Legend1 - Concert Pianos

General Legend
Year Built	This is the last date that a Steinway was in the factory
Year or Date Sold	This could be up to 24 months
Serial Number Series	Steinway Uses 6 numbers starting in 1901 These can be in 1 to 3 places on the piano
Case Condition	Ebony Satin Cases front 1986 to present use about 39% solids in the paint. This will show surface scratches. See Legend for Condition Rating
Action Down Weight	Expressed in Grams
Service Level	How much service included in this price
Hours Left On Hammers	Hammers last 22,000 hours this is how many hours of regular playing time left on the Hammers
Sound – Tone	See Tone Legend
Player System	This will denote the Brand and model of this unit

Steinway Satin Ebony Finish
10	Very Hard to have a 10 in Satin Ebony
09	Refinished or Brand New
08	Like new when rubbed out but some surface scratches might exist
07	Surface Scratches on Lid and Fallboard and some nicks
06	Same as 7 but with deeper surface and some dings
05	Same as 6 but with a few deeper nicks. Could use a Spray Over
04	Needs case work and a Spray Over
03	Needs Refinishing
02	Needs Case work and complete refinishing
01	Needs new parts in some areas and complete finishing

Action and ToneLegend
Action
10	Extremely Fast, For the best players and the concert stage
09	Very even action, even voicing, very fast. In line with Level 4 Finer Regulation
08	Very even action, even voicing, fast. In line with Level 3
07	Usually in line with a Level 2. Even action and even tone
06	Usually a Level 1
Tone
10	Performance. A Brighter Tone. Hard to find. This tone usually has attack.
09	Classic with Performance Leanings and Good Bloom
08	Straight Classic Steinway Tone. About 60% of all Steinway’s you will play.
07	Classic with some Darkness. Very good color and dynamic range
06	Dark and Sweet with good color