Pianotech

UPDATE PRESS RELEASE  20/1/19

Piano maker Wertheim has partnered with Delwin Fandrich to introduce a new series of innovative, upright pianos. Described as "an upright piano that plays like a grand piano," these Wertheim/Fandrich instruments are astounding pianists with their quality of sound and overall design.

One of the goals of the new piano project was to improve upon the stability of the upright. Wertheim/Fandrich series pianos are built with a massive solid hardwood beam at their bottom-reinforcing the traditionally weakest part of the upright piano's architecture. The skeleton of the Wertheim Fandrich uses traditional mortise and tenon construction, creating sturdy and seamless framework that houses the inter workings of the instrument. The string frame is also engineered from an entirely new design. Its massive bracing works perfectly with the skeleton to reinforce the strength and stability of this model. This inventive technique also serves to improve the tuning stability and tone of the instrument.

Developed over years of analysis and testing, all Wertheim/Fandrich pianos feature an impedance controlled soundboard. Their state of the art Impendance bar (or "Z-bar") is perfectly crafted to manage precisely how the soundboard reacts to different notes as they are played. This feature eases the transition from bass to tenor, creating a continuous and well-balanced sound across every key. His unmatched layout is so unique that Delwin Fandrich was even granted a U.S. patent for his blueprints.

Each Wertheim Fandrich is fitted with brass damper barrels within the bass. While many pianos are made with wooden damper barrels, the use of brass allows for improved damper functions and control when the pianist is performing.

When purchasing a piano, artists have the option of choosing their own hammer specifications. The German custom hammers can be made with either Weikert felt or Abel natural felt for a richer tone, or Werzen felt or FFW felt for a brighter sound .

Before shipment, trained professional technicians closely inspect each piano ensuring the elevated reputation of Wertheim pianos to retain their well-earned integrity within the industry. Boasting a "rich European tone, and silky smooth playing action," these pianos are of the highest quality, serving as an investment in your future.

Wertheim Piano originated in Frankfurt, Germany where founder Hugo Wertheim then migrated his business to Melbourne, Austrailia in 1875. These instruments are famous for their ability to stay properly tuned for long periods of time with low maintenance requirements.

Delwin Fandrich possesses over 50 years of experience in designing pianos, and has worked with many famous international piano brands.

Regards John Martin

UPDATE PRESS RELEASE  20/1/19

Piano maker Wertheim has partnered with Delwin Fandrich to introduce a new series of innovative, upright pianos. Described as "an upright piano that plays like a grand piano," these Wertheim/Fandrich instruments are astounding pianists with their quality of sound and overall design.

One of the goals of the new piano project was to improve upon the stability of the upright. Wertheim/Fandrich series pianos are built with a massive solid hardwood beam at their bottom-reinforcing the traditionally weakest part of the upright piano's architecture. The skeleton of the Wertheim Fandrich uses traditional mortise and tenon construction, creating sturdy and seamless framework that houses the inter workings of the instrument. The string frame is also engineered from an entirely new design. Its massive bracing works perfectly with the skeleton to reinforce the strength and stability of this model. This inventive technique also serves to improve the tuning stability and tone of the instrument.

Developed over years of analysis and testing, all Wertheim/Fandrich pianos feature an impedance controlled soundboard. Their state of the art Impendance bar (or "Z-bar") is perfectly crafted to manage precisely how the soundboard reacts to different notes as they are played. This feature eases the transition from bass to tenor, creating a continuous and well-balanced sound across every key. His unmatched layout is so unique that Delwin Fandrich was even granted a U.S. patent for his blueprints.

Each Wertheim Fandrich is fitted with brass damper barrels within the bass. While many pianos are made with wooden damper barrels, the use of brass allows for improved damper functions and control when the pianist is performing.

When purchasing a piano, artists have the option of choosing their own hammer specifications. The German custom hammers can be made with either Weikert felt or Abel natural felt for a richer tone, or Werzen felt or FFW felt for a brighter sound .

Before shipment, trained professional technicians closely inspect each piano ensuring the elevated reputation of Wertheim pianos to retain their well-earned integrity within the industry. Boasting a "rich European tone, and silky smooth playing action," these pianos are of the highest quality, serving as an investment in your future.

Wertheim Piano originated in Frankfurt, Germany where founder Hugo Wertheim then migrated his business to Melbourne, Austrailia in 1875. These instruments are famous for their ability to stay properly tuned for long periods of time with low maintenance requirements.

Delwin Fandrich possesses over 50 years of experience in designing pianos, and has worked with many famous international piano brands.

Regards John Martin

List(s),

This thread was started two years ago. Shopping for a high-end upright piano was a protracted process for a few reasons: lack of ready availability of several models, the client lived far from piano towns, and the pandemic.

But her search has concluded. She was able to try top-of-the-line models made by Yamaha, Petrof, Seiler, Schimmel, Grotrian, Bluthner, Steingraeber, and Bechstein. Wish that she could have also tried Sauter, Bösendorfer and Hamburg Steinway, but it just didn't work out that way. At this level, it is more a matter of taste than anything else. The client, a professional pianist, had different favorites at different points in the process.

Her choice in the end was the Schimmel K-132. Preferences among so many fine pianos are subjective, but this is the piano that she liked best overall for touch and tone. It is frosting on the cake that the Schimmel had a list price of tens of thousands of dollars less than some of these other instruments. Of all the pianos she tried, the Schimmel K-132 is the only one that I did not get to hear. Looking forward to it!

Regular participants in these communities may recall another client of mine several years back who sought a concert or semi-concert grand. After trying many pianos, several of them in other cities, he chose a Schimmel K-280. It is an excellent piano and was also a great value for the price he paid.

Best,

Alan

List(s),

This thread was started two years ago. Shopping for a high-end upright piano was a protracted process for a few reasons: lack of ready availability of several models, the client lived far from piano towns, and the pandemic.

But her search has concluded. She was able to try top-of-the-line models made by Yamaha, Petrof, Seiler, Schimmel, Grotrian, Bluthner, Steingraeber, and Bechstein. Wish that she could have also tried Sauter, Bösendorfer and Hamburg Steinway, but it just didn't work out that way. At this level, it is more a matter of taste than anything else. The client, a professional pianist, had different favorites at different points in the process.

Her choice in the end was the Schimmel K-132. Preferences among so many fine pianos are subjective, but this is the piano that she liked best overall for touch and tone. It is frosting on the cake that the Schimmel had a list price of tens of thousands of dollars less than some of these other instruments. Of all the pianos she tried, the Schimmel K-132 is the only one that I did not get to hear. Looking forward to it!

Regular participants in these communities may recall another client of mine several years back who sought a concert or semi-concert grand. After trying many pianos, several of them in other cities, he chose a Schimmel K-280. It is an excellent piano and was also a great value for the price he paid.

Best,

Alan