I know nothing from piano but I remember hearing a Schimmel thirty years ago and thought it was much more beautiful than any other piano I heard before. The tone is for my ears light, sweet and rounded and resonating but not in a way that clarity gets lost. It could be though that it projects less well (because of this ? ) above orchestra's.
Actually Bechstein became the biggest German manufacturer some years ago. And Schimmel - though definitly not bad - always was considered rather mid-tier. Most school upright pianos were Schimmels because they came at a decent price. They certainly do not have the same reputation as Steinway Hamburg, C. Bechstein or Blüthner. Absolutely not bad, but usually not the first piano one would like to buy. But to be fair: In the quality level we are talking about, no hand built piano is like the other and if you get a good Schimmel, you have a very fine instrument. A good technician could turn it into a great instrument.
I've watched recently made videos of the factory processes of C. Bechstein, Mason and Hamlin and Fazioli. A lot of the manufacturing is hand-built but not all of it. They are more and more relying on CNC machines to do some processes. And there is hand-work in factories for"production" pianos. For example, for Hailun, the belly of the piano is hand-chiseled and sanded. The factory videos are quite informing because you get to see at least what they present of how they are made. I have no problem at all with the higher-end pianos using CNC machines for some processes. They're absolutely more precise than hand-work. And some of the hand work is checked by laser-guided machines and computers, anyway. I found variety in pianos of all rungs, not only (mostly) hand built ones. I agree a good technician can turn a piano into a great one, and people have different preferences on how they want their pianos voiced and sometimes regulated.
Are you kidding with that mid-tier shit? Steinways SUCK!! It's Schimmel and Mason and Hamlin that everyone wants now! Steinway SCHMeinway.. horrible junk!
Robert, I wouldn't classify Bosendorfer as having a "bell like" tone. They've always had a tone quite distinct from the Steinway standard and with the new VC cabinet, they are quite far away from Steinway. They're unique. Except for Yamaha that owns them, which now uses so much of Bosendorfer standards in their high-end grands, they share some Bosendorfer tone characteristics. Schimmel is a fine piano, but was always thought of as in a lower tier than the high-line European pianos. Still, some sound quite wonderful.
I thought Steinway was #1? If I recall correctly, Steinway has a factory in Germany? That said, Schimmel is amazing, I've had the pleasure of trying multiple Schimmel pianos, from upright to concert grand.
ralph wang Steinway is German. But there are 2 different steinways. Steinway Hamburg(german, original)and Steinway New York(obviously not german and not the original one)
Steinway is actually an American company with factories in New York and Hamburg, Germany. Schimmel is the #1 producer of pianos in Germany by number of pianos produced.
Steinways SUCKS when compared to a Schimmel. These are exceptionally well-made pianos for those with discriminating tastes that demand outstanding quality and sound. Anyone who thinks a Steinway even comes CLOSE to a Schimmel doesn't know their ass from a hole in the ground.
@@LivingPianosVideos I've watched and very carefully listened to this video 3 times now since I posted that last comment.. I'm slowly starting to appreciate more and more the sound of this marvelous piano! And, of course, the way you play it, Robert, is absolutely fantastic and makes it sing!
I know nothing from piano but I remember hearing a Schimmel thirty years ago and thought it was much more beautiful than any other piano I heard before. The tone is for my ears light, sweet and rounded and resonating but not in a way that clarity gets lost. It could be though that it projects less well (because of this ? ) above orchestra's.
Beautiful sound at the piano❤❤❤
Fantastic.Very well balanced piano.Clear in the midlle high and basse tones..Very good..
It is truly a gem. The sound is incredibly versatile.
You are the luckiest person on earth. You are a pianist, and you work in a place full of pianos. Moreover, this place belongs to you.
Schimmel, Ibach, Blűthner, Bechstein, Rönsch/Pfeiffer, Förster and Sauter. Finest Pianínós and Zongora Quality from good old Germány.
Absolutely beautiful, clear sound. Mozart's K 332 on that instrument was really divine.
Legend has it that Robin never responds to RUclips comments
you mean robert
Actually Bechstein became the biggest German manufacturer some years ago. And Schimmel - though definitly not bad - always was considered rather mid-tier. Most school upright pianos were Schimmels because they came at a decent price. They certainly do not have the same reputation as Steinway Hamburg, C. Bechstein or Blüthner.
Absolutely not bad, but usually not the first piano one would like to buy. But to be fair: In the quality level we are talking about, no hand built piano is like the other and if you get a good Schimmel, you have a very fine instrument. A good technician could turn it into a great instrument.
I've watched recently made videos of the factory processes of C. Bechstein, Mason and Hamlin and Fazioli. A lot of the manufacturing is hand-built but not all of it. They are more and more relying on CNC machines to do some processes. And there is hand-work in factories for"production" pianos. For example, for Hailun, the belly of the piano is hand-chiseled and sanded. The factory videos are quite informing because you get to see at least what they present of how they are made. I have no problem at all with the higher-end pianos using CNC machines for some processes. They're absolutely more precise than hand-work. And some of the hand work is checked by laser-guided machines and computers, anyway.
I found variety in pianos of all rungs, not only (mostly) hand built ones. I agree a good technician can turn a piano into a great one, and people have different preferences on how they want their pianos voiced and sometimes regulated.
Maybe years ago it was. But I think that Schimmel (the high ranges) has improved many aspects to be at the height of the mentioned legendary pianos.
Are you kidding with that mid-tier shit? Steinways SUCK!! It's Schimmel and Mason and Hamlin that everyone wants now! Steinway SCHMeinway.. horrible junk!
The ballade sounds sublime.
Beautiful piano. It really does 'play like a dream'...
Beautiful playing and piano sound is mind-blowing. Schimmel is one of my favourite company. ❤️
Nice playing Robert. That piano has a great sound and you brought it to life!
Beautiful piano -- but man, way to move those fingers! Excellent! You must practice endlessly. Bravo!
awesome i wish i could own it
It has a very brigt tone. Ideal for Mozart i think
How come I've never heard of this brand before?! It doesn't have a sound that close to my likings but it's a beauty anyway!
Robert, I wouldn't classify Bosendorfer as having a "bell like" tone. They've always had a tone quite distinct from the Steinway standard and with the new VC cabinet, they are quite far away from Steinway. They're unique. Except for Yamaha that owns them, which now uses so much of Bosendorfer standards in their high-end grands, they share some Bosendorfer tone characteristics.
Schimmel is a fine piano, but was always thought of as in a lower tier than the high-line European pianos. Still, some sound quite wonderful.
I thought Steinway was #1? If I recall correctly, Steinway has a factory in Germany? That said, Schimmel is amazing, I've had the pleasure of trying multiple Schimmel pianos, from upright to concert grand.
ralph wang Steinway is German. But there are 2 different steinways. Steinway Hamburg(german, original)and Steinway New York(obviously not german and not the original one)
Steinway is actually an American company with factories in New York and Hamburg, Germany. Schimmel is the #1 producer of pianos in Germany by number of pianos produced.
True, it was started by a German immigrant, Heinrich Steinweg, who brought German know-how to piano building in the USA.
Steinways SUCKS when compared to a Schimmel. These are exceptionally well-made pianos for those with discriminating tastes that demand outstanding quality and sound. Anyone who thinks a Steinway even comes CLOSE to a Schimmel doesn't know their ass from a hole in the ground.
@@hankaustin7091 NY Steinways SUCKS when compared to a Schimmel, not Hamburg Steinways!
How much money?
They typically run anywhere from $19,000 to $27,000 (used) from that year, 1999. Cheers!
I bought this for 35,500 back in September 2018.
Is this guy ever gunna lay down jazz lick?
altops I hope not.
Petroff piano.for Chopin music.
While this piano is beautiful in sound and form, I much prefer a mellower piano, to me a lot of European pianos are just to bright on tone.
Perfect for Mozart.. TOTALLY wrong for Chopin.. didn't like the sound at all
European pianos are often best suited to Baroque and Classical era music.
@@LivingPianosVideos I've watched and very carefully listened to this video 3 times now since I posted that last comment.. I'm slowly starting to appreciate more and more the sound of this marvelous piano! And, of course, the way you play it, Robert, is absolutely fantastic and makes it sing!