Steinway Model K & 'Vertigrand'

sirprize · Post by **sirprize** » 09 Jun 2007, 23:41

What's the connection between the Steinway Model K and the 'Vertigrand' descriptive? Are they one and the same? Or what? Has anyone got any experience of these? I notice Piano Auctions have 3 Steinway uprights of these types in the sale this month. Any comments very gratefully received

I'm looking for a full-height upright for a pupil who has £2000 to spend immediately but would spend more to improve the piano over the ensuing months

Thanks

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 10 Jun 2007, 08:48

The Vertigrand evolved into the K.

Vertigrands are very old now, and the action rather quirky to work on. Not the best choice for a beginner, and pricey to maintain, a job which requires expensive Genuine Steinway parts and top quality patient workmanship.

sirprize · Post by **sirprize** » 11 Jun 2007, 10:51

Thanks PG but is the K a better bet than the older Vertigrand?

There are two amazingly expensive Vertigrands online: http://www.forsyths.co.uk/Rebuilt_Piano ... grand2.htm
http://www.forsyths.co.uk/Rebuilt_Piano ... igrand.htm

I do wonder about Forsyths sometimes!

SP

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 11 Jun 2007, 12:29

sirprize wrote:Thanks PG but is the K a better bet than the older Vertigrand?

Generally, yes.