California Musical Instruments

Iconic British-made electrostatic speakers known for their exceptional clarity and natural sound reproduction. Nicknamed "Walker's Wonder", the Quad ESL was a groundbreaking achievem...

A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...

The Brutalist Speaker serves as a captivating centerpiece in any home, combining form and function in a way that reflects Transparent’s commitment to extraordinary design. Crafted fr...

The Small Transparent Speaker - a compact yet powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its unique Transparent sound technology. This sleek and stylish speaker mad...

The Transparent Turntable is a reinvention of a classic vinyl record player, designed for a modern home and an ever evolving technology. The Transparent Turntable is meticulously cra...

The Transparent Turntable is a reinvention of a classic vinyl record player, designed for a modern home and an ever evolving technology. The Transparent Turntable is meticulously cra...

The Transparent Speaker, a revolutionary speaker that offers a truly transparent sound experience. Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, this speaker features a unique trans...

Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram, designed by Dieter Ra...

AMBIANIC presents Original Grundig Cube Speaker Audiorama Design. Amazon design, cube shape mounted in tripod base. Original vintage unrestored. Speaker box 12 h x 8.5 d x 7.25 w Pr...

The Brutalist Speaker serves as a captivating centerpiece in any home, combining form and function in a way that reflects Transparent’s commitment to extraordinary design. Crafted fr...

The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the MOMA collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...

Hard to find Rolling Stones tour '24 VIP gift box set - "Hackney Diamonds", circa 2024. The boxed set is in unused condition and includes a wireless phone charger, coffee cup, noteb...

A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped legs, with an intricately carved ornate music desk and original keys. Circa: 1872. Length: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Width: 59 inches: (149.9 cm) Height (top closed): 38 5/8 inches (98.1 cm) C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG (also known as Bechstein) is a German manufacturer of pianos, established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein. Before Bechstein Young Carl Bechstein studied and worked in France and England as a piano craftsman, before he became an independent piano maker. His first pianos were made for other companies. C. Bechstein C. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, Germany. Carl Bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as Franz Liszt. In 1857, Hans von Bülow (Liszt's son-in-law) gave the first public performance on a Bechstein grand piano by performing Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor in Berlin By 1870, with endorsements from Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, Bechstein pianos had become a staple in many concert halls and private mansions. By that time three piano makers, all of which were founded in 1853, became established as the industry leaders across the world: Bechstein, Blüthner and Steinway & Sons. In 1881 Bechstein began supplying pianos to Queen Victoria. A gilded art-case piano was delivered to Buckingham Palace, followed by several more Bechstein pianos to Windsor Castle and other royal residences. By January 1886 they were among the piano manufacturers holding a Royal Warrant as a supplier to the Queen. Several British embassies across the world acquired Bechstein pianos. In 1885, Bechstein opened a branch in London, that eventually grew to become the largest showroom and dealership in Europe. By 1890 showrooms had been opened in Paris, Vienna, and Saint Petersburg. On 31 May 1901, Bechstein Hall, built at a cost of £100,000, was opened next to the company's London showroom at 36-40 Wigmore Street. Between 1901 and 1914, C. Bechstein was the largest piano dealership in London. At that time, Bechstein was patronized by the tsars of Russia, the royal families of Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Denmark, and other royalty and aristocracy. The list of royal clients of Bechstein may be found on the soundboard of vintage Bechstein pianos made before the Second World War. The list is part of the original Bechstein trademark logo; it can be seen under the strings in the center of a piano's soundboard. The signature of Carl Bechstein The years from the 1870s through 1914 brought Bechstein their most dramatic increase in sales. In 1880 a second Bechstein factory was opened in Berlin, and the third factory was opened in 1897 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Production reached 3,700 pianos annually in 1900, and 4,600 in 1910, making Bechstein the largest German manufacturer of high-end pianos. At that time, about three quarters of production went to international markets, especially Britain and the Commonwealth, and Russia. Carl Bechstein died in 1900, and the Bechstein company continued to operate under the management of his sons. Between 1900 and 1914 C. Bechstein was one of the leading piano makers in the world, employing 1,200 craftsmen and workers by 1913 and making five thousand pianos per year. First World War C. Bechstein suffered huge property losses in London, Paris, and St. Petersburg during World War I. The largest loss was in London. Although the company's position in the United Kingdom was initially unaffected, with the company still listed as holding a Royal Warrant in January 1915, Warrants to both King George V, and his wife Queen Mary were cancelled on 13 April 1915. Bechstein was not the only musical concern to be affected by growing anti-German sentiment: there were earlier attempts, led by William Boosey, to boycott German music altogether. In 1915, despite being a Baronet and Privy Counsellor, Sir Edgar Speyer, who was then funding the Proms, was forced to leave the country. Following the passing of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act 1916 the British arm of the company was wound-up on 5 June 1916, all Bechstein property, including the concert hall and showrooms full of pianos, were seized as "enemy property" and closed. In 1916 the hall was sold as alien property at auction to Debenhams for £56,500. It was renamed Wigmore Hall, and then re-opened under the new name in 1917. All 137 Bechstein pianos at the Bechstein showrooms were confiscated too, and became property of the new owner of the Hall. After a dispute with his brother, Edwin Bechstein left the company and was paid off. Eventually the Bechstein factory resumed full-scale production during the 1920s. At that time, technical innovations and inventions of new materials and tools, as well as improvements in piano design and construction, had allowed Bechstein to become one of the leading piano makers again. The most successful models were the updated "A"-185 and "B"-208 grand pianos. The upright pianos became more popular after the war, and C. Bechstein were successful with its upright pianos Model-8 and Model-9, both of which have been considered the finest upright pianos. As the company was changed into a joint-stock company 1923, Edwin Bechstein and his wife Helene, bought themselves back into the company as shareholders. In 1930 the company collaborated with German electrical goods manufacturer Siemens under Nobel laureate Walther Nernst to produce one of the first electric pianos...

Rosita Comannder Luxus stereo system, 1970’s. Equip with Phillips record player, cassette deck, AM/FM radio and built-in speakers. In good vintage condition.

The Small Transparent Speaker - a compact yet powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its unique Transparent sound technology. This sleek and stylish speaker mad...

Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935. Restored to original working condition.

A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...

Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...

Vintage Zenith portable radio 9 h x 14.5 w x 8.75 Bakelite cover with rubber handle. Original knobs. Minos scuffs present. Tested and not working. Review images listed.

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Suzuki Musique Flute 27.13 long x 1.75 diameter Preowned vintage condition unrestored.  Refer to all images listed

Description: Vintage tabletop AM/FM solid state radio manufactured by Panasonic in 1968. SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly. Might need to move the wire...

The Transparent Speaker, a revolutionary speaker that offers a truly transparent sound experience. Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, this speaker features a unique trans...

Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking Machine. We have three available which can be sold individ...

The Transparent Speaker, a revolutionary speaker that offers a truly transparent sound experience. Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, this speaker features a unique trans...

Music is art. With the Transparent Acoustic Sculpture, so is the speaker that reproduces it. Inspired by the human ear and naturally-occurring horn shapes, it was hand sculptured by ...

A transitional Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts gong made of solid hammered copper and brass. Circa. 1910. Striker is not original to gong.

The Small Transparent Speaker - a compact yet powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its unique Transparent sound technology. This sleek and stylish speaker mad...

Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...

For your consideration, a 1970s modern artistic blue tambourine in goatskin pottery and wood wall art, signed by Jospeh Amedokpo. Dimensions: 13.88" diameter x 1.38" D Please visi...

The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany case. The player is in working condition with good tone. Late 19th century.

Original 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Tube Radio. This radio was crafted using plaskon plastic, an enduring precursor to contemporary polycarbonate and styrene-based plastics. Manufactured by Emerson in 1949, this AM tabletop tube clock...

Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...

Vintage brass looped hunter's bugle made into a table lamp. handcrafted Robert Abbey table lamp. Vintage decorative brass hunting horns, British horn bugle, or military brass Instr...

For your consideration, a djembe drum, a rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum originally from West Africa. It is traditionally carved from a single log of hardwood. The drumhead is...

An embrace with the art of high fidelity sound. Aesthetically inspired, acoustically driven state-of-the-art audio equipment, unlike anything else on ear...

Astounding, finest quality, hand-made estate 3.72 note "Reuge" music and jewelry box grand piano with gorgeous instrumental motif marquetry on burl walnut wood case. The music box plays 3 songs. Flawless sound featuring a 72 note Swiss movement. The wood piano case is handmade in Italy by the world's best master artisans in marquetry. One cylinder; 3 melodies playing one after another. It plays for a very long time when fully wound. Reuge 72...

For your consideration, a vintage wood hand drum, also known as a darbuka, doumbek, or goblet drum, featuring intricate mosaic mother-of-pearl inlay. It is an iconic percussion inst...

For your consideration, a pair of Warfedale speakers in walnut wood that can be used as side tables. Mid-Century modern period. Dimensions: 14.5 H x 23.75 W x 13 D Delivery within...

Fabulous Maple Violin footstool. Stamped - Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter.

This is a truly wonderful and rather unique piece. We can't find another quite like it. We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from threatening vermin. In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand...

Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".

A wonderful piece! two sided with leather hand painted snare on two sides trimmed in nail heads. The collapsable wooden stand, while making the piece complete, can be put aside and t...

Hard to find Rolling Stones 1997, 98 World Tour concert letterman's / bomber jacket, circa 1997. Truly a great piece of rock & roll history from arguably the greatest rock band of ...

ABOUT Large stressed vellum parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band out of Philadelphia, PA. Hand painted with brass accents. The piece has retained its original finish an...

Music is art. With the Transparent Acoustic Sculpture, so is the speaker that reproduces it. Inspired by the human ear and naturally-occurring horn shapes, it was hand sculptured by ...

Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance/bi-directional) with XLR connecting cable and desk stand. This third-generation V3...

Crafted from the highest musical grade of California Walnut and polished brass, the Corset Music Stand by Taylor Donsker is designed to elevate the experience of the musician and the...