What Is a Kimball Piano Worth?

Kimball Piano Value

Most Kimball pianos go for $500 to $1,000. If restored, up to $20,000. Kimball stopped making pianos in 1996.

Founded 1857 in Chicago by William Wallace Kimball. Factory later built in Melrose Park.

  • To determine value: age, condition, make, model. Over 60 years old, less value. Vertical over 40 years old, little known brand, less value.
  • Locate serial number for date. Pre-Depression Kimball well made, good sound. Logo helps identify.

Assessing Your Piano Value

How do I find the value of my piano?

Appraisers use three methods: comparable sales, depreciation, idealized value minus restoration cost.

  • Antique pianos 100 years old. Worth little just for age. Condition important.
  • Upright pianos cost $3,000 – $6,000. High-end uprights $10,000 – $25,000. Grand pianos $7,000 – $30,000 entry level.
  • Best upright piano brands: Yamaha Arius, The ONE Smart Piano, Casio Privia.

Additional Piano Insights

Unrestored player pianos worth $200-$2,000 depending on cabinet and brand. Non-name brands least valuable.

  • Find piano’s age from serial number. Usually on plate, ledge, or back of piano.
  • Wurlitzer acoustic pianos worth $600-$1,500. Consoles towards higher end. Company stopped making pianos after Great Depression.
  • Honky tonk piano sound from detuned strings. Gives undulating effect.
  • Cristofori unsatisfied with harpsichord’s lack of volume control. Invented piano to address this.
  • Assess condition first to find value. Age indicates depreciation. Subtract damage value from baseline. $50-$200 common for unrestored Story & Clark piano.

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