Steinway & Sons is widely regarded as the finest piano manufacturer in the world. Singapore Piano Shop provides specialist Steinway piano tuning, regulation, voicing and repair for Steinway grand and upright pianos in Singapore's homes, hotels, concert venues and recording studios.
About Steinway & Sons Pianos
Founded in 1853 by German immigrant Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg (later Steinway) in New York City, Steinway & Sons has been synonymous with piano excellence for over 170 years. Over 97% of concert pianists performing with major orchestras choose Steinway. Each Steinway is handcrafted over approximately one year using over 12,000 individual parts. The company also manufactures Boston pianos (made by Kawai) and Essex pianos (made by Pearl River) as accessible alternatives under the Steinway family.
Popular Steinway & Sons Models in Singapore
- Model S (155cm) — the "baby" grand
- Model M (170cm) — parlour grand
- Model O (180cm) — living room grand
- Model A (188cm) — concert grand
- Model B (211cm) — semi-concert grand
- Model D (274cm) — the concert grand used by performers worldwide
- Hamburg vs. New York Steinway variants
- Model K-52 upright (132cm)
Services We Provide for Steinway & Sons Pianos
- Steinway grand piano tuning
- Steinway action regulation (unique Steinway action geometry requires specialist knowledge)
- Steinway piano voicing (Steinway hammers have a distinctive sound character)
- Steinway string replacement
- Steinway soundboard inspection and repair
- Steinway key covering and action rebuilding
- Pre-performance preparation and concert tuning
Common Steinway & Sons Piano Issues in Singapore's Climate
Steinway pianos in Singapore are typically found in luxury residences, five-star hotels, concert halls and recording studios where climate control is usually well-managed. The most common service requirements are regular tuning, occasional voicing to maintain the Steinway's characteristic singing tone, and action regulation for intensively used instruments. Older Steinways (pre-1970s) may require more extensive restoration of pin blocks, strings and action components.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a Steinway grand be tuned in Singapore?
A Steinway grand used for home practice should be tuned at least twice a year. Steinways used in hotels, concert venues or for professional performance should be tuned before each significant event, in addition to a regular maintenance schedule.
Can you tune my Steinway Hamburg D-274 concert grand?
Yes, we have experience tuning and regulating Steinway concert grands including the Model D. For concert preparation, we recommend scheduling the tuning 24 hours before the performance to allow the strings to settle after the final regulation.
Do you have experience with Boston and Essex pianos?
Yes. Both Boston and Essex pianos are designed by Steinway & Sons and manufactured by Kawai (Boston) and Pearl River (Essex) respectively. They share some design characteristics with Steinway but use different action components. We service all three tiers of the Steinway family.