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The STEINWAY–designed Boston Piano — long unrivaled in its class and unmatched in value — has been significantly enhanced with the introduction of the new Performance Edition. The Boston Performance Edition features improvements in materials, specifications, and performance never before seen in the mid-price range.

Benefits of Boston Grand Pianos

The Boston piano features a duplex scale, adapted from the famous STEINWAY & SONS design, which adds a harmonic richness that simply can’t be duplicated by other instruments in a similar price range.

In comparison to other pianos, the Boston has less string tension. This reduced string tension allows for a larger, tapered soundboard, creating longer sustain, and more singing quality in the tone (as well as longer piano life). A wealth of other engineering enhancements, including optimal placement of ribs, braces, and bridges, also contribute to the Boston’s superior tone and greater stability.

The Boston grand piano offers a larger soundboard in comparison to other pianos of the same length, due to its innovative “wide tail” design. This wider construction of the case means that a 5' 10" Boston grand has the same soundboard area as a typical 6' 2" grand piano, creating the power, richness, and feel of playing a much larger piano.

Each Boston piano soundboard is crafted of Sitka spruce, long proven to be the most resonant material available. Boston soundboards are also precisely tapered, which allows them to vibrate more freely. In conjunction with a number of special technologies — unique patents of Steinway & Sons — the result is a powerful, sustained tone.

Fine veneers underlie the elegance of the Boston pianos — available in walnut and mahogany satin or polished finishes, as an alternative to the classic ebonized — all designed to delight the eye and enhance the player’s experience.

Boston GP156 Performance Edition

GP-156 PE

The smallest Boston grand by size at 5' 1½" (156cm), there is nothing small about the sound of GP-156 Performance Edition, which benefits from a wide-tail design.

Features
  • Maple Inner Rim
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Mapes Bass Strings
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Casters with Double Brass Wheels
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Full Sostenuto
  • Attractive Molded Top Edge
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 40"
  • Length: 5' 1 1/2"
  • Width: 59 1/4"
  • Weight: 684 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
Boston GP163 Performance Edition

GP-163 PE

At 5' 4" (163 cm), the GP-163 Performance Edition is small enough to fit in any home, but possesses the sound of a much larger grand — thanks to its widetail design.

Features
  • Maple Inner Rim
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Mapes Bass Strings
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Casters with Double Brass Wheels
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Full Sostenuto
  • Locking Top and Fallboard
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 40"
  • Length: 5' 4"
  • Width: 59 1/4"
  • Weight: 708 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
  •  Walnut Polished 
  •  Walnut Satin 
  •  Mahogany Polished 
  •  Mahogany Satin 
  •  White Polished 
Boston GP178 Performance Edition

GP-178 PE

At 5' 10" (178 cm), the GP-178 Performance Edition is the perfect grand for any teaching studio or music room.

Features
  • Maple Inner Rim
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Mapes Bass Strings
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Casters with Double Brass Wheels
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Full Sostenuto
  • Locking Top and Fallboard
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 40"
  • Length: 5' 10"
  • Width: 59 1/4"
  • Weight: 733 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
  •  Walnut Polished 
  •  Walnut Satin 
  •  Mahogany Polished 
  •  Mahogany Satin 
Boston GP193 Performance Edition

GP-193 PE

At 6' 4" (193 cm), the GP-193 Performance Edition produces a powerful yet warm sound and is an excellent choice for teaching studios.

Features
  • Maple Inner Rim
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Mapes Bass Strings
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Casters with Double Brass Wheels
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Full Sostenuto
  • Locking Top and Fallboard
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 40"
  • Length: 6' 4"
  • Width: 60 3/4"
  • Weight: 823 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
Boston GP215 Performance Edition

GP-215 PE

Featuring a maple inner rim and Octagrip pinblock, the GP-215 Performance Edition is 7' ½" (215 cm) in length, and the grand of choice for many institutions and festivals that boast mid-sized performance venues.

Features
  • Maple Inner Rim
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Mapes Bass Strings
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Casters with Double Brass Wheels
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Full Sostenuto
  • Locking Top and Fallboard
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 40"
  • Length: 7' 1/2"
  • Width: 61"
  • Weight: 889 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
Benefits of Boston Upright Pianos

Boston uprights offer the same standards of excellence which characterize all instruments designed by STEINWAY & SONS. A Boston upright will give you the same opportunities to express your musical skill as a grand.

In comparison to other pianos, the Boston has less string tension. This reduced string tension allows for a larger, tapered soundboard, creating longer sustain, and more singing quality in the tone (as well as longer piano life). A wealth of other engineering enhancements, including optimal placement of ribs, braces, and bridges, also contribute to the Boston’s superior tone and greater stability.

Each Boston piano soundboard is crafted of Sitka spruce, long proven to be the most resonant material available. Boston soundboards are also precisely tapered, which allows them to vibrate more freely. In conjunction with a number of special technologies — unique patents of STEINWAY & SONS — the result is a powerful, sustained tone.

Boston UP-118E Performance Edition

UP-118E PE

The Boston 118E Performance Edition combines the best in beauty and performance in an affordable piano. At a height of 46½" (118 cm) and a depth of 23½" (60 cm), the small profile allows you to fit this piano into almost any room.

Features
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Massive Staggered Backposts
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Mute Pedal
  • Brass Casters
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Rotating Upper Panel Enhances Tone
  • Longer Music Rest Supports More Music
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Key Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 46 1/2"
  • Width: 59 1/4"
  • Depth: 23 1/2"
  • Weight: 561 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  • Ebony Satin Ebony Satin 
  •  Walnut Polished 
  •  Walnut Satin 
  •  Mahogany Polished 
Boston UP-118S Performance Edition

UP-118S PE

Boston's institutional model, UP-118S Performance Edition, is perfect for any music room and features double-rubber casters for ease of movement — and locks for the top and fallboard. Height: 46½" (118 cm)

Features
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Staggered Backposts
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Bass Sustain
  • Double-Rubber Casters for Ease of Movement
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • School-Style Case with Large Music Rest
Dimensions
  • Height: 46 1/2"
  • Width: 59"
  • Depth: 22 3/4"
  • Weight: 480 lbs
Finishes
  •  Black Oak Satin 
  •  Mahogany Satin 
Boston UP-126E Performance Edition

UP-126E PE

The Boston UP-126E Performance Edition makes a great addition to any teaching studio or home. A longer music rest accommodates more music. Height: 49½" (126 cm)

Features
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Massive Staggered Backposts
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Mute Pedal
  • Brass Casters
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Rotating Upper Panel Enhances Tone
  • Longer Music Rest Supports More Music
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 49 1/2"
  • Width: 59 1/4"
  • Depth: 24 1/2"
  • Weight: 612 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish
  •  Mahogany Polished 
Boston UP-132E Performance Edition

UP-132E PE

The largest Boston upright piano at a height of 52" (132 cm), the UP-132E Performance Edition provides a rich and powerful sound that rivals many grand pianos.

Features
  • Octagrip Pinblock
  • Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard
  • Massive Staggered Backposts
  • All Wooden Action Parts
  • Mute Pedal
  • Brass Casters
  • Polished Brass Hardware
  • Slow-Fall Fallboard
  • Rotating Upper Panel Enhances Tone
  • Longer Music Rest Supports More Music
  • Attractive Molded Top
  • Synthetic Ivory and Ebony Covers
Dimensions
  • Height: 52"
  • Width: 60 3/4"
  • Depth: 26 1/4"
  • Weight: 664 lbs
Finishes
  • ebony polish Ebony Polish