Professionally Restored Steinway Amberwood O – Built in 1912 - Fully Restored in 2025

Many piano restorations take shortcuts—using lower-grade parts, rushed techniques, and finishes that quickly show wear. This instrument was restored differently: with obsessive precision, traditional European handcrafted methods, and dedication to every detail—from the soundboard and action to the final hand-polished veneer.

Uncompromising European Restoration This instrument was rebuilt by a family-run European workshop using traditional handcrafted methods passed down through generations of piano artisans. The four-to-six month restoration process ensures every component — from the pin block to the hammer voicing — meets the standard the original instrument deserves, with no shortcuts and no compromises.

Complete Mechanical Rebuild The action, strings, hammers, dampers, tuning pins, and pin block have all been rebuilt or replaced to exacting specifications, delivering the responsive touch and dynamic sensitivity that define a performance-ready Steinway. The result is an instrument that plays with the immediacy and precision of a new piano while retaining the tonal depth of a 119-year-old original.

Rare Amberwood Veneer Finish Amberwood is an exceptionally rare choice for a Steinway restoration, and this example is among the finest expressions of it. The warm grain, distinctive stripes, and natural speckles create a glowing, living appearance unique to this single instrument — elevated further by a hand-polished finish of extraordinary depth and clarity.

Historic New York Steinway Provenance Built in 1912 at Steinway's New York factory during one of the great eras of American piano manufacturing, this Model O carries a provenance that cannot be manufactured or approximated. The scale design, the cast iron plate, and the fundamental architecture of the instrument are irreplaceable — and the 2025 restoration has ensured they will perform at their full potential for decades to come.

Ideal Scale for Home and Studio At 5'10¾", the Model O delivers genuine Steinway power and projection without requiring a concert hall to express itself. Its size makes it a natural choice for large home music rooms, private teaching studios, and intimate recital spaces where a 7' or 9' instrument would overwhelm the acoustic environment.

**Now available exclusively at our store in Idaho Falls. Come experience the difference—see the glowing Amberwood finish, feel the precise action, and hear the revived legendary voice.

At Piano Gallery of Idaho, we’re proud to be one of the few dealers in the country offering Bosendorfer, Yamaha, Steinway, Schimmel, and Kawai—the most trusted names in pianos. With small-town overhead and big-city selection, we’re able to offer some of the most competitive pricing anywhere.

From acoustic grands to player systems and digital pianos, we’ve got something for every player and every budget.

Call or text Jeff at 208-403-4894 for details or to schedule a time to see it.