This instrument was used more as decorative furniture than as a musical instrument. It was played infrequently and consequently, the hammers and other action parts show low wear. The soundboard, bridges and keys are in excellent condition with no chips, splits or cracks. The beautiful satin finish cabinet is in near-perfect condition. The tone of this piano is balanced and is voiced somewhere in the middle - not too mellow, not too bright with good power and sustain. The action features the patented Steinway Accelerated Action which is smooth and responsive with good control. The list price for a brand new Steinway Model M is $75,000. At one-third the cost of new, save thousands with this slightly used model. Matching padded bench is included.