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Academy A 190 Academy A 190 C. Bechstein Academy C. Bechstein Academy 60.4'' / 154 cm cm 74.8'' / 190 cm cm 814 lbs / 369 cm C. Bechstein A 190: a premium parlor grand piano with a professional action and a fantastic voice thanks to hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany. new Grand piano

Academy A 190

C. Bechstein Academy

Exceptionally clear and richly nuanced voice. Pleasant touch. Entices you to play.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

Academy A 190

C. Bechstein Academy

Exceptionally clear and richly nuanced voice. Pleasant touch. Entices you to play.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

Variants: Santos Rosewood Chrome

C. Bechstein Academy A 190: A parlor grand piano with a professional profile

The C. Bechstein R&D department developed the premium Bechstein pianos taking into account the brand’s great tradition. Accordingly, all Bechstein instruments stand out not only for their wide dynamic range and noble voice, but also for their fantastic, professional-quality action that boasts special hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany.

An incredible wealth of nuances! C. Bechstein Academy A 190 parlor grand piano: your gateway to the magic of the Bechstein world.

 

Professional manufacturing

The Bechstein pianos are manufactured in Germany taking into account the latest discoveries in the field of material technology. Long-term testing performed at the C. Bechstein production site determines the effect of even the slightest alteration of the original design, so that every acoustic assembly corresponds exactly to the targeted ideal. Nothing is left to chance thanks to automatic communication between the various machines, while manual post-processing of the action and acoustic assemblies make a jewel out of every A 190 parlor grand piano. Bechstein: the epitome of durability, beauty of sound and playing comfort.

Several DVDs are available that illustrate the unique production processes used in manufacturing Bechstein pianos.

Bechstein instruments are tailored to the needs of demanding piano players, and have been inspiring music lovers the world over for more than 160 years.

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Specifications

C. Bechstein Academy grand piano

1 year, 250 hours

Premium quality instruments with perfect voice and touch.

Mountain spruce grown slowly at elevations between 800 and 1,000 meters.

Each soundboard is adapted to the individual models.

Carefully selected spruce, beech and pine.

The special composition of the cast iron and the particular form of the frame dampen its vibrations and boost the string energy.

Agraffes ensure precise positioning of the bass and middle strings. The treble strings rest on a capo bar that is part of the cast-iron frame.

The bridges are made of German red beech using modern CNC technology. Precision down to a hundredth of a millimeter guarantees good transmission of sound and frequencies to the soundboard.

Hardwood multiplex.

Durable, resilient keyboard with ideal lever ratio that meets professional requirements.

Keyboard designed by the C. Bechstein R&D department.

Highly complex professional action made up of 2,000 parts and designed in accordance with C. Bechstein’s Keyboard and Action Engineering and Geometry standards.

 The hammerheads made by C. Bechstein Germany deliver the best dynamics and finest nuances.

Materials: mahogany core covered with felt made in Germany of New Zealand wool using a secret, traditional method.

 

Optimum weight and friction coefficients achieved by using the latest design technology.

Individual voicing by expert technicians for a distinct, transparent, multifaceted voice.

Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Elegant finish (high-gloss lacquer).

Academy A 190 Dimensions

Dimensions   D 74.8'' / 190 cm ×  W 60.4'' / 154 cm   Weight   814 lbs / 369 kg
C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 190

C. Bechstein Connect
integrated

VARIO-Digitalsystem
optional

C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 190
C. Bechstein Manufactory Seifhennersdorf, Saxony

At the C. Bechstein manufactory, experienced piano-makers build instruments of exceptional quality, each of them provided with a distinctive musical personality. More than 170 years of piano-making expertise are a testimony to continuity and reliability.

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