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ESSEX EGP-155

Grand Piano

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Essex EGP-155 Overview

The Essex grand piano, a remarkable creation by STEINWAY & SONS, exemplifies their unwavering commitment to excellence and craftsmanship developed over 160 years. Incorporating Steinway's latest design specifications and engineering standards, the EGP-155 boasts an impressive volume that defies its size. Thanks to the carefully crafted Steinway-designed features, this instrument harnesses its full potential, producing a rich and exquisite tonal quality.

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The New Essex EGP-155 Customer

Who's it for?

  • Students and beginner pianists: Essex pianos are designed to offer a more affordable option without compromising quality, making them suitable for students and beginner pianists who are starting their musical journey.

  • Home and recreational use: Essex pianos are a popular choice for individuals who want to have a high-quality piano in their home for personal enjoyment and recreation. They offer a balance between performance and price, making them suitable for pianists of varying skill levels in a home setting.

  • Educational institutions and practice spaces: Essex pianos can be found in schools, music studios, and practice spaces where they provide a reliable instrument for students, practice sessions, and group lessons.

Essex Model EGP-155C Grand Piano

Who's it not for?

  • For individuals with limited space, the Essex upright piano is a recommended choice due to its more compact design, which offers excellent sound quality while requiring less room for placement.

  • May not be necessary for pianists seeking specific tonal characteristics or advanced features, as the Essex grand piano focuses on providing a balanced and versatile musical experience.



 

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Finishes/Cabinet Types

EGP-155 Specifications

Dimensions

Height: 100 cm (39¼”)
Length: 155 cm (5′ 1″)
Width: 151 cm (59¼”)
Net Weight: 289 kg (636 lb)

Braces

STEINWAY–like radial bracing.

3 braces.

Rim/Backframe

Outer rim is made of laminations of European Maple (Acer platanoides) and inner rim is made of laminated European Beech (Fagus sylvatica).

Wide tail design (similar to Boston).

22 mm outer rim width, 38 mm inner rim width.

Ribs

Ribs notched into inner rim (no floating ribs).

Ribs made of spruce and staggered/graduated.

Number of ribs: 11

Tuning Pins

Carbon steel, nickel coating.

Strings

Roslau wire.

Number of sizes of treble strings: 14.

Lowest tenor note: 27.

Number 1 speaking length: 112 cm (44.0″)

Hammers

Designed by STEINWAY.

Weight of topfelt: 7 kg (15 lb).

Duplex Scales

Front and rear duplexes designed by STEINWAY.

Keys

STEINWAY design.

Spruce.

Keybed

Spruce.

Pedals

Brass.

Una corda, full sostenuto, and sustain (damper) pedals.

Essex Model EGP-155C Grand Piano

 

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