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About W.Hoffmann

Represented as the sister brand of the C.Bechstein piano family, W.Hoffmann pianos are a sister brand to the mighty German manufacturers and with them, deliver an iconic level of precision and a sense for perfection in mind.

W.Hoffmann pianos was founded in 1904 in Berlin by Wilhelmine Sophia Friederike Hoffmann and later purchased by C.Bechstein. This fusion of heritage and C.Bechstein’s quest for perfection has left W.Hoffmann in an incredibly unique place, offering an exceptional range that neither compromises on either quality or tonality at a more modest price point than their German counterparts.

All W.Hoffmann pianos are built in their Czech factory in Hradec Králové. The result is a truly ostentatious instrument that exudes exquisite taste and sound design wherever it touches.

Each of the key W.Hoffmann ranges include a number of upright and grand models. Starting with the Vision series, the Traditional series and the Professional series, all of which differ in subtle nuances to help maximise expression and personality in these incredible instruments that are inherently characteristic of European pianos. 

W.HOFFMANN VISION 

The Vision line represents the starting point of W.Hoffmann lineup and as the name implies, is designed at helping those with a passion for piano unleash their true vision and expression. 

A large proportion of European components also find their way into these Vision pianos. The piano bridge and hammers are all made in Germany by C. Bechstein, and the massive pinewood used for the case is sourced in Europe. In addition to this, the stringing is done in-house at the Czech factory, the result has made the Vision series incredibly versatile in terms of its play style, offering warmth yet sensitivity with every touch.

C.Bechstein Concert Press
C.Bechstein Concert B212 Grand Piano
C.Bechstein concert dampers

Common features of the W.Hoffmann Vision line include maple-cored hammerheads made in-house by C.Bechstein, climate-resistant solid-spruce soundboards, Czech hand-wound bass strings with 95% copper purity the stringing is done in-house at at the Czech factory in Hradec Králové.

These pianos also house a light key action that is optimised to meet European standards, and a Celeste pedal that muffles the sound of the piano - often referred to as a practice pedal.

The Vision upright pianos are wonderful instruments for those that are returning to playing piano after an absence or for those who are ready to discover a new level of sensation and personality within their play.

The light key action makes it incredibly easy to access the full dynamic range that these pianos offer, as well as a grace and fluidity that help enable the playing of more active or demanding music. 

The entire Vision lineup is signature for carrying an immensely bold sound; great richness, a vast dynamic range, and a touch that is extremely light and agile.

The extensive voicing work on these instruments provide a sound that has fantastic depth, excellent definition, and precision. 

 The extensive setup work done to every key action enhances its fluidity, enabling players to get to grips with more demanding music, and these instruments carry a bold, defined, and forthright tone.

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W.Hoffmann V120
W.Hoffmann V120
W.Hoffmann Vision V120 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Vision V120 Upright Piano

£7,999.00
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Vision V2 Upright Piano

£8,500.00
V126 W.Hoffmann
V126 W.Hoffmann

W.Hoffmann Vision V126 Upright Piano

£8,700.00
W.Hoffmann V131
W.Hoffmann V131

W.Hoffmann Vision V131 Upright Piano

£9,700.00
W.Hoffmann Vision V175 Grand Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V175 Grand Piano

W.Hoffmann Vision V175 Grand Piano

£16,999.00
W.Hoffmann Vision V158 Grand Piano
W.Hoffmann Vision V158 Grand Piano

W.Hoffmann Vision V158 Grand Piano

£17,500.00
W.Hoffmann V183
W.Hoffmann V183

W.Hoffmann Vision V183 Grand Piano

£21,500.00

W.HOFFMANN TRADITION

The Tradition line of W.Hoffmann pianos are the mid-point in the brand's prestigious lineup, but offer something particularly unique. Moving from the Vision line of instruments, there is a vivid difference in performance with the Tradition line.

Enhanced production goes into these instruments, with every component for a Tradition line piano being sourced in Europe, making the warmth and tone of these instruments incredibly romantic and ideally suited for classical play.

This deliberate approach to material selection and traditional production gives W.Hoffmann Tradition pianos an impeccable tonal colouration; a more cohesive bass-region of the piano combines with stronger overtone content in the treble-region to vastly improve the range of tonal characteristics, as well as a modest improvement in dynamic range. 

C.Bechstein Concert B212 Grand Piano
C.Bechstein Concert Press
C.Bechstein concert dampers

Common features of the W Hoffmann Tradition line include mahogany-cored hammerheads made in-house by C. Bechstein, Ciresa AA solid-spruce soundboards, Czech hand-wound bass strings with German-spec 99% copper purity.

The highly-precise keyboard action is notably different to that on the Vision range, and a celeste pedal that muffles the sound of the piano - often referred to as a practice pedal.

The Tradition upright pianos are well-suited for proficient instrumentalists looking for an instrument with a broad colour palette, as well as those that are looking for a forever-piano.

The European-exclusive build quality really enhances the overall playing experience, making these particular instruments perfect for curious musicians looking to play a wide variety of repertoire.

As the action of Tradition pianos is heavier than the equivalent Vision piano and it also has far greater responsiveness and speed, Tradition instruments are brilliantly suited to classically trained players as well as those who want to add an exceptional level of percussive power to their play.

This sepcifically lends them particularly well to the likes of Classical and Romantic compositions from European composers, allowing the player to accurately deliver the works as intended.

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W.Hoffmann T122
W.Hoffmann Tradition T122 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann T122
W.Hoffmann Tradition T122 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann Tradition T122 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Tradition T122 Upright Piano

£9,500.00
W.Hoffmann T128
W.Hoffmann Tradition T128 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann T128
W.Hoffmann Tradition T128 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Tradition T128 Upright Piano

£10,000.00
W.Hoffmann T177
W.Hoffmann T177

W.Hoffmann Tradition T177 Grand Piano

£26,999.00
W.Hoffmann T161
W.Hoffmann T161

W.Hoffmann Tradition T161 Grand Piano

£30,000.00
W.Hoffmann T186
W.Hoffmann T186

W.Hoffmann Tradition T186 Grand Piano

£31,000.00

W.HOFFMANN PROFESSIONAL

The Professional line of pianos from W.Hoffmann sits at the very top of the catalogue and yields no compromise in quality. Built over the course of five to six months, these pianos are built with the same quality of parts you would find in C. Bechstein’s Academy pianos, giving the end user a concert-optimised piano with incredible richness and poise.

Mysterious, dark music sits beautifully on these instruments (from the likes of Ravel, Debussy, or Scriabin) and the care given by the 160-strong work force in Hradec Králové provides a long-term musical companion of incredible sensitivity and expressivity.

C.Bechstein Concert Press
C.Bechstein Concert B212 Grand Piano
C.Bechstein concert dampers

Common features of the W. Hoffmann Professional line include mahogany-cored hammerheads made in-house by C. Bechstein, Ciresa AAA solid-spruce soundboards, Czech hand-wound bass strings with German-spec 99% copper purity.

Unique to this series is the C. Bechstein keyboard and action for even further touch sensitivity and polished black casework with chrome fittings as standard.

The tone of Professional grand pianos is also very similar to that of equivalent C. Bechstein Academy instruments; the treble has a metallic shimmer that makes voicing melody lines effortless, and the lower reaches of the instrument have fantastic solidity and roundness. Furthermore, the action for Professional pianos starts in the C. Bechstein factory in Seifhennersdorf before it’s sent over to the W. Hoffmann factory, improving the leverage and control the pianist has over the piano.The tone of Professional instruments tends to be slightly darker than the Tradition line, yet they retain the same broad dynamic range. These pianos are also tuned for increased projection thanks to custom-built bridges and the inclusion of agraffes to all Professional uprights.

One particularly unique feature of the W.Hoffmann Professional range is that the action for the pianos starts in the C. Bechstein factory in Seifhennersdorf before it’s sent over to the W. Hoffmann factory.

This is to ensure that the touch and action within every Professional instrument is crisp and as C.Bechstein intended, improving the leverage and control the pianist has over the piano.

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W.Hoffmann P114
W.Hoffmann Professional P114 Upright Piano
W.Hoffmann P114
W.Hoffmann Professional P114 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Professional P114 Upright Piano

£10,000.00
W.Hoffmann P120
W.Hoffmann P120
W.Hoffmann Professional P120 Upright Piano

W.Hoffmann Professional P120 Upright Piano

£11,000.00
W.Hoffmann P126
W.Hoffmann P126

W.Hoffmann Professional P126 Upright Piano

£12,000.00
P162 by W.Hoffmann
P162 by W.Hoffmann

W.Hoffmann Professional P162 Grand Piano

£30,000.00
W.Hoffmann P188 Professional
W.Hoffmann P188 Professional

W.Hoffmann Professional P188 Grand Piano

£32,500.00
W.Hoffmann P206
W.Hoffmann P206

W.Hoffmann Professional P206 Grand Piano

£37,500.00

The Philosophy Of C.Bechstein

Learn more about the philosophy that goes into the creation of every C.Bechstein and W.Hoffmann piano as well as the extreme undertakings and care that ensure a sensational level of quality control.

C.Bechstein Vario

Sometimes silence is golden. Explore the revolutionary technology C.Bechstein have developed with their state of the art Vario technology and how you can turn your instrument into a silent piano. All W.Hoffmann pianos can be easily fitted with C.Bechstein vario systems.

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