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1917 Steinway B Louis XV grand piano mahogany 7ft Restored to PERFECTION

Estimated price for orientation: 57 888 $

Category: Grand and Baby Grand Pianos
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Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Steinway
Country of Manufacture: United States Model: Louis XV - Model B
Original ivory keys, stays in: 1923 Number of Keys: 88
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Number of Pedals: 3


MSRP: $85,000 on very least expensive Steinway B (basic ebony plain spade leg) to well over $175,000 for an art case piano like this, Lindeblad's is currently asking $150,000 for an identical to this with full restoration)
NEW pinblockNEW Nickel plated blue tuning pinsNEW Steinway stringsNEW Action parts: fully restored all new felts/pins and with only Steinway & Renner as we normally use)NEW Steinway hammers/shanks/flanges/felts etcNEWLY refinished harp/plate has been re-guilded to NEW conditionNEWLY refinished art case mahogany, refinished inside/outprofessionally voiced and regulated to a very high standardOriginal "elephant" keys have been cleaned and restoredOriginal soundboard has been shimmed (not replaced)... many purists consider heart transplants are risky and the same is true for soundboards... this one only needed minor shimming to make it beautifully resonant and like newAs close as it gets to completely NEW. You won't find a better Steinway for the money.  Actually you won't find a better piano period. 
Bosendorfer, Bechstein, Bluthner and Steingraeber may have those that prefer them, but at this level of perfection it is only about personal preference... not a measurable differences in materials or craftsmanship.
prior to shipping the piano can be inspected by an independent RPT
(NOTE: Lindeblad has a 1916 version of this piano for $150,000, they put in a new soundboard, mine has the original which did not need replacing... ).  If this is the instrument of your dreams don't hesitate to contact me with questions And please feel free to make a reasonable offer