Gerh. Steinberg

This Gerh. Steinberg is a 113cm upright piano in a slim cabinet 145cm wide and just 47cm deep, making it one of the easier instruments of its height to place in an ordinary room. Gerhard Steinberg founded the firm in Berlin in 1908, and the name became familiar in British showrooms during the 1990s when the brand was managed by Whelpdale, Maxwell and Codd, the London house behind Broadwood, Welmar and Knight.

Priced at £2,395, it offers the clear, focused tone and firm, even touch that buyers look for in a European-designed upright, at a level that comfortably suits home practice, lessons, and intermediate playing. Steinberg uprights are noted for substantial bracing and solid construction. This instrument has been assessed and prepared by our team at The Piano Gallery, and we can confirm its serial number and year of manufacture on request.

Available to purchase online or to try in person at our Oxfordshire showroom. Contact us to arrange a viewing or to discuss delivery and part-exchange options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Gerh. Steinberg pianos?

Gerhard Steinberg established the company in Berlin in 1908, and it built a good reputation in its early decades. The firm changed hands several times over the twentieth century, spending the 1990s under the London manufacturer Whelpdale, Maxwell and Codd, before the name passed to Music Brokers International. Instruments carrying the name today are built at the Perzina factory using European specified components, so the year of a particular piano tells you a great deal about where and how it was made. We are happy to confirm the details of this one.

Are Gerh. Steinberg pianos any good?

They have a solid reputation for value. Modern Steinberg uprights are specified with European parts such as Austrian white spruce soundboards, German pinblocks, and Roslau strings, and they are built with heavy back bracing that shows in how well they hold their tuning. They are not intended to compete with a Bechstein or a Bluthner, but they offer a genuine European-designed instrument for considerably less money.

Is a 113cm upright tall enough for a serious player?

For most home and teaching use, yes. At 113cm this sits between the very compact uprights and the full-sized instruments of 120cm and above, giving noticeably more bass and body than a small piano while remaining easy to place. Advanced players working on demanding repertoire may still prefer a taller upright, and we can show you both.

Is this a good piano for a child learning?

Yes. It has a proper acoustic action, which is what builds correct touch and control, and enough tone to keep a learner interested as they progress. Its slim 47cm depth also makes it one of the easier instruments to fit into a family room.

What space and maintenance will it need?

Allow about 1.5 metres of wall for the 145cm cabinet plus room in front for the stool and player, and keep it away from radiators, external walls, and damp. Tune it twice a year in normal use, with an extra tuning shortly after delivery once it has acclimatised to your home.