Bosendorfer 185VC Grand Piano
Overview
The Bosendorfer 185VC is a six-foot-one grand piano from the Viennese maker's Conservatory Series, delivering the distinctive Bosendorfer sound characterized by exceptional warmth, singing sustain, and a richness in the lower registers that few other piano brands can match. The 185VC features Bosendorfer's unique solid spruce rim construction, which differs from the laminated hardwood rims used by most other manufacturers. This spruce rim resonates sympathetically with the soundboard, effectively turning the entire cabinet into a resonating body and creating the enveloping, three-dimensional tonal quality that defines the Bosendorfer sound. The hand-fitted Viennese action is smooth and responsive with a slightly deeper key dip than standard, encouraging legato playing and expressive phrasing. Bass notes are extraordinarily rich and warm with complex overtone structures, while the treble is sweet and lyrical rather than bright. The handcrafted construction at the Vienna factory involves over one year of work by master craftspeople. The polished ebony cabinet reflects Bosendorfer's tradition of refined Austrian elegance. The 185VC is ideal for pianists who specialize in Romantic repertoire, chamber music, and vocal accompaniment where warmth and blending are paramount. The Bosendorfer's darker tonal character may lack the cutting brilliance some players prefer for modern repertoire or larger performance venues.
Acoustic Pianos
The Bosendorfer 185VC is a Viennese grand piano with unique solid spruce rim construction that turns the entire cabinet into a resonating body, producing distinctive warmth, singing sustain, and rich lower-register character.
Instrument Details
$84,000
Professional
Brand
Bosendorfer
Type
Grand Piano
Made In
Austria
Year
2008
