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Academy A 208 Academy A 208 C. Bechstein Academy C. Bechstein Academy 60,6'' / 154 cm cm 6'9'' / 208 cm cm 827 lbs / 375 cm C. Bechstein Academy A 208: a professional parlor grand piano made in Germany, a premium instrument with a professional touch and a highly differentiated voice. new Grand piano

Academy A 208

C. Bechstein Academy

A wonderful professional parlor grand piano for private music rooms and small concert halls.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

Academy A 208

C. Bechstein Academy

A wonderful professional parlor grand piano for private music rooms and small concert halls.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

C. Bechstein Academy A 208: A coveted parlor grand piano

A piano for all kinds of music, the C. Bechstein A 208 model is tailored to the needs of pros and amateur pianists in search of a premium instrument.

The C. Bechstein Academy A 208 parlor grand piano is suitable for all styles of music and for solo performances and chamber music concerts alike. It boasts a stunning dynamic range and a wealth of nuances, and stands out for its incredibly balanced and precise action. Such high-quality characteristics at an accessible price make it easy to see why this model is coveted by conservatories the world over.

Carefully selected materials

As with all Bechstein instruments, the careful selection of the materials is an essential factor in the success of the A 208 parlor grand piano. For example, mountain spruce, an excellent tonewood, is used for the soundboard and its ribs, while the back posts are made from high quality pine. The other components of the case are made of crossband veneer using massive wood. The iron plate cast in sand achieves an excellent resistance to tension, and optimizes the keynote. The integrated capodaster strips and duplex scales play a major role in the rich and colorful sound of the treble strings, while agraffes with a special design limit the speaking length of the middle and bass strings. Both the strings and the tuning pins are made of the finest materials.

A parlor grand piano rooted in the rich Bechstein tradition

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 professional-quality action that boasts special hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany.

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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 208 Dimensions

Dimensions   D 6'9'' / 208 cm ×  W 60,6'' / 154 cm   Weight   827 lbs / 375 kg
C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 208

C. Bechstein Connect
integrated

VARIO-Digitalsystem
optional

C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 208
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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