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I'm looking to buy an apartment-sized, cheaper upright (not at the expense of quality, if possible!) and found a "Handel" on craigslist priced at 350. I cannot seem to find any info on this brand. Any info would be much appreciated! As far as I know, it's in good condition.

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Your photo shows a spinet piano. Most of these were discontinued by the late 1970s.
The Pearce Atlas shows very little under Handel. Says label was used by Willis in Canada from 1910-1915. Perhaps the label was picked up by another builder. Most spinets did not appear on the scene until the mid 1930s.

hm, okay. Thanks for the info- I think I'll pass on this one.

Maddie,

Any upright piano takes up about the same amount of floor space in your apartment; they just get taller.

You might ask a local store if they rent pianos. This is a good way to get started. At least you know all the keys will work, and they'll tune it, too.

--Cy--