Steinway B

Steinway Model B Grand Piano — Exquisite Fully Restored Example (c. 1960)

Serial No. 365132

Revered by concert artists and advanced pianists worldwide, the Steinway Model B represents the ideal balance of power, color, and intimacy. Often described as the perfect grand piano, it delivers a commanding concert presence while remaining exquisitely responsive in refined private studios and distinguished homes.

This exceptional 1960 example has undergone a no-compromise, high quality restoration, returning it to a state that is virtually indistinguishable from a new Steinway—visually, structurally, and musically, while offering performance advantages unattainable in factory production instruments.

Superb Finish & Complete Structural Restoration

The piano features a hand-rubbed lacquer finish, built through meticulously applied multiple coats to achieve extraordinary depth. The cabinet presents with striking elegance and craftsmanship rivaling that of a new instrument.

Internally, the piano has received extensive belly and structural restoration to ensure long-term stability, tonal integrity, and beautiful execution throughout. This comprehensive work includes:

• New bass strings and premium music wire
• New pinblock for optimal tuning stability
• Refinished soundboard for renewed resonance and projection
• Fully restored and refinished cast-iron plate

The result is a visually stunning and structurally uncompromising instrument built to perform at the highest level for decades to come.

Advanced Action Restoration — Performance Beyond New

What truly sets this Steinway apart is its extraordinary touch and responsiveness.

Drawing on over four decades of experience, master technician Roger Shaffer has developed an advanced approach to action restoration that significantly surpasses traditional rebuilding standards. The action has been fully rebuilt using state-of-the-art carbon-fiber repetition levers combined with a proprietary inertia-reduction methodology.

By removing more than 10 pounds of lead from the keyboard, the action achieves dramatically reduced inertia, resulting in:

• Exceptionally fast repetition
• Unmatched control at every dynamic level
• Reduced physical effort and fatigue
• Increased precision in complex and demanding passages

The result is an instrument that feels effortless, predictable, and deeply expressive, allowing the pianist to focus entirely on musical intent rather than physical resistance—an experience even new Steinways cannot provide.

Master Voicing & Tonal Excellence

This Model B has been expertly voiced to produce a refined, colorful tonal palette with warmth, clarity, and seamless integration across all registers. It offers immense power when required, yet responds instantly to the subtlest touch, making it ideally suited for both intimate repertoire and large-scale works.

An Exceptional Opportunity for the Most Discerning Pianists

Visually captivating and musically inspiring, this restored Steinway Model B represents a rare opportunity to acquire an elite, concert-level instrument without compromise. It is ideally suited for:

• Aspiring pianists
• Professional and concert pianists
• Recording studios
• Universities and institutions
• Serious collectors and connoisseurs

For those seeking a Steinway that combines the soul of a great vintage instrument with modern performance advantages, this piano stands in a class of its own.