We consider Bechstein grand, baby grand and upright pianos, with particular interest in well-preserved older instruments and selected modern models.
For the most useful initial assessment, include the model, serial number, approximate age, location and clear photographs when available.
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London Bechstein is a 4ft 9in baby grand piano, made from about 1920 to 1930 and designed by Max Poser, was thought to have been made by Welmar and has several similarities in construction (information supplied by Alastair Laurence). C.Bechstein was Founded in 1853 by Carl Bechstein. By 1900 Bechstein was producing over five thousand pianos anually. It was also the year that Carl died and his sons Johann, Carl and Edwin took the reigns of the Bechstein empire. The company was amongst Europe’s best. It was only after 2 world wars and an economic depression that Bechstein was left almost ruined but was able to recover and rebuild itself. In 1963 Bechstein was brought by Baldwin pianos and later on in 1989 was brought by a skilled dealer/technician called Karl Schulze who reorganised the company technically and financially bringing back the original craftmanship put into the first pianos. All 3 factories were sold an combined in to one up to date factory in Berlin with the hope of restoring the historic Bechstein standard of production. In the early 1990′s Bechstein bought up W.Hoffmann and Zimmermann (other piano makes) and has recently (December 2002) been bought up by Samick Musical Instruments Co. Ltd. All Bechsteins have Renner actions, European spruce soundboards, beech rims and 3 pedals are standard on their grand, baby grand and upright pianos. For a full range of second hand Bechstein pianos and other new and used pianos for sale view our current piano inventory.
Important condition note
Pre-1902 Bechstein upright Models V–I can develop loose tuning pins where the original tuning block has not adapted well to modern centrally heated homes. A technician should assess this before a valuation or purchase decision.
We also consider selected pianos from other established makers. Send the make, model, serial number, estimated age, location and photographs through the valuation form for an initial assessment.