Wilh. Steinberg Pianos: German-Made Grand and Upright Pianos
Wilh. Steinberg is a piano brand whose roots go back to 1877 in Eisenberg, in the German state of Thuringia. The brand makes grand and upright pianos in two series: the Signature Line and the Performance Line. Its evenly voiced, balanced sound appeals to professionals and music lovers alike.
What defines Wilh. Steinberg:
- Made in Thuringia: A careful building process combining around 6,000 parts.
- German actions: Renner on the Signature Line, Flemming on the Performance Line.
- Long life: Easy to tune and maintain; an instrument to enjoy playing for a lifetime.
Signature Line
The Signature Line is Wilh. Steinberg’s top series. Among the grands, the S-188 offers a full, carrying bass and a clear middle register, while the S-212 is a more powerful small concert grand for concert halls, music schools and homes. Among the uprights, the S-117 is the most compact piano in the series, the S-125 its most popular model, and the S-130 a concert-class piano designed for intensive use.
Performance Line
With its powerful tone and balanced playing, the Performance Line covers a wide range of uses, from daily practice to chamber music. The P-152 is a compact grand for small rooms, the P-165 offers a fuller tone with a larger soundboard and longer bass strings, and the P-178 is a singing salon grand suited to chamber music. Among the uprights, the P-125 has the longest strings and the largest soundboard in the series.
Wilh. Steinberg at Kuğu Müzik
Kuğu Müzik is Wilh. Steinberg’s authorised dealer in Türkiye. You can see the pianos in our Ataşehir showroom and try them in our practice rooms. Practice Room 2 has a Wilh. Steinberg P-118 upright piano.
The Wilh. Steinberg Story
The brand’s roots go back to the piano factory founded by Adolph Geyer in Eisenberg on 2 December 1877. Fuchs & Möhr, founded in the same town in 1921, won a state gold medal in 1925 and strengthened Eisenberg’s reputation in piano making. Nationalised in 1948, the factory was taken over by Helmut Altmeyer in 1993 after German reunification and named “Wilh. Steinberg”. Today the brand continues Eisenberg’s piano-making tradition.
Options
QRS self-playing systems and Genio silent systems can be added to Wilh. Steinberg pianos. For detailed information about self-playing systems, see our piano player system page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Wilh. Steinberg pianos made?
The brand continues the tradition of Eisenberg, Germany, one of the centres of piano making since 1877.
What is the difference between the Signature Line and the Performance Line?
The Signature Line is the brand’s top series, designed for the most demanding pianists. The Performance Line, with its powerful tone and balanced playing, appeals to a wide audience, from daily practice to salon use.
Which model should I choose?
Compact models such as the P-152 or S-117 stand out for small rooms, the P-178 and S-188 for salons, and the S-212 and S-130 for concerts and intensive use. We can help you choose the model that best suits your space.
Source: Wilh. Steinberg official website