🎹 Steinway Hamburg Model A: The John Lennon Special Edition 🎹
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Introduction
Every once in a while, we come across a special piano, and this is our opportunity to highlight one of those pianos; number fourteen of twenty-five Special Limited Edition John Lennon Hamburg Steinway A pianos.
Design
The uniqueness of this piano comes from its markings and the artwork with which it is adorned; the most obvious example is the music desk. Twenty-five different pieces drawn by Lennon were chosen, one per instrument produced. There is also a John Lennon-created graphic on the soundboard, an excerpt from the song "Imagine" printed on the iron frame, the quote, “You may say I’m a dreamer,” on the inside rim, a special edition plaque certifying its authenticity, and his signature on the front right side.
The piano is white, inspired by Lennon’s recording of "Imagine" on a white grand piano. Musically and structurally, it resembles a standard Model A; however, you will notice, due to its rounded gable, that this is a Hamburg versus a New York model.
Piano Tone
The Steinway Hamburg model A has a well-rounded balance, an appreciated feature since some other models can display a dynamic potential drop-off in the mid-treble range. This particular piano exemplifies that even bottom-to-top response as it has had very little usage; the hammers look brand new, as if they came straight from the showroom.
Shimmer
There is an appealing middle-ground shimmer in the top two to three octaves. This piano hosts a deliberate wash or shimmer in the top range, placing it between the sonic intensity of a Schimmel and the controlled effect of others with virtually no shimmer. Steinway lies in the middle, fitting with their tonal philosophy of focusing on the mid-tones of the instrument and blending the sound together.
Break Transition
The break transition on this model is very smooth, despite some Steinway models requiring a bit more specific voicing. The core design allows for a smooth transition through that section.
Duplexing
The precise management of the duplexing is what differentiates the New York and Hamburg models. On this specific model, the duplexing is carefully measured for clean intervals between two opposing strings, thereby slightly cleaning up the treble on a Hamburg model.
Treble Bell
Another admirable feature of the Model A is the treble bell, which allows for extra sideways pressure to create and maintain extra curvature or crown in the soundboard through the treble region, hence providing lively activation. The sweet spots are the mid to lower-mid range and also the top two octaves. Like many Steinway Hamburg grand pianos, there is great sustain and cabinet activation.
Sign Off
I hope you’ve enjoyed our quick look at this John Lennon Steinway Model A Hamburg; number fourteen of twenty-five. For anyone interested in a piano like this, it is available for worldwide shipping out of our Toronto showroom. You can contact us through our website or the contact information below. For those generally interested, I hope you’ve enjoyed our review. My name is Stu Harrison, and this has been Merriam Pianos on KZread. Please consider subscribing, and hit that notification bell for weekly video updates. We’ll see you again soon.
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Thanks, as always you are the best!🙌🏻
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for tuning in! :)
incredible sound , lovely playing
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
It is a stunning piano! Thanks for tuning in! :)
Beautiful tone on that Hamburg
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more! It is a stunning instrument. :)
the tone 😍
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! It is a stunning instrument! :)
Yes, please 💯 I Imagine that Stu's full take on this piece could be a hit. We'll see on Sunday?
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
I suppose time will tell! That would be a nice follow up video though. ;)
Stunning piano sounds fantastic as always Stu
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
It is a truly gorgeous instrument! Thanks so much! :)
Wow! Is there a chance to see this beauty in a showroom?
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Yup! This beautiful instrument is currently in our Toronto Robert Lowrey Showroom and available for auditioning and purchase. :)
Love your version of Imagine. That Hamburg A definitely sounds like a Hamburg Steinway.
@MerriamPianos
28 күн бұрын
It really is a beautiful piano with a stunning tone! :)
Well played. Nice to hear Imagine.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu! Thanks for tuning in! :)
I don't really care for the steinway sound, but apparently I don't care for the new york steinway sound. This one sounds amazing.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Hamburg Steinways and New York Steinways are very different animals sonically. They are both extremely well-built, but they do offer a very different musical experience to the player.
Greetings from Brazil! Great video!
@johnoakleymusic
7 ай бұрын
Imagine piano cover here kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIWGqdqmdsa9YKg.htmlsi=siRqDWw4xvM19vCt
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)
A must have for any Beatles fan! 😃
@johnoakleymusic
7 ай бұрын
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@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
For sure! It is a stunning instrument. :)
Thank you, Stu. John Lennon's "Imagine" is my favorite song 🎵, so beautiful. My former boss had one of the John Lennon white grand pianos. It is stunning! Not sure what number it is, though. What is this selling for now, Stu? Cheers!
@johnoakleymusic
7 ай бұрын
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@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! This stunning piano is on consignment at our showroom and is selling for $150,000 CAD. It is a wonderful and unique instrument! :)
@marcellef8302
7 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos Thank you very much, Brent. I will keep it in mind 🎹
I work for a local steinway showroom, played #8/25 today!
@MerriamPianos
6 ай бұрын
Very cool! They are really wonderful and unique instruments! :)
Just whent to a Steinway dealer, and I can confirm both New York and Hamburg Steinways have the same style of fallboards/arms. The only Steinways that have the older NY Steinway design are the Boston and Essex pianos🎹🎶
@MerriamPianos
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, it seems that change has been made with recent models. :)
Jom Lemmon was pretty good, but I always preferred Saul McCarthy, if we're getting into favourite member of The Beagles
@MerriamPianos
5 ай бұрын
Haha very true! They were all quite talented and full of personality! :)
Great and interesting video as always! Why is there a Chinese seal on the piano (which I like very much BTW)?
@johnoakleymusic
7 ай бұрын
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@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! That is a very good question! I am not exactly sure why the Chinese seal is on the piano, but I do agree that it is one of many beautiful aesthetic details on this stunning piano. :)
Great video. The artwork on the piano looks like a toddler attacked it with a box of crayons.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Haha art is a very subjective thing of course. Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder. I will say that the artwork is definitely in line with the playful, curious character of John Lennon though. There is a beauty to authenticity and alignment between the actual person and the art they produce. :)
That top end sounds so different from the New York Steinways.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Definitely! They offer very different tonal profiles and musical experiences. :)
What are your thoughts on "Schimmel GP 169 T" made in Germany and how much does a 2016 GP 169 T would cost?
@MerriamPianos
5 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! The Schimmel C169T is a wonderful instrument with a beautifully bright, clear voice! Unfortunately, we are not able to supply value estimates on instruments without actually getting to inspect them in person. The value of a used instrument is very dependent on its condition of course.
Prity sure both New York and Hamburg Steinways have rounded shoulders, and fallboards nowadays. Me I personally prefer the squaredout shoulders, and fallboards of the older NY Steinways🎹🎶
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
There are instances of pianos from both factories having rounded shoulders and fallboards. :)
German quality prevails always
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
The Hamburg Steinways are extraordinary instruments to say the least! :)
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@MerriamPianos
4 ай бұрын
:)
isn't it a "D " concert model ., Not an A ,. And did all 25 have different JL lithographs on each
@MerriamPianos
2 ай бұрын
Yes - that is correct! The "D" is the concert 9' model. Not all 25 had unique lithographs and artwork. If I recall, there were four or five different designs/variations.
@vandie9759
2 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos .,.,. very impressive.,., I could only imagine owning one of these .
Sounds like roland
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
There is a reason for that I think! ;) Roland seems to base their piano sounds off of a Hamburg Steinway. At least, that is what my ears tell me.
@elcelim8150
7 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos Ears never lies
@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12
5 ай бұрын
As someone who has tried a Hamburg B no🎹🎶
I'm not a fan of white pianos, The Beatles, or John Lennon....but imagine owning one of those 25 pianos
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Even for people that are not fans of John Lennon or The Beatles, it is tough not to be completely captivated by the marvellous tone of this unique piano. :)
@stevesutherland8247
7 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos I completely agree - it sounds so beautiful. I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to hear more of it
Beautiful sounding piano, but rather tacky and gimmicky attempt at being a “collectible”. I’ll take my Steinway in classic hand rubbed ebony. lol. I believe all current NY Steinway production has round “arms” or “shoulders” now as the cabinet styles have been aligned between both factories. The Steinway website for North America shows all pianos rounded.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
The aesthetic is certainly not for everyone, but it is one heckuva piano in terms of the musical experience it offers! There are piano shoppers out there that gravitate towards the eclectic and unique, so I am pretty confident this stunning piano will find its new home quite soon. :)
I thought John Lennon was Yamaha guy.
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
John Lennon owned and played a lot of instruments throughout his career, including a Yamaha electric piano. With that said, when it came to a lot of the iconic Lennon songs were composed and recorded on Steinway pianos. For instance, "Imagine" was composed on a Steinway & Sons Model Z. :)
@jacobneal5388
7 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos I was thinking of Elton John 😝
Ooogh nice (and very cheesy) 😂
@johnoakleymusic
7 ай бұрын
Best imagine piano cove here kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIWGqdqmdsa9YKg.htmlsi=siRqDWw4xvM19vCt
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!