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Unrivaled Elegance, Superior Sound:
Essex EGP-173C Grand Piano

The Essex EGP-173C Classic Grand, also known as the "Classic Grand," holds a position of unrivaled significance in the realm of pianos. Its timeless design has become the standard by which all others are judged. Introduced by Steinway & Sons in 1900, this Classic Sheraton-inspired instrument has gracefully weathered the passage of over 100 years, showcasing its enduring appeal.

Crafted as a tribute to the belief that exquisite piano styles and finishes should be accessible across price ranges, the Essex EGP-173C embodies elegance with its traditional styling and museum-quality finishes. Meticulously designed by Steinway & Sons, the Essex piano seamlessly blends classic aesthetics with the latest engineering standards. Offering unparalleled value, the Essex EGP-173C remains the top choice for anyone seeking a high-quality piano at an affordable price.

ESSEX EGP-173C features

  • Full Sostenuto System
  • Classic Spade Legs and Leg Tops
  • Double Prop Stick Fold-back Grand Toplid
  • Classic Sheraton Design
  • Fall board with Fold-Down Lip
  • Slow-fall Fallboard
  • Ebony Polish Finish
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Rim

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Wide-Tail

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Soundboard

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Plate

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Hammers/Action

SPECIFICATIONS

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DIMENSIONS

Height: 100 cm (39¼")

Length: 173 cm (5' 8")

Width: 151 cm (59¼")

Net Weight: 309 kg (680 1b)


ENCASEMENT

Cabinet Style: Classic Case Designed by STEINWAY & SONS

Finish: Ebony Polish, and White Polish

Hardware: Brass

RIM / BACKFRAME

Outer rim is made of laminations of European Maple (Acer platanoides) and inner rim is made of laminated European Beech (Fagus sylvatica). Wide tail design (similar to Boston). 22 mm outer rim width, 38 mm inner rim width.


BRACES / POSTS

Steinway-like radial bracing. 3 braces.


PINBLOCK

Laminated bi-directional maple. Thickness: 36 mm.


SOUNDBOARD

Solid Spruce. Linear taper. Vibrating area: 1.25 m2 (1,938 in2)


RIBS

Ribs notched into inner rim (no floating ribs). Ribs made of spruce and staggered/graduated. Number of ribs: 12


BRIDGES

Vertically laminated maple base with solid maple cap.


SCALE

Designed by STEINWAY. 18,191 kg (40,021 lb) tension.


PLATE

Cast iron, painted with Steinway Gold.

TUNING PINS

Carbon steel nickel coating.


DUPLEX SCALES

Front and rear duplexes designed by STEINWAY.


STRINGS

Roslau wire. Number of sizes of treble strings: 9. Lowest tenor note: 27. Number 1 speaking length: 130 cm (51.1")


HAMMERS

Designed by Steinway. Weight of topfelt: 7 kg (15 lb).


ACTION

Designed by Steinway. Angled whippen heel. All wood (no plastic) for all moving parts. Extruded aluminum action rails with Steinway rosette.


KEYS

Steinway design. Spruce.


KEYBED

Spruce.


PEDALS

Brass. Una corda, full sostenuto, and sustain (damper) pedals.


FEATURES

Slow-fall Fallboard. Fold-down fallboard lip. Matching cushioned bench.