C. Bechstein manufactures world class
grand and upright pianos since 1853. Learn
more about the German manufacturing of
finest instruments for the most demanding
musicians and listeners. Read about the
historical background of this unique German
pianomaker, it's dialogue with artists, it's
development in business and the new
perspectives of the company.


C. Bechstein: Handcrafting made in
Germany. This is and shall remain a clear
principle for the highest requirements of C.
Bechstein, a leading maker of professional
pianos. A living legend.

In one of the most visionary manufacturing
plants, C. Bechstein intelligently combines
finest individual handcrafting with state-of-
the-art high technology.

C. Bechstein has a unique "German
Expertise Center": a unique R&D
department.

C. Bechstein is an innovative company with
low hierarchies and highly motivated teams.
To secure the highest quality standards, C.
Bechstein Berlin has an international
network of affiliated production and sales
capacities.

C. Bechstein’s priorities are: The Customer,
the Quality, the Market. C. Bechstein makes
piano playing attractive and affordable for
nearly everyone by offering a broad
spectrum of different brands and quality
levels from the high-end premium concert
grand to the junior piano.

Carl Bechsteins heritage, i.e. the
responsibility for this unique brand of
international reputation and living culture - is
being continued and developed further.
Academy Series Upright A-1
A fully accomplished high quality
upright piano. Professional and
sophisticated design. The sensitive
playing action allows the expression of
any music style. A delightful piano.
Academy Series Upright A-2
A high class instrument with a
particularly elegant silhouette. Every
aspect of this piano is harmonious: its
tone volume, its high sound quality, its
individual timbre. A pleasure to play on
and to work with.
A-208 Grand Piano
An instrument suitable for all music
repertoire, proved to be ideal for
institutions and the musical home.
Allowing a professional musician to
practice and prepare. With a generous
sound board size it is capable of
generating a broad spectrum of sound
and a large dynamic range. Keyboard
and action assembly are precise and
responsive.
A-190 Grand Piano
This grand piano has a brilliant, clear
tone with a broad range of sound and
colors. Its keyboard and action
assembly are easily controlled and
respond to each variation of touch. A
mid sized room will be well equipped
with this musical instrument.
C. Bechstein’s superior pianomaking concept
considers the instrument as a whole, rather
than just individual details. The instruments’
quality and longevity are rooted in the
experience and excellent training of
craftsmen who devote as much time to their
work as perfection requires. The adjustment
of the sound body and the action assembly in
particular are indispensable ingredients in
individualized, premium-class music
instruments.

Insisting on the best; making quality
management an integral part of the
manufacturing process; using components
with the Gold or Silver Line seal of quality—
these are the reasons why our pianomakers
proudly identify themselves with their
product. C. Bechstein has had many suppliers
over its 150-year history. From this
perspective, no supplier’s name is an
absolute benchmark. Instead, all of our
suppliers must attain the same standard of
excellence that C. Bechstein sets for itself.

Moreover, the company invests in training far
beyond the high requirements of German
pianomaking standards. Every technician
trained at C. Bechstein learns to play the
piano, and participates in regular in-house
music competitions.
© 2008 The Piano Company, L.L.C.
The Piano Company is an Authorized
Bechstein Representative
Please call 800-726-9109 for more information