Upright Pianos
Better Way Or Just Opinions?
It can be confusing when shopping for pianos. There are so many opinions and even worse – so many “experts”. Your piano tuner says one thing, your teacher another, your good friend down the street another and the church organist another…And so on and so forth…
But when is the last time those people shopped for a new upright piano? Has the market changed since they bought their piano? Do they know why hammers with underfelt are better, why a vertically bridge is better, or how a tapered soundboard provides more sound? More importantly – Are they recommending pianos that have these features? If not, Are they really experts?
It doesn’t need to be complicated. There ARE several features that most all manufacturers agree make a better piano. All our pianos will have these feature marked so you can make the best decision for you. See our education page for more details.
Premium Features Most All Manufacturers Agree Upon
There are a few features that manufacturers of all makes use in their highest quality grand pianos that can also make an upright piano perform and “sing” better. Unfortunately most manufacturers don’t include them in their uprights.
Using any of these features will make a piano perform better. However, it’s how they ALL work together in a symphony that makes all the difference.
Note: There are many pianos that cost more that do not have premium features.
LOOK for these letters indicating each model’s premium features.
- The gold check mark indicates the inclusion of ALL premium features.
Tapering the soundboard allows it to move more freely and sustain longer.
This will make those long bass note last longer and make your music sound better.
Definition:
A bridge made of laminates of wood, glued together vertically.
This help the vibrations of the string reach the soundboard faster than a solid bridge. Thus, giving a better tone and more sustain.
Better hammers not only have the outside felt but a denser underfelt.
This helps you control your tone and gives you the power you may need for those thunderous fortissimos.
They also should last longer and keep their voicing longer.
Now...To The Pianos
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For over 160 years, STEINWAY & SONS has been dedicated to making world-class pianos. Founded in 1853 by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway in a Manhattan loft, our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the STEINWAY remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. Discover the craftsmanship of our world-class pianos.
Steinway & Sons offers ALL premium features and more.
Model K52
Traditional Upright
The only upright worthy of being in the grand section.
Unlike other manufacturers that mass-produce their uprights, STEINWAY & SONS uprights are handcrafted in the same factory as our grand pianos, using the same techniques, conditioning processes, and craftsmen. The result is the world’s finest upright, living up to the STEINWAY & SONS name in every respect. STEINWAY upright pianos take advantage of over 125 patented features and processes.
Starting at $51,600
- All wood case parts (No MDF)
- Diaphragmatic tapered soundboard tapered from the bridge outward. Step-up from linear taper
- Solid brass hardware
- Low tension scale design
- Brass hammer rail with rosette for exact hammer fitting
- Large staggered back-posts for tuning stability
- Heavy duty artist bench standard with black pianos
- Full sostenuto pedal
No matter your level of skill or your musical goals, STEINWAY–DESIGNED pianos offers an instrument to match to your needs.
The Steinway-designed BOSTON grand pianos offer ALL premium features.
UP-132E Performance Edition
The largest Boston upright piano at a height of 52″ (132 cm), the UP-132E PERFORMANCE EDITION provides a rich and powerful sound that rivals many grand pianos.
Designed by STEINWAY & SONS, employing the unique patents and expertise that have made the STEINWAY heritage synonymous with musical excellence, the BOSTON line of grand and upright pianos captures the STEINWAY DNA and represents a singular achievement in instrument-building: a superior playing experience at a price level never before thought possible.
EBONY POLISH
Starting at $18,400
UP-126E Performance Edition
The BOSTON UP-126E PERFORMANCE EDITION makes a great addition to any teaching studio or home. A longer music rest accommodates more music. Height: 49½” (126 cm)
Designed by STEINWAY & SONS, employing the unique patents and expertise that have made the STEINWAY heritage synonymous with musical excellence, the BOSTON line of grand and upright pianos captures the STEINWAY DNA and represents a singular achievement in instrument-building: a superior playing experience at a price level never before thought possible.
EBONY POLISH | MAHOGANY POLISH
Starting at $16,400
UP-120S Performance Edition
Designed by STEINWAY & SONS, employing the unique patents and expertise that have made the STEINWAY heritage synonymous with musical excellence, the BOSTON line of grand and upright pianos captures the STEINWAY DNA and represents a singular achievement in instrument-building: a superior playing experience at a price level never before thought possible.
EBONY POLISH | WALNUT SATIN
Starting at $9,800
UP-118E Performance Edition
The BOSTON 118E PERFORMANCE EDITION combines the best in beauty and performance in an affordable piano. At a height of 46½” (118 cm) and a depth of 23½” (60 cm), the small profile allows you to fit this piano into almost any room.
Designed by STEINWAY & SONS, employing the unique patents and expertise that have made the STEINWAY heritage synonymous with musical excellence, the BOSTON line of grand and upright pianos captures the STEINWAY DNA and represents a singular achievement in instrument-building: a superior playing experience at a price level never before thought possible.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY SATIN | WALNUT POLISH | WALNUT SATIN | MAHOGANY POLISH
Starting at $13,900
- Octagrip® Pinblock
- Massive Staggered Backposts
- All Wooden Action Parts
- Mute Pedal
- Brass Casters
- Polished Brass Hardware
- Slow-Fall Fallboard
- Lower Tension String Scale for Increased Tonal Clarity, Depth, & Sustain
The ESSEX incorporates STEINWAY & SONS’ latest design specifications and engineering standards, as well as the STEINWAY commitment to excellence developed over 160 years of quality craftsmanship. Every ESSEX instrument is inspected by a team of highly experienced STEINWAY & SONS technicians before it leaves the factory.
The Steinway-designed ESSEX grand pianos offer ALL premium features.
EUP-123 Steinway-Designed Essex
48″ Upright
The STEINWAY-DESIGNED ESSEX piano incorporates the latest design specifications and engineering standards from STEINWAY & SONS. Learn more about why the ESSEX remains the best choice in its price range for anyone looking for a quality piano at an affordable price.
Starting at $9,500
EUP-116 Steinway-Designed Essex
46″ Upright
The STEINWAY-DESIGNED ESSEX piano incorporates the latest design specifications and engineering standards from STEINWAY & SONS. Learn more about why the ESSEX remains the best choice in its price range for anyone looking for a quality piano at an affordable price.
With a variety of styles, you’ll find the perfect fit for your home.
Starting at $8,900
EUP-111E Steinway-Designed Essex
43 3/4″ Upright
The STEINWAY-DESIGNED ESSEX piano incorporates the latest design specifications and engineering standards from STEINWAY & SONS. Learn more about why the ESSEX remains the best choice in its price range for anyone looking for a quality piano at an affordable price.
The Classic Studio Upright (EUP-111E) is the perfect choice for any home. With its classic design, it is sure to compliment any interior space.
Starting at $7,900
EUP-108C Steinway-Designed Essex
42 1/2″ Upright
The STEINWAY-DESIGNED ESSEX piano incorporates the latest design specifications and engineering standards from STEINWAY & SONS. Learn more about why the ESSEX remains the best choice in its price range for anyone looking for a quality piano at an affordable price.
The styling of the Continental Upright (EUP-108C) puts it at home in any décor. The contemporary design offers distinctive and stylish elegance at an affordable price.
Starting at $7,200
- Massive Staggered Backposts
- All Wooden Action Parts
- Mute Pedal
- Brass Casters
- Polished Brass Hardware
- Lower Tension String Scale for Increased Tonal Clarity, Depth, & Sustain
Over the past 90 years, KAWAI has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world-class musical instruments – and has received over 50 major international awards for product and service excellence.
ST-1 Institutional Upright
The Kawai ST-1 is everything an institutional piano should be – amazingly strong, exceptionally playable, and built to last. It combines the world’s most advanced upright piano action with many new design enhancements that allow it to outperform every other piano in its class. For institutional settings that demand consistently high performance amid the rigors of heavy use, the Kawai ST-1 is the ideal choice.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY SATIN | WALNUT SATIN | MAHOGANY SATIN | OAK SATIN
Starting at $9,295
K-800 Professional Upright
The 53″ K-800 is the epitome of upright piano craftsmanship. Its elegant form and exceptional tone will fulfill the needs of any professional teaching studio or intimate performance setting.
EBONY POLISH
Starting at $26,695
K-500 Professional Upright
With its taller 51″ height and newly-designed scale, the K-500 Professional Upright Piano offers a rare combination of power, dynamic range and tonal richness to meet the musical demands of any studio environment.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY SATIN | MAHOGANY POLISH
Starting at $16,895
K-400 Professional Upright
The uniquely practical 48″ K-400 features a grand-style music rack that places music at eye level and provides a solid surface for sheet music and oversized music books. A New England Style, dual-hinged fallboard adds to its distinctive appeal.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY POLISH W/NICKEL
Starting at $13,795
K-300 Professional Upright
The K-300 builds upon the success of its award-winning predecessor, the K-3, that was named MMR Magazine’s “Acoustic Piano of the Year” for four consecutive years. The K-300 proudly extends this distinguished legacy.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY SATIN | EBONY POLISH W/NICKEL HARDWARE | EBONY SATIN W/NICKEL HARDWARE | MAHOGANY POLISH | MAHOGANY SATIN | WHITE POLISH
Starting at $12,895
K-200 Professional Upright
With outstanding tone and touch in a beautiful 45″ frame, the K-200 offers the dependability and character needed to please any performing pianist from the novice to the seasoned professional.
EBONY POLISH | EBONY SATIN | EBONY POLISH W/NICKEL HARDWARE | EBONY SATIN W/NICKEL HARDWARE | MAHOGANY POLISH | MAHOGANY SATIN
Starting at $8,395
506N Institutional Upright
The Kawai 506 was specially designed to meet the needs of those who require high quality and durability in an instrument, without a premium price tag. Churches, schools or other venues seeking longevity and value will find the 506 to be a solid musical choice.
EBONY SATIN | MAHOGANY SATIN
Starting at $6,195
508 Decorator Console
The 508 Decorator Console is specially designed to meet the needs of those who require elegance, high quality and exceptional durability in an instrument, without a premium price tag. This finely-crafted, superb-sounding instrument will provide satisfying musical enjoyment for years to come.
MAHOGANY SATIN
Starting at $7,295
K-15 Continental Upright
The K-15 provides an excellent introduction to Kawai upright piano quality. Featuring a solid spruce soundboard and the highly-regarded Ultra-Responsive Direct Blow Action with ABS Styran parts, this continental-style instrument produces a rich, clear tone with performance qualities that rival much larger upright pianos.
EBONY POLISH | WHITE POLISH | MAHOGANY POLISH
Starting at $6,195
Least Expensive Model That Has ALL Premium Features
- Tapered Spoundboard
- Vertically Laminated Bridge
- Hammers With Underfelt
Compare Other Pianos
What’s Missing?
- Vertically Lamintated Bridge
- Hammers With Underfelt
- Tapered Soundboard
What’s Missing?
- Vertically Lamintated Bridge
- Hammers With Underfelt
- Tapered Soundboard
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