STEINWAY PIANO


Freddie playing You're My Best Friend at Hammersmith Odeon, December 26th 1979.

Model: D
Amplification: Acoustic, Helpinstill
Size: Concert Grand
Length: 8 ft 11 3/4 in (273 cm)
Keys: 88
 Origin: New York, New York, USA
Color: Black
Year of Manufacture: 1972

Source: Metro Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
First Used: November 11th 1977
Last Used: The Miracle video
Fate: Cossford Mill, then Brian's place in London

Steinway pianos have always been in competition with Bechstein similarly to Fender and Gibson regarding guitars. The key of Steinway's awesome sound is that it's neither as bright as European pianos, nor as dark as Yamaha's. Probably that's why most artists pick this brand.

Besides Freddie's own Steinway, he used many others of the same model in various concerts (when supplied by local promoters), and lots of recordings, including We Are the Champions at Sarm West studios in London, Jazz sessions at Montreux, and all BBC recordings.