Blüthner
is one of the most highly respected piano manufacturers in the world.
It was founded in Leipzig, Germany in 1853 by Julius Blüthner and
remains a family business to this day. It has been embraced by great
composers and artists such as Debussy, Rachmaninov, Liszt, Wilhelm
Kempff, the Beatles and Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber. Blüthner pianos are a
prominent feature in famous concert halls across the world.
Bluthner pianos are for people that want the very best and can afford it.
Blüthner instruments have proven popular with piano enthusiests and in
conservatories and music colleges. They are praised for their singing
tone, their responsive action, their excellent repetition, the
technical reliability of their components, and for their tuning
stability.
Blüthner pianos are available in a wide range of wood finishes
including black ebony polish, walnut, burr walnut, bubinga, rosewood
and mahogany.
Rim Construction and Bracing
The outer rim is made in two halves using up to 7 layers of veneers,
laminated crosswise with water resistant glue. The inner rim is
laminated of at least 14 layers of select beech. These parts are
carefully stored until a uniform moisture content of 8% plus or minus
1.5% is reached. The thickness of the inner rim is 40-46mm, the
thickness of the outer rim is 22-27mm according to the size of the
instrument.
Blüthner Upright Pianos are made as carefully as the grands, with the following features:
A strong construction with five or four back-posts that pick up the
tension of the strings, assisting the iron frame to withstand the
enormous pull of approximately 18 tons. Thus a durable tuning of the
instruments is assured.
Inside the factory - Blüthner's unique instruments are created with the dedication and expertise of their piano makers.
Only the finest timber, carefully selected from all over the world
and seasoned over many years, is used as the basis for the outstanding
quality of Blüthner instruments.
A gentle drying and maturing process ensures that the sensitive
membranes of the cells in the wood remain intact, so that vibrations
can be conducted without significant loss of energy.
Using traditional craftsmanship, the solid rim is assembled in a robust
tension-free design that enhances resonance and forms the firm
foundation for the world famous Blüthner soundboard.
Grand and upright pianos consist essentially of three subassemblies.
Blüthner coordinates them with one another in mutual harmony to
guarantee the legendary Blüthner sound.
What is special about a Blüthner grand piano?
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