Upright Pianos

Model A which is 5ft 11in (182cm) long. However it has 85 notes instead of 88.

Model B which is 6ft 8in (203cm) long

Model C which is 7ft 4in (225cm) long

Model D which is 8ft 2in (250cm) long

Model E which is 9ft   (275cm)   long

Model M which is 5ft (178cm) long. Model M replaced model A though it has 88 keys and not 85.

Model S which is 4ft 7in (140cm) long

Model K which is 5ft 1in (155cm) long

Model L which is 5ft 6in (168cm) long

The majority of the above brands are made from Ebony and Mahogany.

Bechstein Upright pianos are also classified as below:

Model 10: This is also called the V model and is 127cm tall and has 85 notes.

Model 9: This is also called model IV and is 122cm tall. It has 85 notes.

Model 8: This is also called model III and is 127cm tall. It has 88 notes. It is available in      maple, ebony, walnut and rosewood.

Model 7: This is also called model II and is 138cm tall and has 88 notes.It is made from ebony or rosewood.

Model 6: This is also called model I and is 145cm tall and has 88 notes. It is made from ebony or rosewood.

Some of the bechstein piano brand names are:The millennium, classic 118,Classic 124,Contur 124,Elegance 124,concert 8.

Bechstein serial numbers

If you want to know how old your bechstein piano is you can check its serial number and then look it up it up in the serial index. Here are a few serial numbers and their corresponding years.

Serial No.   Year

180311-       1989

182103-       1992

183219-        1994

184580-         1996

188400-        2001

How to buy

When shopping for pianos to buy do a thorough research. Pianos are an expensive investment and it is only fair that you get the best value for money. Shoppers in western countries like the UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and France definitely have more options to look for pianos than those in the developing countries like China and India.

Sample prices for bechstein pianos

Bechstein Model M Grand piano £17,999

Bechstein Model C Grand piano  £11,500

Bechstein Model III upright piano   £6,500

Bechstein Model 8 upright piano    £8,500

Bechstein Model 9 upright piano    £ 4,000