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https://www.bechstein.com//en/upright-grand-pianos/c-bechstein-academy-a-190/klassik-wei%C3%9F-mit-messing-1907 Academy A 190 Academy A 190 C. Bechstein Academy C. Bechstein Academy 60.4'' / 154 cm cm 6'3'' / 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: White Classic Style with Brass

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

Technical Specifications – Brief overview

ACOUSTIC ASSEMBLY

SOUNDBOARD
The soundboard and ribs are made from selected, fine-grained European mountain spruce, which is stored for years and dried carefully. The bridges consist of solid European beech with European beech caps. The ribs are not tapered at the edges until they have been glued onto the soundboard. The back frame and outer rim are fully glued and stored for months before the soundboard is glued on.

BACK FRAME
The robust, triple-laminated tapered pine braces with continuous external layers are affixed to the inner rim by strong dowel joints. Rim beams of solid Pine, triple laminated.

PINBLOCK
C. Bechstein pin block with three cross-laminated, solid hard maple layers, outer layers made from cross-laminated sheets of beech veneer.

TUNING PINS
Quality tuning pins made from nickle-plated steel. Balanced torque, low torsion, excellent tunability and tuning stability, with tuning pin bushings.

CAST-IRON FRAME
The cast-iron frame has the stability needed to withstand the enormous string tensions. Thanks to the careful sizing and traditional method of sand casting by hand, the cast-iron frame also enhances the sound.

STRINGS
Made from quality piano wire with high tensile strength and valuable copper wire from Germany, the strings have been calculated to maximize string length with a balanced register, harmonious partials and excellent tuning stability.
C. Bechstein agraffes in bass and the middle range, capo d’astro with duplex strings in the treble section, duplex scaling in the rear middle and treble section. Resonating duplex strings enrich the color and vibrancy of the tone.

ACTION & EQUIPMENT

C. BECHSTEIN DYNAMIC TOUCH DESIGN
Developed in-house, the highly reliable C. Bechstein actions allow perfect control and execution in every position of the key movement and offer quick repetition as well as a pleasant and even touch. Every key is balanced individually.

KEYBOARD
A quality keyboard made of solid spruce keys, man-made white key tops with a pleasant grip and ebony sharps. Precise key movements with high-quality, wear-resistant bushing felt. Adjustable glide bolts support the balance rail. Precise and perfectly adjustable keyboard guidance mechanism in the cheek block.

PEDALS
3 pedals: Piano (una corda), sostenuto and forte (damper).

C. BECHSTEIN HAMMERKÖPFE
Developed and produced in-house, C. Bechstein hammer heads are a significant and consistent factor in the unique sound of the C. Bechstein Academy line – made with the highest-quality elastic felt and mahogany mouldings. The intricate, multi-stage process of voicing is performed to C. Bechstein quality standards.

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Academy A 190 Dimensions

Dimensions D 6'3'' / 190 cm × W 60.4'' / 154 cm Weight 814 lbs / 369 kg

C. Bechstein Connect
integrated

VARIO-Digitalsystem
optional

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.