C.Bechstein D282 Concert Grand Piano

C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano: THE masterpiece

The C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano is a top-class instrument. Thanks to its stupendous and beautiful sound, it’s the ideal grand for large concert halls.

The C. Bechstein engineers and master piano-makers developed the D-282 model after intensive discussions with international star pianists. This legendary instrument has set new standards with its transparent voice and unparalleled richness of tonal colors. The C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano embodies the synthesis of the brand’s legend and the demands of today’s pianists for power and dynamism.

International star pianists confirm the outstanding characteristics of the C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano: surprisingly powerful sound, elegant and high-precision action.

Main characteristics of the C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano

Unique power:

Tests performed by the Federal Institute of Applied Physics ascertained that the voice of the C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano is outstandingly brilliant and powerful thanks to the new design of the cast iron plate that provides unparalleled sound projection.

Unique action:

The super-responsive and extremely precise action assembly enables you to perfectly control your play. The action includes hammerheads of unparalleled quality, made by C. Bechstein to meet the acoustic requirements of large concert halls.

Unique voice:

The voice is wonderfully singing, richly colored and without any metallic character. Thanks to its outstanding brilliance, even those sitting in the last rows can hear the slightest pianissimo. And thanks to its lyricism, cantilenas and impressive sound volume, the unique voice of the D-282 model is suitable for all styles of music.

C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand piano: a masterpiece hand-made in Germany.

ACOUSTIC ASSEMBLY

SOUNDBOARD

The soundboard and ribs are made from specially selected, fine-grained, Concert-standard European mountain spruce, which is stored for years and dried carefully. The ribs are not tapered towards their end until they have been glued onto the soundboard. The back frame and outer rim are fully glued and stored for months before the soundboard is glued on. 

BACK FRAME

Made from three continuous layers of pine and tapered towards their end, the braces are glued to the inner rim using intricate yet durable dovetail joints. Three eccentric European beech support blocks connect the cast-iron frame to the back frame. The belly rail is made of solid beech and pine. The soundboard support rail on the belly rail, made from vertically laminated layers of beech and mahogany, is also glued to the inner rim by means of dovetail joint. 

PIN BLOCK 

Block with three solid layers of American hard maple, outer layers made from cross-laminated sheets of beech veneer. High proportion of solid wood for excellent and even tunability and tuning stability.

TUNING PINS

Quality tuning pins made from nickle-plated steel. Balanced torque, low torsion, excellent tunability and tuning stability with no tuning pin bushings.

CAST-IRON FRAME

The cast-iron frame has the stability needed to withstand the enormous string-tensions. Thanks to the careful sizing and traditional method of sand casting by hand, the cast-iron frame also enhances the sound. The special method of sand casting with furan resin produces a sound propagation speed of 4,000 metres per second. 

STRINGS

Made from quality piano wire with high tensile strength and valuable copper wire from Germany, the strings have been calculated to maximize string length with a balanced register, harmonious partials and excellent tuning stability. C. Bechstein agraffes in bass and the middle range, with steel cores in the middle range. Capo d’astro with duplex strings in the treble section, duplex scaling in the rear middle and treble section. Resonating duplex strings enrich the color and vibrancy of the tone. 

ACTION & EQUIPMENT

C. BECHSTEIN DYNAMIC TOUCH DESIGN

Developed by C. Bechstein in-house, the highly reliable actions allow perfect control and execution in any position of the key movement and offer quick repetition as well as a pleasant and even touch. Every key is balanced individually.

KEYBOARD

A quality keyboard made of solid spruce keys, man-made white key tops with a pleasant grip and ebony sharps. Precise key movements with high-quality, wear-resistant bushing felt. Adjustable glide bolts support the balance rail. Precise and perfectly adjustable keyboard guidance mechanism in the cheek block.

PEDALS

3 pedals: Piano (una corda), sostenuto and forte (damper).

C. BECHSTEIN HAMMERHEADS

Developed and produced in-house, C. Bechstein hammerheads are a significant and consistent factor in the unique sound of the C. Bechstein Concert line – made with the highest-quality elastic felt and walnut mouldings. The intricate, multi-stage process of voicing is carried out by selected C. Bechstein master piano craftspeople and concert technicians.