How much is a Hobart cable piano worth?
How much is a Hobart cable piano worth?
Hobart M. Cable pianos not only hold their value but have actually increased in value quite significantly. Uprights can fetch anywhere from $11,000 – $22,000, even partially restored. Call Lindeblad today to discuss how we can bring your American treasure back to life!
Are Hobart pianos good?
Hobart M Cable pianos have been recognized as an American standard in top quality pianos since their founding.
How much is a cable company piano worth?
The original Cable Company pianos are worth anywhere between $500-1,000 unrestored. However, when Lindeblad restores early-American pianos like Cable pianos, the value can increase up to $20,000.
Are cable pianos good quality?
Cable built a number of brand names including Kingsbury, Wellington, Schiller, Conover, Palmetto, DeKoven, “Euphona” player pianos, and others. Today, Cable made pianos are among some of the finest antique pianos we see come through our shop and they are well worth restoration.
Why are upright pianos so cheap?
A piano’s value comes almost solely from its function as a musical instrument. (The exception usually being very ornate art case pianos.) A one-hundred-year-old upright’s musical and mechanical value is quite low, especially when compared to the fine golden age grand pianos produced around the same period.
What are the serial numbers on a Hobart piano?
Please reference the following years and serial numbers to research the age of your Hobart M. Cable Piano. From years 1926 to 1929, grand pianos used their own serial numbers. Looking for the Current Market Value of your Hobart M. Cable Piano?
Who is the owner of the Hobart M Cable Piano?
Recently, the brand was acquired by the America Sejung Corp. The new owner decided to retain the name of Hobart M. Cable, with the desire to continue the legacy and heritage of this American piano with their distinctive characteristics.
Who was the inventor of the Cable Piano?
Prior to 1900, Hobart M. Cable was an affiliate of the Cable Piano Company together with other Cables, specifically his brothers Fayette S. Cable and H.D. Cable. The brand was in business until the mid-1960’s. At some point, the Story and Clark Piano Company made the instrument for resale by Cable.
