SCHIMMEL pianos

The perfect doorway in European handcraftsmanship, at 45”, the Wilhelm Schimmel W114 is the smallest handcrafted upright piano Schimmel makes. Built by hand in Poland before regulation and finishing touches are applied in Germany, the W114 makes European piano artistry accessible to a much wider audience.

It could be argued we're currently in a new golden age of pianos, and the Wilhelm Schimmel W180 attests to this, as it presents the market with an affordable, fully European 6 foot grand piano. With high-quality materials and fine craftsmanship, the dream of owning a fine European grand piano can be realized.

Schimmel’s entire Konzert series is built around and based on this spectacular 9’2” concert grand, the Schimmel K280. The epitome of what Schimmel is capable of producing, the K280 stands among the finest concert grands worldwide. Whether it’s the extra-long keyboard action, enlarged soundboard, or proprietary triplex scaling, the K280 is also one of the most unique and technologically advanced of any concert grand currently being produced.

This limited-edition upright piano was a major hit with customers globally throughout the early 2020's. Now down to just a few unsold examples, this stunning 49" upright is as much an aesthetic treat as it is a musical one. Built in Germany and part of the Schimmel Classic line, the 123's scale design produces one of the best balanced of any in the legendary family of uprights.

The Konzert K132 is a top-tier German-made 52” upright pianos. Sharing many features with its siblings of the Konzert grand piano series, including extended length key-sticks, triplex scaling and a grand piano-shaped soundboard, the K132 is a triumph, especially considering its reasonable price tag as compared to other top 52” German uprights.

The 8’5” Schimmel Konzert K256 is a behemoth of a semi-concert grand piano. It’s approximately 16 cm larger than most other semi-concert grands, meaning greater power and projection. With Schimmel’s cutting edge technology, combined with traditional handcraftsmanship, the K256 is the perfect semi-concert grand for mid-sized concert halls, churches and recording studios.

The middle upright offering from Schimmel’s top-quality Konzert line, the Schimmel K125 is a 49”, professionally sized upright piano from one of the piano industry's most legendary piano builders. Its feature list includes extended keysticks, premium casing & cabinetry, AAA white spruce soundboards, and Schimmel's distinct upper color and key feel.

The Schimmel Konzert K230 is an absolute titan of the 7 and a half foot grand class. At 7’7”, the K230 actually sounds and plays like many other larger 9-foot concert grands, and appropriates many of the same design features as the 9’2” K280.

The first of the three Konzert series Schimmel uprights, the 48” K122 is the most popular piano of the series, and one of the best-selling hand-crafted German upright pianos worldwide. Incorporating many design features from its Konzert series grand piano brethren, including a scale design based on Schimmel’s K280 concert grand, the K122 is a wonderful testament to the precision of traditional handcraftsmanship, combined with modern design and engineering.

The K219 Tradition Schimmel Konzert grand piano occupies a very important place in the Konzert series hierarchy as the 7-foot entry. An incredibly important size that falls between the popular 6-foot size, and the full 9-foot concert grand length, it was especially critical for Schimmel to get this right. The K219 not only fills this role, but does so with mastery, as a truly formidable German handmade 7 footer.

As the tallest upright of the Classic series made entirely in Germany (and the second tallest upright Schimmel makes) the 51” C130 plays a critical role in Schimmel’s lineup. And play the role it does, with a commanding, powerful tone that can best be described as sonorous, and an action prepared to meet even the most rigorous of demands. The C130 is the ultimate nod to Schimmel’s storied tradition of piano making.

A mid-sized grand piano, the Schimmel Konzert K195 Tradition is built to compete in one of the most competitive size ranges for luxury pianos. Possessing many features of the much larger K280 concert grand piano, the K195 feels much larger than it's 6'5" length would normally indicate, and offers a level of innovation and refinement even other handmade German pianos can only envy.

The C126 is a 50”, fully handcrafted German piano that sounds as good as it looks. Based on Schimmel’s classic scale designs and handcrafted in a traditional, old-world method, the C126 embodies the rich legacy of German piano building.

The smallest and most accessible of the Schimmel Konzert series grand pianos, the K175 Tradition is a sub 6-foot grand that feels like a full 9-foot concert grand piano. Boasting the exact same action and key length as the 9'2" Konzert K280, the K175 is the ultimate smaller grand for those unwilling to compromise when it comes to touch.

The Schimmel Classic C121 represents a throwback to traditional piano craftsmanship. Refined over generations, the C121 is new to market and replaces the famous C120. Based on Schimmel’s classic scale designs, the C121 adds features from Schimmel’s top Konzert line. If you’re looking for a 48” handmade piano that harkens back to days of yesteryear, look no further than the C121.

The largest of Schimmel's Classic series, the 7 foot C213 is actually based on the Konzert series concert grand piano K280, while still providing a totally unique and distinct tonal profile from the Konzert series as a whole. Handmade in Germany, this 7 foot grand piano is perfect for those who desire a fine instrument that embodies all of the musical hallmarks of traditional European piano craftsmanship.

As the smallest instrument in the Schimmel Classic series of handmade German upright pianos, the C116 serves as the perfect opening to this fine lineup of pianos. Despite its 46” stature, the C116 outplays many larger, inferior upright pianos, and attests to the fact that the belief held by some that any upright under 48” isn’t meant for professional use DOES NOT apply to handcrafted German upright pianos.

The Schimmel Classic C189 is a 6'3" German handmade piano, built to compete in one of the most popular grand piano size ranges. With many of the same refinements as the premium Konzert series K195, but available for about 25% less, the C189 gets you German for the price of Japanese.

Fully handmade in Europe by Schimmel’s highly experienced craftsmen, the Wilhelm Schimmel W123 is the perfect alternative to a 48” Japanese upright piano for those seeking something distinctly European.

The smallest entry in the Schimmel Classic Trilogy, the Schimmel C169 Tradition is one of the most accessible portals into the world of handmade German grand pianos. But don't be fooled by its modest 5'7" size - some of Schimmel's recent technical innovations from their top Konzert series have made their way to the Classic series, resulting in a Classic C169 that punches way above its weight.

For those looking to treat themselves with a fine European hand-crafted instrument, make sure you’ve got the Wilhelm Schimmel W118, 46” upright piano on your “must see” list. Handmade by Schimmel’s experienced craftsmen, but about ⅓ less expensive than its German counterpart.

The Wilhelm Schimmel W206 Tradition comes in at just under 7 feet and is built to offer consumers a true, European handcrafted grand piano at a price point usually reserved for pianos of Asian origin. The W206 shares much in common with the Schimmel Classic series made in Germany, and even receives final voicing and preparation at the Schimmel plant in Braunschweig.