The History of Hazelton Brothers Pianos Brothers Henry and Frederick Hazelton founded Hazelton Brothers in 1849. Their factory was located in New York City – a hotbed for piano production in the 1800’s and 1900’s. Originally, the company was called F.
Among those companies are Hazelton Brothers, Francis Bacon Piano Company, Behning Piano Company, Milton Piano Company, Behr Brothers, Brambach Piano Company, Davenport and Treacy Company, Kroeger Piano Company, Waldorf Piano Company and Bjur Brothers.
Hazelton (for the two founding brothers), but when their younger brother, John, joined the company, they changed the name. In the early 1900’s, Samuel Hazelton and his son, Halsey, took over the company after its founder died. Hazelton Brothers were one of the few piano firms that managed to survive the Great Depression; a testament to their quality and popularity. Pianos bearing the Hazelton name were produced until 1957 when the piano giant Kohler and Campbell took control of the company and the Hazelton name disappeared. 1 When the Samick Company of Korea purchased Kohler and Campbell, they began to once again make pianos bearing the Hazelton name. About Hazelton Brothers Pianos Hazelton Brothers are one of America’s oldest piano manufacturers and have produced some of the most famous pianos in this country. Hazelton square grands, grands, uprights, and player pianos are all known for their reliability and durability.
Many instruments have stood the test of time and can still be found in good working order today. 2 Restoring a Hazelton Brother Piano Hazelton’s are truly a piece of American history and are a testament to the endurance of superior craftsmanship. Because of this, many instruments are certainly worth restoring. Square grands can sell for $35,000 and up, and grands are sometimes valued even higher. Lindeblad would be proud to discuss restoring your piano.!
References: 1 Pierce, W. Pierce Piano Atlas: Anniversary Edition, 2017 Our 70th Year. Albuquerque: Ashley, 2017. 2 http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/agesh.htm#HAZELTON%20BROTHERS.
I'm new to the forums, and I'm very impressed at the level of interest and the discussions that are present here. I'm also one of the many new people that is looking for a new 'entry level' grand piano. I've been looking seriously at a Kohler&Campbell KCG500 (5'1'), but the dealer added a wrinkle - a 5'3' Hazelton Bros.
That he says is newly made by Samick/Hyundai, and is made exactly the same as the K&C, but will be new entry level piano, as the K&C will be enhanced and be more expensive. I can't find any information anywhere about this new model. Has anybody heard of this new Hazelton? It has a brighter sound than the K&C, the K&C being more mellow. The dealer says the tech can voice the Hazelton to sound more mellow, if I prefer (which I do). Thanks in advance for any response and help. Piano & Music Gifts & Accessories (570) Re: New Hazelton Bros.
02/10/04 05:32 PM 02/10/04 05:32 PM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 14,237. Jolly - thanks very much for the quick response, the lead on the Nordiska (I need to find a dealer in my area), and the web page (it never showed up in my searches).
In comparing the specs between the Hazelton and the K&C, the only difference is the description of the soundboard. K&C says 'premium grade spruce', and Hazelton says 'surface tension'. What is 'surface tension'? I've not seen that term during my research. Thanks, again.
Re: New Hazelton Bros. 02/11/04 08:57 PM 02/11/04 08:57 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 8. Thanks, Merrod. I went to Mathis Music - Ted was not there, but they certainly have a nice selection there - Young Chang, Pramberger, Baldwin, M&H. It was the first time I had ever played an M&H - it is a fabulous instrument, but way over my budget. Nice to know what a better piano feels like.
I've also found a Nordiska dealer (as suggested by Jolly), and will be going there shortly. As a newbie, I've been 'obsessed' with this forum for weeks now, trying to absorb all the knowledge here. It's a great source of info.
There are a lot of posts about Chinese and Korean manufacturers, but can anyone comment on comparing Chinese and Indonesian? Re: New Hazelton Bros. 02/20/04 07:38 PM 02/20/04 07:38 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 8. Tom, did you try a Petrof? Certainly more money than some of the young changs but probably not much more than a yc-pramberger. Baldwin M&H are in a different league.
If when you went to Mathis if you did not speak with Ted or Tom(owner) you might want to go back. Tell them the guy that just bought the Petrof IV Chippendale sent you. I too researched this piano thing extensively and in general people seem to be very complimetary of Petrof. Also, people of the Bradenton/Sarasota area seem to be very complimentary of Mathis Music.
The choice of dealer may be as important as the choice of piano. In regards to money, out of respect to Ted and Tom I won't discuss prices. However, I will tell you they won't rip you off. Please keep us informed on your progress. Re: New Hazelton Bros.
02/24/04 12:08 PM 02/24/04 12:08 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 267. Through more searching, I've learned that this Hazelton HB-161 is just a stencil of a Samick SIG-54 (5'4'). Also, it is exactly the same as the Conover Cable CCIG-54. I've not been able to find many comments on the forum about the Samick - I'm wondering if anybody's had any experience with it - action, performance, longevity.???
If all things are the same, it seems like it would be better to have the Samick name on the fallboard, rather than a stencil (although I now know that Hazelton is a name from the past, like many other stencils). I'm probably crossing the Hazelton off my list. Would anybody have any thoughts about these Indonesian Samicks vs the Dongbei Nordiska 165 (one inch longer)? I've also been thinking about the YC PG-157 (5'2') - a little smaller, a little more money, but has the Pramberger association, plus the 15 year transferable warrantee. Seems to play nicely, but the Nordiska also had nicer tone (for me) and played nicely too. I'm not a good player yet, I'm a long time guitar player wanting to become a decent piano player. I should also admit that I played the accordion when I was young - before learning guitar; that's how I have some keyboard knowledge.
I'm also interested in a player system - I'd probably have the PianoCD installed on either the Nordiska or Samick, but the dealers in my area only put the QRS Pianomation in the YC. Thanks for the help you all have provided so far in this forum. Re: New Hazelton Bros. 04/17/04 07:59 AM 04/17/04 07:59 AM Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1. Hello: I am very, very new to this forum.and I hope I am replying back to what I just read. I am looking to replace a baby grand that I played 30 years ago as a student. I have started taking piano lessons again and while this piano is a beautiful tiny Queen Ann baby grand, the quality is very poor.
So, I too have been piano shopping in the Phila/ Allentown/ NJ areas. I LOVE the Petrof piano I played.
Unless I can find a great loan I don't think we can afford that piano. But, it is my favorite. The next piano I was looking at is the Samick 5'7' baby grand. I liked the sound. NOw, I was told to look at the Nordiska. Actually, the cabinet looks like the Petrof, with the nice empire leg. So, that is what appeals to me.
I am looking to play the piano and compare. It is within my price range. I was told by a piano store in Pa. (Bucks County) that it is a very nice piano, and not to be concerned it is from China. I was pleased to read your postings.I am going to look for a place to play this grand Nordiska.and if you know where I should go/whom to speak with I would love to know. I will let anyone interested in my shopping experience learn from what I'm learning.
The Samick piano???????? Any opinions verses the Nordiska 5'5' or the Petrof PIV? Gail Re: New Hazelton Bros. 04/17/04 08:55 AM 04/17/04 08:55 AM Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 218.