The Sound That Made Teachers Believe

What Piano Teachers Are Hearing in the New Boston Hammers

When Steinway & Sons introduced the newly designed hammer for the Boston grand piano, the goal was clear:
bring more clarity, color, and projection to the instrument - while preserving the warm, balanced voice that Boston pianists love.

Now that these new hammers are in the hands of real musicians every day, we’re hearing from the people who know pianos best: piano teachers.

A Quick Reminder: What Changed?

Thanks to Steinway’s ownership of the Renner action company, the Boston grand now benefits from a hammer that is:

• Designed and engineered by Steinway & Sons
• Crafted with premium felt, purple underfelt, and hornbeam moldings
• Scaled and voiced specifically for each Boston grand model

In short, it’s a Steinway-designed hammer, built for Boston: bringing a more refined, expressive voice to the entire Boston grand line.

What Piano Teachers Are Saying

Teachers who visit our showrooms are hearing something unmistakable; a fuller, more colorful tone, a quicker response, and a sound that feels closer to the Steinway they know.

• "The new hammers make a noticeable difference in both touch and tone, bringing the sound and feel closer to a Steinway. The touch is more responsive and even, and the tone has more singing quality and depth."
• “Yes! The sound is phenomenal! It is a beautiful instrument.”
• "The piano will do what the performer needs and it is a great substitute if the customer can't afford a Steinway grand."
• “Excellent sensitivity in the action for tone production.  The evenness & subtlety of the keyboard is so much more audible with the Steinway hammers”
• "I also noticed that with the new hammers… the tone became more refined and expressive compared to previous Boston models."
• "The new tone is much sweeter and brighter."
• “The Boston grand piano I tried in your Newton store felt like a Steinway D and B!  ”
• “The piano I played today spoke to me.  The piano gave me the experience of playing a Steinway”
• “Very beautiful sound, in a very cost-effective piano. It has a clearer, richer sound - more expressive!”
• "I highly recommend Boston pianos to my students, colleagues and friends."

Hear the Difference for Yourself

At M. Steinert & Sons, we’ve watched teachers sit down at the latest Boston grands and immediately feel, and hear, the difference these new hammers make.

If you’d like to experience the next generation of Boston tone for yourself, we invite you to:

Visit M. Steinert & Sons & register for Believe What You Hear to discover how the new Steinway-designed hammers are helping teachers inspire their students in fresh, exciting ways.