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Quality Craftsmanship, Artful Sound:
Essex EUP-116QA Upright Piano

The Essex EUP-116QA Queen Anne upright piano is a testament to style and refinement, bringing an air of elegance to any home. Its well-balanced proportions and graceful appearance make it a truly captivating instrument. The exceptional craftsmanship is evident in its linear curvature design, soft outlines, and overall simplicity, creating a harmonious aesthetic. A standout feature of the EUP-116QA is the beautiful hand-carved reliefs on the legs, showcasing intricate Acanthus leaf motifs. These reliefs not only add visual appeal but also symbolize qualities such as quality, longevity, and creativity.

The Essex EUP-116QA Queen Anne upright piano is not just a stunning piece of furniture but also delivers exceptional musical performance. Its keys offer a balanced touch and produce a warm, resonant tone, enabling pianists to express their artistry with precision and depth. With its combination of style, craftsmanship, and musicality, the Essex EUP-116QA Queen Anne upright piano is a true masterpiece that adds a touch of sophistication to any home.

ESSEX EUP-116QA features

  • Molded Toplid
  • Classic Bi-fold Fallboard
  • Decorative Music Rack Relief on the Upper Panel
  • Hand-Carved Relief on the Front Legs
  • Highly Figured Cherry Veneer
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Case

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Soundboard/Backposts

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String Scale

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Keys/Action/Hammers

SPECIFICATIONS

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DIMENSIONS

Height: 116 – 118 cm (45½" – 46¼")

Width: 149 cm – 154 cm (58¾" – 60¾")
Depth: 64 – 67 cm (25¼" – 26½")

Net Weight: 236 – 242 kg (519 – 528 lb.)


ENCASEMENT
Furniture: Classic Studio Cases Designed by Steinway & Sons. Furniture Cases designed by William Faber.
Finish: Cherry Satin
Hardware: Brass

BACKFRAME / POSTS
Staggered spruce backposts (5). Total CSA: 450 cm2 (69.8 in2). Thickness of post: 9 cm. Width of post: 10 cm.


PINBLOCK
Laminated bi-directional maple. Thickness: 35 mm.


SOUNDBOARD
Solid Spruce. Linear taper. Vibrating area: 1.21 m2 (1,874 in2)


RIBS
Ribs notched into inner rim (no floating ribs). Ribs made of spruce and staggered/graduated. Number of ribs: 10


BRIDGES
Vertically laminated maple base with solid maple cap.


SCALE
Designed by STEINWAY. 16,624 kg (36,573 lb) tension.


PLATE
Cast iron, painted with Steinway Gold.

TUNING PINS
Carbon steel, nickel coating.


STRINGS
Roslau wire. Number of sizes of treble strings: 15. Lowest tenor note: 27. Number 1 speaking length: 108.7 cm (42.8")


HAMMERS
Specified by Steinway. Weight of topfelt: 6 kg (13 lb).


ACTION
All wood (no plastic) for all moving parts. Aluminum action rails.


KEYS
Steinway design. Spruce.


KEYBED
Spruce.


PEDALS
Brass and middle pedal is for muffler.


FEATURES
All wood Back construction (no MDF except in cabinet parts). Solid filler blocks in backframe (near top). Backposts are large and staggered. Bench: Matching veneer-top bench.


CASTERS
Brass