C.BECHSTEIN Elegance 124

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C. Bechstein

Founded in 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, C. Bechstein has been recognized for the finest craftsmanship. With technological advances, constant design improvements and endorsements by masters such as Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, C. Bechstein became the number one piano-maker in the world.

C. Bechstein’s position as the authority in piano-making is evident from the number of royalties it supplied pianos to. Queen Victoria, Tsars of Russia, the royal families of Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Denmark, and other royalties and aristocrats were all patrons of C. Bechstein. Even in contemporary music, C. Bechstein has been a great influence; played and recorded in albums of artists such as The Beatles, Freddie Mercury of Queen, Elton John and Oscar Peterson.

The C. Bechstein Elegance 124 upright is a top-class German piano with a magic sound, a fantastic action and a pleasing design.

The C. Bechstein Elegance 124 upright is a feast for eye and ear, a piano that meets the most stringent requirements. Its discreetly elegant case design boasts flowing lines and sophisticated details. One of the best-sold C. Bechstein uprights, this German piano stands out not only for its precise action that delivers a comfortable touch, but also for its richly nuanced voice. Inside this instrument that makes a harmonious synthesis of elegance and durability is the award-winning Model 11 acoustic assembly, the epitome of outstanding German piano-making for several decades. Highly qualified specialists build the instruments of the C. Bechstein Masterpiece class one by one at the German production site. As the Elegance 124 upright integrates many parts also found in the C. Bechstein grands, this German piano with a timeless design is clearly a valuable investment.

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Brand	C. Bechstein
Brand Origin	Made in Germany
Product Category	Acoustic Piano
Product Type	Upright Piano

Soundboard	Soundboard made of mountain spruce grown slowly at elevations of 1,000 meters and higher in Val di Fiemme, Dolomites (similar to the tonewood used by Antonio Stradivari). The sound board fashioned as a membrane with its projection surface adjusted to the instrument’s particular acoustic assembly, like in violin-making.
Iron Plate Frame	The special composition of the cast iron, its materials and the particular form of the frame itself dampen its own vibrations and boost the string energy, thereby warranting the the transmission of sound at high speed. The high-precision coupling of the cast-iron frame and the wooden parts of the acoustic assembly keeps the frame’s resonance to a minimum.
Hammers	The hammerheads made by C. Bechstein Germany deliver excellent dynamic possibilities and a wealth of nuances. Materials: walnut core for a colorful, voluminous, distinct and precise sound, covered with felt made in Germany of New Zealand wool using a secret, traditional method.
Keys	Durable, resilient keyboard with ideal lever ratio that meets professional touch requirements at the highest levels. Black keys covered with ebony wooden tops. White keys: high-quality mineral key-tops available as an option. Keyboard designed by the C. Bechstein R&D department.
Pedal	Sustain, Muffler, Soft
Bridges	The bridges are made of high-quality German solid red beech using state-of-the-art engineering and CNC technology. Precision down to a hundredth of a millimeter guarantees perfect transmission of sound and frequencies to the soundboard and ensure a clear sound projection.
Pin Block	Several layers of carefully selected solid wood (5-millimeter maple layers in the Concert 8 upright).
Finishes	Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Elegant finish in every detail. Sophisticated technique used in applying high-gloss lacquer and applying the lacquer and producing its high-gloss finish through numerous manual sanding and polishing steps.
Dimension	124cm x 152cm x 62cm (H x W x D)
Weight	255 kg