Baldwin 243 Hamilton Satin Ebony

Baldwin B243 Hamilton Upright Piano – Professional Studio Performance & Legendary Durability

The Baldwin B243 Hamilton is a 47" professional studio upright piano built for consistent performance, expressive tone, and long-term reliability. A staple in schools, studios, churches, and serious home environments, the B243 is designed to deliver powerful projection and refined tonal balance in a space-efficient vertical cabinet.

Baldwin’s reinforced strung back construction provides exceptional structural stability while enhancing resonance and tonal depth. The spruce soundboard is crafted using a traditional design and carefully selected spruce to ensure responsive dynamics and consistent tonal quality across the entire keyboard.

Hand-notched hard maple bridges efficiently transfer string energy to the soundboard, while premium spruce ribs are individually matched to each soundboard for added strength and stability. Baldwin strings, sourced from Mapes or Roslau, deliver rich fundamental tones with complex harmonic overtones and long-term tuning reliability.

The B243 features Baldwin’s acclaimed Full Blow Direct Action, paired with premium 100% virgin wool hammers for precise control, even response, and expressive dynamic range. Individually weighted spruce keys and a cross-grained hardwood keybed provide a balanced touch and long-term dimensional stability under daily use.

Finished in Satin Ebony, the Baldwin B243 offers a classic, understated appearance that blends seamlessly into educational, professional, and home settings.

Key Features & Specifications 

Dimensions: 47" H x 58.5" W x 25" D

• Studio-height cabinet allows for longer strings and stronger projection without occupying excessive floor space

Speaking Length: 48"

• Longer string length enhances bass depth and dynamic range

Soundboard: Spruce

• Traditional design delivers responsive touch and consistent tonal character

Soundboard Area: 1,980 sq in

• Large surface area supports strong projection and tonal richness

Bridges: Hard maple, precision notched by hand

• Maximizes energy transfer for clarity, sustain, and tonal definition

Ribs: Spruce

• Adds strength and stability while supporting even soundboard vibration

Strings: High-grade music wire from Roslau (or Mapes)

• Produces rich fundamentals, clear overtones, and reliable tuning stability

Action: Baldwin Full Blow Direct design

• Offers responsive control and durability favored by educators and professionals

Hammers: 100% virgin wool

• Ensures consistent tone, expressive dynamics, and long service life

Keys: Individually weighted spruce

• Provides balanced feel and accurate response across all registers

Keybed: Cross-grained hardwood construction

• Maintains long-term dimensional stability

Pedals: 3 functional pedals – sustain, bass sustain, soft

• Allows full musical expression across all styles

Quiet Play Feature: Practice mute rail with stop position

• Enables low-volume practice without altering key feel

Fallboard: Pull-out type key cover

• Protects keys and maintains a traditional upright appearance

Back Frame: Spruce

• Reinforces structural integrity and supports tonal projection

Plate: Cast iron

• Enhances tuning stability and structural strength

Pinblock: 19-ply laminated hard maple

• Alternating grain construction securely holds tuning pins over time

Tuning Pins: Nickel-plated, cut thread

• Durable and precise for long-term tuning reliability

Finish: Satin Ebony (EBY) 

• Elegant, non-gloss finishes suited for professional environments

Warranty: 10-year parts and labor

• Backed by Baldwin’s long-standing reputation for quality and durability