Steinway & Sons Upright Pianos.
When you build an upright piano without any compromises and still build them with the world's best materials possible, the result is immediately obvious in the sound and touch. Using the same materials and processes as their grand pianos but in vertical, upright form, the latest improvements in Steinway uprights offer an rewarding experience for those seeking a piano but have limited space.
These upright pianos represent the gold standard in piano design. They are virtually the same piano as the grands but hanbuilt in an upright cabinet - they deliver concert-level sound and touch in vertical form. With recent innovations enhancing tonal clarity, responsiveness, and resonance, Steinway uprights are sure to serve professional musicians and discerning pianists seeking uncompromising quality in a space-efficient design.
See below our current inventory of Steinway uprights
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The Model 1098 features a carefully tapered, close-grained spruce soundboard designed to vibrate freely and efficiently. Though more compact than the K-52, the 1098 still delivers a warm, resonant voice with surprising volume and sustain, making it ideal for serious pianists in limited spaces.
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Steinway’s custom-engineered action in the 1098 provides precise control and smooth repetition, ensuring an expressive, dynamic playing experience. The patented Hexagrip pinblock helps maintain pitch stability through seasonal changes—critical for both home and institutional settings.
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The 1098 is built with the same premium solid woods used in Steinway grands. Its durable and elegant cabinetry enhances the instrument’s projection and resonance, while offering a refined aesthetic suitable for any interior.
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Engineered for maximum vibration and projection, the K-52’s soundboard features a patented diaphragmatic design. Tapered from center to edge and made of close-grain Sitka spruce, it delivers a rich, resonant tone with exceptional dynamic range, rivaling that of many baby grands.
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Steinway’s proprietary action provides unmatched responsiveness and control, while the Hexagrip pinblock ensures long-term tuning stability. Together, these features create a playing experience that mirrors the precision and nuance of a concert grand.
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Built with solid maple and other select hardwoods, the K-52’s cabinetry is not just aesthetically stunning—it also plays a vital acoustic role. The rigidity and density of the hardwood construction enhance tonal clarity and sustain, reinforcing the instrument's powerful, room-filling sound
Piano Centre has been carrying Steinway uprights since becoming the authorized Steinway dealer in Edmonton in 2008. These instruments have proven to be exceptional pianos in that they respond well to our harsh climate, and deliver concert performance in compact form. These pianos are built to last decades, or generations.
Boston - by Steinway & Sons
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Boston UP-132 E
The staff at Piano Centre Edmonton all love the Boston 132E for its sheer presence. This piano never fails to astound with the sheer power it can produce. But power is nothing without balance. The Boston 132E is one of those pianos can can project a beautifully clear and resonant tone throughout it’s range. The largest Boston upright piano at a height of 52" (132 cm), the UP-132E Performance Edition provides a rich and powerful sound that rivals many grand pianos.
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Boston UP-118E
Amongst pianos in the sub 120cm bracket, there simply isn’t a finer piano than the Boston 118E. This is a piano that can do everything and do it extremely well. From thundering bass, to shimmering treble, the balance, clarity, sustain and resonance is second to none. The Boston 118E Performance Edition combines the best in beauty and performance in an affordable piano. At a height of 46½" (118 cm) and a depth of 23½" (60 cm), the small profile allows you to fit this piano into almost any room.
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Boston UP-120S-2
A Best seller at Piano Centre Edmonton, the newly redesigned Boston UP120S-2 is a no compromise approach to a piano designed to satisfy a player with intense performance requirements for tone and touch. The Boston UP120S-2 has found it’s home in countless teaching studios and university practice rooms. Imbued with the classic Boston touch and tone and is optimized for any music room — at school or at home. Height: 47⅜" (120.3 cm)