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Baldwin BP148HPE High Polish Ebony

Baldwin BP148HPE Grand Piano – Compact Size, Bold Performance

The Baldwin BP148HPE is a 4'10" baby grand piano that packs the warmth, depth, and dynamic range of a larger grand into a beautifully compact frame. Finished in High Polish Ebony, it offers a sophisticated look and professional-level tone, making it ideal for smaller spaces that demand big sound and elegant design.

Despite its size, the BP148 is engineered to deliver bold projection and expressive playability. From its solid Alaskan Sitka spruce soundboard to its German Abel hammers and Roslau strings, every component is chosen for tonal excellence and durability. Whether you're a student, educator, or performing pianist with limited space, the BP148HPE gives you everything you'd expect from a Baldwin grand—without compromise.


Key Features & Specs (With Benefits)

  • Dimensions: 40" height x 59" width x 4'10" length – Perfectly sized for apartments, teaching studios, or smaller performance areas without sacrificing tonal richness.

  • Speaking Length: 40" – Maximizes tonal projection and depth for a baby grand footprint.

  • Soundboard: Solid Alaskan Sitka Spruce (1,348 sq. in.) – Premium soundboard material known for its responsiveness and sustained resonance.

  • Bridge: Hard maple, precision-notched by hand – Enhances vibration transfer for clear tone and balanced harmonics.

  • Ribs: 10, Solid Alaskan Sitka Spruce – Reinforces the soundboard for durability and consistent tone across the register.

  • Hammers: Abel (Germany) – Professional-quality hammers offer refined attack, clarity, and warmth.

  • Strings: High-grade Roslau music wire – Industry standard for brilliant tone, stability, and longevity.

  • Action: Maple and hornbeam – Delivers a responsive, fluid touch with long-term reliability.

  • Key Material: Solid Alaskan Sitka Spruce with ebony sharp keys – Balanced, high-quality keys provide precision control and excellent feel.

  • Keybed: Multi-laminated birch and spruce – Offers structural integrity and helps channel player energy into the action.

  • Pedals: 3 solid brass – Sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals allow full expressive range.

  • Fallboard: Slow-close imported hydraulic – Adds safety and elegance with gentle closing action.

  • Rim Design: Hard maple – Contributes to tonal projection and cabinet strength.

  • Plate: Cast iron, sand cast with Duplex Scale – Adds resonance and stability, enhancing overall sound and sustain.

  • Pinblock: 17-ply laminated hard maple – Superior pin grip ensures long-term tuning stability.

  • Tuning Pins: Nickel-plated steel, cut thread – Built for precision tuning and long-lasting durability.

  • Finish: High Polish Ebony – A classic, luxurious finish that complements any room.

  • Warranty: 10 years, parts and labor – Backed by Baldwin’s legacy of quality and service.