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[H1] A Piano That Resonates With You
[H2] Made in America since 1854

Virtuoso X Series

Artist Series

[H2] Welcome to Mason & Hamlin

Many pianists struggle to express the full color of their music because their instrument holds them back — muddied notes, limited dynamics, and a lack of texture. Since 1854, Mason & Hamlin has built world-class instruments in Massachusetts that define the iconic American sound: warm, powerful, and deeply resonant. Known for their timeless design, exceptional tonal warmth, and responsive touch, these pianos deliver clarity, power, and soul — allowing your playing to speak with depth and color.

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[H3] The Premiere American Piano

Golden Age piano designs with unrivaled warmth in tone.
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[H3] The ProfessionalGrade Piano

A piano that elevates every player—with unbeatable value and exceptional sound.

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[H3] why pianists fall in love

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Mason & Hamlin has been a hidden jewel for so many pianists—surprising them with a piano that reveals a beautiful pallet of colors, inspires new musical phrasing, and responds to every nuance of touch.
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“In my opinion, these instruments must satisfy all musicians and artists of its first rank, as well as music lovers in general.”
[H4] Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pianist and Composer

“The Mason & Hamlin pianoforte serves magnificently the composer’s concept by its extensive range in dynamics, as well as quality of tone. In my opinion, the Mason & Hamlin is a real work of art.”
[H4] Maurice Ravel
Pianist and Composer

“When a piano feels and sounds this good, you don’t ever want to stop playing.”
[H4] Brian Culbertson
Award-winning songwriter and producer in Jazz, R&B, and Funk.

“Mason & Hamlin pianos are so precise. Everything I put in to the keys is what comes out. The action lets you keep getting bigger and bigger sounds. And some other pianos just shut down.“
[H4] Charles Szczepanek
Pianist, Composer, Teacher, and Arranger

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[H2] More Information
The Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory and Piano Store is located in Haverhill, MA, approximately 40 minutes north of Boston.

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Mason & Hamlin Piano Co.
35 Duncan Street
Haverhill, MA 01830

Sales Inquiries: (916) 567-9999
Business Hours: 9am-3:30pm M-F

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[H1] The Birthplace of the Modern Piano

[H2] Henry Mason

[H2] Emmons Hamlin

In 1854, Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin founded Mason & Hamlin in Boston, Massachusetts, driven by a shared vision to craft the finest musical instruments. Mason inherited a passion for music from his father, Lowell Mason, a renowned hymn composer and music educator. On the other hand, Emmons Hamlin, a skilled mechanic and inventor, introduced innovative methods for voicing organ reeds that continues to be employed today. Emmons Hamlin relentlessly pursued a fuller and more expressive sound, aiming to produce the finest reed organs available.
The collaboration of Henry’s passion and Emmons’ innovation established Mason & Hamlin’s reputation as pioneers in their field, and they began the quest to make the World’s Finest Piano. In 1881, Henry Mason began a meticulous journey, collaborating with leading concert pianists to weave their expert insights into Mason & Hamlin’s piano designs. Since that defining moment, the company has adhered to a philosophy of using only the finest materials and craftmanship to create pianos that meet the exacting demands of passionate musicians and committed audiences.
By the turn of the century, Mason & Hamlin pianos stood as the first choice of virtuosos, and epitomized the pinnacle of craftsmanship, catering to the sophisticated and demanding palates of the world’s leading concert pianists.

[H3] 1620

The Mason lineage arrives in Provincetown, Massachusetts on the Mayflower.

[H3] 1838

Lowell Mason, father to Henry Mason and known as the “Father of American church music”, introduces music education to public schools.

[H3] 1854

Henry Mason follows in his family’s commitment to music and founds Mason & Hamlin with co-founder Emmons Hamlin in Boston Massachusetts.

[H3] 1920

Mason & Hamlin pianos earn the endorsement of virtuosos such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Harold Bauer, and Maurice Ravel, who chose these instruments for their compositions, performances, and recordings.

[H3] 1986

Mason & Hamlin pianos relocates from Rochester, New York to the industrial mill town of Haverhill, Massachusetts, setting up shop in a historic six story factory.

[H3] 2024

Mason & Hamlin continues its legacy as a USA-made, family-owned company that remains committed to limited production to ensure quality, handcrafted pianos.

[H3] 1620

The Mason lineage arrives in Provincetown, Massachusetts on the Mayflower.

[H3] 1838

Lowell Mason, father to Henry Mason and known as the “Father of American church music”, introduces music education to public schools.

[H3] 1854

Henry Mason follows in his family’s commitment to music and founds Mason & Hamlin with co-founder Emmons Hamlin in Boston Massachusetts.

[H3] 1920

Mason & Hamlin pianos earn the endorsement of virtuosos such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Harold Bauer, and Maurice Ravel, who chose these instruments for their compositions, performances, and recordings.

[H3] 1986

Mason & Hamlin pianos relocates from Rochester, New York to the industrial mill town of Haverhill, Massachusetts, setting up shop in a historic six story factory.

[H3] 2024

Mason & Hamlin continues its legacy as a USA-made, family-owned company that remains committed to limited production to ensure quality, handcrafted pianos.

[H3] 1620
The Mason lineage arrives in Massachusetts on the Mayflower.

[H3] 1838
Lowell Mason, father to Henry Mason and known as the “Father of American church music”, introduces music education to public schools.

[H3] 1854
Henry Mason follows in his family’s commitment to music and founds Mason & Hamlin with co-founder Emmons Hamlin in Boston Massachusetts.

[H3] 1920
Mason & Hamlin pianos earn the endorsement of virtuosos such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Harold Bauer, and Maurice Ravel, who chose these instruments for their compositions, performances, and recordings.

[H3] 1986
Mason & Hamlin pianos relocates from Rochester, New York to the industrial mill town of Haverhill, Massachusetts, setting up shop in a historic six story factory.

[H3] 2024
Mason & Hamlin continues its legacy as a USA-made, family-owned company that remains committed to limited production to ensure quality, handcrafted pianos.

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“I desired to play Mason & Hamlin pianos because I believe they would be the most satisfactory to me in my work. In my opinion, these instruments must satisfy all musicians and artists of first rank, as well as musiclovers in general. I feel that if I have succeeded in making even the slightest impression upon the public by my playing, a great part of my success is due to your instruments.”
[H4] Sergei Rachmaninoff

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“What a magnificent instrument! It is worthy of all praise and admiration!”
[H4] Franz Liszt

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“The Mason & Hamlin pianoforte serves magnificently the composer’s concept by its extensive range in dynamics, as well as quality of tone, not short of being a small orchestra, in my opinion the Mason & Hamlin is a real work of art.”
[H4] Maurice Ravel

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“One of the most beautiful pianos I have ever had a chance to play.”
[H4] Arthur Rubinstein

[H2] From Legacy to Legend

In 1996, brothers Gary and Kirk Burgett purchased Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and inherited the esteemed legacy of Henry Mason & Emmons Hamlin. Gary, a celebrated pianist and instructor, and Kirk, an innovative inventor and piano technician, shared a dedication to music and innovation that mirrored the company’s original founders in 1854. Together, they dedicated themselves to preserving and elevating Mason & Hamlin’s goal of making the World’s Finest Piano—merging time-honored designs, meticulous material choice, and traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and innovation.
Inspired by Henry Mason’s dedication, Kirk Burgett endeavored to meet the demands of modern virtuosos by spearheading the Virtuoso X Series Concert Grand piano. Recognizing the desire for enhanced dynamical range, control, sensitivity, and responsiveness, Kirk integrated premium, innovative design elements into this flagship model. The success of these elements led to their integration across Mason & Hamlin’s entire piano line, establishing the Virtuoso X Series: The Premier American piano and a new chapter for Mason & Hamlin.

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[H2] A Message from the Owner

When Gary and I acquired Mason & Hamlin back in ‘96, we didn’t know the direction our business would take, but we knew for sure that we wanted to continue the legacy of Mason & Hamlin as the World’s Finest Piano. At the time, I had been a registered piano technician for seventeen years [now approaching forty years] and my brother was an accomplished piano teacher. We both respected the traditions of the piano industry, but over time we saw ways that we could uniquely innovate, improve, and contribute to it. We feel we have done that over the years with Mason & Hamlin—especially after we launched Wessell, Nickel & Gross and exclusively started using their composite actions in our pianos. A Mason & Hamlin piano of today captures the unique story of Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin, while also including a new chapter that Gary and I are part of—a chapter that includes creativity and innovation and goes back to the fundamental vision and passion that first inspired Mason & Hamlin to create the finest pianos possible.
— Kirk Burgett, President, RPT

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[H1] The PremierAmerican Piano

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Made in America since 1854
est. 1854

[H3] A Piano That Resonates With You

Many pianists struggle to express the full color of their music because their instrument holds them back — muddied notes, limited dynamics, and a lack of texture. Since 1854, Mason & Hamlin has built world-class instruments in Massachusetts that define the iconic American sound: warm, powerful, and deeply resonant— allowing your playing to speak with depth and color.

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[H3] why pianists fall in love with the

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Mason & Hamlin VX Series has been a hidden jewel for so many pianists—surprising them with a piano that reveals a beautiful pallet of colors, inspires new musical phrasing, and responds to every nuance of touch.

“The Mason & Hamlin pianoforte serves magnificently the composer’s concept by its extensive range in dynamics, as well as quality of tone. In my opinion, the Mason & Hamlin is a real work of art.”
Maurice Ravel
Pianist and Composer

“In my opinion, these instruments must satisfy all musicians and artists of its first rank, as well as music lovers in general.”
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pianist and Composer

“The Sound, the tone, the texture, and the evenness of everything. I fell in love with Mason & Hamlin.”
Quenell Gaskin
Pianist, Teacher, and Composer

“Mason & Hamlin pianos are so precise. Everything I put in to the keys is what comes out. There’s no guessing…The action lets you keep getting bigger and bigger sounds. And some other pianos just shut down.”
Charles Szczepanek
Pianist, Composer, Teacher, and Arranger

“The sound of the Mason is smokey. For the action—as fast as you think it plays. There’s no faster piano. It is the quintessential piano feel.“
Ron Tanski
Pianist, Song Writer, Singer

“When a piano feels and sounds this good, you don’t ever want to stop playing.”
Brian Culbertson
Award-winning songwriter and producer in Jazz, R&B, and Funk.

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[H3] Signature Warm Tone, Historic Designs

We handcraft our VX Series Mason & Hamlin pianos in the USA, staying true to our time-honored early 1900s designs—blending heritage and innovation to create instruments renowned for their soulful warmth and lyrical voice, inspiring generations of musicians.

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[H3] Crafted Without Compromise

Each Mason & Hamlin piano is a rare work of precision, built in limited numbers at our historic Massachusetts factory. With innovations like tension resonator, our unique thick maple rims, and aged eastern white spruce soundboard these instruments are designed for lasting power, sustain, and tonal clarity. This is craftsmanship not meant for mass production—but for musicians who demand the exceptional.

[H3] Engineered for Expression

Our advanced composite actions—resilient to climate and built for precision—ensures consistent performance in any environment. These advanced materials allow pianists to play with nuance and confidence, with an action that responds faithfully and endures for generations.

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[H3] Discover the Piano that Resonates With You

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[H3] Model CC 9’4″

Ultimate Concert Instrument
[H5] Made in USA

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[H3] Model BB 7′

Legendary Sound and Presence
[H5] Made in USA

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[H3] Model AA 6’4″

Quintessential American Piano
[H5] Made in USA

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[H3] Model A 5’8″

Perfect Blend of Size and Sound
[H5] Made in USA

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[H3] Model B 5’4″

Compact, Powerful, Unforgettable
[H5] Made in USA

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[H3] Model 50 64″ tall

Grand Piano Sound, Upright Size
[H5] Made in USA

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