First introduced in 1884 and still in regular production at both the New York and Hamburg Factories, the Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano is the instrument by which all other concert pianos are judged. The pinnacle of Steinway piano design, these instruments measure just under nine feet in length. Often featured on the stages of the leading premier concert venues in the world – they are just at home in the residences of many Steinway aficionados and advanced pianists. Steinway & Sons Model D CD-409 was built in 1995 at the New York Steinway & Sons Factory and has undergone a full restoration by Chupp’s Piano Service, Inc. This instrument was designated as CD-409 and served as one of the company’s concert pianos designated for use by Steinway Artists through the Steinway Concert & Artist ‘piano bank’.

The piano’s cabinet features square arms and tapered, spade legs. The cabinet has been refinished in a satin ebony, hand-rubbed lacquer. Solid brass hardware contrasts against the sleek black cabinet. The backbone of the piano, the cast iron plate, has been re-bronzed in a brilliant gold sheen. The piano’s action has been fully rebuilt with new dimensionally correct wippens and new hammers, shanks, and flanges. It has been expertly regulated and voiced by our team of piano technicians. The piano’s original soundboard has been restored and a custom-fit hard rock maple pinblock was installed for optimal tone and stability. The powerful scale design of the Model D is on full display, and it is sure to fill the far corners of any concert hall! Below is a list of work to be completed on this Model D Concert Grand.