| Steinways are the absolute best in pianos. They are | | | | responsive pianos in the world. This is due to the slight |
| preferred by musicians and schools all over the world. | | | | improvements in construction that have been made |
| Finding a licensed piano dealer in New Orleans, or any | | | | over the years. |
| other specific place in the country, can be difficult | | | | And the list of famous pianists who prefer Steinways |
| because only so many are made each year, and | | | | are endless ... from pop recording artists, to jazz |
| there are only so many licensed dealers. | | | | stylists, and of course classical pianists. Artists from |
| Undoubtedly, Steinway and Sons is the number one | | | | every genre and every era have preferred the |
| piano maker in the world, but what makes them so | | | | superior sound of the world class instruments. |
| special? | | | | Steinway and Sons offers two new models, the |
| For one thing, the craftsmanship can't be beat. | | | | Boston and the Essex. They have different designs, |
| Steinways are all made by hand and not | | | | but both have the patented diaphragmatic soundboard, |
| mass-produced like many others. The fact that they | | | | which is thicker in the center, making the sound more |
| are made by craftsman and not machines makes a | | | | vibrant and full. Both models are made in both uprights |
| tremendous difference in the sound and feel of the | | | | or grands. |
| instrument. It also means that Steinway only produces | | | | If you live in Louisiana, you don't have to travel far to |
| a certain number each year. There are only about a | | | | shop for one of these handcrafted pianos. Louisiana |
| half million in the world today. | | | | has a rich musical heritage, and it is easy to find the |
| Steinway and Sons has over 150 years of experience | | | | instruments you need. On the company website, you |
| in making pianos. Although their methods have | | | | will find a page that says "locate a dealer." You can |
| changed slightly over the years as technology has | | | | enter your email address and zip code, and it will tell |
| improved, they stick to the old-fashioned, hand-made | | | | you where you can find a licensed dealer in Louisiana. |
| way to ensure quality. This experience makes a big | | | | Because Steinway only sells through certain dealers, |
| difference in the construction. Steinway holds nearly | | | | and only a certain number of instruments are made |
| 120 patents for various parts that all piano makers use. | | | | each year, one of their instruments can be hard to find. |
| For a musician, the most important factors are sound | | | | They may not be sold at your local music store. Check |
| and feel. Even a non-musician can easily hear the | | | | the website and you can find a dealer near you. |
| sound difference between these and regular pianos. | | | | These specially crafted instruments are often difficult |
| The handcrafted instruments have a deeper, richer, | | | | to find, so locating a licensed dealer can make your |
| fuller sound. They are also more sensitive to the touch | | | | search easier. |
| of the player. They are known to be the most | | | | |