Grotrian-Steinweg 189

Grotrian-Steinweg 189 – a high-class German salon piano, the length of which is – 189 cm. Grotrian-Steinweg is one of the historically most important piano factories in Germany, located in Braunschweig. The company's history dates back to 1835, and its instruments have long been valued for their high manufacturing quality, expressive sound, and sensitive mechanics.

The 189 cm long body gives the piano greater acoustic potential - longer strings and a larger soundboard allow for richer bass, a wider dynamic range, and better sound projection. An instrument of this size is perfect not only for home use, but also for professional music making.

This instrument was fully restored, updating the main parts of the resonance system, strings, mechanics and keyboard. The body has been repainted white high gloss finish, giving the piano a distinctive and modern look.

Restoration completed

• Soundboard restored and refinished with matte paint
• Replaced bass and treble register bridge tombstones
• Cast iron frame painted with a matte finish
• Replaced string mounting pins
• New Heller bass strings
• New Röslau steel strings
• Replaced tuning pins
• Restored mechanics
• New ones installed Abel hammers with natural felt
• Replaced hammer shaft rollers
• Keyboard restored, all bushings and bottom felts replaced
• New ones installed Meyne key surfaces
• New ebonite black keys installed
• Restored silencers

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Grotrian-Steinweg
• Model: 189
• Serial number: 49237
• Type: parlor piano
• Length: 189 cm
• Origin: Braunschweig, Germany
• Finish: white, high gloss
• Hammers: Abel, natural felt
• Bass strings: Heller
• Strings: Röslau
• Keyboard: restored with new Meyne key surfaces

Grotrian-Steinweg 189 – a large-format German piano, in which the resonance system, strings, hammers, keyboard and mechanical components have been updated after a thorough restoration. The 189 cm long body gives the instrument a rich, deep and well-projected sound.