{"product_id":"c-bechstein-concert-c-234","title":"C.Bechstein Concert C-234","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"align-left\"\u003eA wonderful sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eC. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano: impressive power, colored and transparent sound, wonderful touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eHand-made in Germany! The C. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano is a sensational instrument of the Masterpiece class developed by the C. Bechstein R\u0026amp;D department, a facility unique the world over. The making of this instrument takes several years and the result is a pure musical diamond. The C. Bechstein action and acoustic specialists confer regularly with great artists and international piano professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eThe C. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano is an incredibly subtle instrument with a wealth of power in reserve. This grand of the Masterpiece class will charm you with its extremely colorful timbre, its sound versatility and its fantastically precise action. The C-234 model boasts nearly the same transparent and richly nuanced voice as its “big brother”, the C. Bechstein D-282 concert grand. This is a very welcome characteristic when it comes to interpreting complex compositions. The C. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano enables you to express a wealth of nuances with serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"align-left\"\u003eCharacteristics of the C. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliant sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe frame cast in top-quality iron is provided with a capo bar and a C. Bechstein duplex scale to optimize the sound diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowerful touch:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe hammerheads made by C. Bechstein perform very well, especially in concert halls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe extreme precision of the C. Bechstein action fires even the most demanding pianists with enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversality:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ethe C. Bechstein C-234 semi-concert grand piano is ideal for mid-sized concert halls; moreover, it is suitable for all styles of music, especially chamber music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACOUSTIC ASSEMBLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUNDBOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACK FRAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eMade 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIN BLOCK \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eBlock 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUNING PINS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eQuality tuning pins made from nickle-plated steel. Balanced torque, low torsion, excellent tunability and tuning stability with no tuning pin bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAST-IRON FRAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eMade 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACTION \u0026amp; EQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. BECHSTEIN DYNAMIC TOUCH DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEYBOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEDALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e3 pedals: Piano (una corda), sostenuto and forte (damper).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. BECHSTEIN HAMMERHEADS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spacing\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD 7'8'' \/ 234 cm ×  W 5′3″\/159 cm \u003cspan class=\"spacing\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight \u003cspan class=\"spacing\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 963 lbs \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e439 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0822\/6972\/files\/2026_CB_Tech_Specs_Concert_C-234_EN.pdf?v=1787101882\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Catalogue C.Bechtein Concert C-234 Grand Piano\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDiscover Catalogue about C.Bechstein Concert C-234 Grand Piano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBechstein Connect equipped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic Heart.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Soul.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"none\"\u003eFrom now on, your creativity has no limits. Connect your acoustic grand or upright piano with over 50,000 apps from C. Bechstein or third-party providers. Whether music production, notation or e-learning – everything is possible with the connectivity of our new hybrid instruments from C. Bechstein and W. Hoffmann Professional and Tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecording \u0026amp; music production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"none\"\u003eWith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. BECHSTEIN Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapp, recording your piano playing is as easy as child's play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Bechstein Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnects to popular DAW solutions such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogic, Ableton, Cubase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand others, making it easy to record piano parts and produce music with plug-ins, loops and samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNotation — writing down music\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"none\"\u003eWith notation software such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIBELIUS\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can write your piano playing in notation in real time. This makes it easy to document your melodies in writing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSampling — playing virtual instruments\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"none\"\u003eSample databases such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVienna Symphonic Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor virtual instruments such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePianoteq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffer thousands of piano sounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Bechstein Digital Grand Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esets a new standard in the world of digitized grand pianos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSELF-LEARNING \u0026amp; DIGITAL MUSIC EDUCATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eEvery C. Bechstein piano comes with 3 months of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkoove Premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eself-learning app for free *. Apps such as \u003cstrong\u003eSimply Piano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso offer a variety of options for independent piano learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Bechstein Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the all-in-one platform for digital music lessons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edoozzoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(by C. Bechstein) are made for each other. In combination with C. Bechstein Connect, doozzoo visualizes the notes played in the chord diagram or on the integrated virtual piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"C.Bechstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433284059292,"sku":null,"price":301999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0822\/6972\/files\/CBC_C234_black-2.png?v=1787102495","url":"https:\/\/pianoworld.com.au\/products\/c-bechstein-concert-c-234","provider":"Austral Piano World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}