The Piano Centre's Venables & Son Studio-152 review

At a compact size of 5' x 5', this high standard baby grand piano sings with the delicate tone expected of a fine baby grand, graced with extended warmth and depth of tone in the lower registers (bass) owing to its intelligent wide-tail design. This unique profile lengthens bass strings, increases soundboard area and allows of bass bridge placement at a more receptive area of the soundboard. The result is truly outstanding.

Characteristics - a clear and singing treble register, warm middle and rounded bass with a responsive traditional-designed action.

The Studio 152 baby grand piano, features many qualities other piano makers omit from their baby grand models, such as Full Duplex Scaling, Wide-Tail Design, Premium Solid Bavarian White-Spruce Soundboard by Strunz and Top-grade Abel Hammers (solid Walnut with AA Wurzen felt, underfelted).

These qualities result in a compact baby grand with superior tonal characteristics and elegant cabinetry.

Specifications

• Bevelled Edge on Top Lid
• Elegant Tapered Legs with Spade Feet and Premium Solid Brass Castors
• Fully Adjustable Music Desk
• Soft Close Fallboard (keyboard lid)
• Wide-tail design (maximises string length and soundboard area for a fuller bass register)
• Full Duplex Scaling
• Tapered Premium 'Strunz' Solid Bavarian White-Spruce Soundboard
• Highly responsive traditional-designed action (no plastic parts)
• British Hainsworth Keyboard Felt and Cloth
• New for Feb 2010 Premium 'Helmut Abel' solid walnut, underfelted, pear-shaped hammers with AA Wurzen felt
• Precisely Balanced, Medium-Weighted Solid Spruce Keys
• New for Feb 2010 Solid beech key inserts at balance point, improves feel and extends key durability
• Quality Assured: Global Standard ISO9001:2000 Certification
• Intelligent Scaling with Precision CNC Milled and Drilled Wet Sand Cast Iron Frame

Dimensions

Height

102cm

Width

152cm

Length

152cm (5')

Included Services and Accessories

• Comprehensive bespoke preparation
• Delivery and Installation (mainland UK, excludes stairwork)
• 5 Year Guarantee