Starr Piano Company

Starr Piano Company
Company typePrivate Company
IndustryPiano Manufacturer
PredecessorJames M. Starr & Company
Founded1872
FounderJames Starr
Defunct1952
FatePurchased by J. Solotken Co.
Headquarters
Area served
United States
Key people
Gennett Family
ProductsPianos, Phonographs, Records

The Starr Piano Company was an American manufacturer of pianos from the late 1800s to the middle 1900s. Founded by James Starr, the company also made phonographs and records and was the parent company of the jazz label Gennett. The company is known for manufacturing pianos under the brand names of Starr, Trayser, Duchess, Richmond, Remington, and Royal.