Steinway Boston 156 Grand Piano – C1998

Steinway Boston 156 Grand Piano – C1998

Steinway & Sons designed this Boston GP156 baby grand piano and built it in Japan in circa 1998. It is a thoughtfully proportioned compact grand piano that offers an impressive tonal depth and musical presence for its size. The Boston range combines the Steinway & Sons design principle with high manufacturing standards and long-term reliability. This makes these instruments highly respected within the baby grand – mid-sized grand piano market.

Often referred to as the ‘Miracle Piano’, the GP156 incorporates Steinway’s patented wide tail design. This distinctive construction allows for longer bass strings and a larger soundboard area within a shorter cabinet length. As a result, the piano produces a fuller, more resonant sound than many baby grands of comparable size. The increased soundboard surface also contributes to improved tonal projection and sustain, helping the instrument feel larger musically than its dimensions might suggest.

At just over 5’1″ in length, the GP156 fits comfortably within many domestic settings while still delivering the tonal warmth and balance expected from a quality grand piano. The cabinet remains rounded and supportive, while the middle register offers clarity and warmth. The treble retains brightness without becoming overly sharp, creating an even and approachable tonal character throughout the keyboard.

The touch feels balanced and responsive, allowing good control across a wide range of repertoire and playing styles. This makes the GP156 equally suitable for developing pianists, serious home players and teaching environments.

Overall, the piano is in excellent condition throughout, both acoustically and aesthetically, and has been carefully prepared in our workshops to ensure it performs to a high musical standard. It is a great example of the Steinway’s highly regarded Boston range.