USED Steinway A Tulip RMS | 143278

The Steinway & Sons Model A is a 6’2″ (188 cm) “Salon Grand” piano celebrated for combining the tonal depth and projection of a larger concert instrument with dimensions suitable for homes, studios, and intimate performance spaces. First introduced in the late 19th century by Steinway & Sons the Model A was engineered to bridge the gap between smaller living-room grands and the company’s larger professional models.

One of the Model A’s defining characteristics is its wide-tail design, which accommodates a larger soundboard and longer bass strings than many pianos of comparable length. This construction allows the instrument to produce a remarkably powerful, resonant tone with deep bass, rich midrange warmth, and clear singing treble. Pianists often describe its voice as having the “grand” character of a much larger instrument, making it especially prized for expressive solo repertoire and chamber music.

The Model A is frequently compared to the Steinway & Sons Model B—Steinway’s renowned 6’11” “Music Room Grand”—because it shares many of the same tonal qualities, including warmth, sustain, and dynamic range, while occupying a smaller footprint. Its balance of performance capability and practical size has made it a longstanding favorite among professional musicians, conservatories, recording studios, and serious private pianists.