1924 Steinway & Sons A-3

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1924 Steinway & Sons Model A, Style III Grand Piano #259972 – Undergoing Restoration @ Chupp’s Piano Service, Inc. T he Steinway & Sons Model A continues to be one of the most preferred models offered by the legendary Steinway & Sons Piano Company. First introduced for sale in 1878, the Model A has undergone several design changes and adjustments throughout its long life. The Model A-III ‘Stretch A’ is (in our opinion) one of the finest they ever produced. Measuring approx. 6′ 4 1/2″ in length, the Model A, Style III is longer than the Model A, Style II that is currently manufactured. Crafted for only a select number of years during the ‘golden age’ of piano manufacturing, this piano is a powerful, yet equally delicate instrument. When rebuilt, properly regulated, and voiced, these powerful pianos are on par with even the best Steinway Model B Grands. Chupp’s Piano Service, Inc. is pleased to offer a selection of premium restored Steinway & Sons pianos – and this includes a number of Model A 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 A, Style III. 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 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

Type

Grand

Brand

Steinway & Sons

Model

A-3

Year

1924

Location

New Paris, IN