Boston GP178 (Steinway & Sons) 2000-2001

This stunning instrument is currently on display in Brian Maloney Pianos, Athenry. It can be viewed there, or in our Lucan, Dublin showroom if you give us a one-week notice. The Boston GP-178 is a 5-foot-10-inch (178 cm) salon grand piano designed and engineered by Steinway & Sons and manufactured in Japan (by Kawai). Positioned as a mid-sized grand piano, it bridges the gap between mass-produced instruments and handcrafted Steinways by incorporating several of Steinway’s core engineering patents and design choices at a more accessible price point. This piano cost it previous owner over 40,000 new, and has been kept in new condition. Key Technical Specifications Wide-Tail Design: The most distinctive feature of the GP-178 is its wider rear rim. This allows for a larger soundboard area equivalent to a standard 6-foot-2-inch grand piano, giving the 5'10" frame significantly more projection and bass depth than its size suggests. Soundboard & Rim: Features a solid, tapered Sitka spruce soundboard for optimal resonance and an 11-layer Hard Rock Maple inner rim to structurally reduce sound absorption. Action: Built using an all-wood action (maple and hornbeam) rather than carbon fibre composites, paired with Steinway-designed hammers. Scale Design: Employs a low-tension scale design combined with a patented duplex scale. This configuration enriches harmonic response and delivers a warmer, more singing sustain. Comes with free nationwide ground floor delivery, new adjustable matching stool, and is tuned on arrival. Before purchasing on this website, call Cathal O'Briain on 0871497607 to check availability/delivery times.