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About C. Bechstein Pianos – Ultimate Musical Quality

C. Bechstein of Berlin, are the largest piano makers in Europe with extensive factories in Germany for the construction of C. Bechstein, Bechstein Academy and Zimmermann pianos and in Bohemia for the manufacture of the W. Hoffmann pianos

Carl Bechstein started making pianos in 1853 and achieved remarkable success as piano maker to European Royalty including the Kaiser and Queen Victoria as well as for musicians and composers from Debussy to Schoenburg.

Many early Bechstein pianos continue to give great pleasure to their owners and are treasured family possessions passed down for generations.

We keep a selection of the most frequently chosen new instruments for immediate delivery. Other models and specifications from the extensive range are available to order, we also stock and restore second hand Bechstein pianos.

Bechstein produce a very large range of splendid pianos made according to the traditional principles using trademark Bechstein construction and design with the benefits of new technology in the new and substantially larger German factories in Saxony.

C. Bechstein Grand Pianos and C. Bechstein Upright Pianos

C. Bechstein Grand Pianos and C. Bechstein Upright Pianos are the result of over one hundred and thirty years of continuous development and refinement and the ultimate of musical quality.

C. Bechstein Pianos Black Polished White Polished Walnut Satin Walnut Polished Mahogany Satin Mahogany Polished Cherry Satin Cherry Polished Burr Walnut Vavona Polished Special Woods
Upright Pianos                      
Millennium 116 x x                  
Classic 118 x x x x x x x x      
Contur 118 x x x x x x x x      
Classic 124 x x x x x x x x      
Elegance 124 x x x x x x x x      
Concert 8 (131) x x x x x x x x x x  
Grand Pianos                      
"L" 167cm (5' 5") x x x x x x x x     x
"M/P" 192cm (6' 4") x x x x x x x x     x
"B" 212cm (6' 10") x x                 x
"C" 234cm (7' 6") x x                 x
"D" 282cm (9' 2") x x                  

x - available to order

Please enquire about prices and availability of :

  • Vario silent system & inlays
  • Classic finish available on models L-167, M/P-192, B-210 & C-234
  • Chippendale style available on models L-167 & M/P-192
  • Chrome hinges & pedals available on all models
  • School fittings for uprights

Please click to request a C. Bechstein catalogue to be sent to you by post or telephone us

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Bechstein Academy Upright Pianos and Bechstein Academy Grand Pianos

These pianos use new Bechstein technology and production methods to maintain the Bechstein philosophy of excellence at a more modest price.

Bechstein Academy
Black Polished White Polished Walnut Polished Mahogany Polished Special Woods
Upright Pianos          
A112 x x      
A116 x x      
A124 x x      
Grand Pianos          
A160 x x x x x
A190 x x x x x
A208 x x   x x
A228 x x   x x

x - available to order

  • Additional variations available on upright pianos include Vario Silent System, Schools accessories and Chrome hinges/pedals – price on application
  • Additional variations available on grand pianos include Vario Silent System, inlays, classic finish and Chrome hinges and pedals – price on application

Please click to request a Bechstein Academy catalogue to be sent to you by post or telephone us.

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Zimmermann Upright Pianos

Now redesigned and constructed according to the Bechstein system in the same factory as the C. Bechstein and Bechstein Academy providing true German quality. We try to keep one of each model in stock for you to try, other finishes to order.

Zimmermann Upright Piano model Z.1 (125 cm)
Professional. Strong expression. Good touch. A high quality concert upright for expert players which has won many European awards for musical excellence.
Zimmermann Upright Piano model Z.2 (120 cm)
Balanced sound volume with depth and a distinctive timbre. Elegant silhouette. An upright piano of true quality and excellent balance of registers. Playing different repertoires will confirm high expectations.
Zimmermann Upright Piano model Z.3 (116 cm)
Splendid powerful sound, noble balanced tone levels and dynamic range with an ability to express nuances with finesse. Ideal for learning, providing the correct touch for beginner and advanced players.

The Zimmermann Z1, Z2 & Z3 upright pianos are all available to order in Black polished, mahogany satin, walnut satin, cherry satin, mahogany polished, walnut polished, cherry polished and white polished with Vario silent system, school accessory and chrome fitting as optional extras.

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W. Hoffmann Grand Piano and W. Hoffmann Upright Pianos

W. Hoffmann was originally based in Berlin and has now been relocated by Bechstein to Bohemia providing European pianos of very high quality to directly compete with the best from the Far Eastern makers in price.

W. Hoffmann
Black Polished White Polished Walnut Satin Walnut Polished Mahogany Satin Mahogany Polished Cherry Satin Cherry Polished
Upright Pianos                
Vision V112 x x   x   x    
Vision V120 x x   x   x    
Vision V126 x              
Tradition T122 x x x x x x x x
Tradition T128 x x x x x x x x
Grand Pianos                
Vision V158 x x   x   x    
Vision V175 x              
Vision V183 x x   x   x    
Tradition T161 x x   x   x    
Tradition T177 x x   x   x    
Tradition T186 x x   x   x    

x - available to order

Vario silent system, school accessory and chrome fitting as optional extras – prices on application.

Please click to request a W. Hoffmann catalogue to be sent to you by post or telephone us

To go to the Bechstein website click www.bechstein.de to open a separate window to this.