The
actions in Estonia pianos not only use Renner (from Germany) parts,
but they are actually made by Renner in Germany - a distinction only
premiere European pianos have. One manufacturer charges thousands of
dollars more to have Renner make the action of a particular model, versus
their same model which simply employs Renner parts.
Even
a layperson can appreciate the detail Estonias are given. Other manufacturers'
decals found on the piano's fallboard have simplified through the years
to make applying them easier. Many have even gone to actual "decals"
rather than inlaid brass letters to announce their name on the piano.
Estonia continues the old tradition of inlaying their intricate logo
in solid brass on the fallboard. All Estonias also have a lid lock wheel
on the sides of their pianos (typically found only on concert grands)
and unique, stylish dual brass casters.
The finishes are fantastic (the Euro-satin is a must-see), and they
all come with artist benches - a testimony to the clientele Estonia
understands it attracts.
Estonias
share many similarities with Bosendorfer, such as how the pianos are
built around the key beds. The keybeds of all models are let into the
inside of the rims rather than attached to the bottom, providing solid
and stable construction. The only other piano constructed this way is
the Bosendorfer. A Cordogan's representative can show other unique technical
features reserved by upper-tier European piano makers such as Estonia
that help to form the tone, touch and strength of these pianos.
Estonia
is also the only piano company in the world owned and operated by concert
pianists. Dr. Indrek Laul and other pianists on the Estonia staff play
every instrument for 2 hours before shipping. This is the final step
in the Estonia production process and allows technicians to make alterations
to the instrument according to the needs of the player. This kind of
craftsmanship, where musician and technician work hand-in-hand to construct
the piano, is unavailable in any other upper-tier European piano.
Dimension
Baby Grand
Parlor Grand
Concert Grand
Length
5'6 in (167 cm)
6'3 in (190 cm)
9'0 in (273 cm)
Width
5'0 in (152 cm)
5'0 in (152 cm)
5'2in (158 cm)
Height
3'3 in (101.5 cm)
3'4 in (101.5 cm)
3'5 in (103.0 cm)
Net Weight
661.5 LB (300 kg)
727.7 LB (330 kg)
1102.5 LB (500 kg)
Description
Rim
Multiple layers of birch
Rim Thickness
48 plies 6cm
54 plies 6.8cm
63 plies 8.0cm
Braces
spruce, 4x2"
Spruce, 5x2"
Spruce, 5x2"
Pin Block
22
plies of cross laminated beechwood, Delignit, Germany
Soundboard
Made of the highest quality
Siberian resonant spruce.
Soundboard Area
11,8 sq. ft (1,1m2)
15,1 sq. ft (1,4 m2)
22,6 sq. ft (2,1m2)
Ribs
10 vertical grain
12 vertical grain
17 vertical grain
Bridge
Bass and treble bridge are
vertically laminated, hard rock maple
Beech base with quarter-sawn finish hard wood cap.
Plate
Sand cast iron plate
Tuning Pins
Chrome-plated with blued
threads, Biene,Germany
String
Roslau,
Longest Bass Wire
3'7 inches
48 inches
68 inches
Hammers
Able imported from Germany
Action
Renner from Germany;
Keys
Spruce keys
Key Covers
Kluge, Germany.
Felts
The best wool from Switzerland
Pedals
Una
corda, sostenuto, and sustain.
Finishes
Polished
or satin ebony. Polished or satin walnut. Polished or satin mahogany.
Polished white. Polished or satin bubinga (limited availability),
ebony with karelia or bubinga accents (“Hidden Beauty”
model), pyramid mahogany, Victorian rosewood.
Warranty
Ten years limited to the original purchaser
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