Steinway & Sons Grand Piano Model O

Steinway & Sons Grand Piano – Expertly Rebuilt in New York (2016)

Rebuilt by Cantabile Piano – New York
New pin block, strings & tuning pins
New damper felts
Original soundboard (no repairs)
New Steinway hammers
New Renner shanks, knuckles & whippens

The Instrument

This is a stunning example of a vintage Steinway that has been thoughtfully brought back to life. In the piano world, there is often debate about whether to replace soundboards during a rebuild. This instrument retains its original soundboard, a feature highly valued by purists who want to preserve the authentic “soul” and character the piano was born with.

The soundboard has been carefully inspected and remains in excellent structural and tonal condition, offering the rich, sustaining tone associated with Golden Era Steinways.

The Restoration

This piano underwent a significant restoration in 2016 by Cantabile Piano Arts in New York, a shop known for meticulous craftsmanship and traditional rebuilding techniques. Their work has elevated this piano back to a high-performance standard.

Key restoration work includes:

• New Pin Block – Provides firm tuning pins and long-term tuning stability.
• New Strings & Tuning Pins – Ensures clarity, projection, and reliability.
• New Damper Felts – Enhances control and sustain.
• Action Regulation – Regulated to concert-level responsiveness and consistency.

The Action

The action is a carefully chosen “best of both worlds” configuration:

• Renner shanks, knuckles & whippens – Renner is regarded as the world standard for action parts, used in top-tier instruments like Hamburg Steinway, Bösendorfer, and Fazioli. These parts offer superb durability and exceptional repetition speed.
• Genuine Steinway hammers – Retain the unmistakable Steinway tonal character: warm, powerful bass, singing treble, and the classic American Steinway presence.

This combination delivers the precision of German engineering with the classic tonal palette of Steinway.

Why Buy This Piano?

A Steinway with an original, healthy soundboard and a top-tier professional action rebuild is a rare find. This instrument offers:

• Vintage character that modern pianos can’t duplicate
• Concert-level mechanical reliability
• A responsive, expressive action
• A sound steeped in Steinway tradition

This is a piano built to inspire—equally suited for a serious pianist, dedicated student, teaching studio, or discerning home.