Baldwin B161WH Academy Grand - White

Baldwin BA161WH Grand Piano – Compact Elegance, Concert-Ready Tone

The Baldwin BA161WH is a 5'4" grand piano that merges refined tone, responsive feel, and stunning visual design in a compact footprint. Finished in a dazzling white high-polish, it’s a statement piece that delivers professional-level performance in any setting—from home studios to upscale venues.

Built with Baldwin’s renowned craftsmanship and top-tier materials, the BA161WH delivers rich tone, nuanced dynamics, and lasting durability. Whether you're a serious student, a performing artist, or a homeowner looking for an elegant centerpiece, this piano offers exceptional value.

Key Features & Specs (With Benefits)

• Dimensions: 40.5" height x 58.3" width x 5'4" length – Compact enough for home or studio use without sacrificing tonal depth.

• Speaking Length: 47" – Longer string length improves sustain, power, and harmonic complexity.

• Soundboard: All Spruce (1,747 sq. in. area) – Premium tonewood maximizes resonance and tonal richness across all registers.

• Bridge: Vertically laminated maple with beech cap, precision-notched by hand – Enhances tonal clarity and efficient energy transfer from strings to soundboard.

• Ribs: 11, Solid Spruce – Reinforces the soundboard for consistent tonal response and structural integrity.

• Hammers: Abel (Germany), 100% Virgin Wool – Delivers a warm, expressive tone with professional-level voicing and durability.

• Strings: High-grade Roslau music wire – Known for tuning stability and brilliant, responsive sound.

• Action: Maple and hornbeam – Provides smooth, accurate key response and long-lasting mechanical performance.

• Key Material: Solid spruce with ebony sharp keys – Offers superior tactile feel and balance under the fingers, enhancing control and expression.

• Keybed: Spruce – Adds strength and helps transmit player energy directly to the action and soundboard.

• Pedals: 3 solid brass – Sustain, Full Sostenuto, Soft – Gives full expressive control for all playing styles, including advanced repertoire.

• Fallboard: Slow-close hydraulic – Protects fingers and adds a premium touch to the cabinet design.

• Rim Design: Beech – Delivers a warm tone with excellent projection and long-term structural strength.

• Plate: Traditional wet-sand cast iron – Increases strength, tuning stability, and resonance compared to vacuum-cast alternatives.

• Pinblock: 10-ply laminated hard maple – Provides superior tuning stability and grip for the tuning pins over time.

• Tuning Pins: Nickel-plated steel, cut thread – Ensures precise tuning and long-term durability.

• Finish: White high-polish (WH) – A bold, elegant aesthetic that elevates any room.

• Warranty: 10 years, parts and labor – Peace of mind backed by Baldwin’s trusted legacy.