45-inch Professional-grade vertical piano.

  One of the finest American hand-made pianos of our day, they are sometimes referred to as the Steinway & Sons of the 21^st century. In the year this piano was built, approximately fourteen-hundred of their pianos were actually finished at their factory in Elkhart, Indiana. Most technicians who encounter a Walter piano are very enthusiastic about them, mostly due to their excellent design and lack of service problems. The scale design provides an unusually smooth transition from the bass to the treble. The treble range sings beautifully and the bass is strong and clear all the way down to the bottom note.

The feel is very even across the keyboard due to exceptionally long keys that are individually lead-weighted and balanced. The piano-action is an American-made Langer built by Herrburger Brooks. The exceptionally thick Delignit pinblock keeps the tuning pins tight between tunings and will do so for decades, providing a more enjoyable playing experience and less costly over time. “If you’re looking for a high-quality, medium-size, US-made vertical piano that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, this is one you should consider.” Larry Fine, author “The Piano Book”.

All cabinet parts of the piano are carefully sanded, given multiple coats of specially formulated lacquer, meticulously hand-rubbed and polished. This finish consists of genuine American black walnut veneers. It uses no particle board in the cabinetry, which is very substantial and beautifully finished. All case parts are of 5-ply lumber-core and solid hardwood construction. The music desk is sturdy and will accommodate large music books like “fake books” that professional pianists use at gigs and its sheet music desk can handle long musical scores a pianist at the community theater may need. The Boston fallboard gently covers the keys and glides effortlessly to protect the sides. The matching bench is original and is duet-sized for two players. The condition of the instrument is excellent – structurally and aesthetically.

The Walter Piano Co. of Elkhart, Indiana is unique among US piano manufacturers in that it is a family business, staffed by Charles and his wife Barbara, several of their grown children and in-laws, in addition to unrelated production employees. Charles is an engineer and prior to building his namesake instrument he headed Piano Design and Engineering for a piano manufacturer doing important research on musical acoustics. Each piano is inspected by a family member before being shipped and that person’s signature can be found on the top of the piano back, underneath the lid. Though Charles has passed on, the company continues to exist today, run by his family.

Unusually lengthy keys increase leverage for a smoother feel and wider dynamic range.

Grand piano shaped soundboard and sturdy back construction.

American-made Langer piano-action.