<HTML>Alan, This is a 1898 Hardman 7ft grand which easily compares with the tone and power with the best Steinway D you could fine. It's that good. Original board too. Sustain and color to die for! I bought this piano years ago as a project from hell. The only reason I bought it was the soundboard's sustain. Anyhow each step of the way has turned up more surprises than you could imagine. For example,  I went to install the dampers only to find out the dampers which were sent with the piano didn't match. Had to start all over with new heads and wires. And of course, no sostenuto rail or braces. This piano was sent out last week for it's first recording session with on of S. Florida premier classical artist. CD will be out in one month. Incredible tone. Luckily, no sostenuto was needed for the recording. However, in 2 weeks it's being used for another major event and the sostenuto will be needed. So time is of essences. If you guys want to see a very interesting piano, go to <A HREF="www.Pianomart.com">www.Pianomart.com</A> and view the Hardman grands for sale. Ours is the first one listed. Picture isn't great but you can see some of the cabinet detailing. Never had to much experiencing with Hardman grands but this one sure made a believer out of me. Tom Servinsky</HTML>