THE PREMIUM CLASS
Top-quality upright and grand pianos made in Germany. Become part of the Bechstein legend!
The Bechstein B 160 baby grand piano is ideal if you’re in search of a grand but live in a small apartment. This model stands out not only for its precise action, but also for its colorful and well-balanced voice rich in overtones. Bechstein B 160: the one demanding music lovers enjoy playing.
The Bechstein B 160 baby grand piano was developed at the C. Bechstein R&D department located in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony, and is made at the adjoining production site using exclusively top-quality materials. When you play and hear this piano, all five senses are immediately convinced of its worth. The Bechstein B 160 baby grand captivates you with its beautiful voice that makes it such a joy to play!
Production Timeline:
1 year
Overall character
Premium quality instruments with perfect voice and touch.
Soundboard (wood)
Mountain spruce grown slowly at elevations between 800 and 1,000 meters.
Soundboard (design)
Each soundboard is adapted to the individual models.
Acoustic assembly (materials)
Carefully selected spruce, beech and pine.
Cast-iron frame
The special composition of the cast iron and the particular form of the frame dampen its vibrations and boost the string energy.
Agraffes / Capo bar
Agraffes ensure precise positioning of the bass and middle strings. The treble strings rest on a capo bar that is part of the cast-iron frame.
C. Bechstein Bridge Calibration System (BCS)
The bridges are made of German red beech using modern CNC technology. Precision down to a hundredth of a millimeter guarantees good transmission of sound and frequencies to the soundboard.
Pinblock (material)
Hardwood multiplex.
Keyboard
Durable, resilient keyboard with ideal lever ratio that meets professional requirements.
Action assembly
Highly complex professional action made up of 2,000 parts and designed in accordance with C. Bechstein’s Keyboard and Action Engineering and Geometry standards.
Action assembly (hammerheads)
The hammerheads made by C. Bechstein Germany deliver the best dynamics and finest nuances.
Action assembly (design) C. Bechstein – Friction Control System (FCS)
Optimum weight and friction coefficients achieved by using the latest design technology.
C. Bechstein individual voicing
Individual voicing by expert technicians for a distinct, transparent, multifaceted voice.
Case / Finish
Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Elegant finish (high-gloss lacquer).
