Wilh. Steinberg P-125 – Roberts Pianos Houston
Wilh. Steinberg P-125
This is an excellent piano— in some ways designed and equipped better than a Yamaha U1, and very similar in size. The Wilh. Steinberg line is built by Parsons Music in the same facility where the Brodmann models are produced in China. At this price point, it offers more value than a typical Japanese upright. It includes a matching bench, a quick-release soft-fall felt, a pedal board with an adjustable panel, and high-quality Abel hammers. We recently sold one of these to a church in River Oaks for their services, and they’ve been very happy with it. I personally recommend this piano.
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Features
Abel Hammers
Abel hammers are high-quality piano hammers made in Germany, known for consistent felt density and careful molding. They’re used by many rebuilders and manufacturers as an upgrade part because they offer a clear, singing tone with good dynamic range and stable voicing. Abel produces several hammer styles to match different piano designs, allowing the technician to shape the sound through voicing and regulation.
Solid Spruce soundboard
A solid spruce soundboard is a single piece (or matched set of pieces) of spruce wood used as the main resonating surface inside a piano. Spruce is chosen because it is strong and light, with long, straight grain that transmits vibration efficiently. When the strings vibrate, the bridge passes that energy into the soundboard, which amplifies the sound and gives the piano its character. A solid spruce board allows natural resonance and overtones to develop in a way that feels alive and responsive, especially as the instrument is played in over time.
Agraffes
Agraffes are small brass fittings used on many grand pianos to guide the strings at the front of the speaking length. Each agraffe has holes that set the exact height and lateral spacing of the strings as they cross the plate and approach the tuning pins. By fixing this point firmly, the agraffe helps define the vibrating length of the string, reduces side-to-side movement, and promotes a clean termination of the string so the tone is clear and consistent. They’re mainly used in the bass and lower-middle sections; higher treble notes usually use a capo bar instead.
Manufacturing Information
Wilh. Steinberg
Wilhelm Steinberg pianos are built in Germany with a focus on solid craftsmanship and traditional design. The brand is known for clear tone, balanced touch, and a straightforward approach to piano making. Their instruments combine European materials with careful production methods, offering a reliable piano for players who value consistency and good build quality without unnecessary complexity.
Specifications
Technical Details
- Origin
- China
- Casework
- Polyester
Dehumidifier Available
A dehumidifier can be added to any piano and is recommended to keep your instrument in tune longer and preserve it in the high humidity climate of Texas.
