Bechstein A-Series Grands
Bechstein’s A-series covers its smaller grands, one of the ranges you will see most often, new and used. Here is what to know.
What the A-series is
In Bechstein’s modern naming, the A-series are the more compact grands, with the number giving the length in centimetres. So an A190 is around 1.9 metres, near 6 feet 3, a proper home grand rather than a baby grand. Older Bechstein grands used different model letters, so always check the actual length rather than relying on the name alone. See our models guide.
Who they suit
The A-series suits a player who wants a genuine hand-built German grand that fits a normal, if generous, room. You get the refined Bechstein tone in a size you can live with.
C. Bechstein or the cheaper lines
As with all Bechsteins, check whether it is a hand-built German C. Bechstein or one of the cheaper W. Hoffmann or Academy grands built partly abroad. The difference in price and quality is real.