The George Steck piano was recognized as one of the strictly high-grade makes in the United States. With factories in East Rochester, New York, Steck began manufacturing his own pianos in 1857, winning many honors during his long career, such as First Prize for Merit in the Vienna Exposition in 1873. Richard Wagner composed "Parsifal" on the George Steck. The instrument had been presented to Wagner by his fellow townsmen and is preserved at the Wagner Villa in Bayreuth.
Steck Acquired By ASC
In 2001, the George Steck piano company was sold to American Sejung (ASC), the American subsidiary of Sejung, which is about $1 billion in size and has distinguished itself in the market by building in Qingdao, China, what is considered to be the largest stringed instrument plant in the world. Sejung produces pianos and is also one of the largest guitar manufacturers in the world. Its piano lines include Falcone, George Steck, and Hobart M. Cable, which are all aimed at the entry and mid-levels of the market.All George Steck pianos are made with sounding boards of solid Alaskan Sitka spruce, and are tapered to produce a clear ringing tone. The hammers are Japanese, and are similar to those used by both Yamaha and Kawai, while the strings are made by Roslau of Germany. Furthermore, the grand piano rims are made of maple, which gives it a distinction at the low end of the market.
Steck's Wide-Tail Design
Another important feature is the wide-tail design in Steck's grand pianos, which allows the bridges to be placed closer to the more lively area of the soundboard. This allows for a much smoother transition in the break area from bass to treble, which is much smoother than most other brands of pianos manufactured in Asia. The added soundboard area greatly increases the clarity of the bass.Remarkable Feel and Sound at Entry and Mid Levels
All of this adds up to a remarkable feel and sound for a piano at the entry and mid-levels of the market. George Steck, like its cousins from ASC, the Falcone and Hobart M. Cabe, are a very strong price/performance competitors, particularly if you are buying a piano for begining players or if you're looking for a quality, affordable piano.For more information, visit George Steck pianos on the American Sejung website.
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