C. Bechstein Academy A228
C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano: a bravura instrument
The C. Bechstein A 228 semi-concert grand piano is a top-class instrument with an impressive sound volume and a professional action. It is available at a accessible price, even though it is not out of place on concert stages. Your gateway to the Bechstein world, the C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano enables you to enjoy at home the magic of the great German brand.
In recent years, Bechstein has been the focus of media attention like no other piano manufacturer. Journalists frequently reported on the continuous development and exceptional character of the German production site, where both the premium Bechstein pianos and the instruments of the C. Bechstein Masterpiece class are manufactured.
Typical features of the Bechstein sound
The A 228 semi-concert grand piano was developed at the C. Bechstein R&D department located in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony, and is rooted in the great Bechstein tradition. It is made at the adjoining production site using high technology and the best materials. For example, the case and the back frame are made using high-precision CNC technology, while a special procedure was developed to insert the soundboard with its active vibration properties into the acoustic assembly to ensure wonderful sound projection.
The professional action of the A 228 model boasts special hammerheads made by C. Bechstein, Germany. Perfectly trained piano-makers complement the high-tech processes as they perform crucial operations by hand, such as the voicing of the hammerheads or the insertion of the action into the case.
The elegant and noble character of the Bechstein sound stems from the special design of the acoustic assembly. Moreover, a slower sound transfer velocity decisively contributes to the sublime majestic voice of the instrument. As a result, the C. Bechstein Academy A 228 semi-concert grand piano is ideal for chamber music performances and playing in private music rooms.
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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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