C. Bechstein instruments are produced in Europe, only of high quality materials.
Each step of production is done with attention to details according to knowledge and skills gained over the years. Factories of C. Bechstein are in Berlin and Seifhennersdorf.
C.Bechstein is a brand that joins craftsmanship of perfect instruments with the legacy of a solid company. Named after its owner it develops and functions in the industry since 1853 as one of the best. As the biggest manufacture in Europe, they use tested methods of the founder, and technical innovations as well. This way C.Bechstein achieves perfection in making pianos.
„One should only write piano music for Bechstein”
Claude Debussy
Instruments of C. Bechstein are produced only in Germany of carefully selected, high quality materials.
www.britannica.com"Bechstein is for pianists as Stradivarius and Amati are for violinists."
https://bechstein.com/"Bechstein grand pianos have the sound I have always dreamed of."
www.pianostreet.com"I have now played your instruments and they have maintained their pre-eminence for 28 years."
Carl Bechstein became a professional piano maker during the years spent in England and France. In 1853 he established his own business in the piano industry. The first sign of his craftsmanship was the golden medal award on the international exhibition in London. There was offices opened in London and Petersburg, a concert hall and two factories in Berlin to the end of the XIX century. Carl died in 1900, and then his sons Edvin, Carl and Johannes inherited the business. In the new century, the company achieved great results, and made 5,000 instruments in 1919. The first electric piano in history was made in 1930 as a result of the cooperation with Nobelist Wltherem Nemst. Second World War left a big loss in the C.Bechstein copmany. Jews emigration, high duty, internal family problems caused decrease in production. British and American bombings destroyed factories, and absolutely stopped production activity. The piano production resumed in 1954. It was really difficult to go back to the good times at the beginning of the XIX century. Karol Schulze was the one who brought it back. He bought the whole company from the Baldwin Company in 1986. Getting into stock exchange, opening new factories and prestigious salons strengthened its position in the industry.
www.technischesmuseum.atC. Bechstein which Walter Nemst created as the first electric piano in 1930.
www.royalcollection.org.ukThe company gave a golden piano to Queen Victoria, when they were opening an office in London.
C. Bechstein pianos guarantee the highest quality in every detail. Each model is one of a kind. Prices are adequate to the effort put in making those perfect instruments. Noble sound and reliable action mechanism maintain their quality for many years.
C. Bechstein is a choice of the most demanding piano lovers.
| Model | Height | Depth | Weight | Prices new | Prices used | Still produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concert 8 | 131 cm | 67 cm | 47 000 € - 62 900 € | 12 900 € - 28 900 € | Yes | |
| Elegance 124 | 124 cm | 64 cm | Yes | |||
| Classic 124 | 124 cm | 65 cm | Yes | |||
| Contur 118 | 118 cm | 59 cm | 27 900 € - 28 900 € | 9 999 € - 16 200 € | Yes | |
| Classic 118 | 118 cm | 59 cm | Yes | |||
| Millenium | 116 cm | 58 cm | Yes | |||
| 8 | 127 cm | 5 000 € - 134 229 € | No |
https://galleryplus.ebayimg.com/C. Bechstein upright Concert 8 - the concert upright of the extra class
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished: walnut, walnut, mahagony, cherry, vavona, burl walnut each satined and polished; special woods and intarsia possible
www.promenademusic.co.ukC. Bechstein upright Elegance 124 - elegant premium upright piano
Color/finishes: Black polished white polished; walnut, mahogany, cherry each satined and polished
www.leipzigpianos.deC. Bechstein upright Classic 124 - classical premium upright
Color/finishes: Black polished white polished; walnut, mahogany, cherry each satined and polished
www.pianina.plC. Bechstein upright Contur 118 - premium piano, medium height
Color/finishes: Black polished white polished; walnut, mahogany, cherry each satined and polished
www.leipzigpianos.deC. Bechstein upright Classic 118 - premium piano with medium height.
Color/finishes: Black polished white polished; walnut, mahogany, cherry each satined and polished
www.promenademusic.co.ukC. Bechstein upright Millennium 116K - award-winning premium piano.
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.comNowadays C.Bechstein produces 8 model with the Concert prefix only.
Back then 8 model had only 2 pedals. Sometimes there were additional "a" or "c" letters for example 8a or 8c. It was dependent on year of production or desing.
| Model | Length | Height | Weight | Prices new | Prices used | Still produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-bechstein D 282 | 282 cm | 83 314 € - 99 990 € | Yes | |||
| C-bechstein C 234 | 234 cm | Yes | ||||
| C-bechstein B212 | 212 cm | Yes | ||||
| C-bechstein M/P 192 | 192 cm | 37 990 € - 57 900 € | Yes | |||
| C-bechstein L167 | 167 cm | 5 500 € - 34 990 € | Yes |
https://www.101pianoandstrings.com/C. Bechstein concert grand piano D 282 – a professional concert grand piano
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished
https://www.101pianoandstrings.com/C. Bechstein grand piano C 234 - a professional concert grand piano
Color/finishes: Polished black, polished white, special woods polished and satinized
www.promenademusic.co.ukProfessional concert grand piano
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished, special woods polished and satined
bechstein.comC. Bechstein grand piano M/P 192 - professional concert grand piano
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished; walnut, mahagony, cherry each satined and polished; special wood finishes polished and satined
www.promenademusic.co.ukL167
A professional grand piano cabinet.
width 153 cm / 60" length 167 cm / 5'6" weight 318 kg / 701 lbs
Color/finishes: Black polished, white polished; walnut, mahagony, cherry each satined and polished; special wood finishes polished and satined