Pianos : Steinway Investment Protection

“You always get more than your money back on a Steinway. I’ve bought more of them for myself than any retail customer, and I’ve had people beg me to sell them. It’s a better return than some mutual funds.”

Constance Keene
Steinway Artist
Faculty, The Manhattan School of Music

Investment Comparisons

A 25 year-old Steinway commands a price
3.3 times higher than its original cost. 1
Steinway Value Over Time
1 Survey of pre-owned Steinway piano sales, June 2003

How do you define your ideal investment?

Something that increases significantly in value? Of course. But maybe an investment can offer greater rewards as well. Something of exceptional quality. Something that endures. Something handmade, and one of a kind. Something to treasure. Something to share with your family and enrich your life every day. By that definition, a Steinway piano is not only an incomparable musical instrument, but also an investment instrument unique in all the world.

Since 1853, Steinway pianos have been handmade to last for generations and they do. Their longevity and incomparable sound are the product of the artistry and pride of Steinway craftspeople, who avoid any compromise in time or materials. As a result, while other piano brands depreciate in value, Steinway pianos have established a 150-year history of legendary financial appreciation.