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Hello, I would like to have your opinions on two pianos, the Steinway B211 and the Steinway A188. I am close to purchasing a recent used one; the room that will host it is about 20 sqm. What are the substantial differences between the two models?
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... at this price, oops at this point of the choice both are fine :)
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2017 MANUFACTURERS SUGGESTED LIST PRICES in US dollars
S&S
A
6 ' 2 "
Satin Ebony
81,800
A
6 ' 2 "
Polyester Polished Ebony
84,400
A
6 ' 2 "
Polyester Polished Ebony w/Sterling Hardware
86,400
A
6 ' 2 "
Lacquer Polished Ebony
89,900
A
6 ' 2 "
Macassar Ebony
127,100
B
6 ' 10½ "
Satin Ebony
92,400
B
6 ' 10½ "
Polyester Polished Ebony
95,600
B
6 ' 10½ "
Polyester Polished Ebony w/Sterling Hardware
99,200
B
6 ' 10½ "
Lacquer Polished Ebony
101,700
B
6 ' 10½ "
Macassar Ebony
142,600
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Congratulations. Well, I must say that the 211 I own is a piano of great prestige, but the 188 is no less so.
A well-chosen 211 is a great instrument. Of course, in 20 sqm it might suffer a bit from the lack of space, but the same goes for the 188. All Steinways have a great timbre and it should not be sacrificed. Perhaps it is better to play it closed than to overdo the hammer regulation.
Used [instruments] could be a decision, because it depends a lot on the condition of the instruments and who has maintained them. This investigation could direct the choice more safely between one instrument or another.
Even long-term assistance, especially for Steinway, is important.
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Thank you for the directions, precisely due to the limited space I would think of opting for model A, provided that now testing it at the dealer it sounds good, especially in the low registers, like the B. However, I have heard the
b211 constantly defined as the ideal and balanced instrument from the Steinway house
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I correct, the room is acoustically treated, isolated, 16 sqm
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pianoexpert wrote:On 20/4/2020 at 18:48, pianoexpert said:
Congratulations. Well, I must say that the 211 I own is a piano of great prestige, but the 188 is no less so.
A well-chosen 211 is a great instrument. Of course, in 20 sqm it might suffer a bit from the lack of space, but the 188 as well. All Steinways have a great timbre and it should not be sacrificed. Perhaps it is better to play it closed than to overdo the hammer regulation.
The used market could decide, because it depends a lot on the condition of the instruments and who has serviced them. This investigation could direct the choice more safely between one instrument or another.
Even long-term assistance, especially for Steinway, is important.
In any case, I think I am leaning towards the B211; it is a purchase I will make once in a lifetime. The price difference between the two is not high; I hope I like it, as soon as this emergency is over I will go to try them. As for the room, besides sound-absorbing panels for different frequencies, it is equipped with wooden diffusers to emphasize mid-lows and highs. They amplify the sense of spatiality, so I don't think the 3/4 grand piano will suffer much. Besides, I already own one (Schimmel W206), so I have been able to experiment with this.
