Provenance
Jerry Lee Lewis’s Custom Baldwin Piano
Jerry Lee Lewis’s custom Baldwin grand piano is accompanied by clear and documented provenance. Commissioned and built for him in 2004, the piano was delivered to his home and remained in his daily use until his passing.
It is the instrument featured on the cover of his 2005 album Last Man Standing and the piano he used during recording sessions at Sun Studio and Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis with artists including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Little Richard, John Fogerty, Don Henley, and Kris Kristofferson.
The original Baldwin plaque and serial number confirm the piano’s unique commission to Jerry Lee Lewis’s personal specifications. Wear patterns on the hammers and action further authenticate his daily use and distinctive performance style.
This sale is offered privately with rare provenance materials not previously available to the public, provided under non-disclosure agreement to qualified parties.
Baldwin Custom Pianos
Baldwin has been a leading American piano manufacturer since 1862, building instruments known for their craftsmanship, tonal depth, and stage presence. Over the decades, Baldwin pianos have been chosen by performers from Liberace to Ray Charles, and custom commissions have marked the company’s highest level of artistry.
Jerry Lee Lewis’s grand represents one of these rare commissions. Built taller than standard Baldwin designs, with extended legs and a light action suited to his powerful, fluid playing, the piano stands apart as both a work of craftsmanship and a personal performance instrument. The custom badge affixed inside the case records Baldwin’s fulfillment of Jerry Lee Lewis’s specifications, underscoring the instrument’s historic and collectible status.
