In a message dated 98-04-19 14:36:46 EDT, you write: << Weren't there a few lines of Baldwin pianos that were made by Hyundai (Samick)? I know that there was "D.H. Baldwin" and it was Korean made. >> Greg, A quick rundown: Baldwin has had Samick build an instrument under the DH Baldwin, Kranich & Bach, Howard, and Wurlitzer names. These instruments all have model numbers starting with C (as in C153 for the current Wurlitzer product.) All the same instruments with different names out front. Formerly, Wurlitzer grands were built for Wurlitzer, and later Baldwin, by Young Chang and start with G, as in G452. At one point in time, many years ago, there was a DH Baldwin instrument built by Kawai in Japan. I'm sure this is all clear as mud, but if you need clarification in any particular model, call Kent Webb at Baldwin or email him at Kent_Webb@BPAO.com. BTW, I'm not really sure how this worked down to a rim discussion since the original problem sounds like it is with the continuous hinge that attaches the front part of the lid to the main part. This sounds like it could easily have been damaged by movers at some point who allowed the front part of the lid to get up on top of the skid board. Might be worth taking a look to see if there are signs of damage to the finish or a bending pattern that would be consistent. Later, Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT Gilreath Piano & Organ Co. Calhoun, GA USA Gilreath@aol.com
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