C. Bechstein Academy A160
C. Bechstein Academy A 160: a dream baby grand for everyday use
The C. Bechstein A 160 baby grand piano is ideal if you’re in search of a premium baby grand piano. This model stands out not only for its precise action, but also for its colourful and well-balanced voice rich in overtones. C. Bechstein A 160: the one demanding music lovers enjoy playing.
Premium baby grand piano made in Germany
The C. Bechstein Academy A 160 baby grand piano was developed at the C. Bechstein R&D department located in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony, and is made at the adjoining production site using exclusively top-quality materials. When you play and hear this piano, all five senses are immediately convinced of its worth. The C. Bechstein A 160 baby grand captivates you with its beautiful voice that makes it such a joy to play.
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| Parts | Details |
| Work Hours | 1 year, 250 hours |
| Overall character | Premium quality instruments with perfect voice and touch. |
| Soundboard (wood) | Mountain spruce grown slowly at elevations between 800 and 1,000 meters. |
| Soundboard (design) | Each soundboard is adapted to the individual models. |
| Acoustic assembly (materials) | Carefully selected spruce, beech and pine. |
| Cast-iron frame | The special composition of the cast iron and the particular form of the frame dampen its vibrations and boost the string energy. |
| Agraffes / Capo bar | Agraffes ensure precise positioning of the bass and middle strings. The treble strings rest on a capo bar that is part of the cast-iron frame. |
| C. Bechstein Bridge Calibration System (BCS) | The bridges are made of German red beech using modern CNC technology. Precision down to a hundredth of a millimeter guarantees good transmission of sound and frequencies to the soundboard. |
| Pinblock (material) | Hardwood multiplex. |
| Keyboard | Durable, resilient keyboard with ideal lever ratio that meets professional requirements. Keyboard designed by the C. Bechstein R&D department. |
| Action assembly | Highly complex professional action made up of 2,000 parts and designed in accordance with C. Bechstein’s Keyboard and Action Engineering and Geometry standards. |
| Action assembly (hammerheads) | The hammerheads made by C. Bechstein Germany deliver the best dynamics and finest nuances. Materials: mahogany core covered with felt made in Germany of New Zealand wool using a secret, traditional method. |
| Action assembly (design) C. Bechstein – Friction Control System (FCS) | Optimum weight and friction coefficients achieved by using the latest design technology. |
| C. Bechstein individual voicing | Individual voicing by expert technicians for a distinct, transparent, multifaceted voice. |
| Case / Finish | Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Elegant finish (high-gloss lacquer). |
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