Steinway & Sons Model C Grand Piano – c2005

This exceptional Hamburg Steinway & Sons Model C Grand Piano – c2005  comes in the classic polished black cabinet. Presented in superb condition throughout, it offers the scale and authority of a concert instrument alongside remarkable tonal control and refinement. At 227cm or approximately 7’5″, the Steinway classifies the Model C as its smaller concert grand. Its substantial proportions provide considerable tonal depth and projection without requiring the space of the full concert Model D. This makes the C particularly appealing for larger private homes, teaching studios, recital spaces and smaller performance venues.

This example previously resided in a distinguished manor house, where its owners used it relatively lightly and maintained it with considerable care. It served primarily as an elegant centrepiece rather than experiencing the intensive use often associated with professional or institutional instruments. Consequently, the piano remains in exceptional condition and presents remarkably well for its age.

Steinway designed the Model C to offer an extensive range of tone and touch. Its construction shares important principles with the larger Model D, including the soundboard and cast-iron plate design. This gives the Model C much of the authority associated with a concert grand while retaining more manageable dimensions. Tonally, this particular piano has a deep, powerful and beautifully textured bass register. The middle register offers warmth, richness and the singing quality closely associated with fine Hamburg Steinways. Meanwhile, the treble provides excellent clarity, brilliance, and the distinctive sparkle required to carry melodic detail through more complex repertoire.

The piano also offers considerable dynamic range. It responds sensitively during delicate passages while providing impressive projection and authority when the music demands greater power. This versatility allows an accomplished pianist to explore subtle tonal colour, expressive phrasing, and demanding repertoire with confidence. Combining exceptional condition, relatively light domestic use, and genuine concert grand capability, this 2005 Model C represents a particularly desirable opportunity. It offers the commanding presence of a substantial Hamburg Steinway alongside the refinement and control required for serious musical use.