition: Baldwin was facing increasing competition from foreign piano manufacturers, such as Yamaha and Kawai. These companies were able to produce pianos at a lower cost, and they were also able to market their pianos more effectively.
    Financial problems: Baldwin was also facing financial problems. The company had borrowed heavily to finance its expansion in the 1980s, and it was unable to make its debt payments.

As a result of these factors, Baldwin filed for bankruptcy in 1990. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

In addition to the factors mentioned above, Baldwin was also hurt by the fact that it had a reputation for making high-quality, but expensive pianos. This made it difficult for the company to compete in the lower-priced market, which was where most of the growth in the piano market was occurring.

Despite its bankruptcy, Baldwin Piano Company continues to produce pianos today. The company is owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation, and it is headquartered in Deerfield Township, Ohio.

The CEO of Baldwin Piano Company when it went bankrupt in 1990 was Thomas W. Rowley. He was appointed CEO in 1986, and he was responsible for leading the company through a period of rapid expansion. However, the company's financial problems began to mount in the late 1980s, and Rowley was forced to resign in 1990.

After Rowley's resignation, Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy. The company was eventually reorganized and emerged from bankruptcy in 1992. However, it never fully recovered its former position as the leading piano manufacturer in the world.

Rowley was a controversial figure during his time at Baldwin Piano Company. Some people credited him with leading the company through a period of growth, while others criticized him for his handling of the company's financial problems.

After leaving Baldwin Piano Company, Rowley went on to work as a consultant for other companies. He died in 2006 at the age of 74."

_Bard

No mention of former Proctor and Gambling CEO taking over at Corporate.  My guess is somehow quality control in making soap wasn't needed in building pianos on assembly lines. I mean, what could go wrong?  Having QC would push them into bankruptcy.  Never mind putting more than one coat of lacquer.  That would cost too much.  It was cheaper to send the defective pianos back to the factory to fill warehouses than to make them properly in the first place.

Does Bard know Baldwin was killed my an executive coming from Proctor and Gambell

From Wikipedia:

 "In 1980, the company opened a new piano manufacturing facility in Trumann, Arkansas.[11] By 1982, however, the piano business contributed only three percent of Baldwin's $3.6 billion revenues. Meanwhile, the company had taken on significant debt to finance its acquisitions and new facilities, and was finding it increasingly difficult to meet its loan obligations. In 1983, the holding company and several of its subsidiaries were forced into bankruptcy with a total debt of over $9 billion-at that time, the largest bankruptcy ever. However, the piano business was not part of the bankruptcy.[12]

During bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, the Baldwin piano business was sold to its management.[13] The new company went public in 1986 as the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company[14] and moved its headquarters to Loveland, Ohio.[15]

However, difficulties continued as demographic changes and foreign competition slowed sales of keyboard instruments. The company responded by acquiring Wurlitzer to increase market share and by moving manufacturing overseas to reduce production costs.[16] In 1998, the company moved its headquarters from Loveland to nearby Deerfield Township.[15][17] Throughout the 1990s, the company's fortunes improved, and by 1998, the company's 270 employees at its Conway, Arkansas facility were building 2,200 grand pianos a year."

"Baldwin Acrosonic pianos made in 1989 were made in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Baldwin had been manufacturing pianos in Hamilton since 1903, and the company continued to produce pianos there until 1992.

In 1989, Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the world, and the Acrosonic was one of their most popular models. The Acrosonic was known for its rich tone and responsive action, and it was a favorite among both professional and amateur pianists.

Today, Baldwin Acrosonic pianos from the 1980s are still highly sought-after by collectors and musicians alike. If you are looking for a high-quality, American-made piano, a Baldwin Acrosonic from 1989 is a great option."

From Bard (AI).

I worked for the Baldwin dealer from 1988 until the late '90's.  If it is an Acrosonic, it's probably a decent piano.  Not exactly what I would recommend for a large hall, but good enough for choir practice.  The earlier Acrosonics had the wooden sticker rail, dating back into the '40's, which was a much better (and probably more costly) option than later models which used key-end forks and rubber interface grommets.  Acro's were the best sounding pianos of any spinet, IMO.  Baldwin invented a way to tame the overtones in their bass strings so they sounded better than other spinets of the same size.  I have no idea how they did that.  I always recommend Acro's to anyone with kids who doesn't want to sink a bunch of money in a piano.  Kind of like a Timex watch, you just tune it and it goes and goes and..