Steinway & Sons Piano Company
I believe everybody has heard of Steinway pianos. Out of all the piano makers I have profiled here, Steinway may produce the very finest pianos in the world.
The company was founded by Henry E. Steinway, who vowed to "Strive always to improve the instrument." Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has been handcrafting some of the most beautiful and superb sounding pianos in existance. Each piano takes up to one full year to make. You can't rush perfection! And with Steinway, the goal is to make each piano even better than the last.
It is said that Steinway is the choice piano for 9 out of 10 concert artists, including composers, pianists, and other musicians. Likewise, Steinways are also the most beloved pianos at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world such as Juilliard, Oberlin College, Hochschule fur Musik und darstellende Kunst - Stuttgart,Germany and Hochschule fur Musik Cologne,Germany and many others.
Not only is a Steinway piano rewarding to a persons musical endeavors, but the pianos actually increase in value over time, seemingly making a Steinway Piano a rare investment, although you will rarely see a Steinway piano for sale from a private owner, as they tend to remain as family heirlooms and are often passed down from generation to generation of piano lovers.
Today's Steinway pianos are manufactured in New York and Hamburg and the company remains dedicated to the highest standard of piano making through constant innovation and fine craftsmanship, along with the best knowledge and materials. It seems a Steinway Piano will always be a wise choice.