How old is my Steinway?
You can determine how old your Steinway piano is by locating the model letter and 6 digit serial number. The 6 digit serial number corresponds to the year of manufacture of your Steinway piano.
How do I identify my Steinway piano?
On Steinway grand pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard. On Steinway upright pianos the serial number can be located on top of the wrestplank above the cast iron plate when you open the lid.
Are old Steinway pianos good?
With the exception of digital pianos, which do depreciate with age (because of advances in technology), most reputable pianos age well as long as they are properly cared for. Therefore, there is no evidence or market research to suggest that Steinways hold their value longer or better than other reputable brands.
How do you read a Steinway serial number?
On Steinway grand pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard….Additional Steinway Resources:
| 1000 = 1856 | 40000 = 1878 |
|---|---|
| 100000 = 1901 | 205000 = 1921 |
| 276000 = 1933 | 337000 = 1952 |
| 385000 = 1964 | 483000 = 1983 |
| 531000 = 1995 | 597500 = 2014 |
How much is a used baby grand Steinway?
View our selection of reconditioned, used baby grand pianos ranging in length from 5′ to 5′ 6″ and in price from $3,500 to $16,500 by brands like Steinway, Kawai, Yamaha, and Weber.
How much does a baby grand Steinway cost?
Retail prices on new baby grands begin under $8000.
Why are Steinway pianos so expensive?
First of all, Steinways are created to be the finest pianos possible. They are made with the best materials with highly skilled labor and have a long, rich history of piano manufacturing. There are a number of piano companies mostly in Germany, that make pianos on an extremely high level and cost as much as Steinway.
What’s the best piano in the world?
The Top 10 Best Piano Brands In The World
- C. Bechstein.
- Blüthner.
- Bösendorfer.
- FAZIOLI.
- Grotrian.
- Sauter.
- Shigeru Kawai.
- Steinway & Sons (Hamburg)
What is the cheapest Steinway piano?
Model S
How much is a used Steinway piano worth?
Purchasing a used piano can be a tricky task. A typical used Steinway sells for 47% – 50% of today’s prices. For example, if a new Steinway S costs $72,000, then one can expect to pay between $34,000 – $36,000 for the instrument. This of course only applies if you are purchasing the piano through a licensed dealer.
How long does it take to make a Steinway piano?
Each piano built here has been carefully crafted for at least 9 months, and eighty percent of the production process is completed by hand by meticulously trained Steinway craftsmen.