Very informative. I didn’t realize they had a life expectancy of so many years. On rare occasions you see people giving away or selling an old Steinway very cheaply. Now I know why. But seeing what you can do to restore them to their original beauty and sound is encouraging. I’ll be keeping my eyes open to find one for my home.
I had Lindeblad restore my 1925 M a year ago. It is magnificent. They are honest and communicate regularly throughout the process. Todd and Paul are wonderful to work with. As a side note, I'm in California.
Isn't Steinway following the Rolex mantra? If a restorer not employed by Steinway even blows air on the Steinway, then the piano gets cooties and it is forever banished from wearing the prestigious Steinway name plate.
Great video! I own a Steinway upright, model r, from 1909. It's not restored but kept in good condition. It serves me very well and I wouldn't change it for a new piano. There's something about old piano's, you know.
Video was short and sweet. Hit all the important points for people shopping for a Steinway, whether they will go new or used depending on their budget. I myself have gotten a used Steinway that was restored 21 years ago. I am looking for places that could repair this 1902 steinway model A myself in the future. Does anyone have any reputable places that can help make repairs in the SF Bay Area?
Nice advice, but if you're in Europe for sure, it's no longer a Steinway if you place a new soundboard in it...and they won't allow you to have one of their decals....not sure if their laws in the US though?
@Rik Hendriks I absolutely agree Rik. I only have 43 years experience rebuilding Steinway pianos. I am currently restoring 2 Model D concert grands. I have found that Steinways with "cracked" soundboards properly repaired are the best sounding pianos. Inexperienced piano technicians promoting fear into unknowledgable customers to sell their services or product is pervasive in this industry
I’m really surprised you say a Steinway (and, therefore, presumably, any other quality piano such as Bosensorfer, Yamaha CF, Fazioli etc) only lasts 60 years. Surely, a piano that is maintained regularly, tuned and kept in a deviant environment with average home use rather than in a conservatory situation of being played 10 hours a day, will last at least 100 yes? With an hour playing per day after how many years would you have to change the hammer felts on a top quality piano such as a Shigeru? I mean after how long would shaving them and voicing leave too little felt? Thanks for your advice and opinion on these points.
The pianos in some institutes here in Finland are played 16 or more hours a day, even on weekends. Even the newer pianos are in really bad shape because of that unfortunately.
Steinway doesn’t sell their soundboards… so on your Steinway restorations even if using all other original Steinway parts (hammers, action parts, etc) without the Steinway diaphragmatic tapered soundboard, it is still not a Steinway no matter what the letters on the piano say. How are you replacing the Steinway soundboards or are you having that part alone done at the Steinway factory with you doing the remainder of the restoration with original Steinway parts??
The New York Steinway is the best on the planet. It is best for Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Ravel, Beethoven, Liszt. Horowitz liked the NY Steinway above all, so did Van Cliburn just to name two great pianists. The NY Steinway has accelerated action, which is superior to other piano actions. The power of the NY Steinway D is fantastic.
Very informative. I didn’t realize they had a life expectancy of so many years. On rare occasions you see people giving away or selling an old Steinway very cheaply. Now I know why. But seeing what you can do to restore them to their original beauty and sound is encouraging. I’ll be keeping my eyes open to find one for my home.
I had Lindeblad restore my 1925 M a year ago. It is magnificent. They are honest and communicate regularly throughout the process. Todd and Paul are wonderful to work with. As a side note, I'm in California.
I didn't hear you say you use only Steinway parts when restoring... And I've heard that's very important.
If its restored, they clean up your original parts so it’s the original steinway parts from the original piano
Isn't Steinway following the Rolex mantra? If a restorer not employed by Steinway even blows air on the Steinway, then the piano gets cooties and it is forever banished from wearing the prestigious Steinway name plate.
i saw the ads on my facebook page. decided to youtube you guys and I'm impressed.
Great video! I own a Steinway upright, model r, from 1909. It's not restored but kept in good condition. It serves me very well and I wouldn't change it for a new piano. There's something about old piano's, you know.
I have a 1905 Steinway upright that I have had restored. It is a gem.
How much did you pay to restore it?
Video was short and sweet. Hit all the important points for people shopping for a Steinway, whether they will go new or used depending on their budget. I myself have gotten a used Steinway that was restored 21 years ago. I am looking for places that could repair this 1902 steinway model A myself in the future. Does anyone have any reputable places that can help make repairs in the SF Bay Area?
You should mention split tubular action rails. A problem unique to Steinways. And broken agraffes....?
Could you recommend reputable company for restored Steinway. Do they ship to Indonesia ? Thanks
I have no intention in buying a Steinway but nonetheless, that's a well made video. Thanks
When restoring do you replace the parts with Original Steinway parts or Generic parts?
Nice advice, but if you're in Europe for sure, it's no longer a Steinway if you place a new soundboard in it...and they won't allow you to have one of their decals....not sure if their laws in the US though?
New soundboard? Wood doesn't age. It can be restored by someone with knowledge and experience. The old soundboards were the best!
@Rik Hendriks I absolutely agree Rik. I only have 43 years experience rebuilding Steinway pianos. I am currently restoring 2 Model D concert grands.
I have found that Steinways with "cracked" soundboards properly repaired are the best sounding pianos. Inexperienced piano technicians promoting fear into unknowledgable customers to sell their services or product is pervasive in this industry
I will never afford to buy one. Yet here i am 😂
I’m really surprised you say a Steinway (and, therefore, presumably, any other quality piano such as Bosensorfer, Yamaha CF, Fazioli etc) only lasts 60 years.
Surely, a piano that is maintained regularly, tuned and kept in a deviant environment with average home use rather than in a conservatory situation of being played 10 hours a day, will last at least 100 yes?
With an hour playing per day after how many years would you have to change the hammer felts on a top quality piano such as a Shigeru? I mean after how long would shaving them and voicing leave too little felt?
Thanks for your advice and opinion on these points.
10 hours a day?!
Well said!
Yes. Pianos in Conservatories are played up to 10 hours a day and usually for a minimum of 6 hours per day.
The pianos in some institutes here in Finland are played 16 or more hours a day, even on weekends. Even the newer pianos are in really bad shape because of that unfortunately.
Me, pretending I have the money for a steinway:
And all the parts are made by Steinway. Am I not seeing Renner blue hammers being installed?
Renner is now owned by Steinway. Also, Renner actions are used on Hamburg Steinways.
@@TucsonBillD Steinway accelerated actions are used on the New York made pianos. This is the best action on the planet.
@@eddiehuss5707 Which doesn’t explain why Hamburg Steinway pianos use Renner actions.
Steinway doesn’t sell their soundboards… so on your Steinway restorations even if using all other original Steinway parts (hammers, action parts, etc) without the Steinway diaphragmatic tapered soundboard, it is still not a Steinway no matter what the letters on the piano say. How are you replacing the Steinway soundboards or are you having that part alone done at the Steinway factory with you doing the remainder of the restoration with original Steinway parts??
The old Steinways I’ve played (25+ years old) have all been garbage.
NEVER EVER buy Steinway - Bösendorfer is far superior!!
Bosendorfer and Steinway have different style of sound -this no can compare .
It's really impressive how internet has so many crazy people
@@keithrichards4296 still talking about yourself..
That must be why they’re on the all the worlds stages.
The New York Steinway is the best on the planet. It is best for Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Ravel, Beethoven, Liszt.
Horowitz liked the NY Steinway above all, so did Van Cliburn just to name two great pianists. The NY Steinway has accelerated action, which is superior to other piano actions. The power of the NY Steinway D is fantastic.