$125,000.00
This Bösendorfer 290 Imperial built in 1978 was the star of a recording studio and served some of the great artists of the 1980ies & 90ies. The piano has a sublime sound and is powerful and apt for any musician whether in a recording studio or on a concert stage. Our client is willing to part with it at a significantly lower price than usual. The piano will undergo refininishing completed with original BASF finish as used by Bösendorfer.
This piano is for an owner who wants something very special and is not in a rush. This piano comes with detailed press articles and documentation.
At 9'7" in length, the Imperial is Bösendorfer’s legendary full-size concert grand. Its defining feature is an extended 97-key keyboard covering eight full octaves, giving the instrument nine additional bass notes beyond the conventional 88-key piano.
Those additional bass strings contribute far more than extra notes. They add resonance to the entire instrument, helping create the immense tonal foundation and orchestral character for which the Imperial has become famous.
Bösendorfer approaches piano construction differently from many traditional makers. Through its Resonance Case Principle, portions of the spruce body become an active part of the instrument’s sound production, allowing the piano to develop a rich spectrum of tonal color while responding to subtle changes in touch and dynamics.
The result is an instrument capable of tremendous power without sacrificing warmth, clarity, or delicacy.
This particular pre-owned Bösendorfer 290 Imperial is in pristine condition and represents an exceptional opportunity for a professional pianist, serious collector, institution, recording environment, performance space, or private home seeking one of Bösendorfer’s most celebrated instruments.
The Imperial is more than a large concert grand—it is an instrument designed for musicians who want an unusually broad tonal palette, monumental bass response, and the distinctive character of the Viennese Bösendorfer tradition.
Contact The Piano Place for the year of manufacture, serial number, finish, current pricing, detailed condition information, additional photographs, and an appointment to play this individual instrument.