C. Bechstein Academy | A114

C. Bechstein Academy A 114 Modern: Form and sound in harmony

The C. Bechstein A 114 Modern upright was developed by the engineers of Bechstein’s R&D department in Saxony. A modern Bechstein legend.

An elegant and aesthetic designer piano

An eye-catcher with perfect proportions, the C. Bechstein A 114 Modern designer piano is the most beautiful of all compact instruments: every line and every contour will seduce you. It boasts not only a contemporary yet timeless design, but also a voice to satisfy a connoisseur. A designer piano in keeping with today’s taste, attractive and innovative, the A 114 Modern upright will take center stage in your home and your life with its sophisticated, understated aesthetics. The C. Bechstein Academy A 114 Modern: a must-have for those who love exquisite music and interiors.

More than just a designer piano

Despite its small dimensions, the C. Bechstein A 114 Modern upright stands out for its brilliant voice. Take your first steps in the world of premium Bechstein pianos! This pleasingly compact instrument will surprise you with its impressive sound volume. The A 114 Modern model boasts all the quality features of the great Bechstein piano tradition.

While C. Bechstein has been the epitome of piano-making for more than one and a half centuries, the C. Bechstein Academy pianos are premium instruments offering excellent value for money. Both brands are made in Germany.

Touch

Exceptional touch, high reliability

Tone

FIRST-STATE SOLID SOUNDBOARD

A European style and design

MODERNE STYLE, CHEAP PRICE

Weight & dimensions

Based on the long tradition of German piano building, the F130 Tradition model has been designed with attention to detail. The triumph of this, the largest of all Fridolin upright pianos, is the German Schimmel construction of sound and touch. This gives the pianist the German tradition of rich sound and well-balanced touch.

Fridolin Schimmel - an intelligent investment

• The Fridolin instruments are part of the Schimmel brand family. This ensures that you are purchasing a valuable instrument for which Schimmel vouches with its name!
• All Fridolin instruments are built by Schimmel. With over 130 years of excellence in piano manufacturing, we ensure that Fridolin pianos also offer the soul of a German piano in terms of sound and touch.
• All Fridolin instruments are designed by Schimmel. Schimmel has won numerous design awards such as the Red Dot Design Award, the Good Design Award, or nominations for the German Design Award. Fridolin instruments have a chic and elegant appearance.
• All Fridolin instruments are manufactured using processes defined by Schimmel and supervised by German artisans from Schimmel. This ensures a promise of consistent quality.
• All Fridolin instruments are made from carefully selected materials, such as German hammer felt or Rösslau strings, to guarantee you the purchase of a valuable instrument.
• All Fridolin instruments come with Schimmel's extended factory warranty to underline that you're buying a durable instrument.
• Fridolin instruments are a smart investment for which Schimmel vouches with its name.

The grand-piano-style music rack with a robust finish

The grand piano-style music stand with sturdy finish is an exquisite and functional addition to grand piano design. Made from high-end materials, it exudes elegance while providing solid support for scores during performances. Adjustable to accommodate a variety of score sizes, this parchment holder offers pianists comfort and flexibility, making it a refined and practical enhancement to the grand piano experience.

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Millennium III Upright Action

The Millennium III Upright's action features components made from ABS-Carbon, a composite material created by infusing carbon fiber into our famous ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly strong and rigid, enabling the creation of lighter action parts without compromising strength. The result is a more powerful, faster action offering greater control and stability than conventional all-wood actions. 

Extended Key Length

Longer keys make the game easier to play and offer a more uniform response from the front to the back of the playing surface. The benefits for the player are better control and more power with less effort.

Tone

Solid spruce conical soundboard

The soundboard is the heart of a piano. Its role is to transform the vibrations of the piano strings into a rich, resonant sound. Kawai uses only solid quarter-grain spruce for the K series soundboards. Each soundboard is strategically tapered to maximize its tonal capacity. Only those that meet or exceed our strict quality standards are selected for use in our professional upright pianos.

The hammers

Mahogany wood core and double felt hammers secured with T-shaped staples.

Mahogany hammerblocks are lightweight and extremely responsive. Found only on the finest pianos, mahogany is used for the hammer moldings on the entire range of K-Series professional upright pianos. All K-Series hammers are stapled in a T-shape to preserve their shape, and feature an additional inner layer of felt to support the creation of exceptional sound.

Full Duplex Scale

The "Full Duplex Scale", which encompasses both the upper and lower sections, is a remarkable feature that enhances harmonics in the treble range, adding captivating brilliance and rich sonority to the piano's tone. This innovative technology involves meticulous calculations and precise positioning of the strings to optimize their interaction with the vibrating main part of the strings, allowing specific harmonics to resonate freely and enhancing the instrument's sonic complexity. As a result, the piano's high notes are imbued with a vibrant, sparkling quality, captivating listeners with their expressive, dynamic character. The "Full Duplex Scale" opens up a world of sonic possibilities, enabling pianists to explore and create music with an instrument truly incomparable in its beauty and versatility.

Sostenuto pedals

The middle pedal is the sostenuto, as on a grand piano; the celestial/practical rail is operated by a lever under the low end of the keyboard. When depressed, it holds only the notes played at that moment, allowing subsequent notes to be played without sustain. This feature proves useful in complex musical passages where certain notes need to be held while others are played with different dynamics. By selectively sustaining certain notes, the sostenuto pedal enables pianists to create a nuanced, controlled sound, offering a wide range of expression and articulation in their performances. Its presence is an invaluable tool for pianists seeking to elevate their musical interpretations and enrich their playing experience.

The agraffes

Staples play an essential role in ensuring precision in the alignment, spacing and angles of the strings in a piano, leading to greater uniformity, improved tone, smoother tuning and a consistent "speaking length" for each note. These small but important metal pieces are strategically placed along the piano's soundboard to hold the strings in position and ensure their correct alignment. By holding the strings firmly in place, the clips prevent any unwanted vibration or sympathetic resonance that might disrupt the piano's overall clarity and tonal balance. What's more, staples contribute to smoother, more precise tuning, as they help stabilize string tension and maintain their proper spacing. As a result, pianists can enjoy a more balanced, harmonious sound across the entire keyboard, enabling greater precision and expression in their musical interpretations.

Weight & dimensions