| Steinway Grand Piano : Model Specification |
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Steinway Model A Grand Piano
Steinway call this their "Parlour Grand". A smaller sized concert grand piano, intended for use in schools and colleges. A great choice when space is at a premium.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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| Crown Jewel Finishes: |
| African Pomele Mahogany |
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| Kewazinga Bubinga |
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| Cherry Satin Lustre |
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| East Indian Rosewood |
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| Santos Rosewood |
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| Macassar Ebony |
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Weight:
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 188cm ( 6'2" ) Width: 147cm ( 57 3/4" ) Height: 102cm ( 40" )
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| Steinway & Sons Model A grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The rim of the Steinway model A grand piano is made entirely from hard rock maple and mahogany; laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength and stability.
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Braces:
The Steinway model A grand piano has 4 braces made of solid spruce; 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 S & S iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
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The Pinblock:
The Steinway model A grand piano incoporates the Hexagrip patented design; 6 laminations of quartered hardrock maple and bubinga stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
The soundboard on the Steinway model A grand piano is created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 9 mm thick in the center and tapered to 6 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka or European spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard.
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Ribs:
The Ribs on the Steinway model A grand piano are made from durable spruce 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.
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The Bridges:
The bridges on a Steinway model A grand piano are made accordingly: Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Continuous with treble. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard.
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 19,000 kg.
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The Plate:
Sturdy grey iron; filled, CNC-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Premium steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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Strings:
TREBLE: from high-tensile Swedish and American steel. BASS: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper.
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The Hammers:
Premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard rock maple moldings. Shanks from select hornbean and maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Bubinga heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn hornbean parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard bubinga dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo and 6% faster pianissimo.
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Keys:
European spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, delicately abraded ebonized sharps.
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large beech dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (42 mm).
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model A grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model B Grand Piano
Steinway call this their "Music Room Grand". It is created for a larger space with recital halls, auditoriums or recording studios in mind.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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| Crown Jewel Finishes: |
| African Pomele Mahogany |
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| Kewazinga Bubinga |
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| Cherry Satin Lustre |
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| East Indian Rosewood |
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| Santos Rosewood |
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| Macassar Ebony |
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Weight:
- Weight: 345kg ( 760 pounds )
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 211cm ( 6'10 1/2" ) Width: 148cm ( 58" )
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| Steinway & Sons Model B grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The Steinway Model B rim is made entirely from hard rock maple; 16 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 2 3/4" (6.99 cm)
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Braces:
4 solid spruce with a volume of 2,265 cu. in. (37,117cm3); 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 S & S iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
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The Pinblock:
Hexagrip patented design; 7 laminations of quartered hardrock maple stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining action for solid setting, and a piano which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
Created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 8 mm thick in the center and tapered to 5 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard.
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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.
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The Bridges:
Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Continuous with treble. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard.
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 39,047 lbs. (17,571 kg)
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The Plate:
Sturdy gray iron; filled, hand-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Premium blued steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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Strings:
TREBLE: Twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel. BASS: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest, agraffe/bridge: 59 1/4" (151 cm)
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The Hammers:
16.5-pound (7.48 kg) premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard birch moldings. Shanks from select resilient maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Maple heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn maple parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo & 6% faster pianissimo by using an exclusive combination of half-round balance rail bearings and strategically placed key leads.
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Keys:
Bavarian 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: 21" (53.3 cm)
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (4.45 cm)
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model B grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model C Grand Piano
The Steinway Model C is Steinway's Concert Grand Piano Model. This model is designed for smaller sized concert halls.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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Weight:
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 227cm ( 7'5" ) Width: 155cm ( 6'1" )
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model C grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model D
The Steinway Model D is the orchestral Concert Grand Piano, The jewel of Steinway's crown.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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Weight:
- Weight: 480kg ( 990 pounds )
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 274cm ( 8'11 3/4" ) Width: 156cm ( 6'1 1/4" )
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| Steinway & Sons Model D grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The Steinway Model D rim is entirely made entirely from hard rock maple; 18 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Exceptional richness of power and sound. Thickness: 3 1/4" (8.26 cm)
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Braces:
5 solid spruce with a volume of 4,052 cu. in. (66,400cm3); 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 S & S iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
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The Pinblock:
Hexagrip patented design; 7 laminations of quartered hardrock maple stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining action for solid setting, and a piano which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
Created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 9 mm thick in the center and tapered to 6 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard.
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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.
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The Bridges:
Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Continuous with treble. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard. |
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 45,373 lbs. (20,418 kg)
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The Plate:
Sturdy grey iron; filled, hand-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Premium blued steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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Strings:
TREBLE: Twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel. BASS: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest, agraffe to bridge: 79 1/4" (201 cm)
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The Hammers:
18.5-pound (8.39 kg) premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard birch moldings. Shanks from select resilient maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Maple heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn maple parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo & 6% faster pianissimo by using an exclusive combination of half-round balance rail bearings and strategically placed key leads.
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Keys:
Bavarian 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: 24 1/2" (62.2 cm)
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (4.45 cm)
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model D grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model M Grand Piano
The Steinway Model M is a grand piano small enough to fit in your home or flat.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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| Crown Jewel Finishes: |
| African Pomele Mahogany |
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| Kewazinga Bubinga |
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| Cherry Satin Lustre |
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| East Indian Rosewood |
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| Santos Rosewood |
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| Macassar Ebony |
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Weight:
- Weight: 275kg ( 560 pounds )
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 170cm ( 5'7" ) Width: 147cm ( 57" 3/4")
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| Steinway & Sons Model M grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The Seinway Model M piano is made entirely from hard rock maple; 13 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 2 1/4" (5.72 cm)
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Braces:
3 solid spruce with a volume of 1,659 cu. in. (27,186cm3); 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.
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The Pinblock:
Hexagrip patented design; 7 laminations of quartered hardrock maple stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining action for solid setting, and a piano which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
Created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 8 mm thick in the center and tapered to 5 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard.
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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.
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The Bridges:
Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Solid rock maple mounted to cantilevered and splined base. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard.
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 33,823 lbs. (15,040 kg)
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The Plate:
Sturdy gray iron; filled, hand-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Premium blued steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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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 1/4" (125 cm)
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The Hammers:
16.5-pound (7.48 kg) premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard birch moldings. Shanks from select resilient maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Maple heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn maple parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo & 6% faster pianissimo by using an exclusive combination of half-round balance rail bearings and strategically placed key leads.
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Keys:
Bavarian 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: 19" (48.3 cm)
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (4.45 cm)
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model M grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model O Grand Piano
The Steinway Model O is a great grand piano for the professional musician. Still small enough to fit in smaller spaces.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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| Crown Jewel Finishes: |
| African Pomele Mahogany |
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| Kewazinga Bubinga |
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| Cherry Satin Lustre |
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| East Indian Rosewood |
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| Santos Rosewood |
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| Macassar Ebony |
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Weight:
- Weight: 280kg ( 616 pounds )
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 180cm ( 5'10 3/4" ) Width: 146.5cm ( 57 3/4" )
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| Steinway & Sons Model O grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The Steinway Model O piano is made entirely from hard rock maple and mahogany; laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength and stability.
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Braces:
4 solid spruce; 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 S & S iron wedge anchors brace ends securely to crossblock assuring permanent rim posture.
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The Pinblock:
Hexagrip patented design; 6 laminations of quartered hardrock maple and bubinga stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining action for solid setting, and a piano which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
Created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 9 mm thick in the center and tapered to 6 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka or European spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard.
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Ribs:
Made from durable spruce 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.
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The Bridges:
Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Continuous with treble. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard.
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 19,000 kg.
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The Plate:
Sturdy gray iron; filled, CNC-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Premium steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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Strings:
TREBLE: from high-tensile Swedish and American steel. BASS: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper.
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The Hammers:
Premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard kotibe moldings. Shanks from select hornbean and maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Bubinga heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn hornbean parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo and 6% faster pianissimo.
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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.
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large beech dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (42 mm).
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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| If you are interested in trying out a brand new Steinway model O grand piano, why not come down to the showroom to give one a try. Contact us for prices. Tel: 0113 244 8344 Email:info@besbrodepianos.com |
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Steinway Model S Baby Grand Piano
This is a small grand piano for home use when space is limited.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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| Crown Jewel Finishes: |
| African Pomele Mahogany |
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| Kewazinga Bubinga |
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| Cherry Satin Lustre |
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| East Indian Rosewood |
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| Santos Rosewood |
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| Macassar Ebony |
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Weight:
- Weight: 252kg ( 540 pounds )
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Dimensions (cm):
- Length: 155cm ( 5'1" ) Width: 146cm ( 57 1/2" )
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| Steinway & Sons Model S grand piano : Technical Specification |
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The Rim:
The Steinway Modl S piano is made entirely from hard rock maple; 12 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 2 1/8" (5.40 cm)
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Braces:
3 solid spruce with a volume of 1,224 cu. in. (20,058cm3); 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.
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The Pinblock:
Hexagrip patented design; 7 laminations of quartered hardrock maple stock. Grain symmetrically distributed at successive angles of 45° or 90° employing grain direction uniformly around the circumference of the tuning pin to provide the ultimate in pin grippage. As a result of this exclusive design, the tuning pin has smoother movement under torque, a more uniform retaining action for solid setting, and a piano which will hold its tuning longer.
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Soundboard:
Created like the soundboard of violins to give a free and even response throughout the entire scale, it is so constructed as to be 8 mm thick in the center and tapered to 5 mm as it approaches the rim and outer case before being DOUBLE CROWNED. This design permits complete freedom of movement, while acting as a homogenous unit to displace a greater amount of air, thereby creating a richer and more lasting tonal response. Close-grained, quarter-sawn Sitka spruce, a wood having unusual stability and vibrance under stress and vibration, is used exclusively for the soundboard
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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.
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The Bridges:
Treble: Hard rock maple vertical laminations capped with solid hard rock maple; planed to prescribed height, graphite coated, drilled, and notched by hand for precise individual string bearing. Design defies splitting. Bass: Solid rock maple mounted to cantilevered and splined base. Maple doweled, glued, and screwed to soundboard.
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Scale:
Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front AND rear duplex. Tension: 32,332 lbs. (14,550 kg)
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The Plate:
Sturdy gray iron; filled, hand-milled, and sealed; bronzed and lacquered.
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Tuning Pins:
Pins Premium blued steel with rust-resistant, nickeled heads.
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Strings:
TREBLE: Twelve whole & one-half sizes from high-tensile Swedish steel. BASS: Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper. Longest, agraffe/bridge: 45 1/2" (116 cm)
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The Hammers:
16.5-pound (7.48 kg) premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard birch moldings. Shanks from select resilient maple.
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Dampers:
Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Maple heads for endurance.
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Action:
White, quarter-sawn maple parts are bushed with specially treated wool action cloth for freedom from friction. Parts are anchored in hard maple dowels housed in inflexible seamless brass tubing to assure precise & stable regulation. Exclusive single, combination phosphor bronze repetition and fly spring provides constant crisp touch response. Specially designed to respond 14% faster fortissimo & 6% faster pianissimo by using an exclusive combination of half-round balance rail bearings and strategically placed key leads.
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Keys:
Bavarian 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: 19" (48.3 cm)
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Keybed:
Made from planks of stable, quarter-sawn spruce. Horizontal planks are freely mortised together, while their ends are permanently mortised into vertical planks, presenting a vented system for humidity escapement while allowing for necessary expansion and contraction. Front center is crowned contrasting the reverse-crowned action frame for snug fit. This design intensifies key movement and prevents "slapping" during heavy playing. Large maple dowel ends provide a solid mount for adjustable brass touch-regulating screws. Thickness: 1-3/4" (4.45 cm)
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Pedals:
Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full sostenuto.
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Steinway Model K Upright Piano
A large, powerful upright.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Ebonised High Gloss |
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| Mahogany High Gloss |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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Weight:
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Dimensions (cm):
- Height: 132cm Width: 152.5cm Depth: 68cm
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Steinway Model V Upright Piano
A first-step, smaller upright of unmistakable Steinway quality.
Available finishes in 2012:
| Ebonised Satin |
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| Walnut Satin |
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| Walnut High Gloss |
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Weight:
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Dimensions (cm):
- Height: 125cm Width: 152.5cm Depth: 67.5cm
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