Bechstein Pianos

History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.

Guide rating 60-85

Photo Gallery

Bechstein model L grand piano

Inlay Bechstein upright piano

Bechstein model B grand piano 6ft 7in

modern Bechstein B Grand Piano

At a glance

Bechstein facts

Make: Bechstein

Made in: Berlin, Germany

Made by: Bechstein

Rating: 60-85

Estimated Number In UK: 50,000. about 80% of them are uprights, 20% are grands

Year and serial number:
1900 54181
1902 61615
1920 115783
1940 143890
1990 180821
2000 187537

Comments

Prolific maker of top quality uprights and grands mostly made 1890 to 1930. Bechstein upright Models I to V often suffer from central heating and need new pin-blocks. *Post 1902 upright models 6 to 10 are very well made and have a rich tone. Modern ones are good but varied. Please see our separate Bechstein pianos page for more information.