Boston UP-132E Performance Edition Upright Piano

The Boston UP-132E Performance Edition is the largest Boston upright piano at 132 cm (52″) in height, providing a rich and powerful sound that rivals many grand pianos. This professional upright features the exclusive patented Octagrip‚Ñ¢ pinblock made of 11 layers of hard rock maple glued in different grain angles of 60 degrees, affording greater tuning stability and enabling the piano to stay in tune longer. The solid spruce soundboard features precise tapering from 9mm to 8mm (treble to bass) with a vibrating area of 1.14 m¬≤ (1,767 in¬≤), and includes a closing rim that evens out the soundboard’s response to all frequencies. The low tension string scale design (16,104 kg / 35,428 lb tension) provides fuller, richer, warmer tone with exceptional sustain and dynamic range. Features massive staggered backposts for maximum stability, all-wood action parts (no plastic), computer-designed pear-shaped hammers with reinforced shoulders, and premium wool felt. Perfect for homes, apartments, music schools, and professional settings where space is limited but uncompromising sound quality is required. Includes The Steinway Promise: 100% trade-in value toward a new Steinway within 10 years.