$57,500.00
Vienna's Imperial Piano, Reborn in Burl Walnut
Founded in Vienna, Austria in 1828, Bosendorfer is one of the oldest and most celebrated piano manufacturers in the world, holding the historic title of "Imperial and Royal Fortepiano Purveyor to the Court" granted by Emperor Ferdinand I. The Model 170 was first designed by Ludwig Bosendorfer himself in 1908 for the cultured salon society of Imperial Vienna, and it remains one of the most beloved instruments in the Bosendorfer lineup over a century later. This 1965 example, serial number 28520, is a rare mid-century specimen that has been completely rebuilt to the highest standard and dressed in a breathtaking polished burl walnut veneer that is simply one of a kind.
The Bosendorfer Sound: Unlike Anything Else
What sets a Bosendorfer apart from every other grand piano is its construction philosophy. While most manufacturers build only the soundboard as the acoustic core, Bosendorfer builds the entire inner rim from quarter-sawn Austrian spruce, allowing the whole body of the piano to resonate as one unified instrument. The result is a tone of extraordinary warmth, color, and singing sustain that Franz Liszt himself praised when other Viennese pianos could not match his powerful playing. At 170 cm (5'7"), this piano delivers that full Bosendorfer voice in a format ideal for a private home, studio, or intimate performance space.
Completely Rebuilt
This Bosendorfer 170 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up, leaving nothing to chance. Every wear component has been replaced with premium materials to ensure decades of reliable, concert-quality performance:
Complete action rebuild with premium action parts
New hammers voiced for the authentic Viennese singing tone
New tuning pins throughout
Completely restrung with fresh high-quality strings
Cabinet refinished in a stunning high-gloss polished burl walnut veneer
All structural components inspected and restored
A Rare Finish That Commands a Room
The burl walnut veneer on this piano is extraordinarily rare. Bosendorfer historically offered the Model 170 in a variety of exotic veneers including burr walnut, bird's eye maple, amboyna, and rosewood, making each such example a genuine collector's piece. The swirling, richly figured grain of this cabinet pairs with the polished black lacquer accents and natural wood interior to create a visual experience that matches the piano's musical one.
Priced at $57,500 with a 10-Year Warranty
Every piano that leaves our showroom has been thoroughly inspected, tuned, and certified by our team of Registered Piano Technicians with over 50 years of combined experience. Your purchase includes:
10-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
One Complimentary In-Home Tuning
100% Lifetime Trade-Up Guarantee
Financing Options Available
A completely rebuilt 1965 Bosendorfer 170 in burl walnut is not just a piano, it is a rare work of art with a voice that will move everyone who plays or hears it. Instruments like this surface only once in a generation.
📞 Call us at (248) 619-9027 or visit our showroom at 1307 E Maple Rd, Suite A, Troy, MI 48083.