What is the difference between the Steinway L and O?

What is the difference between the Steinway L and O?

Model O grands feature plate cooling holes with a single raised lip while the Model L has cooling holes with a double raised lip. The Model O was not down for the count. In 2005, Steinway discontinued production of the Model L at its New York factory and replaced it with the piano it had superseded decades before.

How much is a model O Steinway?

Today’s Steinway Model O has a price of $95,800 in an Ebony Satin finish.

What is the difference between Steinway models?

Steinway Model A: The game changer The two pianos have a similar scale and the same width at 4’10”, though today’s Model A, with a length of 6′ 2”, is 9 inches shorter than the Model B with a length of 6′ 11”. This difference in length makes the Model A an easier fit in many homes than the Model B.

What is a Steinway M?

Steinway has called the M their “Studio Grand.” Though smaller than other models like the O and the A, the Model M still retains a sound that richly fills a home or small venue without being overwhelming. This is due to its Steinway soundboard. Its responsive action produces a touch that can engage any style of music.

Does Steinway still make Model O?

Steinway stopped production of the Model O in 1924, replacing it with the Model L (the L is 1/4″ shorter and 1/4″ wider). The Model O remained out of production for more than 80 years until it was brought back into production by Steinway & Sons in 2006.

How big is a Steinway Model O?

5′ 10¾”
At 5′ 10¾” (180 cm), the Model O is the largest of Steinway’s “small grands.” This piano is large enough to satisfy those who demand a full, rich sound, yet sized to fit in almost any home.

What size is a Steinway Model O?

At 5′ 10¾” (180 cm), the Model O is the largest of Steinway’s “small grands.” This piano is large enough to satisfy those who demand a full, rich sound, yet sized to fit in almost any home.

How big is a Steinway M?

5′ 7″
Medium Grand. At 5′ 7″ (170 cm) in length, this piano’s rich tone, responsive action and manageable size makes it perfect for conservatories, and many homes as well. The Model M is also available as a Steinway Spirio, the world’s finest high resolution player piano.

What is the difference between a Steinway Model L and O?

On the flip side, the Model L was the piano that was brought in as the New York replacement model for the O. The Steinway Model L Grand Piano was kept the same length as the piano it replaced with a wider more sweeping tail resulting in increased soundboard area.

How big is a Steinway Model M piano?

At 5’7” (170 cm), the Steinway Model M piano is one of Steinway’s most popular pianos. First introduced in 1911, the Model M design is scaled down from the larger 5′ 10 1/2″ Steinway Model O. While the Model M piano is approx. six inches larger than the Model S, it is a good bit smaller than the Model O/L.

What is the difference between a Model S and Model M piano?

While the Model M piano is at times a little more expensive than the Model S piano or large upright pianos, the Model M offers better tonal quality and it’s a full-featured piano that can be brought up to a higher level. The longer case allows for longer bass strings, greatly enhancing the richness of this section.

What are the different types of Steinway pianos?

For your convenience, we’d like to give you a quick rundown of two of our more popular pianos, the Steinway Model S and the Steinway Model M. Both are small grand pianos and are the smallest of the company’s ‘baby’ grand pianos.