Steinway Model B Grand Piano
Overview
The Steinway Model B is a six-foot-ten-and-a-half-inch grand piano widely regarded as one of the finest instruments ever designed, earning the nickname 'the perfect piano' among concert professionals for its extraordinary balance of power, tonal complexity, and responsiveness. Handcrafted in Steinway's New York or Hamburg factory, every Model B undergoes over a year of construction involving more than 12,000 individual parts and the hands of dozens of skilled artisans. The proprietary Diaphragmatic Soundboard is tapered to precise thicknesses, allowing it to vibrate freely like a speaker cone, producing a tone of remarkable depth, warmth, and sustain. The Accelerated Action is lighter and more responsive than virtually any competing mechanism, enabling pianists to execute rapid passages and subtle dynamic shadings with effortless control. The bass register is thunderous and harmonically complex, the midrange sings with vocal-like beauty, and the treble sparkles with clarity and projection. Each instrument develops its own unique voice over time as the soundboard and strings mature. The Model B is the piano of choice for countless conservatories, recording studios, and serious private collectors who demand the absolute pinnacle of acoustic piano craftsmanship. The investment required places it beyond the reach of most casual players, and it demands regular professional maintenance to preserve its extraordinary capabilities.
Acoustic Pianos
Legendary six-foot-ten grand piano nicknamed 'the perfect piano' with proprietary Diaphragmatic Soundboard and Accelerated Action, handcrafted over a year.
Instrument Details
$122,400
Professional
Brand
Steinway & Sons
Type
Grand Piano
Made In
United States
Year
1877
