The Steinway model K 52-inch upright piano I bought new in January 1985. Although I'd rather have a grand piano for the sake of the action, I have no room in my tiny house for one, not to mention income to buy one. The model K has more soundboard area than the two smallest Steinway grands. One would have to go to a model L to get more.

I've tuned and maintained this most of the time myself since I bought it, and have kept it in top condition.

Steinway does a beautiful job on the inside of the piano, not just the cabinet. For that matter, the back of the instrument is attractively finished, even though it's designed to sit against a wall.