This baby grand piano is designed by Steinway & Sons to be small in stature but big in sound.

Starting in the late 1990’s, Steinway & Sons decided it was time to expand the family of Steinway by developing a new line of lower-priced pianos to meet the needs of piano connoisseurs for whom the price of a Steinway-Designed Boston was out of reach. Drawing on Steinway’s deep reservoir of piano knowledge, century-and-a-half-old tradition of innovation, and consistent commitment to excellence, Steinway & Sons designed the all-new Essex piano line. Designing each new piano from scratch, Steinway engineers adapted proven patents, concepts, and materials for the special requirements of high-technology manufacturing. Launched in 2000, Essex pianos continue to be the single best pianos available in the low-price range, bar none.

Essex Baby Grand Pianos by Steinway & Sons

Incorporating the Steinway Model A Grand Piano “wide-tail” design, Essex grand pianos have a soundboard with more surface area than other pianos the same size. This enriches the sound, giving the pianist the impression of playing on a larger piano.

The Essex pinblock is created from multiple layers of maple incorporated into a single block. The bi-directional structure of the layers grips the tuning pins from four directions—ensuring a tight fit, uniform pressure, and smoother tuning.

Nickel is used to plate the tuning pins both to prevent rust as well as for its natural beauty. Essex tuning pins are cut, not rolled, which means that the thread is cut into the pins which affords greater holding power and helps to promote longer lasting tunings.

Steinway-designed tension scaling results in a longer sustaining tone and longer life of the whole piano. A low-tension string scale design gives a fuller tone by allowing more of the lower partials to sing. It also has more sustain, is more powerful, has more dynamic range, and provides warmer and mellower tones.

Simply put, if you’re looking for a piano that performs in a smaller space, the Essex Baby Grand may be the piano for you!

Available Finishes:
High Polished or Satin Ebony and Sapele Mahogany; Polished White and Kewazinga Bubinga