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. There is a crack in my pianos sound board, caused, i believe, by being stored in an arid place. For this reason, a crack in the soundboard reduces the soundboard s ability to amplify the vibrations of the strings only in relation to how much of the surface area the crack reduces the vibrating area of the board. Since 1853, steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. In turn, we are committed to the highest standard of piano maintenance and restoration. It would probably help if you could have a good piano tech. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway piano remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. Many people expect to pass their piano on to the next generation, and they to the next and to the next. Kurt weissman of grand purpose piano continues the restoration and soundboard replacement of this steinway a. The latest steinway development, steinway spirio, is a selfplaying grand piano with such outstanding quality that the entire world is now talking about it.
Much care is taken at this point and paying attention to detail is a must. It is generally described as the first choice of most concert pianists. Passion and commitment, perfection and quality, reliability and of course an inimitable sound are just some of the characteristics people all over the world associate with these highquality instruments. Lindeblad mastercraftsmen have the time and experience to custom shape each soundboard to the manufacturers specifications, tapering it from the crown to the rim. Thats why the worlds greatest artists demand steinway. This devotion to one of the most pristine piano brands on the market continues. It has been routinely tuned over the years, and truly sounds wonderful. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway pianofrom learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the usedsteinway market. At steinway, our guiding principle is building to a standard, not a price.
Best of all, the good stuff today sounds and feels amazing. This piano is large enough to satisfy those who demand a full, rich bass, yet is small enough to fit into almost any home. All who heard the piano gave kind comments on the sound, so it worked. Canada, slightly longer for international mailing you will receive your letter. A lot of technicians would have opted to repair the crack. Some parts, such as the proprietary steinway soundboard, are simply not available to other piano restoration companies or individuals. The case against repairing piano soundboard cracks part 1. It is in excellent cosmetic condition for a piano from thegolden age of steinways. And there is only one crack in soundboard on the bass side. Kurt weissman of grand purpose piano is carefully fitting the new soundboard to the inner rim of the piano. Rebuilding your steinway separating fact from fiction.
When purchasing a piano check as much of the soundboard as you can see carefully for cracks. Faust harrison pianos steinway piano, fully rebuilt model o. This piano includes new pinblock, new soundboard with bridge cap, and rim and case repairs. The sides of the crack are touching or almost touching, but are displaced vertically about an eight of an inch. Serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness. It also has new hammers which have been voiced for the classic, warm steinway sound. Our familiarity with the steinway pianos brand is next to none. We restore and service pianos from concert venues, recording studios, conservatoires, schools and private clients including many distinguished concert pianists. The piano was prepped to the highest concert standard by our superb. This is a good thing in that steinway s technological innovations were sound and strong from the beginning. These actions are built to steinway specifications, and are found on. After decades of constant pressure from the strings and varying environmental conditions, the soundboard inside of a steinway piano can crack, become loose from the supporting ribs and it may lose its crown.
Steinway serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of production for new york and hamburg pianos. Steinway does not sell or provide soundboards because each one must be custom fit to the exact dimensions of the piano cabinet. Part of our company story began in the early 1950s, working exclusively on steinway pianos. The piano has a new pinblock, strings and tuning pins for rich tone and excellent tuning stability. In concert hall settings, on the other hand, the d274 is a. Soundboards vary in size depending on how large the piano is. They take up less space than traditional pianos and require no tuning or maintenance. The modern steinway piano keyboard is in many ways much the same as its been since the 19th century. Faust harrison pianos steinway piano, fully rebuilt model. The design, shape and materials of the steinway soundboard make it the best found in any piano. When they tested it with db meters, they found that the piano with a crack in it did just as well as a new piano with a perfect sound board.
The wood used to build steinway pianos is dried and seasoned for approximately 2 years before ever being used to build a piano. My original steinway buy my steinway original grand. Good technology and craftsmanship have always been a part of building a steinway piano. He will clean the soundboard of a grand piano with a cloth pushed under the strings by a long flat piece of flexible steel. The piano was prepped to the highest concert standard. Handcrafting each steinway requires up to one full year creating an instrument of rare quality and global renown.
Steinway and sons piano services, tuning, repair, rebuilding. Pianos built by a legend in piano manufacturing henry e. This can allow the soundboard to rattle against the loose rib as it vibrates. New soundboard new action new pinblock absolutely unsurpassed quality better than new 10 year 100% tradein value. This is a fantastic steinway model l in ebony satin that we should complete in the next few weeks. A pianists guide to effective piano maintenance steinway.
Steinway pianos lindeblad has been selling and restoring preowned steinway pianos for nearly a century. After that they filled the cracks, and put the soundboard back to convex shape. I cant count the number of times someone has said to me. Authorized steinway virtual concert grand piano by. Id like to have it tuned and learn to play it, however, it has a cracked sound board. Steinway model d technical specifications steinway. It really only needs to be done if the crack is large wide and long enough to cause the soundboard to buzz or if if the sound of the instrument is adversely affected by the crack. So youve noticed the soundboard of your piano has a crack or perhaps many cracks. These old growth trees resulted in lumber with a very tight, even grain. Standing at 9 feet long, this imposing grand piano is suitable for situations where an emotive and dynamic, full grand piano sound is required. A quality digital piano can be a sensible alternative to an acoustic piano.
Piano soundboard steinway piano parts chupps piano service. I dont think my piano is worth anythingthe soundboard is cracked. Piano soundboard steinway piano parts chupps piano. Shimming a soundboard is a fairly easy task for a rebuilder. But some changes were made during the 20th century. We use genuine steinway action parts in our restoration process. Sometimes when the soundboard gets cracks in it, the ribs come unglued from it in places. Restoring a soundboard piano restorations steinway. The tone of this concert grand is highly expressive, with a fullbodied timbre. That said, a steinway console from the 20s or 30s would make an excellent instrument for a learning student and, indeed, for anyone with limited space, even for advanced repertoire. The sound board is a five eighths inch thick wooden board in the back of the piano.
Jun 22, 20 kurt weissman of grand purpose piano continues the restoration and soundboard replacement of this steinway a. For those whose desire for a used steinway piano is 100% genuine. Finding a good digital piano steinway piano gallery of naples. Each steinway soundboard is custommade, by hand, to fit to a specific piano. Small enough to fit nicely into almost any room, this piano is handcrafted using the same materials and techniques that go into making steinway concert grand pianos. Submit your request using the secure form below and within 23 weeks u. If your piano has stayed in fairly good tune, the tuning itself will go quickly enough so that the tuner can be asked to clean the piano. The steinway restoration center is the only authorized steinway piano rebuilder in the world and the only place where you are guaranteed that 100% genuine steinway parts will be used to restore your steinway.
The only issue with it is that the soundboard has a crack in it, but this has very little affect on the sound i actually only found this out two years ago. Steinway pianos, like all superbly built pianos, will need plans for their periodic tuning and maintenance even the pianos frequency of use factors into the equation, their occasional repair, and their eventual overhaul and restoration. Fitting a new soundboard to steinway a grand youtube. I going to try to fix a crack in the soundboard of my chickering while i have the strings off.
World class steinway pianos for sale lindeblad piano. If there is a distinct buzz when notes are struck quite firmly, this can also be an indication of a cracked soundboard. Steinway grand piano a188 at 188 cm, this grand produces a powerful and warm sound, the result of a scale design that allows the solid spruce soundboard to vibrate freely and efficiently. How costly is it to fixed a cracked sound board in a piano. Steinway is known for creating the finest pianos in the world. We sell restored steinway grand and upright pianos and we offer professional piano restorations. I know that the piano is just junk to a serious pianist, but id like to try and repair it and have it tuned. A crack is only going to get bigger and will affect the tone and overall sound of the instrument. It has a new bolduc soundboard, a new renner action, custom recrafted ny steinway hammers, custom, handwound bass strings and our trademark, betterthannew, handrubbed satin lacquer finish. Steinway grand piano s155 at 155 cm in length, this baby grand piano was introduced in the 1930s and features the powerful and rich tone of a much larger piano. Put some masking tape on the bottom of the crack, to create a dam. Lindeblad mastercraftsmen have the time and experience to custom shape each soundboard to the manufacturers specifications, tapering it.
We accept pianos from institutions, piano technicians, and retailers, as well as from private owners. There are more than 250 skilled craftspeople at the steinway new york factory, yet it takes almost an entire year to craft. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway piano from learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the used steinway market. Every piece of a steinway grand piano, from the soundboard to the wood for the rim, is selected carefully. This is a good thing in that steinways technological innovations were sound and strong from the beginning. Resulting from a combination of craftsmanship, mechanics and technology, this work of art makes great pianists play on your grand piano invisibly. If your steinway is in need of restoration services, the only way to ensure that 100% genuine steinway parts are being used is through the steinway restoration center. Boston pianos incorporate some of the features of steinway pianos such as a wider tail design a feature of the steinway piano models a188, b211, c227, and d274 resulting in a larger soundboard area than conventionally shaped pianos of comparable sizes, a maple inner rim, and steinway s patented octagrip pinblock. For more information on steinway pianos, check out their site. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway pianofrom learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the usedsteinway. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Steinway piano restoration refinishing rebuilding repair. Steinway model l grand piano living pianos online piano.
Steinway developed 2 more versions of the model a culminating with the a3, at 64 long. The companys growth led to the opening of a factory in new york city, united states, and later a factory in hamburg, germany. Authorized steinway virtual concert grand piano by garritan. This is a rebuilt steinway from the golden era of american piano building. This is when the board should be fully inspected and its condition evaluated.
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