Steinway 1098 Upright Piano

TYPE: Upright
COLOR: Ebony Satin
YEAR: 1979
SIZE: 46"
COMPARE TO NEW: $36,300.00
INCLUDED: Warranty | Bench | Piano Preparation 

In Stock! The model 1098 was always Steinway's best-selling upright piano and this example, built in 1979, has now settled into its own and provides a full, rich sound and has an extremely expressive touch. Capable of roaring like thunder when pressed upon, it can also make the angels weep when played softly. For this very reason many professional pianists choose this model for their "home" and/or practice piano. We put a full set of new strings and tuning pins on it. The action has been completely disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, a complete regulation job performed including a key top dressing. The ebony satin finish has just received an oil-based rub out and it has been cleaned to within an inch of its life (see photos) inside and out! The 1098 was $36,000 when it was last available. It will be an object of extreme envy to your friends and a complete joy for you to play upon for many, many years to come. 

Background of Steinway 1098 Upright Piano

First introduced in 1938, the Model 1098 Steinway upright piano surprisingly includes a larger soundboard than you'll find in many grand pianos. Being a popular choice for professional players, this larger soundboard produced a much more resonant voice, which, given its size, is ideal for homes and apartments.

Indeed, finished in ebonized veneer, this elegant black Steinway upright piano with brass detailing is a stunning focal point of any room. 

Specifications of Steinway 1098 Upright Piano

Inside the 1098 Steinway upright piano, you'll find a solid birch back frame complete with solid maple closing blocks and expansion cuts. The braces are solid spruce, ensuring the back frame remains straight, allowing for consistent and reliable tuning. The ribs are made from durable, resinous sugar pine. The hammers are produced with hard rock maple and premium double-felted, which resonate beautifully on the high-tensile Swedish steel and Swedish steel core wire wound with pure copper strings. 

Taken together, the model 1098 Steinway upright piano combines all the ingenuity, craft, and brilliance you'd expect from Steinway & Sons. From the first moment your fingers play the European spruce keys, you'll find yourself with a piano for life. 

History of Steinway 1098 Upright Piano

Beginning in 1853, when Heinrich Steinweg established a piano company in New York, Steinway & Sons quickly became an international phenomenon. Six years later, in 1859, the now-renowned company had become the largest manufacturer in the world, opening the Hamburg Steinway factory in 1880. 

 Please call Charles at (703)-534-0200 or email at charles@orpheusmusicgroup.com