Alex.Steinbach pianos use Japanese felt in the majority of their upright pianos, with German felt used in the professional Millennia model and all their grand pianos. It has to be dense enough to prevent the strings from cutting into it but not too hard so that tone is compromised. The quality of felt used in the hammers is very important. When a key is pressed the hammer hits the strings and starts the sound ringing. Alex.Steinbach pianos achieve greater length in the bass by increasing the angle of these strings. Taller upright pianos and longer grands possess longer strings, allowing better vibration and consequently richer sound. In addition, the length of a piano’s strings is directly related to the quality of sound and tone. The quality of string wire used in pianos is very important in the creation of sound. For this reason, all Alex.Steinbach piano soundboards demonstrate excellent sound generation and also withstand extremes of temperature, providing complete investment security. This tri-layer of spruce gives the soundboard strength and durability, while still retaining quality of tone with the spruce core.
Even the highest quality spruce soundboards may crack or split in time and in certain locations.Īlex.Steinbach pianos retain the traditional solid spruce soundboard in the centre, plus add an innovative thin veneer (0.5mm) of genuine spruce wood, across the grain on each side. The orthodox method of using a single layer, solid spruce soundboard is not suitable for climates with extreme temperature or humidity changes.
Triple-Strength, Fine-Grain Spruce SoundboardĪll Alex.Steinbach pianos feature an advanced, triple-strength soundboard, designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate. So how is Alex.Steinbach different from other pianos? Hutchings Pianos is one of the very few selected stores approved to sell this range in Sydney. Pianos First boasts the longest relationship with Samick, of all Australian importers of Samick products.Īlex.Steinbach is now a name that is highly valued, respected and recognised as one of the top four piano brand names in the Australian piano market. Thus began a time-honoured relationship with Samick, extending over twenty years. The name ‘Alex.Steinbach’ was created and a trademark developed. Alex.Steinbach is an Australian brand name, well known and respected for over twenty-five years. In the early 1980s, Peter Edwards approached Samick and started importing and promoting their pianos.