1924 Steinway & Sons B

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1919 Steinway & Sons Model B Grand Piano #229649 – Undergoing Restoration @ Chupp’s Piano Service, Inc. W ith a length of approx. 6’11” in length, the Steinway & Sons Model B has grown to become one of the world’s most famous musical instruments. Dubbed by some to be the ‘perfect piano’, these seven-foot instruments are often chosen by professional and amateur musicians as their personal practice instruments. It is not uncommon to see these pianos gracing concert stages as well! The length of these ‘parlor’ grand pianos offers them a wonderful balance between manageable size and concert-quality performance. These instruments were first introduced in 1878, and production has been consistent at the New York and Hamburg factories since that date. Model B #229649 was built in 1919 at the New York Steinway & Sons Factory. Chupp’s Piano Service, Inc. is pleased to offer a large selection of premium restored Steinway & Sons pianos – and this includes a number of Model B parlor grands. Our extensive regulation and voicing process brings out the best that these iconic instruments can be and ensures a true Steinway level of tone and touch. Currently undergoing restoration, this piano’s action will been fully rebuilt with new, highest-quality parts. This includes new dimensionally correct wippens, and new hammers mounted on new shanks, and flanges. An inspection of the piano will conclude whether to install a new damper back action or restore the existing components. The action will be fully regulated and voiced by our technicians. New premium music wire and custom copper wound bass strings will compliment blued Klinke tuning pins. A new custom-fitted pinblock made of hard rock maple coupled with a new solid spruce soundboard will ensure stability and quality of tone. Below is a list of projected work to be completed on this Model B. Belly Work | Interior of Piano New tapered solid spruce soundboard New bridge caps New custom fit hard maple pinblock New high-quality music wire & blued tuning pins Soft copper custom manufactured bass strings Install new damper felts Refinish original damper heads Restore or replace damper back action Restore & polish original ivory keytops Re-bronze and hand letter cast iron plate New brass agraffes, new felts, and ribbons Float plate to achieve proper down bearing Tune multiple times for optimum stability Action Rebuilding & Concert Regulation Rebuild & restore action with highest quality select parts Complete extensive action regulation Execute concert level tone regulation Weigh-off action to Steinway specifications Premium Lacquer Refinishing Restore any missing or damaged veneer Refinish cabinet in a closed pore, hand rubbed satin finish Re-plate original nickel hardware and/or restore brass hardware Note: As we begin work on each piano that is undergoing restoration, small details may change. Photos shown are of similar completed pianos here at our shop. Contact us if you have questions about any specific piano listed in our virtual showroom. The Legendary Rim Press – Circa 1934 The Highest In Quality | Vintage Steinway & Sons Restoration ‘Golden age’ Steinway & Sons Grand Pianos have become the preferred choice of countless concert pianists, recording artists, and piano aficionados around the world. Golden-era Steinway pianos are the epitome of the craftsmanship that has made the Steinway name so legendary. Craftsmen had access to the very finest materials and intense competition drove them to create the bes

Type

Grand

Brand

Steinway & Sons

Model

B

Year

1924

Location

New Paris, IN