Essex EGP-173
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Essex EGP-173 Grand Piano
Classic Grand Piano
For the Classic Grand piano buyer. This is the style by which all others are judged. The Classic Sheraton design has withstood the test of time for over 100 years since it was first introduced by Steinway & Sons in 1900.
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Finishes Available
Satin: Ebony High Polish - Polyester: Ebony, Sapele Mahogany Dimensions
Height: 100 cm (39 ¼”) Length: 173 cm (5’ 8”) Width: 151 cm (59 ¼”) Net Weight: 309 kg (680 lb) Encasement
Furniture:
Classic Case Designed by Steinway & Sons.
Finish:
Ebony and white finishes over an outer substrate of phenolic resin. Natural finishes over authentic wood veneers. Polyester (polished finishes) or hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer (satin luster finishes)..
Hardware:
Brass
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Instrument Specifications
Rim/Backframe:
Outer is laminated Lauan, Beech, and Walnut. Inner is laminated Lauan and Walnut. Wide tail design (similar to Boston). 22 mm outer rim width, 38 mm inner rim width.
Braces/Posts:
Steinway-like radial bracing. 3 braces.
Pinblock:
Laminated multi-directional Maple. Thickness: 36 mm.
Soundboard:
Solid Spruce. Linear taper. Tapered from 9 mm front to 8 mm back. Vibrating area: 1.25 m2 (1,938 in2)
Ribs:
Ribs notched into inner rim (no floating ribs). Ribs made of spruce and staggered/graduated. Number of ribs: 12
Bridges:
Vertically laminated maple base with solid maple cap.
Scale:
Designed by Steinway. 18,191 kg (40,021 lb) tension.
Plate:
Cast iron, painted with Steinway Gold.
Tuning Pins:
Carbon steel nickel coating.
Duplex Scales:
Front and rear duplexes Designed by Steinway.
Strings:
Roslau wire. Number of sizes of treble strings: 9. Lowest tenor note: 27. Number 1 speaking length: 130 cm (51.1”)
Hammers:
Designed by Steinway. Weight of topfelt: 7 kg (15 lb).
Action:
Designed by Steinway. Angled whippen heel. All wood (no plastic) for all moving parts. Like Boston: extruded aluminium action rails rosette shape on it.
Keys:
Steinway design. Material – Spruce or Basswood.
Keybed:
Lauan, Maple, Spruce.
Pedals:
Brass. Full Sostenuto.
Features:
Slow-fall Fallboard available on most grand models. Fold-down Fallboard Lip available on most grand models.
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Essex Pianos
Designed by Steinway & Sons in collaboration with renowned furniture designer William Faber, the Essex has been created as a tribute to the idea that beautiful piano styles and finishes can and should be possible in every price range. With elegant traditional styling and museum-quality finishes, Essex will be a stunning addition to your home. And it is available in an array of models, sizes, and veneers to fit every décor and every lifestyle.
The Essex incorporates the latest design and engineering enhancements from Steinway’s dedicated research and development team. By utilizing specially engineered materials, large-scale production techniques, and carefully selected manufacturing environments, the Essex is able to deliver a level of musical performance previously unattainable in its price range.
With the Essex piano, you get more than the best possible value for your money. You also enjoy complete investment assurance, as each Essex piano is backed by Steinway & Sons and serviced by Steinway-trained technicians. Your purchase is also backed by the Steinway Promise: If you decide to trade-in your Essex piano for a new Steinway grand piano at any time within ten years, you will receive a trade-in credit equal to your original purchase price.
The Steinway-designed soundboard is tapered, rather than uniformly thick, to vibrate more freely and provide more tonal volume. Essex pianos have a Steinway-designed, all wood (no plastic) action for proven durability and heightened responsiveness and control. In addition, all Essex pianos feature a Steinway-designed pinblock, strings, plate, backposts/braces, and bridges, as well as many Steinway-specified parts and manufacture procedures. As a result, the Essex is, quite simply, the best piano available in its price range today.
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