K 219 Tradition
Schimmel Konzert Collection
About Konzert K 219 Tradition
At Schimmel, the characteristics of the hammer-head felts, which have an influence on the composition of the tone, are examined meticulously. The density and weight of the felt, its tension and simultaneous flexibility, the type of wool utilised and how this wool is processed, the correct way of cutting the felt and the way in which it is moulded: these aspects are all vital to ensure that our hammerheads transfer the energy of the player’s touch to the resonating strings in an optimum manner. Felt manufacture is undertaken according to a traditional process, which is more time-consuming than modern industrial felt manufacture, but is the best method to ensure delivery of premium-quality felt for our instruments.
The Konzert Collection is Schimmel’s premium range of grand and upright pianos, with the K280 concert grand piano taking the leadership position as flagship of the entire Schimmel family of brands. There are six, superior grand pianos and three exceptional upright pianos in this collection. Konzert pianos represent the ultimate in design, materials, components and finishing. They are ideal for professional musicians and performance.
Experience the pinnacle of pianos in touch and tone. The Konzert Collection features the longest grand pianos and tallest upright pianos in the Schimmel catalogue. These pianos display greater sound resonance, depth in the bass and clarity in the treble, surpassing many other pianos in the industry.
All pianos in the Konzert Collection are made in Germany and each of the grand pianos in the series are based on the design characteristics of the full size Konzert grand piano K280.
The Patented Schimmel Konzert Concept
Konzert Grand Piano Action
The large keyboard action assembly of the longest grand piano is integrated into the smaller model series, therefore providing optimum leverage ratios which allow the pianist the best possible control over his or her performance. This means that pianists performing on a variety of Schimmel grand piano models can always enjoy the pleasures of playing on a large-scale grand piano and have no need to adapt their performance technique according to different models.
Enlarged Soundboard
The dimensions of the soundboard are extraordinarily large in comparison to the length of the instrument: this is due to the extravagant form of our grand pianos in which ideal oscillation zones have space to develop in the soundboard. These zones permit a greater tonal volume and a superior tonal distribution.
The Ideal Soundboard Wood
Exclusive to Schimmel
Only spruce grown under specific climate circumstances in high mountain regions can be used to make a high quality soundboard. This wood, which is rare and of high value, is exclusively selected and reserved for Schimmel by the Bavarian forestry service.
Full size concert grand piano scale
Through the use of the same scaling at parts as the full size Konzert grand piano K280 in all Schimmel grand pianos, there is always an element of the large instrument’s sound in the smaller Schimmel instruments.
Triplex Scale
Through the Triplex Scale the notes in parts of the middle and treble range are produced with the aid of three exactly coordinated areas of a single string, resulting in an increased richness in tone and a longer speaking length of these notes.
Keytops
The keys offer an improved sensation of touch and are less slippery than other modern keys due to the refinement of the key top material (similar to ivory).
Mass Reduced Bridge
Schimmel Konzert bridges possess a dynamic groove which makes these bridges lighter and the soundboard more flexible. This produces superior tonal dynamics and longer sustained notes.
Schimmel Sound Production System
Schimmel soundboards are curved in three dimensions thus creating a dome shape known as a ‘crown’. in addition, the thickness of the soundboard tapers in such a way to promote ideal vibrational properties over a wide spectrum of frequencies and amplitudes. These features enable the production of the characteristic rich palette of tonal colours, extended length of tone and excellent tuning stability of Schimmel pianos.