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Bösendorfer

Bösendorfer pianos are known for their unique features, such as a removable capo d'astro bar in the treble section that enhances instrument rebuilding and acoustic separation from the plate.

  • Est. 1828
  • Vienna, Austria
  • Still making pianos
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Bösendorfer

Est. 1828 · Vienna

Timeline

Bösendorfer through the years

Making pianos since 1828: 198 years and counting.

Dated serials 1828–2008
180018501900195020002050

From Wikipedia

Bösendorfer is an Austrian piano manufacturer founded in 1828 and wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation since 2008. Bösendorfer is unusual in that it produces pianos with 97- and 92-key models in addition to instruments with standard 88-keys.
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The file

Bösendorfer in detail

Heritage

Founder
Ignaz B�sendorfer
Role in piano history
Imperial gr. Vienna court
In museums
Vienna House of Music

Workshop

Factories
Vienna
Made in
Austra
Production
400 per year
Materials
Resonance spruce
Innovations
Extra bass keys Viennese soundboard

Instruments

Models
Grand 290 Imperial 214VC
Sound
Warm singing orchestral

Owning one

Warranty
10 years
Service network
Strong

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