Other woods used in pin blocks are beech. These hardwoods ensure a high degree of tuning stability over a long period of time. The keys of the piano are sometimes made of fir.
It is tough and resilient to heavy wear. Usually cut from a single piece of wood all 88 keys are seasoned further to allow moisture to escape and prevent warping. Once the key stick is ready the keytops white and black can be attached. Materials for the white key tops are usually a synthetic ivory or plastic resin and for the blacks it is wood sometimes ebony or a special resin type material.
The action mechanism is made of many components and precision is the key. For the best quality pianos these action parts should be made with minute margins of less than a thousandth of an inch in part production.
Usually maple is the choice for action parts although depending on the manufacture other types of wood are also used. These parts are made to withstand constant friction and have to be very durable. The action is the heart of the piano and what determines the touch to be light or heavy.
The case, rim, back posts and exterior of the piano are made of many different woods. The back posts are made from spruce.
The exterior case and cabinet of some pianos are made of a solid plywood core. Poplar and birch are commonly used. Learn more and compare subscriptions content expands above. Full Terms and Conditions apply to all Subscriptions.
Or, if you are already a subscriber Sign in. Other options. Close drawer menu Financial Times International Edition. Search the FT Search. It is an aesthetic signature that has made it a musical icon and the most recognizable instrument in the world.
Although the sound is hardly affected by the choice of finish, the company provides a wide range of paint colors and veneers as either bespoke or as special edition pianos.
Each one is registered and retails at a recommended price that ranges from Euro 28, to Euro , depending on the model and finish. Since its foundation in , only about , pianos have been produced and sold. This piece originally came out in Issue 16, of Vault. For more information, visit Steinway. They combine to produce the unique musical character the brand is cherished for. We pay a visit to their Hamburg workshop to see just how complicated and arduous the process is.
Selecting the wood Like the legendary Stradivarius and Guarneri stringed instruments, the distinctive sound produced by Steinway pianos starts with the choice and quality of hardwood used to create each masterpiece. The selection of quality hardwood is critical for achieving the Steinway sound, the company typically rejects half of the wood sent to their factories.
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