It is to the advantage of every pianist and teacher to understand certain fundamentals of piano construction and maintenance, so that he can know what to expect from his piano and his piano technician. Piano owners sometimes expect the impossible … Read
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The Prestige and Exclusivity of a Steinway Piano
Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has been handcrafting high-quality pianos that are a favored choice of concert halls, theaters, and schools around the world. Though it commands 98 percent of the concert venue market, this market segment does not drive … Read
Steinway Model B – Overview
For more than a century and a half, the world’s most accomplished pianists have preferred to express their musical genius on Steinway & Sons pianos. The list includes the giants in classical, jazz, and popular music; the men and women … Read
Steinway’s Custom Work
Steinway’s manufacturing methods are careful and traditional, but they are not primitive. In the rim-bending room, where a century ago the use of hot animal glue required that grand- piano rims remain locked in their presses for the better part … Read
Steinway Model D – Made of Wood, Glue and Metal
The wood that is transformed into a Steinway model D is of several different kinds, each with its own characteristics and purposes. Yellow poplar, which is soft and relatively cheap, is used as the “core wood” of such fiat, tablelike … Read
Steinway Model D – Overview
At 8′ 11 3/4″ (274cm) in length, this majestic musical instrument is the overwhelming choice to the world’s greatest pianists. This piano will completely satisfy those who desire the highest possible level of musical expression. For more than a century … Read
Steinway Grand Piano Guide and Industry Sizes
What size Steinway Piano is best for you? Find out piano sizes for Steinway model A, model B, model C, model D, model L, Model M, model O, model S. Steinway Model S Grand Piano Length: 5′ 1” Width: … Read
How Should I Choose a Used Piano Dealer?
This section deals with how to choose a dealer for your used piano needs. We encourage you to find a dealer with an in-house restoration facility — one that you can actually see, by the way — not a mythical … Read
How Much is My Piano Worth?
Get it appraised. It’s really the only way, unless you know what you’d like to get for it, regardless of its actual market value. Some companies offer a free Steinway appraisal if you’re selling a Steinway Piano. It is an … Read
Steinway Pianos
Steinway is the priciest of the U.S.-made pianos, and the best-known, and considered by many to be the highest quality, despite miscellaneous and sundry quality control problems in recent years. Steinway is still considered by most pianists, musicians, and the … Read