Steinway Model B Grand Piano
The Steinway Model B Classic Grand Piano is an iconic instrument that embodies excellence in craftsmanship and musicality. Renowned for its powerful and expressive sound, the Model B is a preferred choice for concert halls, recording studios, and discerning pianists worldwide. With a length of 6'11" (211 cm), it offers a commanding presence on stage while delivering a rich and nuanced tonal palette.
The meticulous construction and attention to detail ensure that every note resonates with clarity and brilliance. Whether performing solo or with an ensemble, the Steinway Model B Classic Piano elevates any musical performance to new heights, capturing the hearts and minds of both performers and audiences alike. Experience the pinnacle of piano craftsmanship with the Steinway Model B Classic Grand Piano.
Rim
Soundboard
Bridges & Pinblock
Cast Iron Plate
"I insist on a Steinway for my recordings, my concerts and my home. It is the only piano I want to hear my music played on."
MICHEL LEGRAND
Steinway Artist
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Length: 6' 11" (211cm)
Width: 58" (148 cm)
Net Weight: 802 lbs (364 kg)
BRACES
4 solid spruce braces with a volume of 1,995 cu. in. (32,686 cm3); 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. Hornbeam 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: 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: 1¾" (4.45 cm).
PEDALS
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.