Make: Steinway & Sons
Model: A-III “Stretch A”
Serial Number: 179387
Year: 1916
Size: 6'4"
Finish: Flame Mahogany (Refinished)
Origin: New York, USA
Restoration Completed: 2021

Specifications & Restoration

• New Canadian Sitka Spruce Soundboard
• New Hard Rock Maple Multi-Ply Pinblock
• New Mapes Strings (USA)
• New Steinway Agraffes
• New bridge caps
• New custom-fit hard maple pinblock
• New Mapes strings & German tuning pins
• Damper system rebuilt with new felts
• Plate refinished and re-lettered
• Keys restored (ebony sharps and ivories)
• Multiple tunings for stability and performance

Action Components & Performance

• New Steinway hammers
• New Steinway shanks and flanges
• New Renner backchecks
• New action felts and materials
• Complete action rebuilding and regulation
• Concert-level voicing and tone shaping
• Action weighed off to Steinway specifications

Description

The Steinway Model A-III, often referred to as the “Stretch A,” is one of the most sought-after and musically refined grand piano designs ever produced by Steinway & Sons.

Manufactured in New York between 1913 and 1945, the A-III features an extended scale design that places it closer in performance to the renowned Model B, while maintaining a more manageable 6'4" size.

This additional length allows for longer bass strings, producing a deep, powerful low end, while the mid and treble sections deliver the clarity, warmth, and singing tone that define Steinway’s Golden Era.

One of the defining characteristics of the A-III is its exceptional tonal balance across the entire keyboard. From bass to treble, the sound remains smooth, even, and cohesive—making it a favorite among pianists who demand both power and refinement.

This instrument has undergone a comprehensive restoration, including a new soundboard, pinblock, strings, and a fully rebuilt action using premium Steinway and German components. The result is a piano that offers the character of a Golden Era Steinway with the reliability and performance of a modern instrument.

For pianists seeking the depth and presence of a larger grand without stepping up to a full 7-foot piano, the Model A-III is widely regarded as one of Steinway’s finest scale designs.

A rare and exceptional instrument—both musically and historically.
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