Steingraeber Salonflügel A-170
Steingraeber’s smallest grand sounds much bigger than it is and collected many awards to show for it.
Thanks to its construction with a “true” bass bridge, this piano is the only small grand piano which transmits direct vibrations to the soundboard without the conventional use of a suspension (“apron”). In this regard, the A 170 works like a large concert grand.
The A 170’s design can be traced back to 1905.
Special Features
Increased treble sustain
Small tweeter dimensioning of the treble board
Backstrings of the treble in triade overtones
Induction hardened capo d’astro bar
Sound reflecting rim
Hardened bridge pins in nickeled iron
Agrafes hardened by steel pins
Very long bass strings
Highly flexible bridges made of solid red beech
Straight bass bridge (without suspension/apron) for a higher soundboard amplitude and clear tonal structures
Perfect touch
Fast responding keys (20 % more upweight)
Sharps 1 g lighter than white keys
Reliable key tops without aquaplaning
Frame design without hindering cross braces for techniques for Contemporary music
Responding touch by aluminium action rails with wooden fillings
Simon Vincent: pianist, composer and performer.
Recorded in Steingraeber Haus Bayreuth, 2019.
More information on Steingraeber’s website
References (examples)
Dresden Hochschule für Musik
Essen Folkwang Universität der Künste
Nürnberg Hochschule für Musik
Oslo New Opera House
Chicago Lyric Opera, etc.
