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Baldwin BP190 – A Legendary Grand, Reborn for Today’s Pianist
Step into the sound that moved history. The Baldwin BP190 is more than just a full grand piano — it’s a continuation of the same bold American tradition that once inspired Leonard Bernstein, George Bolet, Jose Iturbi, and even captivated icons like Liberace. It’s the sound that powered the Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and generations of concert halls, conservatories, and world-class musicians.
At 6′‑4″ (190 cm), the BP190 delivers commanding presence and clarity — a full, rich tone that fills the room with depth, brilliance, and emotion. But it’s not just about size — it’s about the materials, the craftsmanship, and the legacy.
Just like the classic Baldwins that made history, every BP Series grand — including the BP190 — uses the same time-tested recipe:
- A solid Alaskan Sitka spruce soundboard, naturally aged and branded Made in USA
- Hard rock maple inner and outer rims, for superior projection and structural integrity
- Hand-notched hard maple bridges, German Abel hammers, and high-grade German Roslau strings
In fact, only two other piano makers in the world — Steinway and Mason & Hamlin — use hard rock maple rims in both the inner and outer structure. And both come with price tags far beyond Baldwin. The BP190 gives you that elite construction, that legendary American/Baldwin sound — at a fraction of the cost.
Play a single note and you’ll feel it: a booming, warm bass, silky mids, and sparkling highs that sustain and sing. The 54″ speaking string length and nearly 2,300 sq. in. soundboard give it tonal complexity that invites both power and nuance.
How the BP190 Compares in Speaking Length
The speaking length of a piano’s bass strings plays a critical role in how full and resonant its tone can be — especially in the lower register. Despite similar or even smaller overall size, the Baldwin BP190 delivers one of the longest speaking string lengths in its class:
| Model | Overall Length | Speaking Length (approx.) |
| Baldwin BP190 | 6′4″ | ~54″ |
| Yamaha C3X | 6′1″ | ~51.2″ |
| Kawai GX-3 | 6′2″ | ~51.4″ |
| Kawai GX-4 | 6′3″ | ~52.8″ |
| Boston GP-193 | 6′4″ | ~52.2″ |
Why it matters:
The BP190’s ~54″ speaking string length means more depth, warmth, and sustain in the bass — qualities you’d typically associate with larger grand pianos. Baldwin’s engineering maximizes tonal power without requiring extra room.
The action, made from maple and hornbeam, delivers incredible responsiveness. Keys are solid Sitka spruce, topped with ebony sharps for grip and control. The rim is Baldwin’s signature continuous bent hard rock maple design, matched with a 17-ply laminated pinblock for rock-solid tuning. It’s built like a concert instrument — because that’s exactly what it is.
Add elegant finishes (polished ebony, satin ebony, mahogany, walnut, and white by special order), a slow-close hydraulic fallboard, and three solid brass pedals — and the BP190 becomes not just a performance instrument, but a visual centerpiece.
Specifications – Baldwin BP190 Grand Piano
- Length: 6′‑4″ (190 cm)
- Width: 59″ (150 cm)
- Height: 40″ (102 cm)
- Speaking (string) length: ~ 54″
- Soundboard: Solid Alaskan Sitka spruce, branded Made in USA
- Soundboard area: ~ 2,300 sq. in.
- Ribs: 11 solid Alaskan Sitka spruce ribs
- Rim: Hard rock maple, inner and outer, continuous bent rim design
- Bridge material: Hand-notched hard maple
- Strings: High-grade Roslau wire
- Hammers: German Abel, T-pinned and reinforced
- Action materials: Maple & hornbeam
- Keys & Keybed: Solid Sitka spruce keys, ebony sharps; multi-laminate birch & spruce keybed
- Pinblock: 17-ply laminated hard maple
- Pedals: 3 solid brass — soft, sustain, sostenuto
- Fallboard: Slow-close hydraulic
- Plate/frame: Sand-cast iron plate with duplex scale
- Finishes available: High-polish ebony, mahogany, walnut, white, satin ebony, ebony with silver hardware
- Warranty: 10 years, parts & labor
Why the Baldwin BP190 Is a Game-Changer
- Uses the same materials and construction techniques as the legendary American-made Baldwins
- Features hard rock maple inner and outer rims — same as Steinway and Mason & Hamlin, at a more accessible price
- The iconic Baldwin sound — warm, powerful, expressive — that inspired Bernstein, Bolet, Iturbi, Liberace, and the great American symphonies
- Impressive tone, touch, and tuning stability that matches or outperforms higher-priced rivals
- An instrument that blends bold tradition with modern performance — and delivers inspiration at every level
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