C. Bechstein | Concert 8

A dream piano

The C. Bechstein Concert 8: an incomparable professional piano. C. Bechstein upright pianos have been renowned for their legendary tone, touch, and durability for over 160 years.

The C. Bechstein Concert 8 is the epitome of professional pianos and surpasses ordinary grand pianos. Its acoustic ensemble, volume, colourful tone, and precise action command the admiration of discerning music lovers who are accustomed to the touch and sound volume of grand pianos.

Nearly a grand, hand-made in Germany

The acoustic ensemble of the C. Bechstein Concert 8 professional piano is comparable to that of the grand pianos also offered in the Masterpiece class. Among the shared characteristics of the Concert 8 and its "big brothers" are refined dynamics, colourful and progressively nuanced tone, as well as optimized sound development. With its particularly singing and enduring sound, this professional piano has already captivated great musicians such as the Beatles, Sir Simon Rattle, and Simon & Garfunkel, who have made it their preferred working instrument. Don't hesitate to ask our advisors to explain the details that make this piano's exceptional quality, including the use of fine woods for its components. You can also visit the C. Bechstein production site, where you will be fascinated by witnessing the craftsmanship behind the Masterpiece class instruments, especially this "king of upright pianos."

The music stand of a grand piano

The uniquely practical 122 cm K-400 features a grand piano-style music stand that puts music at eye level and provides a solid surface for scores and large music books. The two-part hinged lid adds to its distinctive appeal.

Touch

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.

Weight & dimensions

Touch

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. 

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.

Specifications

Weight & dimensions