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BALDWIN GRAND MODEL BH146
Baldwin has been “America’s Favorite Piano” ever since company founder D.H. Baldwin vowed to manufacture “the best piano that can be built” over 100 years ago. From concert stages to recording studios to family music rooms, Baldwin Grand pianos continue to set the industry standard for innovative design, classic styling and outstanding performance.
A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Baldwin’s commitment to the art of crafting quality grand pianos has long been recognized by individuals who demand the best. Regardless of the genre, a Baldwin piano speaks the language of music with eloquence and passion. Golden tones ring with definition and authority. Keys respond to the most subtle command. No matter which Baldwin you choose, you’ll own an instrument that is preferred by many of today’s finest pianists, composers, conductors , symphony orchestras and performance venues.
INNER & OUTER RIMS
Baldwin grand pianos feature a two-piece, continuously bent rim design, constructed of the finest materials. This enhances both the structural attributes of the piano and its sound characteristics, helping to produce full, rich tone.
SAND CAST PLATE
Baldwin plates are made using a sandcast process which results in high-strength, stress-free castings. This sandcast process, combined with the use of premium iron ore, produces a plate that does not contribute unwanted resonance, thereby helping to create the classic “Baldwin Sound.”
SOUNDBOARD
To ensure a soundboard of consistently superior quality, Baldwin selects only the finest spruce available. A time-tested, traditional design contributes to the responsive character of the soundboard, providing outstanding tonal quality.
BRIDGES & RIBS
Baldwin Grand bridges are constructed of multi-plies of laminated maple. This design contributes to the sustaining tonal quality of the Baldwin grand. Ribs, crafted of premium spruce, are hand selected and matched to each soundboard for maximum stability.
BALDWIN STRINGS
Baldwin produces our own bass strings to produce consistently rich and detailed fundamental tones and harmonic overtones.
PINBLOCK
The Baldwin grand piano pinblock consists of multiple plies of hard rock maple. By alternating the grain direction of each ply, tuning pins are snugly held. Because the plies are joined with a waterproof adhesive, the integrity of the Baldwin grand pinblock is not adversely affected by humidity.
ACTION
Consisting of more than 7,500 parts, the Grand action features the exceptionally responsive touch that professional players prefer. Baldwin only uses premium hammers to ensure world-class, note-to-note consistency and excellent tonal range.
KEYS & KEYBED
Grand keybeds are constructed of cross-grained hardwoods. This design ensures long term dimensional stability. Baldwin keys feature all-hardwood reinforcement parts. Sharp keys have a refined radius for superb feel.
Available in the following finishes
High Polish Ebony, High Polish Mahogany, High Polish White and Satin Ebony
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions 40" height; 59" width; 4'8" length
Hammers Virgin Wool
Hammers Description T-Pinned and reinforced
Strings High Grade Music Wire from Roslau
Speaking Length 40"
Soundboard Solid Spruce
Soundboard Area - Sq. In. 1,384
Bridge Material Hard Maple
Bridge Design Precision Notched by Hand
Ribs 10
Rib Material Solid Spruce
Action Material Maple & Hornbeam
Keys 3-Ply Basswood, Individually Weighed
KeyBed Multi-Laminate Maple
Pedals 3 Solid Brass, Soft, Sustain and Full Sustenuto
Fallboard Slow-Close Fallboard
Rim Design Hard Maple
Plate Cast Iron Sand Cast
Pinblock Material Maple
Number of Plies 17 Laminated Plies
Tuning Pins Nickel Plated, cut thread
Warranty 10 years parts/10 years labor