C. Bechstein Residence | R 4

The medium-sized C. Bechstein Residence R 4 Classic is the epitome of balance. The very feeling of playing this upright piano is one of extraordinary refinement and effortlessness. The sound is elevated by wonderfully balanced overtones. This balance is also maintained externally: The piano’s proportions are perfect, and its classic profile blends elegantly yet modestly into almost any interior.

Sublime to the ear, exquisite to the touch

Besides its grand pianos, C. Bechstein is known all over the world for investing a lot of development time and craftsmanship in upright pianos. You can hear and feel this from the very first note. The Residence R 4 Classic instantly produces a pure, sublime sound and a uniquely singing, melodic line. This extraordinary sound is wonderfully easy to shape and experience thanks to the extreme responsiveness and the large dynamic range.

Classic aesthetics that inspire generations

The C. Bechstein Residence R 4 Classic boasts a classic shape and clear, elegant lines. At the same time, the perfectly refined construction and harmonious architecture of the piano are designed to optimise the preservation of its action, so you can be sure that every subtle nuance of your music is accurately transformed into wondrous C. Bechstein sound.

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."

A top piano for your music room

“A noble, inexhaustible, and sympathetic fulness of tone, together with an exquisite action which admits of the utmost variety of shade, bear testimony to the fact that the manufacturer has attained the utmost degree of perfection in the art of instrument making” – as Rubinstein once noted.

Still holding true today, the new C. Bechstein Concert pianos are easily being mistaken for a grand piano. Not only by sound, but also by its unique action that comes amazingly close to a grand piano action. Conveniently sized and full of rich tone, the C. Bechstein Concert C 6 will adorn your music room and bring you endless moments of joy.

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.