Merriam Pianos is extremely proud to present Bechstein as our premium piano supplier.  Bechstein brings to our customers a combination of qualities that, to us, made it the singular choice.

They offer a wide range of price points and qualities that offer the very best selection to the mid and high-end markets in a way that no other manufacturer does.  While brands such as Steinway offer multiple brands which are out-sourced, Bechstein manufacturers every single one of their pianos themselves.

Their exacting design and substantial investment into the highest-grade CNC machinery and wood processing facilities results in a consistent, efficient, powerful, and singing instrument that performs perfectly every single time.

And most interestingly, they continue to be the most desired manufacturer to work for as a piano builder or technician.  Bechstein counts amongst its ranks more master-builders from other European factories than every other company.

Bechstein presently manufactures five lines of pianos in Europe:  W. Hoffmann Vision, W. Hoffmann Tradition, W. Hoffmann Professional, Bechstein, and C. Bechstein.  They also sell Zimmermann, which utilizes both Asian and European manufacturing.

Founded in 1853, Bechstein is one of the world’s oldest companies.  It has also been, from it’s founding, considered one of the top 3 piano manufacturers in the world: only Steinway and Bosendorfer have ever occupied a similar level reverence in the European music society.

It quickly became a concert hall favorite in the late 1800’s, and by the start of World War I, was the preeminent builder in Europe.  The pianos were known for their astounding build quality, their use of the latest technology and design innovations, and their pure singing tone.

Although the company survived the ravages of WWI, the second great war was devastating, including a targeted bombing in 1945.  It would be decades, and the fall of the Berlin Wall, before Bechstein would rise again.

Since 1986, Bechstein has been on a steady path of investment, and is now a wholly-owned German company.  They are now considered leading innovators in piano design, retail, and manufacturing.

And they are, once again, the #1 volume provider of high-quality pianos in Europe, and amongst the top 3 in the world.

Bechstein pianos offer institutions, performers, and enthusiasts the chance to own the finest in German piano building.  They are produced at the same factory as the C. Bechstein pianos, but at a price point that makes them accessible to many buyers.

By applying exactly the same manufacturing precision, hand-craftsmanship, and pure drive for performance as the C. Bechstein receives, but to a more conventional design, a stunning piano is achieved at a very attractive price.

Bechstein’s also take advantage of their own hammer making, which has added an additional layer of character normally reserved for the very highest German pianos.