{"title":"Bechstein Piano Technical Aspects","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/files\/bechstein_technical_aspects_large.jpg?v=1544786153\" alt=\"Bechstein Technical Aspects\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound quality born of golden hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA portrait of the W.Hoffmann soundboard specialist reflects the company philosophy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Fisar is the specialist for the soundboard,\u003c\/strong\u003e the main component of any piano’s acoustic ensemble. In his \u003cstrong\u003eefforts to optimise the resonance,\u003c\/strong\u003e he adopts the principles used in manufacturing the board of the C. Bechstein instruments. The \u003cstrong\u003esoundboard is widely considered the heart of the piano, a\u003c\/strong\u003end plays a crucial role in the sound quality. Once the membrane has been carefully dried, Martin glues on the reinforcement ribs (against the grain) and the \u003cstrong\u003ebridges that transmit the vibrations from the strings.\u003c\/strong\u003e He is also in charge of assembling the soundboard and its frame.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/files\/bechstein.jpg?v=1544791025\" alt=\"Bechstein Piano Technical Aspects\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape and position of the ribs are determined with precision, as these reinforcing parts decisively contribute to the board’s vibration properties and thus to the sound quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent craftsman,\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin \u003cstrong\u003echecks and re-checks the curvature of the soundboard in W.Hoffmann Professional and Tradition pianos to determine the precise moment when it should be put together with the cast-iron frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn irresistible voice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA piano’s voice is the result of the interplay of various factors. Take it from a voicing specialist at C. Bechstein Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarcel Novák\u003c\/strong\u003e is in charge of \u003cstrong\u003evoicing the hammerheads. It consists in optimising the voice of the instruments, which is a real challenge:\u003c\/strong\u003e I must give them a soul! \u003cstrong\u003eThis demanding activity requires sensitivity, dexterity and a clear understanding of what beautiful sound is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Voicing the hammerheads means optimising the felt’s elasticity using a needle – a special knack is required. The dynamics of any note largely depend on the ability of the voicing specialist to recognise and modify the reaction of the felt as it hits the string. It is clear that voicing requires patience and much attention to detail.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/files\/C.-Bechstein-base-hammers.jpg?v=1544791077\" alt=\"Bechstein Pianos Hammers\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe voicing is performed in three steps at C. Bechstein Europe: preparation, proper voicing and final inspection. There is always a certain delay between the two last steps to allow the felt time to stabilise and thus achieve the best result.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bechstein understood long ago that time is an important quality factor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe advantages at C. Bechstein Europe include the successful symbiosis between Czech expert piano-makers and experienced German managers from the parent company, and the short distance between Hradec Králové and the German production site in Saxony, just over the border. Moreover, the Czech site is equipped with state-of-the-art CNC machines for basic manufacturing of the various parts, and every single piano undergoes a personalised processing to ensure consistent quality. W.Hoffmann pianos: personalised instruments made by Europeans!\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/collections\/bechstein_banner.jpg?v=1544781778","url":"https:\/\/www.silkpianos.com\/collections\/bechstein-piano-technical-aspects.oembed","provider":"Silk Pianos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}