Are Challen good pianos?
Are Challen good pianos?
They were a good, solidly built, well-designed piano. They do have a beautiful tone, and the BBC struck a deal where Challen would supply them with most of their pianos.
Are Challen pianos still made?
Challen pianos were established on 1804. They were taken over by Barratt & Robinson in 1971 and again by Broadwood & Sons in 1984. A Malaysian piano manufacturer started building pianos with the Challen name in 1996. Challen are quite often available second hand and we regularly get them in stock.
Where are Challen pianos made?
-Details of Challen Pianos-
| Make | Challen |
|---|---|
| Made in | London, UK |
| Made by | Challen |
| Rating (see Key) | 50-68 |
| Estimated Number In UK | 90,000. About 30,000 baby grands 4ft 3in to 5ft 6in. |
How old is my Challen piano?
Find out your piano’s age….
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE | SERIAL NUMBER |
|---|---|
| 1891 – 1900 | 19481 – 26260 |
| 1901 – 1910 | 26261 – 31309 |
| 1911 – 1920 | 31310 – 35814 |
| 1921 – 1930 | 35815 – 43205 |
When did Welmar stop making pianos?
2003
Welmar ceased production in 2003, so if you buy an instrument today you are buying into a piece of British manufacturing history.
How much is piano worth?
SO – What’s my piano worth?
| Piano Type | Age | Approximate Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| Steinway & Sons | 40+ years | $1,000- $15,000 “shell value” |
| Steinway & Sons | 5-10 years | Around 80% of new $60,000 to $90,000 |
| Steinway & Sons | 10-20 years | 60-70 % of new $45,000 to $70,000 |
| Steinway & Sons | 20-30 years | 50% of new $40,000 – $60,000 |
How do I find out what year my piano was made?
Pianos also have other numbers printed on them such as part numbers and many other pianos do not have a serial number at all. Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. Using this number, along with the manufacturer, the age of the piano can sometimes be determined.
What is an antique piano worth?
Antique pianos and organs can be valued anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. It is important that sellers realize the real value difference between a restored instrument and an unrestored instrument.
How good are Welmar pianos?
Though the name is not quite so recognised as those of Chappell or Broadwood, Welmar pianos are renowned for their high quality construction, making the instruments sturdy and reliable, and ideal candidates for restoration.
Where are Welmar pianos made?
Welmar Pianos are produced in London by Whelpdale, Maxwell & Codd Ltd, who were originally founded in 1876.