The treble scales, in fact, are exactly the same as in the Konzert grands. Schimmel’s philosophy for these uprights was to design them to be as much like the grands as possible. The Konzert-series uprights - 48″ model K122, 49″ model K125, and 52″ model K132 - are based on a more sophisticated philosophy of construction than the Classics, and incorporate triplex scaling and other advanced design features.

The company says that the purpose of the Konzert series is to expand the Schimmel line upward to a higher level of quality than it had previously attained, whereas the Classic series represents models that have been tested over time and are solid, traditional, high-quality instruments, but without all the latest refinements. Schimmel’s model line distributed in North America is organized into four categories: Konzert (K) and Classic (C), both made entirely in Germany Wilhelm Schimmel (formerly known as Vogel), assembled in Poland and Fridolin Schimmel, made in China by Pearl River. For that reason, Schimmel produces its own piano-cabinet components and its own keyboards, which it also supplies to other German piano makers. Schimmel also believes that precision is aided by controlling as much of the production process as possible. According to Schimmel, the combination of CNC machinery and handcraftsmanship leads to better results than handwork alone. The company has used its Computer Assisted Piano Engineering (CAPE) software to research, design, and implement virtually every aspect of making a piano, from keyboard layout and action geometry to soundboard acoustics and scale design. One of Europe’s most prolific piano makers, Schimmel makes about 2,500 verticals and 500 grands per year.Īmong European piano manufacturers, Schimmel has been a pioneer in the use of computer-aided design and manufacturing. In 2016, the Chinese piano maker Pearl River purchased a majority interest in Schimmel, in which the Schimmel family remains shareholders. The two World Wars and the Depression disrupted production several times, but the company has gradually rebuilt itself over the past 70 years while earning a strong reputation for quality. Wilhelm Schimmel began making pianos in Leipzig in 1885, and his company enjoyed steady growth through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Pianos made by: Wilhelm Schimmel Pianofortefabrik GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany (Schimmel), and Kalisz, Poland (Wilhelm Schimmel) and Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Ltd., Guangzhou, China (Fridolin Schimmel) Including Wilhelm Schimmel, Fridolin Schimmel, Vogel

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