B243 – 47″ Institutional Upright

Quality, efficiency and perfect performance meet head-on in this distinct studio upright. Rarely do you see such a combination of playability and durability, designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s versatile pianists.

The Baldwin B243 Vertical Piano
Quality, efficiency and perfect performance meet head-on in this distinct studio upright. Rarely do you see such a combination of playability and durability, designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s versatile pianists. First introduced in 1939, the Baldwin B243 models are the company’s best-selling of all-time, with nearly 500,000 units sold worldwide. The multi-ply pinblock is a variation of the one from Baldwin’s legendary concert grand pianos, and is constructed from premium hard rock maple to deliver unmatched tuning stability.

Find out why this is our top-seller
The B243’s Full Blow™ Direct Stealth Action delivers an exceptionally responsive touch, and the length of its No. 1 bass string equals that of Baldwin’s smallest grand piano, delivering exceptional grand piano-like tone. The sound is big, rich and resonant, and its unique scale design produces deep and clear bass notes combined with sparkling, well-defined highs. The B243’s design is both contemporary and classic, so that it will work with any decorating scheme.

The B243 is available in either the standard or Euro-style model, and is available in the Satin Ebony and Satin Walnut finishes.

Dimensions 47″ height; 58.5″ width; 24 11/16″ Depth
Hammers 100% Virgin Wool
Strings High Grade Music Wire from Roslau
Speaking Length 48″
Soundboard Spruce
Soundboard Area – Sq. In. 1,980
Bridge Material Hard Maple
Bridge Design Precision Notched by Hand
Rib Material Solid Spruce
Action Full Blow – Direct Stealth Design
Keys Solid Spruce, Individually Weighed
KeyBed Multi-Laminate Hardwood
Pedals 3 Soft, Sustain, and Bass Sustain
Back Post Spruce
Plate Cast Iron Sand Cast
Pinblock Material Maple
Number of Plies 19 Laminated Plies
Tuning Pins Nickel Plated, cut thread
Warranty 10 years parts/10 years labor

Size and Weight

Dimensions: 47″ height; 58.5″ width; 24 11/16″ Depth
Speaking: Length 48″

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