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Fluid Lines, Harmonic Brilliance:
Essex EUP-123FL Institutional Upright Piano

The EUP-123FL Empire Studio upright piano is a truly remarkable instrument that embodies stately elegance and majestic design. Its commanding presence adds a touch of grandeur to any space and seamlessly complements a wide range of home décor styles. The Empire Studio Upright exudes an aura of sophistication, making it an exquisite centerpiece in any room. Whether placed in a traditional setting or a contemporary environment, this piano effortlessly enhances the overall aesthetic. Beyond its striking appearance, the EUP-123FL Empire Studio offers an exceptional musical experience.

Its keys are finely crafted for a responsive touch and a nuanced, expressive sound. With its rich tonal qualities and impressive projection, this piano enables pianists to unleash their creativity and perform with the utmost precision and artistry. The EUP-123FL Empire Studio upright piano is a testament to the seamless blend of majestic design and superb musical performance, making it an extraordinary choice for those who appreciate both visual and auditory excellence.

ESSEX EUP-123FL features

  • Matching Empire Style Legs with Grand Style Leg Top
  • Framed Coved Relief on Upper Panel
  • Dental Molding on Upper Panel
  • Coved Fold-back Toplid
  • Pilaster Columns with Crown Top on Sides of Upper Panel
  • Hand-Selected Sapele Mahogany or Walnut Veneer
  • Satin Finish
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Case

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Soundboard/Backposts

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String Scale

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Keys/Action/Hammers

SPECIFICATIONS

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DIMENSIONS

Height: 123 cm (48½")

Width: 151 cm – 152 cm (59½" – 59¾")
Depth: 67 cm (26½")

Net Weight: 255 kg (561 lb.)


ENCASEMENT
Cabinet Style: Classic studio and school-style cases designed by STEINWAY & SONS. Furniture Cases designed by William Faber.
Finish: Sapele Mahogany Satin, and Walnut Satin
Hardware: Brass

BACKFRAME / POSTS
Staggered spruce backposts (5). Total CSA: 500 cm2 (77.5 in2). Thickness of post: 10 cm. Width of post: 10 cm.


PINBLOCK
Laminated multi-directional maple. Thickness: 35 mm.


SOUNDBOARD
Solid Spruce. Linear taper. Vibrating area: 1.26 m2 (1,948 in2)


RIBS
Ribs notched into inner rim (no floating ribs). Ribs made of spruce and staggered/graduated. Number of ribs: 11


BRIDGES
Vertically laminated maple base with solid maple cap.


SCALE
Designed by STEINWAY. 16,695 kg (36,730 lb) tension.


PLATE
Cast iron, painted with Steinway Gold.

TUNING PINS
Carbon steel, nickel coating.


STRINGS
Roslau wire. Number of sizes of treble strings: 14. Lowest tenor note: 27. Number 1 speaking length: 114 cm (44.9")


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


ACTION
All wood (no plastic) for all moving parts. Aluminum action rails.


KEYS
Steinway design. Spruce.


KEYBED
Lauan, maple, spruce.


PEDALS
Brass. Middle pedal on EUP-123S is Bass Sustain. Middle pedal on all other models is for muffler.


FEATURES
All-wood back construction (no MDF except in cabinet parts). Solid filler blocks in backframe (near top). Backposts are large and staggered. Bench: Matching cushioned bench.


CASTERS
Double-rubber casters on EUP-123S. Brass casters on all other EUP-123 models.