C. Bechstein Academy A 175: European grand piano for expression, control and real sound presence in 175 cm

The C. Bechstein Academy A 175 is a European grand piano designed for players who want a fuller grand-piano experience: stronger projection, more body in the bass, longer sustain and an even more responsive feel for shaping nuance and dynamics. With 175 cm, it’s a very balanced size for larger living rooms, dedicated music spaces and studios, delivering a more convincing sound presence than a compact grand without requiring the footprint of a larger instrument. At MestresDaMúsica in Viseu, you get expert guidance to choose the right configuration and ensure safe delivery across mainland Portugal.

Sound of the C. Bechstein Academy A 175: more body, projection and dynamic headroom

With a 175 cm grand piano, the sound typically gains scale: more air moving, a stronger bass foundation and a more stable sustain, which helps connect phrases naturally. The C. Bechstein Academy A 175 offers a very musical balance across bass, midrange and treble, with clarity and definition, but with more depth and presence than a shorter grand. It responds beautifully to nuance and gives you more room to shape dynamics and tone color, making it an excellent choice for advanced study, expressive playing and more demanding repertoire.

• More body and projection in a still very balanced size
• Longer sustain and smoother note-to-note connection
• Greater dynamic headroom for expression and control

Touch and control: grand action for repetition, nuance and precision

One of the biggest benefits of a grand piano is the action response: it tends to feel more direct and allows finer control of repetition and articulation. On the C. Bechstein Academy A 175, this translates into a more stable playing experience and an easier way to work on detail, contrasts and subtle intensity changes — especially in demanding repertoire and fast passages where repetition and consistency really matter.

Video: “The grand piano” — the sound philosophy of the C. Bechstein Academy series

In this video, the story begins in a modern setting and culminates with an upright piano — an elegant way to show the ambition of the C. Bechstein Academy series: to deliver a rich, expressive sound experience with presence and depth, even in compact formats. It’s a great reference to understand the Academy identity across both uprights and grands.

Video: the Bechstein factory in Germany and the rigorous manufacturing process

This video introduces the Bechstein factory in Germany and shows the care and rigor applied throughout the manufacturing process. It helps you understand the build philosophy and quality standards behind these instruments.

Connectivity and upgrade options: C. Bechstein Connect (standard / ex works), Connect Pro and Vario Duet Silent-System

C. Bechstein Connect (standard / ex works): in the Academy series, all pianos come from the factory with C. Bechstein Connect installed as standard (ex works).

Optional upgrade 1 (extra cost): Connect Pro
If you want additional/more advanced digital features beyond the standard Connect, Connect Pro can be installed as an optional upgrade. This option has its own price.

Optional upgrade 2 (extra cost): Vario Duet Silent-System
If you need to practice without disturbing others, the Vario Duet Silent-System can be installed as an optional system to play with headphones. This option has its own price.

Wood finishes: Walnut | Mahogany | Oak (Satin or Polished)

In the C. Bechstein Academy series, there are three wood finish options: Walnut, Mahogany and Oak. For each wood, you can choose either a Satin (low-sheen) or Polished (high-gloss) finish.

• Available woods: Walnut | Mahogany | Oak
• Options per wood: Satin or Polished

Satin (low-sheen / matte)
The Satin finish has a very subtle sheen (or almost none), with a more “natural” and contemporary look. It’s ideal if you want the wood to look elegant without strong reflections.

• Look: softer, fewer reflections, modern feel
• Fingerprints: usually hides small marks and prints better
• Maintenance: tends to be easier day to day

Polished (high-gloss)
The Polished finish is the classic “high-gloss” look, with a mirror-like effect and more visual impact. It’s the finish most associated with the traditional living-room grand and a premium appearance.

• Look: high gloss, stronger presence, mirror effect
• Fingerprints: tends to show fingerprints and micro-scratches more (depending on use and cleaning)
• Maintenance: may require more care to keep the shine pristine

Quick choice:
If you want a more discreet, practical look for everyday use, choose Satin. If you want maximum visual impact and the “classic piano look”, choose Polished.

Delivery and assembly in mainland Portugal

Delivery and assembly: we deliver the piano to your door across mainland Portugal and assemble it on site (we remove it from the crate and leave everything set up and ready). If there are stairs or difficult access, transport must be quoted separately. For that reason, we ask customers to call before purchasing so we can confirm access conditions, delivery details and the final service cost.

First tuning included

First tuning included: we include the first tuning of the piano. For the best result, this tuning should be carried out only after about 3 weeks, so the instrument can settle and stabilize in its new environment. If the tuning is outside the Viseu district, the customer only pays the technician’s travel cost.

Who is the C. Bechstein Academy A 175 for?

• For those who want a European grand piano with more presence and sound headroom (175 cm)
• For advanced students and musicians who value nuance, repetition and dynamic control
• For anyone looking for a grand for home, a dedicated room or a studio, with more convincing projection and body
• For those who want the flexibility of playing with headphones (with the optional Vario Duet Silent-System)

If you’re considering the C. Bechstein Academy A 175, talk to us before purchasing so we can confirm delivery (especially if there are stairs) and help you choose the best configuration — including Connect Pro and Vario Duet Silent-System options, if they make sense for your space.