Schimmel K208 Pegasus- Special Edition

Pegasus - at first it was just a daring flight of fantasy on the part of the eccentric German designer Prof. Luigi Colani and the German piano manufacturer Nikolaus W. Schimmel, who inherited a pioneer spirit from his grandfather and father.

It was their vision to free the grand piano, the most expressive of traditional acoustic musical instruments, from its form, which had hardly changed in the past 150 years, as well as to impart to the upright piano a future-oriented design. Sound and form, form and sound were to permeate these new extraordinary instruments, and the pianist was to be an integral part of them.

Specifications

Dimensions: Depth 300cm, Width 172cm, Height 1112cm.

Weight: 520 kg

Schimmel Konzert Series Exclusive Features

Exclusive Bavarian AAA grade extended-maturity Tapered Spruce Soundboard gives even power, unmatched tonal projection and clarity.
Individual triplex scaling increases partials of tone for incredible dynamic performance.
Keyboard length of Konzert +6cm gives outstanding playing control.
Patented Schimmel mineral key tops, produced by Schimmel, for unmatched touch.
Black key tops made of ebony for superior touch.
Unique Schimmel action design, built in Germany by Renner, for unrivalled precision.
Connection between the soundboard and key bed offers the pianist a unique sensation of connection with the instrument and enhanced playing experience.
Double-felt stapled hammer heads with mahogany core, produced by Wurzen, for strength.
15% greater soundboard mass than comparatively sized grand pianos, for added dynamics.
Concert rim offers enhanced tonal projection.
Mass reduced bridge provides enhanced tonal clarity.
Manufactured at the Schimmel Owned and Operated factory in Braunschweig, Germany.

Made in Germany

Products made in Germany have an excellent international reputation. This is because German products, like Schimmel upright and grand pianos, stand for the art of engineering as well as innovation, design, craftsmanship and, of course, reliability - in short, quality that people trust in worldwide.

Unfortunately, there are some piano brands which misleadingly label themselves with 'German design', 'German Technology' or have chosen Germanic names. This creates a false impression that these instruments have been produced in Germany, which can be confusing for customers, as in most cases these copycat products originate from outside the country.

As a result the German piano manufacturers association (BVK) and the German chamber Network of commerce have developed a certificate for manufacturers to use so that customers can easily identify products that are genuinely produced in Germany. There is a strict criteria for manufacturers to meet which then results in 'made in Germany' certification. This certificate is then verified every two years to ensure these standards are consistently maintained. This certificate allows potential customers the reassurance that they are investing in a piano which truly encapsulates the prestige of a German product.

Schimmel is proud to be one of the few manufacturers who have received 'made in Germany' certifications for their Konzert, Classic and International collections - products that are still being made in Braunschweig, Germany. The Wilhelm range is manufactured in Europe at a facility owned and managed by Schimmel.

In the Schimmel workshop in Braunschweig, instruments of excellent quality are manufactured on the basis of consummate ability and passion. This is also where the most frequently played German-made grand and upright pianos are produced, as Schimmel has made the most substantial contribution to pianos made in Germany during more than 125-year-old tradition.

Braunschweig is also the home of our employees and their families. It is their artisan skills and attention to detail which have developed over the decades to form the foundations for the manufacture of state-of-the-art grand and upright pianos providing numerous years of pleasure in music-making. it is this close association with the location of Braunschweig and the guarantee that each individual instrument is created with the greatest care to the highest standards of craftsmanship which we are proudly documenting.

Schimmel Australia

Since 1994, Bernies Music Land has proudly been selected as the Australian importer and representative for Schimmel pianos. Here you will find the synergy of two businesses with family values and a reputation for the highest quality of instruments.

Bernies Music Land is proud to have an extensive selection of Schimmel grand and upright pianos on display. We look forward to welcoming you at the store to test these world class pianos.

Available Finishes

Ebony