Bechstein Academy

A new dimension in performance and value: Bechstein Academy upright and grand pianos offer unsurpassed benefits for the demanding pianist. The Academy series represents a significant investment on Bechstein’s part to incorporate the firm’s old world traditions into one of the newest and most sophisticated piano manufacturing facilities in the world. It works closely with the Bechstein Centre for Research and Development, the only facility of its kind in the world, where every detail of every aspect of high-level piano production is examined and scrutinized. The Academy proudly upholds the same quality standards for which the Bechstein name stands, while gaining benefits from modern production methods and increased precision standards. Bechstein’s legendary musical qualities shine in the Academy Series pianos which offer superior reliability, resilience, durability and investment value.

A 112 – Continental Console
Upright

The Academy A.112 is the entry point to the world of the Bechstein piano. It amazes with its sound volume, yet compact size. More information

Width: 59" (149 cm) Length: Depth: 22.6 (57.4cm) Height: 45" (112.9cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished
A 116
Upright

The Academy A116 offers quality throughout, from the highest-grade raw materials to a complex and carefully controlled construction process. More information

Width: 59.5" (151cm) Length: Depth: 24" (61cm) Height: 46" (116 cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished
A 124
Upright

The Bechstein Academy A.124 upright piano has everything that a premium-class vertical piano can offer: Use of only the highest grade materials and slow, controlled manufacturing processes that result in an instrument that plays effortlessly and brilliantly. Visually its sleek cabinet is at home in any décor. The Academy A.124 upright piano is a true Bechstein on every level. More information

Width: 59.5" (151cm) Length: Depth: 24.5" (62cm) Height: 49" (124.5 cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished
A 1
Upright

Stately in appearance, voluminous in sound, masterful in its touch, the model A.1 belongs in the top class of vertical pianos, ideal where space prohibits a grand piano More information

Width: 59.5" (151cm) Length: Depth: 24" (61cm) Height: 49.5" (125cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished, mahogany, walnut, cherry, each satined and polished
A 2
Upright

The Bechstein Academy A2 upright exemplifies the secrets of nearly 160 years' high level German piano manufacturing tradition, optimized by cutting-edge technology. More information

Width: 59" (149 cm) Length: Depth: 24" (61cm) Height: 47.5" (120cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished, mahogany, walnut, cherry each satined and polished; alder satined
A 3
Upright

The A3 is a slightly more compact representation of the A series verticals. A true premium quality instrument, made in Germany. More information

Width: 59" (149 cm) Length: Depth: 23" (59 cm) Height: 46" (116 cm) Finishes: Black polished, white polished, mahogany, walnut, cherry, each satined and polished
A 160
Baby Grand

The Academy A160 is for players who refuse to make compromises in spite of space limitations. More information

Width: 59.5" (151cm) Length: 5'3" (160cm) Depth: Height: Finishes: Polished black, polished white; walnut, mahogany each satined and polished; special woods polished and satined
A 175
Grand

A favourite member of the highly successful Academy series Grand Pianos, the A 175 is proportioned to fit any room and fill your home with music. More information

Width: 60" (152 cm) Length: 5'9" (175cm) Depth: Height: Finishes: Black Polish
A 190
Grand

The A190 fulfills your wishes for an effortlessly responsive keyboard that provides the intuitive feedback vibrations which are the traits of a perfectly balanced keyboard and action assembly. More information

Width: 5'0 (153cm) Length: 6'3" (191 cm) Depth: Height: Finishes: Polished black, polished white; walnut, mahogany each satined and polished; special woods polished and satined
A 208
Grand

The Academy series was conceived and created to offer music schools worldwide a truly high quality instrument at an affordable price. More information

Width: 5'0 (153cm) Length: 6'8" (208cm) Depth: Height: Finishes: Black polished, white polished, walnut and mahogany polished and satined. Special wood finishes polished and satined.
A 228
Concert Grand

Fulfill your dream of owning a true performance instrument with the Bechstein Academy A.228 semi-concert grand piano. More information

Width: 60" (152 cm) Length: 7'5" (228cm) Depth: Height: Finishes: Black polished, white polished, walnut and mahogany polished and satined. Special wood finishes available, polished or satined