Steinway Model A - Mid Restoration with plans of completely custom keyboard and action!

Check out our newly (almost) restored Steinway model A3!
We are midway through this one and awaiting some very impressive custom made keyboard and action parts. My intension with this piano is to create the best feeling (and sounding) Stieinway we have ever had in the store.
Stay tuned for more progress videos!
Manufacturer: Steinway
Model: A3
Size: 6'4 & 1/2"
Finish: Ebony Satin
Serial Number: 241664
Year Manufactured: 1925
Seattle Piano Company
3220 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
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[@jacobneal5388]

I swear I watched a video from Steinway where they mentioned that with improvements in the model A’s design that the 6’4” length was not needed as they said the extra 2 inches of piano was unnecessary and mainly compensated for the action. I’m not sure what they were on about because many people prefer the a”A3 to any other model of Steinway A.

[@michaelw6554]

Great video. What is that interesting looking cherry upright behind you?

[@mikes1984]

were any parts rebuilt with non-steinway parts?

[@Aerospace_Education]

Sounds like the entire keybed will be non Steinway. I'm interested in this one. The whole Steinway parts debate is too bad since in many cases some of the refurnishers might produce even a superior product but Steinway Marketing has done a good job of instilling this Stein"was" thought out there and effects the resale value. I do wish they still made a Model A. I had a Model M but got a new Boston 178. Looking to go to a Model B in a few years, but honestly an A would fit better in the room as it's only 4" longer than the Boston.

[@mikes1984]

@@Aerospace_Education Thanks for the response. I am new to pianos. Is there a way for amateurs to determine if replacement parts are better quality than steinway parts?

[@SeattlePianoCo]

You really hit the nail on the head Aerospace.
Very well thought out position on this one.
Nice work!
I'm a purist in a lot of ways, but sometimes going with non original parts just makes sense!
I suppose if you were going to let your Steinway sit in your living room as a preservation piece with a red velvet rope around it, only Steinway parts might make sense.
This is like having a restored Porsche 356 sit in a garage that will never see pavement.
I'd agree that only factory parts will do. However, if you actually want to drive the thing, custom made parts and upgraded parts for performance and reliability would definitely be the way to go.

[@jacobneal5388]

@@Aerospace_Educationthey still make the model A it is just 6’ 2” instead of 6’ 4” like the one in the video

[@waynepark]

@@Aerospace_Education How was your model M and what made you switch to Boston?