The difference in sound between the bosendorfer imperial grand performance and the cfx concert are fairly subtle, to. One of the first production ceus pianos is an imperial model 290 that was acquired by the international laboratory for brain, music and sound research brams center. This is in contrast to the midlevel kimball pianos the company is best known for. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of yamaha. By 1866 ludwig was earning the formal appreciation of the monarchy with titles including supplier of the court hoflieferantentitel. Sold rare stunning imperial bosendorfer concert grand piano. While bosendorfer is mostly known for their innovation when it comes to grand pianos, they also offer several upright pianos whose sound is surprisingly close to the richness of a grand piano. The extra nine keys not only give additional notes but they enrich the sound of the piano in all registers, generating a deeper and more satisfying sound. I have played a bosendorfer upright, and it was wonderful. Bosendorfer is unusual in that it produces 97 and 92key models in addition to instruments with standard 88key keyboards, and in its use of three stringsperhammer model of construction. Bosendorfer grand piano 200 bosendorfer concert grand 290 imperial bosendorfer grand piano 214vc bosendorfer grand upright. Find out why this instrument is so special and incredibly rare. The new concert grand 280vc vienna concert takes audiences and artists by surprise. I have actually never known a person in real life who has owned a bosendorfer.
Nov 25, 2007 i wish rich people would think for themselves a little more about these things. Extra keysthe bosendorfer imperial features 97 keys. Bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale at classic. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide bluebook of pianos. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year. Kimball bosendorfer semi concert grand r21402 living pianos. It all starts with the grand piano 155 and goes all the way up to the concert grand 290 imperial. It was some years ago now, but i can say personally that bosendorfer uprights are terrific. Out of all of them, both aaron and my favorite was the model 225 bosendorfer, which is around 7. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality pianos at the most affordable prices.
If the time spent in the aging of the wood and plate were included, however, the time to make a bosendorfer grand is about 5 years. And it sounds as great as it feels, with meticulously sampled yamaha cfx and bosendorfer imperial concert grand pianos onboard. Like new, used, concert designated, rebuilt, and excellent condition, for sale. Each piano is carefully handcrafted as a unique instrument. Bosendorfer imperial makes full use of the vienna instruments sample player engine and performance algorithms including automatic repetition performances. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Bosendorfer imperial 96 concert grand piano, from our gallery of restored pianos.
The imperial concert grand piano is one of the most highly regarded pianos in the world. Bosendorfer imperial concert grand model 290 opus 37838 circa. We spent the morning playing an imperial bosendorfer grand. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. It is the rolls royce of pianos costing substantially more than a steinway concert grand piano.
Click the image below to learn more about the bosendorfer. This is because kimball owned bosendorfer and crafted two models on the bosendorfer scale design. Model 290 the imperial has nine added notes to lower c 97 keys. Ludwig bosendorfers imperial still to this day represents the precious heritage. Royce of pianos, the imperial bosendorfer, handcrafted in austria, and.
For pianos which offer even more, try our selfplaying yamaha disklavier piano or a hybrid piano from our silent and transacosutic ranges especially if you live in an apartment or need to be able to practice any time of day or night, the yamaha silent pianos and groundbreaking yamaha transacoustic pianos might be just what youre after. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano george fox university. What makes a bosendorfer a bosendorfer piano experts. A longtime steinway player, george fox music professor kenn willson surprised himself and recommended the university purchase the bosendorfer after hours spent in the both pianomakers showrooms. Steingraeber combines the best, natural materials according to the rules of classical piano making. Many fine examples of marquetry can be found in the imperial palaces of vienna. For grand pianos, bosendorfer has nine different options. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Hand made in austria, the piano has an incredible sound throughout. Concert and artist piano flown by bosendorfer from vienna to the usa in 1998, and purchased by me at that time. Visit las vegas pianos to appreciate why a bosendorfer piano is considered to be a work of piano art by the most discerning musicians around the world. Rare vintage style knauer pianos has been offering fine pianos to professionals and beginners for over 30 years. Ceus reproducing system of my bosendorfer imperial 290 piano.
Bosendorfer piano serial numbers the bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria. Concert grand 280vc bosendorfer grands and uprights. Italian composer, conductor and pianist, ferruccio busoni, discovered that no existing piano could faithfully reproduce the immersive sound of 1632 bass pipes. Contact us to have one of our representatives assist you in finding the best piano or organ at the best price for you. Bosendorfer, on the other hand, makes such exquisitesounding pianos. We invite you to discover our vast inventory of new and used instruments. Rich in tradition, famous for its intricate handcraftsmanship and for the unmistakably inspiring sound of its pianos, bosendorfer has been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. New bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano coach house. This is one of bosendorfer s most recognized models. Pianos loewen piano house greater vancouvers premier.
There are some fabulous upright pianos out there, made for people who want great pianos but for whatever reason dont have the room for a grand. Bosendorfer ranks among the worlds oldest and most prestigious piano manufacturers. Bosendorfer model 225 92note grand in showroom condition. A 1974, bosendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano for sale. The opus number on a bosendorfer piano is the actual sequenced number of the piano going back to 1828. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. The bosendorfer cl upright piano the piano shop bath.
Concert grand 290 imperial bosendorfer grands and uprights. Prices of new or used bosendorfer upright and grand pianos. It contains 97 keys rather than the 88 on standard concert pianos. Bosendorfer 290 96 imperial grand piano vienna 1900 after meticulously transcribing johann sebastian bachs famous organ works.
Featuring extra bass keys that expand the instruments range, this model is ideal for those seeking expansive soundscapes. The item bosendorfer grand upright piano model excellent boesendorfer bosendorfer is in sale since saturday, june 8, 2019. Some pianos do not have serial numbers when they are manufactured as house brands for large retailers. I just followed your procedure to download and install the bosendorfer pianos on my modx. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example. Sold bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano piano. While its essentially the bosendorfer base model, this piano. Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Its massive 54 gb sample set includes unlooped sustain samples in pedal up and pedal down variations and in 7 velocity layers, tone repetitions, real recorded sustain pedal resonances. And many are convinced that it is the best upright piano in the world. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide suggested list prices. You need to see, feel, and hear the pianos for yourself. Bosendorfer grand pianowe ca deliver this piano, dvorak piano works played on his own bosendorfer piano radoslav kvapil new cd conditionnew and sealed.
Sitting down at this instrument, it becomes apparent instantly that the sound is that of the classic bosendorfer lineage. At one timethe largest keyboard instrument manufacturer in the united states, kimball built a complete range of pianos from the magnificent 97note 96 bosendorfer imperial, one of the the worlds finest concert grand piano, to the kimball whitney, a moderately priced piano and the heinz an entry level inexpensive spinet piano. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. The ages and historical records of pianos sold in america. Using the highest quality materials and utilising their unique resonating case concept which treats the entire instrument as a sounding body, bosendorfer pianos are greatly admired by the most discerning musician and concert artist. The company also makes slightly less expensive versions of four grand models known as the conservatory series cs. Bosendorfer is a 175yearold austrian firm whose pianos are handmade and were played by liszt, brahms, dvorak, and bernstein. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. This piano was owned by a formidable pianist, harriette thompson who taught piano at boston university and performed at carnegie hall on several occasions.
Cunningham piano company is proud to represent the best piano and organ manufacturers in the world. Heres how to find your new, refurbished or used bosendorfer piano on ebay. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Franz schubert died on november 28th and, at his request, was buried next to ludwig van beethoven who had died a year earlier in vienna on march 27th. The construction incorporated the grand piano craftsmen from bosendorfer, not just the upright craftsmen, to help come up with a perfect mix. Bosendorfers upright piano actions are set up with great precision to ensure the best possible playability and responsiveness of touch. A s there are too few bosendorfer upright pianos in the uk, so if youre looking for a fine german upright piano youre more likely to find a grotrian steinweg, steinway, bluthner, bechstein, lipp or other top make see our common makes in the uk page. The joan sutherland performing arts centre is preparing for a piano. Rare stunning imperial bosendorfer concert grand piano. Bosendorfer grand pianos utilize a special method for fastening the pinblock to the cast iron plate. The bosendorfer model 290 imperial, or imperial bosendorfer also colloquially known as the 290 is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by bosendorfer, at around 290 cm 9 ft 6 in long, 176 cm 5 ft 9 in wide, and weighing 552 kg 1,217 lb. Here are some of the bosendorfer upright pianos you may find on ebay.
Visit our family business in the center of bayreuth. Bosendorfer has transferred its craftsmanship and sound philosophy from its grand pianos into this piano. This gives musicians of all skill levels more freedom to create beautiful music and unmatched artistry all their own. Brand new bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano for sale at best price. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. That is why piano buyers from all over the country choose us. The blue danube composed by strauss in 1867 is regarded as austrias. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. I would love it if they would use their enormous resources to get some really interesting pianos that i could not otherwise encounter, like maybe a pleyel or something. Bosendorfer has been not only setting new standards in building grand pianos but has transferred experience, tradition and knowhow of decades of sophisticated craftsmanship to upright pianos.
Knowing the fair market value of bosendorfer pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners. Official bosendorfer dealer with large display of new boesendorfer pianos. Used bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale. Mar 24, 2015 bosendorfer is the name of a company in vienna, austria, that has been manufacturing pianos since the early 19th century. The right piano makes an incredible difference when it comes to your sound. A 1974, bosendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano with a polished, black case. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Included with each instrument is a book oscar, with love with never before. And these pianos were actually verywell prepped one in pescara at fabbrinis shop, the other at pianocraft in gaithersburg, both worldclass. This bosendorfer is described by garrick ohlsson american classical pianist as the rollsroyce of pianos. The piano has never been moved from my home, ensuring its likenew condition. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now.
Certain works by busoni, bartok, and ravel, can only be performed accurately on these instruments. I think id want it in the strauss ebony finish with the interior rim done in birds eye maple or something. Choose from 42 bosendorfer 170 ads available for sale. Rich in tradition and worldfamous for our intricate handcraftsmanship, high quality instruments and unmistakably inspiring sound, we have been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. Rosewood the new generation grandtouch keyboard and finelytuned 3way speakers bring you the touch and feel of a real grand piano. For obvious reasons, these pianos sit at the top of the monetary food chain. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide blue book of pianos. Bosendorfer, the famous viennese piano maker, ranks as one of the oldest and finest in the world. Imperial concert grand, one of the worlds largest pianos.
Used and new bosendorfer 290 imperial list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. The bosendorfer grand upright 120 fits every room and unleashes voluminous bosendorfer tones. He soon realises that he requires additional bass notes in order to do bachs masterpieces and the immersive sound of 16 to 32 feet bass pipes found in an organ justice. Brief history and description the company was one of the oldest piano manufacturers and was officially named the piano maker to the emperor of austria in 1830. And with a bosendorfer grand piano or baby grand piano, youll be able to enjoy a rich, complex sound in a beautiful package. Prices include shipping to 48continental united states, and free professional tuning after delivery. Its powerful enough to play in a concert hall, but small enough to play in your home. Bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos bosendorfer. Pianos from this austrian factory always were exclusive, and this fact stays unchanged. The imperial bosendorfer the imperial is the largest model of pianos that bosendorfer manufactures at 290 centimeters long. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes.
At the moment the links for the modx are not up on the site however, you can still download the file because it is exactly the same as the one for montage. The bosendorfer t nut is a metal to metal fastener consisting of a machine screw and a specialized nut which is countersunk into the bottom of the pinblock. Ludwig bosendorfer draws the first sketches of the grand piano 170 for the highly. Bosendorfer pianos information, restoration and sales. Bosendorfer ceus reproducing system of my bosendorfer. Based on experience the company introduced new production methods, but to only improve quality. The case is virtually flawless, as is the interior, as shown in the photos. The italian composer, conductor and pianist ferruccio busoni meticulously transcribes the famous organ works of j. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model.
Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik is the oldest continuous piano. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano the worlds most expensive. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Our engineering team has established a symbiosis of bosendorfers legendary traditional approach to piano manufacturing and most recent, sophisticated scientific modelling and measuring technology. Cfx and bosendorfer imperial piano samples cfx binaural sampling improved vrm virtual resonance modeling smooth release keyoff samples string resonance damper resonance 256note polyphony 36 voices grandtouch keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory. Bosendorfer for sale in uk 59 secondhand bosendorfers. The bosendorfer pianos earned high acclaim at world fairs, and soon the russian tsar and the japanese emperor meiji owned bosendorfer pianos. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano.
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