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August Förster 170 Grand Piano in Black Polyester
Catalogue No: GASUG-170-BP
OUT OF STOCK (Available to order)
Hand made excellence from probably the oldest piano factory in the world
A large, high-quality German sound from a physically modest instrument. Well worth comparison with the Schimmel C169 and K175 as well as the Bechstein A160. This piano is beautifully finished in every detail using only traditional materials and needs to be experienced to be appreciated
Other options?
All August Förster pianos are available in different wood finishes. You can view an example of their mahogany polyester finish on our website. Please enquire for further details.
Why August Förster?
A very beautiful hand made piano with a Renner action finished in black polyester. Made with real craftmanship with age-old traditional methods.
The August Förster family tradition goes back more than 150 years. First Established in 1859, the company is now under the fifth generation of Förster family who, with a dedicated and experienced team of master craftsmen, build grands and uprights of outstanding German quality.
These pianos are 100% made in Germany and are fully certified by the BVK.
All August Förster pianos are guaranteed for 5 years.
Described in Pianist Magazine's buyers guide as follows:-
"Here we have a smart, confident but not ostentatious piano. It is not for those who simply want to boast about the brand name or to impress with exotic woods and lavish brass fittings.
This is in the truest sense a musicians' piano; hit the keys and the sound hits back! The Renner hammer hammers are pretty resilient and for the working musician, this allows a tonal range that never ends. Perfectly suited to the nuances and precision of the most elegant masterpieces, the rough and tumble of prickly jazz or the dense, solid, stolid richness of late-Romantic piano repertoire...
The piano is for home use for those who know what is well made and value for money. Indeed, it is for those who do not need large corporate interests to intrude on their music-making"
Dimensions:
Length: 170cm
Width: 155cm
Weight: 350Kg
Unsure if this grand piano will fit? Ask us to make a paper template so that you can try!
Delivery charges may apply depending on degree of difficulty and location. However, ground floor delivery is typically included provided access is straightforward - enquire now for details.
Although we ordinarily stock these pianos we do like to sell them, so please do call ahead to check stock levels with one of our friendly piano department staff before making a special trip.
We usually have in stock over 40 new grand pianos, over 70 new upright pianos and an ever-changing supply of pre-owned acoustic pianos; we are definitely worth a visit!
Need a stool?
We have a wide selection of matching adjustable piano stools available. You can pick up a CGM PIANO STOOL here!
Other pianos to compare within our showroom at Forsyth
OUT OF STOCK (Available to order)
Hand made excellence from probably the oldest piano factory in the world
A large, high-quality German sound from a physically modest instrument. Well worth comparison with the Schimmel C169 and K175 as well as the Bechstein A160. This piano is beautifully finished in every detail using only traditional materials and needs to be experienced to be appreciated