The Steinway & Sons piano company, founded in a Manhattan loft in 1853 by a German immigrant named Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg and his sons, is based today on a ten-acre factory site in the northwestern corner of Queens, New York, … Read
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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 – Dimensions
Dimensions Height Length 8′ 11-3/4″ (274 cm) Width 61 1/4″ (156 cm) Depth Net Weight 990 pounds (450 kg) Encasement Furniture Ebonized or Crown Jewel Collection veneer. Panel Stock Quarter-sawn poplar corewood crossbanded and face veneered. Solids Ebonized birch Legs … Read
Steinway Model D – Technical Specifications
Rim Made entirely from hard rock maple; 18 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 3 1/4″ (8.26 cm) Braces 5 solid spruce with a volume of 4,052 cu. in. (66,400cm3); … 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
Benefits of the Steinway Model M Grand piano
More and more pianists are demanding a good Steinway piano in their premises, and in this article, we’ll be seeing how the Steinway Model M Medium Grand measures up. Steinway & Sons, of course, is one of the best known … 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
Steinway Model A – Dimensions
Dimensions Height 40″ (102 cm) Length 6′ 2″ (188 cm) Width 57 3/4″ (147 cm) Depth Net Weight 695 pounds (315 kg) Encasement Furniture Ebonized or Crown Jewel Collection veneer. Panel Stock Quarter-sawn poplar corewood crossbanded and face veneered. Solids … Read
Steinway Model A – Technical Specifications
Rim Made entirely from hard rock maple and mahogany; laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength and stability. Braces 4 solid spruce; spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to … Read
Why the Steinway Model M has Features You Need
This is a review of the Steinway Model M Medium Grand piano which is making headway in the market today for reasons that will be presented in this article. Finding your way to the musical ecstasy of your choice, or … Read