2013 Steinway & Sons Model B – New York – Satin Ebony
Serial Number: 595911
There is something especially compelling about a Steinway that has been meticulously preserved while benefiting from years of thoughtful musical refinement. This exceptional 2013 New York Model B represents precisely that opportunity.
A single-owner instrument since new, this piano has spent its entire life in a carefully climate- and humidity-controlled private residence, protected from direct sunlight and subjected to remarkably little playing time. Never used for teaching, institutional performance, or daily practice, it has been played only occasionally and carefully by accomplished musicians. Its condition is simply extraordinary.
What makes this Steinway particularly special is its continuous care under legendary piano technician Marc Wienert. For more than a decade, Marc has overseen its tuning, voicing, regulation, and musical development. Unlike a new piano whose hammers and action may require years of settling and refinement, this instrument has already benefited from that process, without accumulating the wear normally associated with thirteen years of use.
Perhaps most remarkable is its extraordinary tuning stability. Throughout its residential life, the piano maintained its tuning so consistently that service often required little more than occasional unison touch-ups, sometimes only seasonally. This exceptional stability speaks to the instrument's careful preservation, consistent environment, and quality of ongoing maintenance.
Musically, this is a breathtaking Steinway. At pianissimo, its voice is extraordinarily warm, intimate, and dark, with remarkable clarity and control. As the pianist increases intensity, the sound transforms organically, becoming progressively brighter, more focused, and brilliantly powerful at fortissimo. This extraordinary range of tonal color, shaped naturally by the pianist's touch, is one of the defining characteristics of a truly great Steinway Model B.
For anyone considering a new Steinway, this instrument deserves serious attention. It combines the immaculate condition and exceptionally light use of a nearly new piano with the maturity, stability, and musical refinement developed through years of expert stewardship. In our view, that is an exceptionally compelling combination.
Hear This Exact Piano
We've prepared a performance and demonstration video featuring this very instrument, serial number 595911, in its current condition at Sound Pure. Listen especially for its remarkable dynamic range and the way its tonal character evolves from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NclE8oHGZcU
This exceptional Steinway is available for private audition by appointment at Sound Pure in Durham, North Carolina. We welcome serious pianists and collectors to experience firsthand what makes this particular Model B so special.
Payment, Shipping, Sales Tax
Prepayment is required by bank wire (or via financing) prior to release. Shipping shall be arranged separately with the buyer and is not included in the price - Sound Pure works with several piano shippers (the selection and pricing depends on the distance from Sound Pure) and can make a recommendation depending on buyer location. We may be responsible for collecting sales tax in your state. Please call to discuss any payment, shipping, or tax terms.
