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Academy A 228 Academy A 228 C. Bechstein Academy C. Bechstein Academy 62,6'' / 159 cm cm 7'6'' / 228 cm cm 919 lbs / 417 cm C. Bechstein A 228: a top-class semi-concert grand piano. High-precision touch thanks to a professional action equipped with special hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany. new Grand piano

Academy A 228

C. Bechstein Academy

A powerful semi-concert grand piano. Great sound volume, technical perfection and impressive reserves.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

Academy A 228

C. Bechstein Academy

A powerful semi-concert grand piano. Great sound volume, technical perfection and impressive reserves.

This acoustic instrument is Bluetooth MIDI capable.

Optional with C. BECHSTEIN VARIO DIGITALSYSTEM

Variants: White with Brass

C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano: a bravura instrument

The C. Bechstein A 228 semi-concert grand piano is a top-class instrument with an impressive sound volume and a professional action. It is available at a accessible price, even though it is not out of place on concert stages. Your gateway to the Bechstein world, the C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano enables you to enjoy at home the magic of the great German brand.

In recent years, Bechstein has been the focus of media attention like no other piano manufacturer. Journalists frequently reported on the continuous development and exceptional character of the German production site, where both the premium Bechstein pianos and the instruments of the C. Bechstein Masterpiece class are manufactured.

 

Typical features of the Bechstein sound

The A 228 semi-concert grand piano was developed at the C. Bechstein R&D department located in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony, and is rooted in the great Bechstein tradition. It is made at the adjoining production site using high technology and the best materials. For example, the case and the back frame are made using high-precision CNC technology, while a special procedure was developed to insert the soundboard with its active vibration properties into the acoustic assembly to ensure wonderful sound projection.

The professional action of the A 228 model boasts special hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany. Perfectly trained piano-makers complement the high-tech processes as they perform crucial operations by hand, such as the voicing of the hammerheads or the insertion of the action into the case.

The elegant and noble character of the Bechstein sound stems from the special design of the acoustic assembly. Moreover, a slower sound transfer velocity decisively contributes to the sublime majestic voice of the instrument. As a result, the C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano is ideal for chamber music performances and playing in private music rooms.

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Specifications

C. Bechstein Academy grand piano

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. 
 

Academy A 228 Dimensions

Dimensions   D 7'6'' / 228 cm ×  W 62,6'' / 159 cm   Weight   919 lbs / 417 kg
C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 228

C. Bechstein Connect
integrated

VARIO-Digitalsystem
optional

C. Bechstein Academy Academy A 228
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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