Residence R6 Elegance
The pinnacle of elegance in sound and form
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The pinnacle of elegance in sound and form
The C. Bechstein Residence R 6 Elegance is worthy of its name for a number of reasons: the touch is wonderfully fine and can be felt throughout your body from the very first note. The rich sound instantly captivates the listener in an emphatic demonstration of tonal elegance. Made in Germany, this top-of-the-line upright piano boasts gently flowing lines and sophisticated details.
The highest sound quality
The fact that almost 200 hours of work in the C. Bechstein workshop in Germany flow into every single one of these upright pianos is a testament to the perfection of this instrument. It can be heard in the unique clarity of the sound and the richness of its timbre. It can be felt in the flawless responsiveness and maximized tonal performance.
Elegant restraint by design
The main visual hallmark of the C. Bechstein Residence R 6 Elegance is its elegant restraint. In particular, the flowing lines and the curves representative of the design exude an air of tranquillity and true inner grandeur. Upright pianos with such an imposing size have space in abundance for their fantastic sound to unfold, and are the perfect means of exploring worlds of music.
Specifications
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8 months, 180 hours
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Instruments with perfect voice and touch that offer maximum sound volume and freedom of interpretation
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Soundboard made of mountain spruce grown slowly at elevations of 1,000 meters and higher in Val di Fiemme, Dolomites (similar to the tonewood used by Antonio Stradivari).
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The sound board fashioned as a membrane with its projection surface adjusted to the instrument’s particular acoustic assembly, like in violin-making.
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Sound bodies made of finest spruce, mahogany, pine and sycamore maple.
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The special composition of the cast iron, its materials and the particular form of the frame itself dampen its own vibrations and boost the string energy, thereby warranting the the transmission of sound at high speed. The high-precision coupling of the cast-iron frame and the wooden parts of the acoustic assembly keeps the frame’s resonance to a minimum.
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Agraffes ensure precise positioning of the strings for all 88 tones. This solution in use for 163 years contributes to the exceptional richness of the C. Bechstein pianos.
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The bridges are made of high-quality German solid red beech using state-of-the-art engineering and CNC technology. Precision down to a hundredth of a millimeter guarantees perfect transmission of sound and frequencies to the soundboard and ensure a clear sound projection.
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Reinforced dovetail joints.
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Several layers of carefully selected solid wood.
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Durable, resilient keyboard with ideal lever ratio that meets professional touch requirements at the highest levels. Black keys covered with ebony wooden tops. White keys: high-quality mineral key-tops available as an option. Keyboard designed by the C. Bechstein R&D department.
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Precise, highly complex professional action made up of 2,000 parts, engineered and designed in accordance with C. Bechstein’s Keyboard and Action Engineering and Geometry standards for the most stringent requirements on precision and reliability.
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The hammerheads made by C. Bechstein Germany deliver excellent dynamic possibilities and a wealth of nuances. Materials: walnut core for a colorful, voluminous, distinct and precise sound, covered with felt made in Germany of New Zealand wool using a secret, traditional method.
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A superior upright touch: The Optimum weight and friction coefficients achieved by using the latest engineering design technology. Optimum repetition speed thanks to the use of highest quality materials and the ultra-precise assembly of the various parts.
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Superior-precision in touch-weight distribution of the masses and spring tension for each individual tone.
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Additional quality components enable optimum voicing.
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Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Case manufactured at the C. Bechstein production site from some twenty top-quality parts. Elegant finish in every detail. Sophisticated technique used in applying high-gloss lacquer and applying the lacquer and producing its high-gloss finish through numerous manual sanding and polishing steps.