Name: Baldwin B146 – Compact Grandeur, Signature Baldwin Voice - Hollywood Piano
Price: 16499.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Baldwin B146 – Compact Grandeur, Signature Baldwin Voice

The Baldwin B146 captures the spirit of Baldwin’s legendary craftsmanship in a compact, elegant form. At just 4′9″, this baby grand delivers the expressive touch, tonal warmth, and balance that have defined Baldwin pianos for over a century. Designed for smaller spaces, it retains the musical depth and resonance expected from larger instruments — thanks to its solid spruce soundboard, Roslau strings, and precisely engineered maple pinblock. As part of Baldwin’s Academy Series, the B146 offers the unmistakable Baldwin sound and responsive action in an accessible size and price point. Built under the proud heritage of Gibson Brands, it brings timeless tone, American tradition, and refined design together — a true grand experience, perfectly scaled for the modern home or studio.

Description

Baldwin B146 – Compact Grandeur, Signature Baldwin Voice
The Baldwin B146 is a baby grand piano that delivers a compelling combination: the elegance and responsive touch of a grand with surprisingly compact proportions. At just 4′‑9″ (147 cm) in length, it’s designed for smaller music rooms and homes without compromising on the warm, expressive tone that defines Baldwin’s legacy.

Though modest in size, the B146 is built with serious craftsmanship: a wet‑sand cast iron plate, high‑quality Roslau wire strings, a solid spruce soundboard, and a multi‑ply maple pinblock to maintain stability and tone. The compact scale still allows a speaking length of about 41″, delivering resonance and clarity rare in such a “small” grand.

Today, the B146 lives in Baldwin’s Academy Series, which refines the classic designs for wider accessibility. While certain features differ from Baldwin’s Professional line (for example, some models in the Academy Series omit duplex scaling) the B146 remains true to the core Baldwin character: expressive, robust, and musical.

Owned by Gibson Brands, Baldwin continues to carry forward the name that for decades stood alongside premier names in concert halls, studios, and homes. The B146 encapsulates that heritage in a form suited for modern spaces.

Specifications – Baldwin B146 Baby Grand

Length (front to back): 4′‑9″ (147 cm)
Width: 58″ (147 cm)
Height: 39″ (99 cm)
Speaking (string) length: ~ 41″ (104 cm)
Soundboard: Solid spruce
Soundboard area: Approx. 1,483 sq. in.
Plate / Frame: Wet‑sand cast iron
Rims / Rim design: Beech and Mercanti laminated rim construction
Pinblock: 10‑ply laminated hard maple
Strings: High‑grade Roslau music wire
Hammers: T‑pinned & reinforced design
Action materials: Maple and hornbeam
Keys / Keybed: Solid spruce key cores with a spruce keybed
Pedals: 3 solid brass — sustain, full sostenuto, soft (una corda)
Fallboard: Slow‑close hydraulic fallboard
Finishes available: High‑polish ebony, mahogany, walnut, white, satin ebony (and combinations, e.g. ebony with silver hardware)
Warranty: 10 years, parts & labor (for the original purchaser)

Why Choose the Baldwin B146?

Combines the expressive response of a grand piano with a footprint that fits more modest spaces
Rich tonal character and depth—rare for a piano under 5 feet
Durable, high‑quality construction using Baldwin’s time‑honored materials and design philosophy
Part of Baldwin’s Academy Series, making the classic Baldwin experience more accessible
Backed by Baldwin’s heritage under Gibson Brands, with decades of artistry and reputation behind it

Elegant finishes and refined details—both musical instrument and room centerpiece