Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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livingpianos.com/articles/steinway-vs-baldwin-vs-mason-hamlin-the-ultimate-concert-grand-showdown

Welcome to LivingPianos.com, I'm Robert Estrin, presenting an interesting "Concert Grands Shootout." This video meticulously compares three great American concert grand piano models: Baldwin, Steinway and Sons, and Mason and Hamlin. You'll hear an excerpt of Frederic Chopin's G minor ballade played on each instrument, recorded with high quality equipment to highlight their distinct piano sound. The video features a Mason & Hamlin grand piano, presented as a strong contender against Steinway. A listening test involving Steinway, Baldwin, and Mason & Hamlin pianos revealed surprising results for many participants.