Steinway model A (61") Grand Piano Art Case/Fully Restored Start Price USD 32,000.00 Current Price USD 32,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 34,900.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 17, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 Location Portland, Or See more about 'Steinway model A (61") Grand Piano' Description This Steinway model “A” (6’1”) grand was built originally in the New York Steinway facility in 1906 and is serial #120925. The piano was shipped to Europe from California for a complete interior/exterior renovation. The renovation took well over a year in total and was done on two continents. No detail was overlooked -- including: gilded plate, restringing with new pins, new key bushings and key tops, re-plated metal hardware, and soundboard /bridge work restoration. Additional hardwood art inlay work was done at this time: notice the ivy and oak leaf pattern on the fallboard and music desk. The case wood is fiddleback mahogany framed in polished ebony lacquer, a popular European look. This beautiful cabinet cost thousands more to produce than the modern flat black Steinway currently produces. The hardware is brass. The hammers and new action are German Steinway Renner, and we retained the original soundboard. As you can see from the pictures, the renovation was a success and a significant investment of time and capital. The bass is powerful and the sustain is excellent; indicating good down-bearing and choice of materials. The key-weight is medium/heavy. The key-tops are new and the black keys are real ebony. I was recently told by the Bosendorfer factory technician that it had the nicest action on a Steinway A he had ever played. An adjustable matching bench is included. The action was hand-assembled by Phillip Ford of San Francisco, a NASA engineer and himself an excellent pianist. The action and hammers are German Renner and identical to a new Hamburg Steinway. He assesses the geometry and makes corrections, weighs parts and makes precise adjustments. Since Phil is a structural engineer, a pianist, and piano technician, he is uniquely qualified to create the perfect touch.The price is substantially less than what you'll see on Ebay and retail showrooms because I am getting of the consignment/restoration business; thank you Mr. Bush. I will help arrange shipping for you, and make every effort to get you the safest route and lowest price. The piano can be seen in Portland, Oregon. Send your technician. Place a Bid!