Residence R 4 Contur
Crafted like a gentle melody, revel in the sound of the C. Bechstein Residence R 4 Contur upright piano. Its fine brass accents whisper of the wondrous musical moments that are waiting to be experienced with this instrument. Lose yourself for hours in the sounds of any genre with the rich, crystal-clear sound and broad range of interpretation.
Discover the sound of unique melodies
In music, a contour describes the sequence of motions between the notes of a melody. Whatever melodies you wish to coax out of this extraordinary upright piano, the Residence R 4 Contur boasts effortless playability from the most delicate pianissimo to the most dazzling fortissimo! At the same time, take advantage of its wide range of timbres to interpret and arrange individual voices or motifs in your own unique way.
Fine accents for a perfect visual composition
A melody is incomplete without clear individual highlights. This idea also inspires the design of the medium-sized upright piano, which is underscored by carefully placed visual accents: found under the lid or at the lower end of the console, for example, these brass highlights make the Residence R 4 Contur something truly special. The exceptionally elegant, slender profile, the gentle contours of the instrument and its inner fallboard ultimately produce a flawless visual piece.
Quality characteristics
Technical features at a glance
Soundboard
The soundboard and ribs are made from specially selected, fine-grained European mountain spruce, which is stored for years and dried carefully.
Back frame
Six highly robust, quadruple-laminated braces made of layers of solid pine form the stable backbone of the upright piano. This premium quality construction guarantees climatic stability as well as impressive tonal volume and exceptional tuning stability.
Pinblock
High-quality pinblock material made from cross-laminated and compacted sheets of beech veneer for excellent, even tunability and tuning stability.
Tuning pins
Quality tuning pins made from nickel-plated steel. Balanced torque, low torsion, excellent tunability and tuning stability.
Cast-iron frame
The cast-iron frame has the stability needed to withstand the enormous string-tension. Thanks to the careful sizing and traditional method of sand casting by hand, the cast-iron frame also enhances the sound.
Strings
Made from quality piano wire with high tensile strength and valuable copper wire from Germany, the strings have been calculated to maximize string length with balanced registers, harmonious overtone spectrum and excellent tuning stability. The strings are held in place by agraffes in keeping with C. Bechstein’s traditional design.
C. Bechstein Dynamic Touch Design
The highly reliable C. Bechstein actions are developed in-house and allow perfect control and execution in any position of the key movement and offer quick repetition as well as a pleasant and even touch. Every key is balanced individually.
Keyboard
A quality keyboard made of solid spruce keys, man-made white key tops with a pleasant grip and ebony sharps. Precise key movements with high-quality, wear-resistant bushing felt.
Pedals
Concert: 3 pedals: Piano (una corda), moderator (optional Sostenuto) and forte (damper).
Resicence: 3 pedals: Piano (una corda), moderator and forte (damper).
C. Bechstein Hammerheads
Developed and produced in-house, C. Bechstein hammerheads are a significant and consistent factor in the unique sound of the C. Bechstein Concert & Resicence lines – made with the highest-quality elastic felt and walnut mouldings. The intricate, multi-stage process of voicing is carried out by selected C. Bechstein master piano craftspeople and concert technicians.
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