Upright pianos

Kawai’s K-15 is often referred to as ‘the best value upright and is the most affordable acoustic piano offering from the legendary piano maker. Built-in Kawai’s highly respected Indonesian factory, the K-15 boasts a stand-out blend of size, performance, price, quality, and resale value. It’s a ‘continental piano’ and therefore has no front legs or wheels, to better accommodate smaller footprints. Equipped with (among other features) a high-quality solid spruce soundboard, Kawai’s Ultra-Responsive ABS Action, and a sturdy case assembly with 4 backposts, the Kawai K-15 is a ‘total knock-out’ in its instrument class!

The ED132 Seiler is a professional-grade 52” upright piano well suited for players of all levels, and an upright is unapologetically Asian-built, but a full replica of the SE126 German Seiler and an incredibly successful one at that. It’s a unique approach that no other manufacturer is attempting with this level of transparency, and no other has received this level of acclaim. The result is a robust, highly musical, piano that looks and feels like its cousin - at more than twice the price. Even to a trained eye, often the only way to tell you’re behind the non-German product is the absence of the “Made In Germany” badge...otherwise, it’s entirely convincing on every level. It’s a 52” professional instrument that comes strikingly close to its German counterpart the SE132. And in side-by-side comparisons with pianos 2-3x its price - sitting with Kawai K-500’s, Yamaha U3/U5, Perzina, Fridolin, or W.

The Kawai ND21 is a 48” upright piano that perfectly fills the gap between top-of-the-line Japanese 48” pianos like the Kawai K300 or the Yamaha YUS1, and the used alternatives like 1980’s U1’s and BL / US series from Japan. In other words, a brand new Kawai with exactly the same specs as the used ones from the 1990s, for about the same price or slightly more. The ND-21 upright piano offers incomparable value with outstanding sound, touch, and durability. In addition to the solid spruce soundboard, the ND-21 utilizes Kawai’s exclusive Ultra-Responsive Action, combining experienced craftsmanship with our world-renowned piano technology, to provide exceptional touch and tone that will endure.

Seeking a professionally sized German upright but looking to spend Japanese? That’s where the Fridolin Schimmel F123 comes in. This 49” upright is based on the scale designs from Schimmel’s legendary Classic series, and represents a legitimate alternative to a Kawai K300 or Yamaha U1.

A brand new design in 2015, straight from C. Bechstein's R&D division in Berlin.  The colour, depth, and sustain that this upright achieves is genuinely startling for it's price.  It sits and competes well with some of Bechstein's higher level uprights, and easily out plays such classic pianos as the U3, Schimmel 120, or Perzina 129.

Designed from beginning to end by master European piano makers, the Ritmuller UP121RB is one very high-value upright piano. This piano seamlessly blends modern piano technology with traditional approaches together to make a piano that’s as musically enjoyable as it is durable. The UP121R is a workhorse and is built to serve with its rounded arms and arm fronts, legs, and contemporary toe block supporting the solid structure.

The apex of Schimmel’s top-quality upright line, the Konzert K132 is one of the finest 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.

Clocking in at 47” tall, the Johannes Seiler GS118 is a piano that’s sure to ‘resonate’ with a wide range of musicians and pianists. This piano is loaded with high-quality materials and components, a design straight from Seiler Germany, and attention to detail that’s very difficult to find in its price range. The GS118 offers a beautifully bright and clean sound which is super characteristic of the legendary German Seiler pianos for a fraction of the cost

The Concert 8 Upright from C. Bechstein is consistently touted as the world’s finest production upright piano. With the nuance of a grand, but the footprint of an upright, the Concert 8 is truly in a class by itself.

A virtual copy of the legendary Schimmel Classic C130, the Fridolin Schimmel F130 has so much in common with its parentage, but costs about ⅓ the price! At 51” in height, the F130 is a commanding upright piano, and with a perfectly executed design, achieves a level previously thought impossible for a non-European assembled instrument.

The W. Hoffmann V131 upright piano is among the largest European pianos available, and is said by Bechsein to be ‘rooted in the tradition on German concert pianos’. This is particularly meaningful, because for those who don’t know; the W. Hoffmann brand is manufactured by C. Bechstein Europe, and the German-made C. Bechstein Concert 8 model is widely considered as the best vertical piano of all time. The W. Hoffmann V131 like the rest of the W. Hoffmann Vision series was redesigned in 2015 by the R&D Department at C. Bechstein Berlin, and is one of the most exciting and affordable European pianos on the market; and an excellent alternative to a K-500 or U3

Perfected by our European and American piano-design consultants, this traditional, professional studio upright is specially designed for the needs of the institutional market. A solid beauty, it was built from the ground up to meet all school specifications. With the durability you’d expect, this piano is an ideal choice for schools, churches, recreational centers, or any institutional environment.

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. For those seeking an upright piano in a size range dominated by Japanese instruments, the K125 offers an option for those willing and able to open up for the budget for a truly special musical experience that only German hand craftsmanship can achieve.

The Johannes Seiler GS122 49” upright piano offers a wonderful combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship, old-piano-world knowledge, modern technological improvements, and a legacy to maintain which all come together to make a stellar musical instrument. This is a piano that stands head and shoulders above other instruments in its price range and gives players of all levels the chance to play a Seiler piano

The 116 K Millennium is the very definition of "good things come in small packages".  With the most precise design - straight from Bechstein's famed Berlin R&D team - the 116k delivers an astounding sustain, complexity of tone, and exhilarating clarity in a manageably-sized cabinet.

The Pearl River EU110 combines a low-profile compact design with a clear tone and ease of touch. A vertical side-profile and split-hinged top lid allows the full tonal expression to emerge, giving the EU110 a power typical of larger pianos. The European-style streamline key-fall and deluxe brass double-castors, hinges, and pedals all convey a contemporary style for this compact traditional instrument. This is a great value, compact upright which is ideally suited to both beginners and accomplished.

The Kawai K-800 Upright Piano is one of the few "true" upright grands to come out of Asia.  Built-in Japan entirely by Kawai, the K-800 has full sostenuto, premium hand-selected spruce soundboards, premium double-felted mahogany hammers, oversized music desk, and grand-like key sticks for a super high level of accuracy and speed.

The W. Hoffmann T122 Upright Piano from the legendary C. Bechstein Europe piano institution is officially the most affordable 100% European-made piano offered by the company. Clocking in at under 20k, it’s possibly the highest value upright in its category on the market! These pianos are both designed and manufactured by C. Bechstein Europe and use the highest quality CNC machinery, top-grade woods, the latest design trends, and hand-craftsmanship in the musical city of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. If you’re looking for an exceptional quality fully-European upright, without the ‘European upright price tag’ which still manages to clear 48” of height - then the W. Hoffmann T122 is the piano for you!

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 Seiler SE132 is the company’s flagship and concert size upright piano, which for a piano maker of Seiler’s reputation is a massive statement. This piano has it all from the finest of raw materials, top German piano hand-craftsmanship, and the most up-to-date/cutting edge design features such as Magnetic Repetition in the action and a soundboard trim that’s patented and completely unique to Seiler pianos. Seiler pianos have been handcrafted in Europe since 1849 and today continue to be made in Kitzingen, Germany in very small quantities for some of the world’s most discerning pianists and music appreciators

The 118 C. Bechstein upright is available in two elegant cabinet styles: the Contour and the Classic.  Both offer the same precision and detail on the inside, with slightly different treatments on the outside.  As with all C. Bechstein's, every 118 is built with the finest materials, and the highest quality control in the piano industry.

The exciting and new Pearl River EU131 builds on the success of the popular EU122, and is now the flagship model of the Pearl River vertical piano line! At 52″, the Concert Vertical EU131 has longer strings than some grand pianos, and delivers a rich, strong, and inspiring tone sure to wow all who try it. Those who are looking for an excellent concert upright piano at an affordable price will find the EU131 to be a perfect choice!

Designed by C. Bechstein With high quality European components, and Bechstein's legendary quality control, the Zimmermann S2 is an entirely viable alternative to a similarly sized Kawai K-300 or Yamaha U1. For those seeking a more "European" tone and playing experience, but working within a budget more traditionally associated with professional Japanese upright pianos, the Zimmermann S2 could be the perfect fit. 

The W. Hoffmann P126 Professional Upright Piano is an incredibly robust instrument of unparalleled quality, made specifically to satisfy the demands of professional pianists. The P126 was designed by C. Bechstein's R&D Department in Berlin and offers a remarkable blend of top-level European materials and craftsmanship and excellent touch and sound, all at an affordable price. W. Hoffmann pianos are both designed and manufactured by C. Bechstein Europe, and use the highest quality CNC machinery, top-grade woods, the latest design trends, and hand-craftsmanship in the musical city of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic The P126 is referred to by its parent company, Bechstein as an 'excellent concert piano', and musicians will be hard-pressed to find a better 'musical value for dollar' upright.

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.

The SE126 is the second-largest piano which the legendary piano maker Seiler handcrafts in their piano workshop in Kitzingen, Germany. Seiler pianos have a very long and well-acknowledged history and have cemented a place for themselves not only in that history but for generations to come. The SE126 is one of the highest quality upright pianos anywhere in the world, and features that characteristic clear and present tone which Seiler pianos are known for.

The C. Bechstein 124 Upright Piano stands as the finest institutional-sized upright piano in the world.  Its accuracy and nuance make it a preference over most mid-range grands, and possibly higher.  It's cabinetry and quality of build make it a pure work of art.  For any piano buyer with a medium budget and a need for quality, the 124 simply must be considered.

The EU122 has won praise from music industry magazines, the world’s #1 Piano Forum www.pianoworld.com and excellent reviews by the world’s #1 Piano Ranking website www.pianobuyer.com which designated the EU122 a “staff favorite!” The EU122 is a 48” studio piano suitable for players at any level. Strategically off-set backposts provide greater strength in the treble section of the piano where the most tension exists, and less in the bass, providing pleasingly-even tone across the piano. This is a feature normally reserved for pianos costing much more. Experienced craftspeople notch the bridge by hand. Premium German felt is used for the hammerheads, and butcher-block construction with spruce is used for the keybed, designed to withstand heavy use.

Designed by C. Bechstein Like the slightly smaller S2, the Zimmermann S6 is an excellent value upright - high quality European components, such as Austrian white spruce soundboards, and Bechstein's rigorous quality control standards - at a fraction of the price of a C. Bechstein branded instrument. The S6 makes a strong claim as the top upright in it's class. 

Considering the W. Hoffmann P114 is the smallest offering in their Professional line of pianos and is the second smallest offering under the entire W. Hoffmann brand produces a remarkable amount of sound. This instrument is a true stand-out in the world of European pianos and is possibly the best option for small, high-value upright right now. W. Hoffmann pianos are both designed and manufactured by C. Bechstein Europe, and use the highest quality CNC machinery, top-grade woods, the latest design trends, and hand-craftsmanship in the musical city of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The W. Hoffmann P114 upright piano by C. Bechstein Europe offers an outstanding musical experience for its size and price range and should be on anyone’s list who’s looking at high-value European uprights.