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Baldwin BPC5 – Grand‑Scale Power in a Vertical Masterpiece
Legendary Materials. Legendary Sound. Legendary Legacy.
Open the lid of the Baldwin BPC5 and you’re not just unlocking an upright piano — you’re unleashing a legacy. Standing 49″ tall, the BPC5 may fit where a grand can’t, but it roars with grand-piano power, tone, and presence. It’s built for musicians who demand expressive depth, projection, and character — without giving up floor space.
But what truly sets Baldwin apart? The BPC5, like all Baldwin BP grand pianos, is built with the same time-tested formula that has made Baldwin a cornerstone of American piano craftsmanship:
An all Alaskan Sitka spruce soundboard — prized for its strength, flexibility, and tonal warmth.
This isn’t just piano engineering — it’s piano tradition. Baldwin uses the same core construction principles that built a legacy of sound chosen by icons like Leonard Bernstein, George Bolet, José Iturbi, and beloved by legendary orchestras like the Chicago Symphony and Cleveland Symphony. Even pop culture legends like Liberace chose Baldwin — not just for showmanship, but for sound, power, and feel.
Power, Precision, and Presence in Every Note
One of the BPC5’s most impressive features is its 50″ longest bass string — longer than those found in several taller premium upright models:
- Kawai K500 (51″ tall): 48.4″ bass string
- Yamaha U3 / YUS3 (52″ tall): 47.5″ bass string
- Kawai K800 (53″ tall): 50.4″ bass string
Despite being up to 4 inches shorter, the BPC5 boasts a bass string length that exceeds or matches these flagship uprights — contributing to its deep, resonant bass and grand-like tonal presence.
With its 2,239 sq. in. all-spruce soundboard and powerful 50″ string length, the BPC5 offers commanding bass, expressive mids, and brilliant, sustained highs. Its tonal profile is bold yet refined — articulate at soft volumes and explosive when pushed. And the materials tell the story:
- Two-ply beech and hard maple bridges transfer energy cleanly
- Premium German Roslau wire strings and 100% virgin wool hammers offer tonal color, dynamic range, and long-term reliability
- Spruce ribs reinforce the soundboard, supporting clarity and balance
Crafted for Serious Performance
From mechanics to aesthetics, the BPC5 is built to perform. The Stealth Full Blow™ Direct Action responds with speed and precision — every nuance of your touch translated into sound. The reinforced basswood keys, spruce back frame, and 19‑ply laminated hard maple pinblock lock in structural stability and tuning consistency — even under heavy, expressive play.
Thoughtful details like a Quiet Play mute rail and three full-functioning pedals (soft, sustain, bass sustain) make this upright as practical as it is powerful.
Built to Be Seen — And Heard
Offered in elegant high-polish Ebony or Rosewood finishes, the BPC5 isn’t just an instrument — it’s a statement. Refined hardware, clean lines, and Baldwin’s design language make it the kind of piano that elevates any space it’s in — whether that’s a living room, teaching studio, or performance venue.
Specifications – Baldwin BPC5 Upright Piano
- Height: 49″ (≈ 125 cm)
- Width: ~ 60.6″
- Depth: ~ 25.2″
- String Length: 50″
- Soundboard: All Alaska Sitka spruce (Made in USA)
- Soundboard Area: ~ 2,239 sq. in.
- Bridges: Two‑ply hard maple & beech
- Ribs: Spruce
- Strings: High-grade German Roslau wire
- Hammers: 100% virgin wool
- Action: Stealth Full Blow™ Direct Action
- Keys: Basswood with hardwood reinforcement
- Back Frame: Solid spruce
- Pinblock: 19‑ply laminated hard maple
- Plate / Frame: Cast iron
- Pedals: 3 – Sustain, Soft, Bass Sustain
- Extra Features: Quiet Play mute rail, slow-close fallboard
- Finish Options: High-polish Ebony, Rosewood
- Warranty: 10 years, parts & labor
Why the Baldwin BPC5 Will Blow You Away
- Delivers a true grand-piano experience in an upright size — ideal for any room
- Outperforms taller competitors with longer bass strings than the 51″ Kawai K500, 52″ Yamaha U3/YUS3, and even matches the 4″ taller 53″ Kawai K800
- Built with the same legendary materials as Baldwin grands, including spruce soundboards and hard rock maple frames
- Carries the DNA of Baldwin’s golden era — the sound that inspired Bernstein, Bolet, Iturbi, Liberace, and the world’s finest orchestras
- Offers an expressive, responsive action, rich tonal character, and elegant aesthetics — a complete package for serious musicians
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