Piano Name: C.Bechstein Website: C. Bechstein Model: Concert 6 Made in: Germany Parent Company: C.Bechstein Pianoforte Fabrik Company Location: Germany Height: 49.5″ History: Established in 1853, Carl Bechstein began manufacturing pianos under his own name in Berlin. The company persisted through two world wars, many economic challenges, and has emerged as one of the more… Read More
It’s inevitable that pianos will get bumped, scratched and scuffed. High polish finishes are like mirrors and when something unfortunate happens, it can be not only disappointing but daunting to know how to remedy the situation. In this 2-part series we are first going to investigate removing scuffs and hairline scratches and then in the… Read More
If I would ask you to name 20 brands of pianos, how would you answer? Could you name 5 or possibly 10? Maybe you can easily name 20. Historically there are approximately twelve thousand brands of pianos! It is entirely possible to encounter brands that you’ve never heard of before. I’ve been in the piano… Read More
Piano Name: Cristofori Website: Cristofori Model: V465 Made in: China Parent Company: Jordan Kitt’s Music & Schmitt Music Company Location: USA Height: 46.5″ History: The name Cristofori comes from Bartolomeo Cristofori who is credited with inventing the piano in 1709. The name is used on the pianos by chain stores of Jordon Kitt’s Music and… Read More
When doing research on pianos, what role does the soundboard play? After a key is struck on the piano, the hammer is activated to strike against the strings. The vibration of the strings, in turn transfers the vibration through the bridge to the soundboard. It’s the job of the soundboard to act as a transducer,… Read More
They say that French cuisine and baked goods are inseparable from the ingredients grown there, that the quality of the food is due in part to the local culture from farm to table. In music, there is something similar in Austria known as the Viennese sound. It is a unique sound that is also considered… Read More
Piano Name: Bösendorfer Website: Bösendorfer Model: 225 Made in: Austria Parent Company: Yamaha Corporation Company Location: Japan Length: 7′ 4″ History: Ignaz Bösendorfer established his company in 1828 when he registered his business in Vienna as a piano maker. By 1859, upon his passing, Ludwig Bösendorfer furthered the company moving into larger facilities. A century… Read More
Piano Name: Cristofori Website: Cristofori Model: G53L Made in: China Parent Company: Jordan Kitt’s Music & Schmitt Music Company Location: USA Length: 5′ 3″ History: The name Cristofori comes from Bartolomeo Cristofori who is credited with inventing the piano in 1709. The name is used on the pianos by chain stores of Jordon Kitt’s Music… Read More
Piano Name: Cristofori Website: Cristofori Model: G410L Made in: China Parent Company: Jordan Kitt’s Music & Schmitt Music Company Location: USA Length: 4′ 10″ History: The name Cristofori comes from Bartolomeo Cristofori who is credited with inventing the piano in 1709. The name is used on the pianos by chain stores of Jordon Kitt’s Music… Read More
Piano Name: Steingraeber & Söhne Website: Steingraeber & Söhne Model: E272 Made in: Germany Parent Company: Steingraeber & Söhne Klaviermanufaktur Company Location: Germany Length: 8′ 11″ History: Steingraeber & Söhne began building pianos in the 1820’s in Thuringia. Second generation, Eduard Steingraeber moved to Bayreuth in 1852 where they are still located today. In 1980,… Read More
