Key No. 7 - Advancements
- Key No. 1 - Sound
- Key No. 2 - Touch
- Key No. 3 - Endorsement
- Key No. 4 - Investment
- Key No. 5 - Name
- Key No. 6 - Workmanship
- Key No. 7 - Advancements
- Key No. 8 - Your Gift
Why they will Always Come from One Place
It's difficult to tell merely by looking at various grand pianos how technologically advanced they may be. This is because every piano since 1859, has tried to follow the lead of Steinway.
It was in that year that Steinway & Sons first combined two major innovations: a full cast-iron plate, allowing enormous string tensions, and the patented Steinway over-strung scale, which permits longer bass strings for more volume and better resonance.
By the end of the 19th Century Steinway's technical leadership was unparalleled, refining and improving virtually every aspect of the piano. And the parade of advancements continues to this day, with 115 patents including the following:
The Steinway Diaphragmatic® soundboard which provides freer vibration for rich tonal response.
The patented Accelerated® action, giving the player instant response, as well as the ability to repeat notes as quickly as a key is struck.
The Hexagrip® pinblock assuring precise, longer-lasting tuning.
The finest most advanced pianos in the world today are Steinways. But the finest Steinway of all will be the one we build tomorrow.
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"To Steinway & Sons — Gents, I have decided to keep your grand piano. For some reason unknown to me it gives better results than any so far tried. Please send bill with lowest price." — Thomas Edison June 2, 1890 (A letter to Steinway & Sons) |