a hand-picked selection of fine vintage pianos
1926 Steinway ‘B’, 6’ 10 1/2” ebony grand #246241
A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
Restoration includes:
Finish: Soundboard, plate and case refinished. Nickel plating of all hardware.
Strings: Agraffes replaced, pin block replaced, piano restrung with custom wound GC bass strings.
New Renner damper action installed. Damper guide rail refelted and dampers replaced.
Action: New Renner shanks and wippens. Hammers were custom made to match weight and dimensions of originals.
Action parts were balanced according to a modified “Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol for a balanced and even touch and tone.
This piano has the classic “picture frame” design on the legs and lyre and comes with an adjustable artist bench.
1920 Steinway ‘O’, 5’ 10 1/2” ebony grand #200140
This piano is an excellent example of Steinway’s “Golden Age” period of piano making.
Fully restored and refinished to like new condition with a matching artist bench.
The Steinway patented Accelerated Action (upgraded at the factory in 1941) has been fully rebuilt with new hammers, shanks & flanges and wippens according to a modified ”Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol giving a quick, even touch and balanced tone.
Hammers were custom made to match weight and dimensions of the originals.
The soundboard and plate have been refinished, the pin block replaced, new agraffes installed and strings & dampers replaced. Custom wound G C bass strings installed.
All hardware has been replated.
Classic “picture frame” detail on legs.
Beautiful original ivory keys.
A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
1925 Steinway L 5’ 10 1/2” ebony grand #232689
This piano is an excellent example of Steinway’s “Golden Age” period of piano making.
Fully restored and refinished to like new condition with a matching artist bench.
The Steinway patented Accelerated Action has been fully rebuilt with new hammers, shanks & flanges and wippens according to a modified ”Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol giving a quick, even touch and balanced tone.
Hammers were custom made to match weight and dimensions of the originals.
The soundboard and plate have been refinished, the pin block replaced, and new agraffes, strings and dampers installed. Custom wound G C bass strings installed.
All hardware has been replated.
Classic “picture frame” detail on legs.
Beautiful original ivory keys.
A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
considered to be the one of the “Golden Years” of Steinway piano making. Has the Steinway Patented Accelerated Action.
Soundboard and bridges are in excellent condition with no sign of cracks or splits.
Legs and lyre have the decorative classic “picture frame” design.
Comes with matching adjustable artist bench.
Coming Soon: 1935 Steinway A3 6’ 4” ebony grand #279638
1935 Steinway 1935 Steinway A3 6’ 4” ebony grand #279638 6’ 4” ebony grand #279638
The 6’ 4” version of the model A is one of the most sought after and balanced home pianos. It was made from 1913 to 1945. Recently Steinway reintroduced the model A2 which at 6’ 2” is two inches shorter than the A3.
Restoration just completed:
Finish: Soundboard, plate and case refinished. Nickel plating of all hardware.
Strings: Agraffes replaced, pin block replaced (Bolduc pin block), piano restrung with custom wound GC bass strings.
Damper guide rail refelted and dampers replaced.
Patented Accelerated Action: All new action parts selected to best match original design dimensions.
Parts balanced according to a modified “Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol for a balanced and even touch and tone.
A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
Coming soon: 1926 Steinway A3 6’ 4” ebony grand #242415
1926 Steinway A3 6’ 4” ebony grand #272602
The 6’ 4” version of the model A is one of the most sought after and balanced home pianos. It was made from 1913 to 1945. Recently Steinway reintroduced the model A2 which at 6’ 2” is two inches shorter than the A3.
Restoration just completed:
Finish: Soundboard, plate and case refinished. Nickel plating of all hardware.
Strings: Agraffes replaced, pin block replaced (Bolduc pin block), piano restrung with custom wound GC bass strings.
Damper guide rail refelted and dampers replaced.
Action: All new action parts selected to best match original design dimensions.
Parts balanced according to a modified “Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol for a balanced and even touch and tone.
A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
[SOLD] 1914 Steinway ‘O’ 5’ 10 1/2” ebony grand #196917
Fully restored and refinished to like new condition with a matching bench. The action has been fully rebuilt with new hammers, shanks & flanges and wippens according to a modified ”Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol giving a quick and even touch and balanced tone. the soundboard and plate have been refinished, the pin block replaced, and new strings and dampers installed. Classic “picture frame” detail on legs. Beautiful ivory keys. A jewel of a piano suitable for the most discerning professional musician.
[SOLD] 1931 Steinway A3 6’ 4” ebony grand #272602
This piano belonged to the American composer Elliot Carter from 1931 until his death in 2012.
The 6’ 4” version of the model ‘A’ is one of the most sought after and balanced home pianos. It was made from 1913 to 1945. Recently Steinway reintroduced the model ‘A2’ which at 6’ 2” is 2” shorter than the A3.
Restoration just completed:
Finish: Soundboard, plate and case refinished. Nickel plating of all hardware.
Strings: Agraffes replaced, pin block replaced, piano restrung with custom wound GC bass strings.
Damper guide rail refelted and dampers replaced.
Action: Parts selected to best match original design dimensions.
Parts balanced according to a modified “Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol for a balanced and even touch and tone.
This is a fully modern Steinway with the patented Diaphragmatic Soundboard and Accelerated Action features.
[SOLD] 1926 Steinway ‘L’ 5’10 1/2″ mahogany grand #240513
Stunning ribbon grain mahogany finish in excellent condition. Classic “picture frame” detail on legs. Beautiful original ivories.
The piano belonged to concert pianist Earle Shenk from 1959 until 2020. It was rebuilt in 1984 by the famous Berkeley piano technician Sheldon Smith. He refinished the soundboard and plate, replaced the strings and dampers and rebuilt the upper action (hammers, shanks and flanges). Mr. Shenk discontinued his piano career in the late 1980s and the piano was hardly played since then.
Ris Piano has completed the restoration by replacing the wippen assembly on each key. The hammer/shank/flange assemblies were removed and balanced according to a modified ”Stanwood Precision Touch Design” protocol giving the keyboard an extremely even touch and tone.