Here’s a lovely Harrington baby grand that’s ready to bring elegance and beautiful music into your home. This piano is in good overall condition and waiting for a family that will appreciate its classic voice.
The Piano Man’s Technical Opinion
The Harrington action responds with that pleasant, predictable touch you want in a baby grand—nothing overly stiff, nothing mushy. When I played through some scales and chords, the tone came through warm and balanced across the registers, with a mellowness that’s forgiving for beginners but still satisfying for more advanced players. The hammers have plenty of life left, and the soundboard is doing its job nicely. This is a solid, honest instrument that will serve a family well for years.
Harrington pianos were manufactured primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century, often built in Chicago during the golden era of American piano manufacturing. These instruments were crafted as quality “second-tier” pianos—not quite at the Steinway level, but built with genuine care and solid materials during a time when American craftsmanship still meant something. Many Harringtons were actually stencil pianos produced by larger, reputable manufacturers, which means you’re often getting better engineering than the name alone might suggest.
What I appreciate about these pianos is their honest construction. No shortcuts, no particle board, just real wood, proper joinery, and cast iron plates that were built to last generations. They represent an era when even the “budget-friendly” options were still built like furniture your grandchildren would inherit.
