What is the Steinway logo?

Shape of Steinway & Sons Logo: The Steinway & Sons logo is almost symmetrical and artistically places two S’s in a Rorschach configuration. With such a placement in least additional activity, the symbol distinctly portrays a lyre with an ampersand positioned in the center.

How do I identify my Steinway piano?

You can find the model number by the tuning pins, which are directly above the keys and fallboard. There is a small triangle located toward the left side which includes the model letter (i.e. Steinway Model L or B) and the 6 digit serial number which will reveal the year of manufacture of your Steinway piano.

How do I know what piano I have?

Open the lid and look above the keyboard area. Look in front of the soundboard in either corner. Look along the inside plate holes or it may be in one of the circles stamped into the soundboard. The number may be stamped under the piano.

What font does Steinway use?

Typefaces. This is the Roma type by Thomas Lincoln, released by Canada Type. The first line is the regular weight, the second line is the semibold—a very successful balance.

What makes Steinway keyboards so special?

The result is tangible, offering a smooth, exquisite balance across the entire keyboard. Another important 20th century change relating to keys and keyboard is that Steinway started using high quality plastic for the key covers (rather than elephant ivory).

What do the serial numbers on a Steinway piano mean?

Please Note: Serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of production for New York and Hamburg pianos. Steinway Serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year.

Why did Steinway stop using ivory for piano keys?

In 1973 an act of Congress made it illegal to import almost all elephant ivory and objects made from ivory, including ivory covered piano keys. Nearly a decade before this important decision, Steinway had already discontinued using ivory for piano keys.

What are Steinway piano keys made of?

Steinway keys are made of Bavarian spruce. The surface of the white keys is made of polymer; earlier, they had been made of elephant ivory. Around the 1950s, Steinway switched from using ivory, and some years later use of ivory for piano keys was outlawed.