Special Soundboard of the W180 Grand Piano

The sound of the W180 Grand Piano is rich, warm and expressive. The use of high-quality materials and the carefully calibrated soundboard provide a wide dynamic range and clear articulation. The wood for the soundboard is sourced from the higher-altitude Bavarian and Bohemian forests. Growing slowly at great heights, this wood develops optimal resonant properties. Only around 2 percent of the timber proves suitable. This is determined through a meticulous preselection of the trees before they are specially felled and seasoned over a long period of time. This exceptional level of quality ensures that, whether you play with subtle nuances or powerful crescendos, the W180 always responds to your touch with remarkable sensitivity and responsiveness. This makes the instrument ideally suited for both classical repertoire and contemporary compositions.

The playing feel of the W180 is exceptionally smooth and highly responsive. The action, designed with the utmost precision, ensures optimal control and a fluid playing experience. Every keystroke is transmitted accurately and evenly, giving you complete control over your musical expression. For every grand piano, Schimmel uses the K280 action, allowing this instrument to offer the playing experience and response of the largest concert grand piano. The keyboard is ergonomically designed, enabling you to play for hours without fatigue.

In addition to its stunning sound and exceptional playability, the W180 is also equipped with modern technologies that make the instrument even more versatile. With the optional silent function, you can play using headphones and enjoy the beautiful tone without disturbing others. Furthermore, the integrated recording function allows you to capture your performance and listen back to it later or share it with others. The Wilhelm Schimmel W180 Grand Piano is the ultimate instrument for piano enthusiasts seeking superior tone, craftsmanship and aesthetics. It is an investment in musical excellence that will provide lasting satisfaction for many years to come. Experience the masterpieces of Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin as never before on this magnificent grand piano. The Wilhelm Schimmel W180 is the embodiment of timeless beauty.

Quality and Craftsmanship

With more than 130 years of experience in piano making, Schimmel is renowned for its uncompromising quality and exceptional attention to detail. The C169 Tradition Grand Piano is no exception – every single component is carefully selected and crafted to meet the highest standards.

Enchanting Sound

At the heart of this grand piano lies its powerful and clear sound. Thanks to the balanced design and integrated soundboard, you can enjoy a rich and full sound that is both warm and expressive. A key element influencing the tone is the soundboard itself. For this, Schimmel uses carefully selected mountain spruce from the Bavarian and Bohemian forests – the cradle of tonewood for German instrument makers.

Only the very finest wood is selected, grown slowly at high altitude, allowing the soundboard to be crafted with optimal resonant properties. The trees are preselected in the forests, then cut to size and seasoned over a long period of time. Despite this intensive preselection process, only around 2% of the harvested wood ultimately proves suitable for the production of Schimmel soundboards.

The production of the soundboard is a complex and time-consuming process, in which numerous factors have a significant influence on the final result. These factors include the thickness of the soundboard at various points, the moisture content of the assembled wooden components, and the tension applied to the soundboard when it is attached to the strung back structure.

This extensive manufacturing process ensures a rich tonal palette across the entire dynamic range, an even development of tone in all registers, and a long sustain. Depending on the desired tonal character, our soundboards are produced in different ways. Soundboards with a membrane-like finish are particularly challenging to manufacture, yet they offer exceptional vibrational properties.

Through this meticulous approach, Schimmel creates instruments with a unique sound experience that meet the highest quality standards and offer an outstanding playing experience for musicians worldwide.

Playability and Comfort

The Schimmel C169 Tradition Grand Piano features a responsive and precise keyboard, allowing every note you play to come effortlessly to life. In addition, the ergonomic design ensures exceptional playing comfort, enabling you to play for hours without fatigue.

So-called “mineral key tops” are used for the white keys on all Schimmel instruments. These unique key surfaces have been developed by Schimmel and provide pianists with a more sensitive and refined touch. The core of the keys is made from high-quality tonewood and is designed to amplify frequencies that are difficult for the soundboard to reproduce. This enhances tonal richness and results in a more balanced sound.

Moreover, the pianist experiences the played tones through the transfer of vibrations to the keyboard, allowing for greater control over the piano’s response. Thanks to these innovative features, a stronger interaction between pianist and instrument is created. As a result, Schimmel grand pianos offer an unparalleled playing experience and exceptional musical expressiveness for both professional and amateur pianists.

Elegant Design

This grand piano is not only a musical masterpiece, but also a stunning work of art for your interior. Its graceful design and high-quality finish make the Schimmel C169 Tradition Grand Piano a true eye-catcher, radiating timeless elegance.