C. Bechstein Vario

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.

A parlour grand piano for connoisseurs

Hand-made in Germany! The engineers in the C. Bechstein R&D department developed the exceptional B 212 parlour grand piano in close dialog with numerous pianists and conservatory teachers. Many features of this wonderful instrument are similar to those of the C. Bechstein C 234 and D 282 concert grands.

The C. Bechstein B 212 parlour grand piano generates unrestricted playing pleasure and is the ideal everyday companion of pros and advanced amateurs in search of the very best. This parlour grand piano suitable for recitals is frequently found in conservatories and private music rooms.

Manufacturing secrets

The manufacturing processes of the C. Bechstein B 212 parlor grand piano include secrets gathered by the brand’s piano-makers since 1853, as well as the latest discoveries of the C. Bechstein R&D department. Perfect mastering of the tensions within the acoustic assembly imbues each instrument with its own distinctive personality. The soundboard of a grand piano in the C. Bechstein A C. Bechstein Masterpieces have soundboards that reacts like a vibrating acoustic membrane and transforms the tones into long-lasting pleasures that unfold like blossoms. Moreover, the cast iron frame was redesigned to optimize both the sound duration and the acoustic energy.

A windchest composed of nine layers of high-quality wood enables particularly fine tuning and ensures optimum tuning stability. At the C. Bechstein production site in Germany, a high level of vertical integration ensures the highest possible quality for all parts, including the hammer heads. This is why the mechanics of the C. Bechstein half-tail are so precise and professional. Bechstein B 212. This piano will win you over with its noble, transparent voice, rich in nuances, and its wonderfully cultivated touch. C. Bechstein B 212: a masterpiece made for you.

Dimensions and weights

The fortissimo of all Zimmermann pianos: the Studio S 8

The lights dim, the curtain opens, the first tones resound – and you know immediately: The Zimmermann Studio S 8 was born to be a concert piano. It playfully transforms your apartment into a stage, and easily asserts itself in vaulty spaces, recording studios or music conservatory auditoriums. This instrument doesn't get stage fright, it fills every room with a sophisticated full sound that would make some other grand pianos secretly turn their heads in approval. Its stately body brings forth a satisfying resonance, a warm, strong sound, and bass that you can feel. The only thing it pleasantly holds back on is its price – truly a sophisticated piano.

Weight & dimensions

W.Hoffmann Vision V 175 grand piano: a roaring commercial success

A tour de force of European piano-making, the V 175 boasts great value for money, a quality processing and a distinctly European voice.

When a renowned manufacturer like C. Bechstein Europe launches new models on the market, it knows it mustn’t disappoint its international customers who are on the lookout for an affordable piano. The W.Hoffmann Vision V 175 grand offers an excellent alternative to instruments with an Asian sound. It’s manufactured by C. Bechstein Europe at a production site in the Czech Republic that benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, perfectly trained staff and the expertise of the engineers at the parent company, C. Bechstein Germany. The difference is striking.

On the lookout for an affordable grand? Remember, it’s the sound that counts!

Just like C. Bechstein Germany, the parent company, C. Bechstein Europe produces every single one of its instruments in accordance with rigorous quality standards while adapting them to the individual price segments. As a result, every price category reflects the hallmarks of Bechstein’s philosophy. The W.Hoffmann Vision V 175 is an affordable grand piano whose components were carefully designed and selected by the technicians of the C. Bechstein R&D department. Should you decide to buy a grand from the W. Hoffmann Vision series, you will be enticed by the sound and action assembly of these sturdy and honest pianos.Just like C. Bechstein Germany, the parent company, C. Bechstein Europe produces every single one of its instruments in accordance with rigorous quality standards while adapting them to the individual price segments. As a result, every price category reflects the hallmarks of Bechstein’s philosophy. The W.Hoffmann Vision V 175 is an affordable grand piano whose components were carefully designed and selected by the technicians of the C. Bechstein R&D department. Should you decide to buy a grand from the W. Hoffmann Vision series, you will be enticed by the sound and action assembly of these sturdy and honest pianos.

W.Hoffmann T 161: an affordable baby grand piano of outstanding quality

The smallest grand in the Tradition series, the T 161 model is made in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe. This baby grand boasts harmonious proportions and an impressive sound character. With its pleasant touch, its beautiful timbre and its well-balanced voice in all registers, this instrument will increase your playing pleasure. The excellent processing just goes to show that C. Bechstein Europe is an exception on the global market when it comes to offering quality pianos at an affordable price. Thanks to its solidity and rich musicality, this baby grand is particularly suitable for intensive use in a conservatory — or your private music room.

The W.Hoffmann T 161 baby grand piano in the Tradition series stands out for its harmonious and well-balanced European sound that is the result of a synthesis between state-of-the-art technology, the traditional working out of the action and the manual voicing of the hammerheads. The excellent action assembly enables you to interpret any work subtly and master pianissimo and fortissimo passages alike. Moreover, this baby grand boasts a highly differentiated voice.

The absolute exception among European piano manufacturers

The W.Hoffmann T 161 model is made in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe’s skilled technicians under the supervision of the C. Bechstein Germany managers. This synergy of expertise is unique in Europe. Take a guided tour of the production site located in Hradec Králové (a Czech city formerly called Königgrätz) and you’ll be amazed by the state-of-the-art technical equipment and the staff’s commitment to making good instruments: highly trained piano-makers have had the European sound philosophy in their blood for generations and know how to make pianos with just the right sound. The staff members contributed to the development of the new production site and are proud of their company’s success. Unlike other piano manufacturers, C. Bechstein Europe doesn’t import foreign expertise — and offers a five-year warranty for the W.Hoffmann Tradition T 161 baby grand piano.