Vision V 158 VARIO
W. Hoffmann Vision V 158 VARIO: a baby grand piano that really packs a punch
This affordable baby grand piano from a highly successful range is manufactured in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe. The V 158 VARIO baby grand piano boasts a pleasant touch and a distinctly European, harmonious sound profile.
The W. Hoffmann brand more than holds its own among its Asian competitors. Simply because C. Bechstein Europe draws upon its longstanding experience to produce quality instruments. The W. Hoffmann Vision V 158 VARIO is a sturdy, powerful and affordable baby grand that owes its singing European voice not only to the excellent facilities run by C. Bechstein Europe, but also the expertise of the highly qualified Czech staff, who turns every instrument into a unique musical gem. As several articles in the specialist press confirm, C. Bechstein Europe’s production site is certainly one of a kind.
The Sound of Europe
Quality is the key, especially if you’re on the lookout for an affordable grand. After all, you want a reliable instrument that will last. A W. Hoffmann piano that delivers the Sound of Europe is just the ticket for two good reasons: the art of piano-making is rooted right here at the heart of the continent and C. Bechstein refuses to cut any corners. Our grand pianos are not mass-produced and we know only too well how a quality instrument can inspire you to play.
Quality characteristics
Technical features at a glance
Soundboard
Soundboard made of solid mountain spruce, reinforced on both sides with 0.5 mm special soundboard veneer. Thanks to the carefully selected grain orientation of the reinforcement, the soundboard remains elastic and highly responsive—unlike conventional laminated soundboards—while also being less sensitive to climate fluctuations. Ribs made of solid mountain spruce and bridges made of solid red beech with red beech bridge caps.
Back frame – upright piano
Five solid, generously dimensioned back posts made of laminated pine form the stable backbone of the upright piano. The high-quality mortise-and-tenon construction supports the vibrating soundboard and absorbs bending forces from the cast iron frame. Soundboard supports made of solid red beech. This premium, climate-stable construction guarantees impressive sound volume and excellent tuning stability.
Back frame – grand piano
Depending on the model, three to four solid, generously dimensioned back posts made of laminated pine form the stable backbone of the grand piano and absorb bending forces from the cast iron frame. The rim beam and the soundboard support mounted on it are made of solid red beech.
Pinblock
High-quality pinblock material made of cross-laminated and compressed beech veneers for reliable, even tuning and long-term tuning stability (Delignit).
Tuning pins
High-quality tuning pins made of nickel-plated steel. Balanced torque, low torsion, excellent tunability and tuning stability, with plate bushings.
Cast iron frame
To withstand the enormous string tension, the cast iron frame provides the necessary structural stability. Thanks to careful dimensioning and the traditional technique of manual sand casting, the frame also contributes positively to the tonal characteristics.
Stringing
The strings, made of high-quality, tear-resistant piano wire and valuable copper wire, are precisely calculated to achieve maximum possible string lengths, balanced registers with a harmonious overtone structure, and excellent tuning stability.
C. Bechstein Dynamic Touch Design
The reliable C. Bechstein actions, developed in-house, provide excellent control and precise response to touch in every playing position, fast repetition, and a pleasant, even touch. Each key is individually balanced.
Keyboard & key surfaces
High-quality keyboard with keys made of solid spruce. White keys: Tactile synthetic covering | Black keys: Ebony
Pedals – upright piano
Three pedals: Piano (Una Corda), Moderator, and Forte (Damper)
Pedals – grand piano
Three pedals: Piano (Una Corda), Sostenuto, and Forte (Damper)
C. Bechstein Hammerheads
All W. Hoffmann instruments feature hammerheads from C. Bechstein’s model-specific in-house production. The hammerheads, with a mahogany core and Wurzen felt, produce a pleasant, full tone.
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W. Hoffmann Vision V 158 – Technische Spezifikationen
Technical data & features
C. Bechstein Europe manufacture in Hradec Králové
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