The Steinway & Sons Model B, at 211 cm, is the most representative instrument of the Steinway philosophy: the ideal piano for any context, from the luxurious private residence to the recording studio, and even the recital hall. It is frequently cited by professional pianists as ‘the perfect piano’—the instrument that has everything necessary, in perfect proportions. Each Model B is handcrafted over more than a year, with over 12,000 individual parts. The one-piece continuous rim—patented in 1878—is formed from 16 layers of hard rock maple pressed simultaneously, creating a structure that unites the inner and outer rims into a single entity. This innovation has defined the Steinway sound for almost 150 years. The Diaphragmatic top (patented in 1936) is progressively tapered from the center to the edge, allowing freedom of movement across the entire surface and creating a unique richness of sustain. The Hexagrip Pinblock (1963), with 7 laminations of maple at alternating angles of 45° and 90°, guarantees exceptional tuning stability. The Swedish steel bass strings wound with pure copper reach 151 cm in the lowest note. Total tension: 17.571 kg.