The Steingraeber E-272 Concert Grand Piano was newly constructed between 1997-2002.  Since then, many pianists rate it as one of the most outstanding, distinctive instruments available.

Unique features include:  the unusual shape of the sound-reflecting rims, the combined star-shaped and half-timbered braces, and the “incredibly agreeable”(Cyprien Katsaris) touch.  The most uncommon feature, however, is the shape of the soundboard in the treble.  The resonating space was newly reconstructed, based on the classical relationship between [short] string length and resonating space.  Steingraeber strings have 27% less wood mass to penetrate than comparable instruments by other piano builders!  The result is a tone that is present and singing, even in softer passages.

Thus, Steingraeber piano builders have succeeded in producing a new sound quality that is perfect for the performance of 18th and early 19th-century music, while also being suited to the percussive requirements of the 20th and 21st centuries.  This distinguishes the E-272 from outstanding concert grands by other manufacturers.

The new Steingraeber & Sons D-232, the “little brother” of the E-272 concert grand, was introduced at the 2008 Music Exhibitions in California, Frankfurt and Paris. The family resemblance is immediately apparent in the shape of the outer rim. Both the D and E models include the same excellent acoustic features, such as the symmetrically shaped rim with a sound reflection zone at the rear, unique plate design which eliminates forward cross-braces and precisely limited sounding board area – the result is a tone that is present and singing.

Upon second glance, extraordinary features become apparent:

– the D-232 has the lightest top lid of any grand piano, up to 33% lighter than industrially manufactured lids, which contributes extra overtones to the core sound.

– the capo d’astro bar extends across forty-six unisons to just above the middle of the keyboard, thereby encompassing the largest pitch range of any piano. This concept is unique to Steingraeber and is offered nowhere else in the world. Only forty-two unisons pass through agraffes!

Clearly, the goal of Steingraeber’s piano builders is to give even greater brilliance and reverberation to the wonderfully singing tone for which Steingraeber pianos are already famous! It goes without saying that the “7-foot-7” (as the D-232 is called in America) also comes with a well-known Steingraeber specialty, the drilled capo d’astro bar. This creates little bridges between every tone from the bar to the plate, adding structural stability and contribute to the exceptionally long sustain.

Thanks to twenty to twenty-five grams of upweight with a downweight of 48g in the treble and 52g in the bass, playing has never been more enjoyable, lightning fast, or controllable down to the softest pianissimo.

Synthetic ivory key tops, based on slightly hygroscopic mineral material, and solid ebony keys complete the great feel of this piano. Mammoth ivory is also available as an option on Steingraeber pianos.

The D-232 is a classic, professional concert grand piano through and through. Special features, including rolling knuckles and the innovative Phoenix system of patented bridge agraffes for efficient energy transmission, will soon be available for this new model, just as they are for other Steingraeber grand pianos.

Was introduced at the beginning of 2009. It is the direct descendant of the Steingraeber Liszt Grand Piano, the legendary model 205. The bass* has been enhanced and adapted to twenty-first century requirements, while the previous design has undergone only moderate alterations.

The allure of the Steingraeber 205, which has fascinated pianists like Franz Liszt, Richard Strauss, Engelbert Humperdinck and, more recently, Daniel Barenboim, has been preserved. Because of its differentiated sound spectrum and registers, this model is in use for lieder recitals, in recording studios and music conservatories (e.g., Munich, Paris, Hannover), and at New Music festivals.

* The bass has been enriched with greater volume. Comparison of the 205 and the C-212:

  • Vibrating soundboard +4.8% / string length up to +5.8%
  • The action, keyboard, and string lengths for notes 36-88 are identical

We don’t consider our Salon Grand Piano A-170 to be a “baby grand,” because it impresses one as much larger than its 170 cm (5’7”) would suggest.  Its projection and volume are truly surprising for an instrument of its size.  In physical terms, this phenomenon is based upon its unusually wide tail, which results in very long bass strings.  The bass bridge also manages to do without bridgework, just like large grand pianos!  The sophisticated, action mechanism, built to the highest specifications, makes it a truly professional instrument.

Description
Length9’0 in (274 cm)
Width5’2 in (158 cm)
Height3’4 in (101,5 cm)
Weight net kgs1 213 lb (550 kg)
RimThick Baltic wood, multiple layers to support the special Estonia sound.
BracesSpruce, crosscut 5×2 in (12 x 5,5 cm)
Pin BlockHighest grade, from Germany.
SoundboardMade of the highest quality European spruce, imported from Germany. All clear grade, specially selected.
Soundboard area22,93 sq.ft (2,13 sq.m)
Ribs17 radial grain made of spruce.
Treble bridgeRed beech, glued wood, 11 vertically layers, topmost: maple
Bass bridgeRed beech, topmost: maple
ScaleSpecial European scale-design.
PlateEuropean sand cast iron plates, highest-quality finish.
Tuning PinsHighest grade, from Germany.
StringsHighest quality, imported steel piano wire from Germany. Bass wires are core wound with pure copper, handmade at the Estonia Piano Factory.
Longest bass wire201,8 cm
HammersThe highest quality hammers – Renner Blue, made by the Renner Company, Germany.
ActionFirst class actions by Renner, Germany.
KeysKluge, Germany
FeltsThe best wool, special order from Germany and England.
PedalsThree pedals: Una corda, Full sostenuto, and Full sustain.
Description
Length6’3 in (190 cm)
Width5’0 in (152 cm)
Height3’4 in (101,5 cm)
Weight net kgs794 lb (360 kg)
RimThick Baltic wood, multiple layers to support the special Estonia sound.
BracesSpruce, crosscut 5×2 in (11,5 x 5,4 cm)
Pin BlockHighest grade, from Germany.
SoundboardMade of the highest quality European spruce, imported from Germany. All clear grade, specially selected.
Soundboard area14,96 sq.ft (1,39 sq.m)
Ribs13 radial grain made of spruce.
Treble bridgeRed beech, glued wood, 11 vertically layers, topmost: maple
Bass bridgeBridge-construction, red beech, topmost: maple
ScaleSpecial European scale-design.
PlateEuropean sand cast iron plates, highest-quality finish.
Tuning PinsHighest grade, from Germany.
StringsHighest quality, imported steel piano wire from Germany. Bass wires are core wound with pure copper, handmade at the Estonia Piano Factory.
Longest bass wire141,5 cm
HammersThe highest quality hammers – Renner Blue, made by the Renner Company, Germany.
ActionFirst class actions by Renner, Germany.
KeysSpruce, made by the ESTONIA Piano Factory. Key covers from Kluge, Germany. Also use Kluge keyboards from Germany.
FeltsThe best wool, special order from Germany and England.
PedalsThree pedals: Una corda, Full sostenuto, and Full sustain.

Description
Length5’6 in (168 cm)
Width5’0 in (152 cm)
Height3’4 in (101,5 cm)
Weight net kgs772 lb (350 kg)
RimThick Baltic wood, multiple layers to support the special Estonia sound.
BracesSpruce, crosscut 4×2 in (11 x 5 cm)
Pin BlockHighest grade, from Germany.
SoundboardMade of the highest quality European spruce, imported from Germany. All clear grade, specially selected.
Soundboard area13,46 sq.ft (1,25 sq.m)
Ribs10 radial grain made of spruce.
Treble bridgeRed beech, full timber, topmost: maple
Bass bridgeBridge-construction, red beech, topmost: maple
ScaleSpecial European scale-design.
PlateEuropean sand cast iron plates, highest-quality finish.
Tuning PinsHighest grade, from Germany.
StringsHighest quality, imported steel piano wire from Germany. Bass wires are core wound with pure copper, handmade at the Estonia Piano Factory.
Longest bass wire123,9 cm
HammersThe highest quality hammers – Renner Blue, made by the Renner Company, Germany.
ActionFirst class actions by Renner, Germany.
KeysSpruce, made by the ESTONIA Piano Factory. Key covers from Kluge, Germany. Also use Kluge keyboards from Germany.
FeltsThe best wool, special order from Germany and England.
PedalsThree pedals: Una corda, Full sostenuto, and Full sustain.
Description
Length cm/ Feet125/49″
Weight net kegs265
Length od the longest bass strings (mm)1,350
SoundboardSolid spruce soundboard made of select mountainspruce
FrameBeech laminated rim with beech spruce beams, tenon joined to the rim with beechwood dowels
BridgesBridges of hard rock maple
RibsFull length, pre crowned solid spruce ribs, notched into the inner rim
PlateCast iron, made in the traditional method of slow and sand casting
ActionAll Renner-Action are made of European hornbeam
HammersPremium Renner hammers, t-wired and individually voiced
KeysPremium spruce keys, individually balanced and weighted
Pin Block16 ply. Cross grained laminated beech, brand “Delignit”
Tuning PinsGerman “Diamant” tuning pins
Strings“Röslau” strings
Others– Upright soundboard with backbridges
– Solid brass hardware, large solid brass castors
– Muffler pedal
– Touch weight 50-53 g
Description
Length cm/ Feet116/46″
Weight net kgs220
Length od the longest bass strings (mm)1,280
SoundboardSolid spruce soundboard made of select mountainspruce
FrameBeech laminated rim with beech spruce beams, tenon joined to the rim with beechwood dowels
BridgesBridges of hard rock maple
RibsFull length, pre crowned solid spruce ribs, notched into the inner rim
PlateCast iron, made in the traditional method of slow and sand casting
ActionAll Renner-Action are made of European hornbeam
HammersPremium Renner hammers, t-wired and individually voiced
KeysPremium spruce keys, individually balanced and weighted
Pin Block16 ply. Cross grained laminated beech, brand “Delignit”
Tuning PinsGerman “Diamant” tuning pins
Strings“Röslau” strings
Others– Upright soundboard with backbridges
– Solid brass hardware, large solid brass castors
– Muffler pedal
– Touch weight 50-53 g
Description
Length cm/ Feet116/46″
Weight net kgs220
Length od the longest bass strings (mm)1,280
SoundboardSolid spruce soundboard made of select mountainspruce
FrameBeech laminated rim with beech spruce beams, tenon joined to the rim with beechwood dowels
BridgesBridges of hard rock maple
RibsFull length, pre crowned solid spruce ribs, notched into the inner rim
PlateCast iron, made in the traditional method of slow and sand casting
ActionAll Renner-Action are made of European hornbeam
HammersPremium Renner hammers, t-wired and individually voiced
KeysPremium spruce keys, individually balanced and weighted
Pin Block16 ply. Cross grained laminated beech, brand “Delignit”
Tuning PinsGerman “Diamant” tuning pins
Strings“Röslau” strings
Others– Upright soundboard with backbridges
– Solid brass hardware, large solid brass castors
– Muffler pedal
– Touch weight 50-53 g