Baldwin Pianos
- Verticals
Modeled after the Classic 660, the Baldwin 242 series offers a high-quality instrument in fine furniture styles, with legs and music desk complementing the woods and finishes. The most affordable of the Baldwin verticals, the 242 is an unbeatable value for any beginning player.
Available Finishes: Polished Ebony and Satin Walnut
Dimensions: 42" height; 58.5" width; 24 11/16" depth
Tone Quality
Weight: 487 lbs
Hammers: 100% Virgin Wool
Outer Felt: 12 1/2
Inner Felt: 5
Strings: SynchroTone IITM made by Mapes
Speaking Length: 48"
Solid Copper Wound: Strings 1-54
Tension: High
Strings Description: SynchroTone IITM bass strings, a Baldwin exclusive, are actually pre-tuned through the string design and production process to provide a clearer, more distinct tone.
Soundboard: Solid Sitka Spruce
Area - Sq. In.: 1,815
Acoustic Bars: Yes
Soundboard Description: Meticulously constructed and tapered, Baldwin soundboards amplify the string energy to produce a rich, sustaining tone.
Touch and Response
Action: Full BlowTM-Direct Stealth Action
Material: Horn Beam Imported from Europe
Action Description: European style features the exceptionally responsive touch that professional players prefer.
Keys: European style
Keys Material: European Spruce
Tuning and Durability
Back Frame: Spruce
Rim Description: The back frame and plate provide a rigid structure for the soundboard assembly, assuring exceptional tuning stability.
Pinblock Material: 19 Multi-ply, Hard Rock Maple
Tuning Pins: Steel
Pinblock Description: The Baldwin multi-ply pinblock was adapted from the legendary SD10 Concert Grand. Using cross-grained, hard rock maple plies, the Baldwin pinblock provides outstanding tuning stability.
Cabinetry
While a piano must have extraordinary sound, it must also be beautiful. We style our cabinets using hardwood solids and veneers, then hand-sand and hand-rub the finish over multiple coats of lacquer to assure timeless beauty.
Warranty: 10 Years Parts/ 10 Years Labor
Warranty Description: By combining exceptional designs, the finest materials available and meticulous craftsmanship, Baldwin is able to offer a warranty which ensures many years of superior performance and musical enjoyment.
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