The STEINWAY grand is the gold standard of musical instruments, representing over 160 years of dedication to craftsmanship and uncompromised expression. It is for these reasons that over 19 out of 20 concert pianists choose the STEINWAY grand piano — and why the instrument remains at the heart of cultured homes the world over.
Discover the latest innovations and improvements that make today’s STEINWAY the best STEINWAY.
MODEL D
concert grand
At 8' 11¾" (274 cm) in length, this majestic musical instrument — the pinnacle of concert grands — is the overwhelming choice of the world's greatest pianists and for anyone who demands the highest level of musical expression.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 8' 11¾" (274 cm)
Width: 61¾" (156 cm)
Net Weight: 990 pounds (480 kg)
BRACES
5 solid spruce braces with a volume of 2,907 cu. in.
(47,637 cm 3 ); Spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to rim producing a single homogenous foundation upon which is built the entire tonal component. A cast iron treble bell, affixed to rim's underside at treble bend, holds plate firmly in position by means of a steel bolt. The STEINWAY & SONS iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex.
Tension: 45,373 lbs. (20,418 kg)
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard; rib ends are hand-fitted.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel; rust-resistant, nickeled heads
STRINGS
Treble: twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel.
Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest: Agraffe/bridge: 79¼" (20 l cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt and under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to maintain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening with maple heads for endurance.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, abraded ebonized sharps. Durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail, permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest key: 24½" (62.2 cm).
KEYBED
Made from planks of quarter-sawn spruce. Horizonal and vertical birch planks present a vented system for humidity escapement. Crowned and reverse-crowned action frame gives a snug fit, intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1 ¾" (4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
MODEL M
medium grand
At 5' 7" (170 cm) in length, this piano's rich tone, responsive action and manageable size makes it perfect for conservatories, and many homes as well. The Model M is also available as a STEINWAY SPIRIO, the world’s finest high resolution player piano.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 5' 711 ( 170 cm)
Width: 57¾ 11 (147 cm)
Net Weight: 560 pounds (275 kg)
BRACES
3 solid spruce with a volume of 1,196 cu. In. (19,597cm3); Spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to rim & crossblock producing a single homogenous foundation upon which is built the tonal component. Note: Treble bell is not required in smaller grands of lesser tensions.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 33,823 lbs. (15,040 kg)
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard; rib ends are hand-fitted.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel; rust-resistant, nickeled heads
STRINGS
Treble: eleven whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel.
Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest: Agraffe/bridge: 49 ¼ 11 (125 cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt and under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to maintain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening with maple heads for endurance.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, adbraded ebonized sharps. Durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail, permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest key: 19" (48.3 cm).
KEYBED
Made from planks of quarter-sawn spruce. Horizonal and vertical birch planks present a vented system for humidity escapement. Crowned and reverse-crowned action frame gives a snug fit, intensifies key movement and prevents
"slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1 ¾" ( 4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
MODEL A
salon grand
At 6' 2" (188 cm), the Model A is known for delivering a “grand” sound in a medium-scale instrument. This grand offers power and warmth, with a design that allows the solid spruce soundboard to freely and efficiently resonate, like its larger counterparts.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Width: 57¾" (147 cm)
Net Weight: 695 pounds (315 kg)
BRACES
3 solid spruce braces with a volume of 1,387 cu. in. (22,729 cm 3 ); Spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to rim producing a single homogenous foundation upon which is built the entire tonal component. A cast iron treble bell, affixed to rim's underside at treble bend, holds plate firmly in position by means of a steel bolt. The STEINWAY & SONS iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 41,888 lbs. (19,000 kg)
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard; rib ends are hand-fitted.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel; rust-resistant, nickeled heads
STRINGS
Treble: twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel.
Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest: Agraffe/bridge: 55¼" (141 cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt and under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to maintain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening with maple heads for endurance.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, adbraded ebonized sharps. Durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail, permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest key: 19" (48.3 cm).
KEYBED
Made from planks of quarter-sawn spruce. Horizonal and vertical birch planks present a vented system for humidity escapement. Crowned and reverse-crowned action frame gives a snug fit, intensifies key movement and prevents
"slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1 ¾" ( 4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
MODEL O
living room grand
At 5' 10¾" (180 cm), the Model O is the largest of Steinway’s “small grands.” This piano is large enough to satisfy those who demand a full, rich sound, yet sized to fit in almost any home.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 5' 10¾" (180cm)
Width: 57¾" (147 cm)
Net Weight: 616 pounds (280 kg)
BRACES
3 solid spruce with a volume of 1,253 cu. In. (20,528cm3); Spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to rim producing a single homogenous foundation upon which is built the entire tonal component. The STEINWAY & SONS iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 41,888 lbs. (19,000 kg)
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard; rib ends are hand-fitted.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel; rust-resistant, nickeled heads
STRINGS
Treble: ten whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel.
Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest: Agraffe/bridge: 54¼" (137 cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt and under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to maintain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening with maple heads for endurance.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, adbraded ebonized sharps. Durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail, permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest key: 19" (48.3 cm).
KEYBED
Made from planks of quarter sawn spruce. Horizonal and vertical birch planks present a vented system for humidity escapement. Crowned and reverse-crowned action frame gives a snug fit, intensifies key movement and prevents
"slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1 ¾" ( 4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
MODEL B
classic grand
This magnificent 6' 11" (211 cm) grand piano is often referred to by pianists as “the perfect piano.” It is a wonderfully balanced and versatile instrument that does extremely well in refined homes, teaching studios, and mid-sized venues and is also available as a STEINWAY SPIRIO, the world’s finest high resolution player piano.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 6' 11" (211cm)
Width: 58" (148 cm)
Net Weight: 760 pounds (345 kg)
BRACES
4 solid spruce braces with a volume of 1,995 cu. in. (32,686
cm 3) ; Spruce provides tensile strength with less weight. Maple dowels fasten braces to rim producing a single homogenous foundation upon which is built the entire tonal component. A cast iron treble bell, affixed to rim's underside at treble bend, holds plate firmly in position by means of a steel bolt. The STEINWAY & SONS iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 39;047 lbs. (17;571 kg)
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard; rib ends are hand-fitted.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel; rust-resistant, nickeled heads
STRINGS
Treble: twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel.
Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest: Agraffe/bridge: 59¼" (151 cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt and under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to maintain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening with maple heads for endurance.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, adbraded ebonized sharps. Durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail, permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest key: 21" (53.3 cm).
KEYBED
Made from planks of quarter-sawn spruce. Horizonal and vertical birch planks present a vented system for humidity escapement. Crowned and reverse-crowned action frame gives a snug fit, intensifies key movement and prevents
"slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1 ¾" ( 4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
MODEL 1098
studio upright
With an enchanting tone and responsiveness, the Model 1098 allows unbridled freedom of musical expression. This upright is appropriate for homes and apartments of all sizes.
DIMENSIONS
Height 46 1/2" (118 cm)
Width 58 3/8" (148 cm)
Depth 25" (64 cm)
Net Weight 480 pounds (218 kg)
RIM
Back Frame: Solid birch mortised foot-piece Solid birch soundboard lining. Solid maple closing blocks with expansion cuts; unequaled vertical strength and stability.
BRACES
Posts: 5 full-length tapered solid spruce braces with a volume of 3,100 cu. in. (50,780cm3): assures that backframe will remain straight, promoting stable and consistent tuning. Strategically positioned with bottom ends tenoned into birch foot-piece for positive vertical alignment. Spruce fill-blocks between posts at top of backframe capped with solid birch backing board for positive horizontal alignment.
RIBS
Made from durable, resinous sugar pine to assure strong and constant support of string down-bearing on the soundboard. Rib ends are hand-fitted into their mounting surfaces virtually locking in the important soundboard crown.
SCALE
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front and rear duplex. Tension: 36,900 lbs. (16,605 kg)
PLATE
Sturdy gray iron; filled, CNC-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
TUNING PINS
Premium blued steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
STRINGS
Treble: Twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel. Bass: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest, pressure bar/bridge: 43 1/2" (110 cm)
HAMMERS
Premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard rock maple hammer moldings and shanks.
DAMPERS
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Hornbeam heads for endurance.
ACTION
White, quarter-sawn hornbeam parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple rails. Dependable, Direct-Blow design permits all parts of the action to lie above the brass capstan screws.
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, delicately abraded ebonized sharps. Tough, durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest: 15 1/2"
(39.4 cm)
KEYS
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, delicately abraded ebonized sharps. Tough, durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest: 15 1/2"
(39.4 cm)
KEYBED
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn poplar. Horizontal planks are permanently mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement and necessary expansion and contraction. Hand-milled to be flat and true correlating with keyframe for snug fit. Strong, rugged construction provides a solid mount for keyframe and action allowing for precise and prolonged action regulation. Thickness: 1 3/4" (4.45cm)
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
A special series of pianos that reimagine what uncompromised expression looks like.
PRICING
Please contact us to receive a price quote for the instrument you are interested in.
High-quality Mahogany, Walnut, Kewazinga Bubinga, East Indian Rosewood, Macassar Ebony, and other veneers are available.
Your STEINWAY & SONS piano can be the perfect expression of you.
When purchasing a STEINWAY, the first and most important consideration is whether you are purchasing a new, used or a completely rebuilt STEINWAY. For those with a budget that allows them to purchase a new STEINWAY, we always recommend the best piano that the budget allows, and that would always be a new STEINWAY.
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