Our hammer heads are made from highly elastic merino felt, offering great flexibility and low damping properties. This felt is made from the highest quality merino wool, using a traditional fulling process in Germany. For the hammer cores, we use hardwoods in combination with tension-regulating felts. The result is a wealth of tonal nuances at different dynamic levels, as well as long-lasting tones thanks to a low damping effect on the strings (short contact period due to highly elastic felt).
Due to different physical conditions, grand pianos generally play better than uprights. However, by optimizing the lever ratios in the concert mechanism, it has been possible to achieve a significant improvement in touch. For example, the mechanism is now designed so that repetition is as fast as on an average grand piano.
Up to 20 tons of string tension must be absorbed in a grand piano. The soundboard should not be influenced as much as possible by these enormous forces. To guarantee this, we use a tension collector that frees the soundboard from these forces, allowing it to vibrate more freely and unaffected.
"Mineral keys" are used for the flat keys on all Schimmel instruments. They were developed by Schimmel and offer a more sensitive touch for pianists. In addition to this secure, sensitive touch, they are "glare-free" thanks to their matte surface, which is particularly advantageous for pianists, especially on stage with spotlights.
Classic series features
Konzert grand piano action
Enlarged soundboard
The ideal soundboard wood - Exclusive to Schimmel
Full Size Concert Grand Piano Scale
Triplex scale
