Steinway and Sons 5’ 1” Baby Grand Piano

The Steinway Model S grand piano is a remarkable example of how much musical character can be achieved in a relatively compact grand piano. This 5 feet 1 inch instrument carries the craftsmanship, design philosophy, and distinctive tonal character for which Steinway is renowned. Introduced in the 1930s, the Model S was specifically conceived to bring the Steinway experience into homes and rooms where a larger grand would not be practical.

Hand made in the USA, the Model S has a beautifully resonant and singing tone, with the responsiveness and tonal color that make a grand piano so expressive. Its overstrung scale, carefully designed soundboard, premium materials, and substantial construction allow it to produce a surprisingly rich sound for its size. Steinway’s continuous bent maple rim, Sitka spruce soundboard, hand-fitted bridge work, and carefully engineered action are examples of the attention to detail that goes into the instrument.

The Model S is especially appealing as a home or studio grand, where its modest footprint is a major advantage. It provides the touch, sustain, dynamic range, and visual elegance of a genuine Steinway grand without requiring the space of a Model M, O, B, or larger concert instrument. Its proportions make it particularly well suited to intimate rooms, while its refined tonal character makes it capable of handling everything from delicate classical passages to more powerful repertoire. Steinway itself describes the Model S as a grand designed to bring its sound into almost any space.

A well-maintained Steinway Model S can therefore be a wonderful combination of musicality, craftsmanship, prestige, and practicality. It is a true Steinway grand in every meaningful sense, offering a pianist an exceptionally responsive and expressive instrument while occupying considerably less space than the company’s larger models. For someone seeking the elegance and character of a Steinway in a compact grand, the Model S is an especially attractive choice.  This one comes complete with a Steinway Chair and a 4 year guarantee on parts and labor.