Baldwin Pianos

Baldwin Pianos - Baldwin Concert Grand SD-10

Type: Concert grand piano.
Price: Around 100,000$.
Size: 9 feet (2.75 meters).
Produced by: Baldwin.
Available Finishes: The Baldwin SD-10 Concert Grand is available in either Polished Ebony or Satin Ebony.

Description of the Baldwin piano:

The supreme quality of the Baldwin SD-10 made it the preferred piano by many of the world's well-known pianists, composers, conductors and performance organizations. Here is a short list of famous musicians who use this model: Earl Wild, Dave Brubeck, Michael Feinstein and Boston Pops' Keith Lockhart.

The Baldwin piano SD10 Concert Grand was first introduced in 1965 and since then it is one of the most popular concert pianos played on many stages by numerous performers.

Why is the Baldwin piano SD10 Concert Grand the piano of choice - What makes it so special?

Here is some information from the manufacturer which explains their uncompromising in choosing the best quality material in producing this special musical instrument.
Baldwin's SD-10 is constructed from superior materials such as supreme kinds of wood to ensure the highest quality in the piano's tone: maple - for the rim; best spruce on the soundboard; and African ebony wood for the piano's sharp keys.

Baldwin piano SD-10 has especially engineered Renner. hammers to ensure the great results when playing on the piano. The pedals are made from brass. The superior materials are most important for the piano but that's not enough. Each part of the hundreds of parts of the SD-10 is carefully designed by the best piano engineers. Each part is double checked before installing it in the piano.

The piano engineers of the SD-10 think about everything; even the hinged cover protecting the keyboard of the piano has a mechanism whereby it closes slowly.

OUR RECOMMENDATION:
If you have the money, don't hesitate. Buy it!

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Baldwin Pianos - The Baldwin B242

Price: 4500$-6000$.

Type: Console piano.
Produced by: Baldwin.
Dimensions: 42" height; 58.5" width; 24 11/16" depth.
Weight: 487 lbs (157 kilos).

Available Finishes: The B242 is available in High Polished Ebony, Satin Cherry and Satin Walnut finishes.

Description of the piano:

The B242 is a high quality compact piano with a fair price. It has a special design with legs and music desk complementing the woods and finishes. It is a perfect instrument for a beginner due to its carefully designed responsive touch.

The keys are made from genuine European spruce, and are covered with a special coating that resists stains and chipping. Although the B242 is a small piano it produces a rich and beautiful sound that competes with bigger pianos. It has an outstanding tuning stability due to its pinblock which is adapted from the Baldwin SD10 Concert Grand.

Piano-play-it Recommendation:

More technical information:
Hammers: 100% Virgin Wool
Outer Felt: 12 1/2
Inner Felt: 5
Strings: SynchroTone IITM made by Mapes
Speaking Length: 48"
Solid Copper Wound: Strings 1-54
Tension: High
Strings Description: SynchroTone IITM bass strings, a Baldwin exclusive, are actually pre-tuned through the string design and production process to provide a clearer, more distinct tone.
Soundboard: Solid Sitka Spruce
Area - Sq. In.: 1,815
Acoustic Bars: Yes
Soundboard Description: Meticulously constructed and tapered, Baldwin soundboards amplify the string energy to produce a rich, sustaining tone.

Touch and Response
Action: Full BlowTM-Direct Stealth Action
Material: Horn Beam Imported from Europe
Action Description: European style features the exceptionally responsive touch that professional players prefer.
Keys: European style
Keys Material: European Spruce

Tuning and Durability
Back Frame: Spruce
Rim Description: The back frame and plate provide a rigid structure for the soundboard assembly, assuring exceptional tuning stability.
Pinblock Material: 19 Multi-ply, Hard Rock Maple
Tuning Pins: Steel
Pinblock Description: The Baldwin multi-ply pinblock was adapted from the legendary SD10 Concert Grand. Using cross-grained, hard rock maple plies, the Baldwin pinblock provides outstanding tuning stability.

Baldwin Pianos - The Baldwin B242E

Price: 4500$-6000$.

Type: Console piano.

Produced by: Baldwin.

Dimensions: 42" height; 58.5" width; 24 11/16" depth.

Weight: 487 lbs (157 kilos).

Available Finishes: The B242E is available in Polished Ebony finish.

Description of the piano:

The B242E is actually the same piano as the B242, but designed and refinished differently. It is a high quality compact piano with a fair price. It is a beautiful instrument which is polished with a special European style. This piano is perfect for a beginner due to its carefully designed responsive touch.

The keys are made from genuine European spruce, and are covered with a special coating that resists stains and chipping. Although the B242E is a small piano it produces a rich and beautiful sound that competes with bigger pianos. It has an outstanding tuning stability due to its pinblock which is adapted from the Baldwin SD10 Concert Grand.

Piano-play-it recommendation:

A nice piano with a nice touch for a beginner, suitable for a regular sized room or salon - sitting room, and the price is fair enough.

More technical information:
Hammers: 100% Virgin Wool
Outer Felt: 12 1/2
Inner Felt: 5
Strings: SynchroTone IITM made by Mapes
Speaking Length: 48"
Solid Copper Wound: Strings 1-54
Tension: High
Strings Description: SynchroTone IITM bass strings, a Baldwin exclusive, are actually pre-tuned through the string design and production process to provide a clearer, more distinct tone.
Soundboard: Solid Sitka Spruce
Area - Sq. In.: 1,815
Acoustic Bars: Yes
Soundboard Description: Meticulously constructed and tapered, Baldwin soundboards amplify the string energy to produce a rich, sustaining tone.

Touch and Response
Action: Full BlowTM-Direct Stealth Action
Material: Horn Beam Imported from Europe
Action Description: European style features the exceptionally responsive touch that professional players prefer.
Keys: European style
Keys Material: European Spruce

Tuning and Durability
Back Frame: Spruce
Rim Description: The back frame and plate provide a rigid structure for the soundboard assembly, assuring exceptional tuning stability.
Pinblock Material: 19 Multi-ply, Hard Rock Maple
Tuning Pins: Steel
Pinblock Description: The Baldwin multi-ply pinblock was adapted from the legendary SD10 Concert Grand. Using cross-grained, hard rock maple plies, the Baldwin pinblock provides outstanding tuning stability.