Steinway & Sons Model A Grand Piano – c2010

This Steinway & Sons Model A grand piano was built in 2010 and comes in the highly popular polished black cabinet. A beautifully kept one-owner instrument, it offers the musical depth and refinement expected from a Steinway grand, with a clear, singing treble and that distinctive Steinway sparkle which makes the playing experience so rewarding.

The Model A is one of Steinway’s most admired salon grand pianos, measuring 188 cm in length. It offers a superb balance between musical scale and practical size, making it suitable for larger homes, teaching studios, smaller recital spaces and serious private pianists who want a true Steinway grand without stepping up to the size of a Model B.

This example is in immaculate, like-new condition and has had just one private owner from new. It has clearly been cared for to an exceptional standard and has now been fully serviced, prepared and set up in our dedicated workshops by John Ross, former Head of Steinway & Sons Workshops for 38 years. Widely regarded as one of the most experienced Steinway technicians in the country, John has trained and influenced many of today’s practising Steinway technicians, and his preparation gives this instrument a level of set-up that is exceptionally difficult to replicate.

Acoustically, this Steinway Model A has a beautiful tone with a refined sparkle in the treble, warmth through the middle register and the satisfying resonance that makes the Model A such a rewarding piano to play. It has the clarity and tonal colour needed for expressive playing, while retaining the warmth and depth that allow the player to shape the sound with real confidence.

The action has been carefully regulated as part of the workshop preparation, giving the pianist a smooth, controlled and responsive playing experience. It responds naturally to the player’s touch, allowing a wide range of dynamic shading and musical expression.

Compared with the cost of a new Hamburg-built Steinway Model A, this 2010 example represents a saving of over £40,000. For a pianist seeking an immaculate, privately owned Steinway Model A with exceptional workshop preparation and a first-class technical set-up, this represents and exclusive opportunity.