Steinway O

[david456103]

Does anyone know anything about the Steinway O piano? Like is it easy to play on(heavy action vs. easy action)? Is it loud, or soft? I'm asking, since a recording studio I'm considering uses the O brand, and since one of my pieces is very soft (Ondine) I want to know if the piano is appropriate.
Thanks!

[cabbynum]

Every piano is different. If ask to try out the piano beforehand and explain why. They should understand.
My model L has some pretty heavy action but one of my students L is like a freaking feather.

[iansinclair]

Every piano is different. If ask to try out the piano beforehand and explain why. They should understand.
My model L has some pretty heavy action but one of my students L is like a freaking feather.

Absolutely.  Do try the piano beforehand -- don't just sit down to it and record.  My A has a medium action -- but it's an unrebuilt 1898 instrument.  My M is medium to light; it's newer.  They vary...

Dynamic range shouldn't be a problem once you become accustomed to it.  Just remember that you are dealing with a bigger grand!

[jamaicaway]

Hi,
I have a model O which I fell in love with when I first played it many years ago. I'd call the action medium: I've played lighter actions and I've played much heavier. The sound is sweet in the upper register (I mean it doesn't stand out for brightness), and the mid-bass is a bit stronger than many other pianos of its size. It has plenty of volume.
My instrument was built in 1901.
Of course I agree with the others who say you just have to try the instrument. Your perceptions may be entirely different, and you will probably be playing a mode modern instrument.

[quantum]

You need to try it in person.  Some brands have built a reputation for a certain amount of consistency within a model.  Steinway however prides itself on the diversity of its instruments - some people admire this, others do not. 

What could you expect?  The piano has the name "Steinway" printed on it, there is an indication it is a Model O.  Otherwise, it is anyone's guess how this piano plays and sounds.  From the many Steinway's I have played, IMO it is very difficult to make a generalization to what one could expect from a particular model.