Should I buy Steinway "Duo-Art Grand"

[a99966613]

I want buy a Steinway Duo-Art Grand(original condition ,and player system is removed)

But Some pianists claim that the longer key length of the Steinway Duo-Art a slightly heavier touch when played by hand.

Is this true ?
Can practise Difficult work on "Steinway Duo-Art Grand"?

About Difficult work , I practing beethoven sonata 21, and than I will play mozart concerto.


hope you can help me,thanks very much !!!

[richard black]

I have found in the past that the action on player pianos when hand-played is a little heavier than average, but not much. Just see how much it bothers you. The other slight bummer is that the piano ends up a little longer than a non-player instrument, for the same string length and soundboard size, so you lose a few inches of music room.

[a99966613]

Thanks so much for your Valuable experience,This helps me

[huaidongxi]

if the piano is completely original in its components except for the amputated player mechanism, you'd require a thorough internal examination anyway in addition to trying out the piano yourself.  if you're considering a rebuild, the new action can be tailored to your preferences.  steinway would not be my first choice of a piano, player action or not, if my preference was a lighter, more responsive touch.