🎹Steinway K-52 Traditional Upright Piano Review - Handcrafted Upright🎹
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The Steinway K52 is NY Steinway’s top upright model and something we’ve never had a chance to review here on the channel. A 500,000-series K52 came into the shop in brilliant condition and we thought that it would be an amazing opportunity to take a look at it and share our thoughts and musings on the piano.
Stu’s impression playing this instrument was generally quite positive - the lower half of the piano exhibited some remarkable separation and warmth that is seldom there in vertical pianos - or grands shorter than 6’ for that matter. The sustain was good, and there’s a massive tonal pallet that makes you want to live in those lower octaves for hours on end - whether you’re writing or just playing some Brahams or Beethoven.
The large spruce backposts really work in tandem with the large soundboard to create a large amount of lower-end resonance that remains well defined.
The upper end of the piano has a more traditional sound - something similar to a Mason Hamlin 50 or Heinztman & Co, vs some of the more modern German uprights like a C. Bechstein Concert 8, or a Bosendorfer. Less complexity and accuracy in the touch, less projection, and sustain, but still a good level of clarity. The use of the solid maple bridge also gives it a distinctive tonal colour, one that’s darker and more ‘woody’ than other modern designs offer up.
It’s a familiar sound and touch and certainly offers up a well-made instrument to those wanting this type of sound. It may not offer the kind of high-performing harmonic pyrotechnics that precision-built European 52” monsters deliver, but it still certainly has its place.
Thanks for watching, and we hope you’ve enjoyed!!
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I've played almost every high end upright in the industry, each maker has their own thing going on. I'll say this, nothing else really sounds like a K52. Question is do you like that sound or not
🎹Steinway K-52 Traditional Upright Piano Review - Handcrafted Upright🎹
Merriam Music
36,181 views
🛒 Learn more about the Steinway K-52▸https://www.merriammusic.com/product/...
🛒 See More Upright Pianos▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/product-...
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#K52 #Steinway #UprightPiano
The Steinway K52 is NY Steinway’s top upright model and something we’ve never had a chance to review here on the channel. A 500,000-series K52 came into the shop in brilliant condition and we thought that it would be an amazing opportunity to take a look at it and share our thoughts and musings on the piano.
Stu’s impression playing this instrument was generally quite positive - the lower half of the piano exhibited some remarkable separation and warmth that is seldom there in vertical pianos - or grands shorter than 6’ for that matter. The sustain was good, and there’s a massive tonal pallet that makes you want to live in those lower octaves for hours on end - whether you’re writing or just playing some Brahams or Beethoven.
The large spruce backposts really work in tandem with the large soundboard to create a large amount of lower-end resonance that remains well defined.
The upper end of the piano has a more traditional sound - something similar to a Mason Hamlin 50 or Heinztman & Co, vs some of the more modern German uprights like a C. Bechstein Concert 8, or a Bosendorfer. Less complexity and accuracy in the touch, less projection, and sustain, but still a good level of clarity. The use of the solid maple bridge also gives it a distinctive tonal colour, one that’s darker and more ‘woody’ than other modern designs offer up.
It’s a familiar sound and touch and certainly offers up a well-made instrument to those wanting this type of sound. It may not offer the kind of high-performing harmonic pyrotechnics that precision-built European 52” monsters deliver, but it still certainly has its place.
Thanks for watching, and we hope you’ve enjoyed!!
Connect with Merriam Music:
● Website ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/
● Contact Us ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/contact/
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