New Dimension of Pianobuilding - The Klavins-Piano Model 370i - Integrated Upright Concert Grand Piano 1. Outline The Model 370i is based on the Klavins Model 370, by acoustic and technological design, though some significant improvements are implemented. The Model 370i ("i" stands for "integrated") is offered as a building-integrated version, which means the piano is mounted within a solid wall of the respective building. Naturally, it has to be a wall within the building, not an outside wall, or it can be fixed between two vertical steal beams. There are three options - a) leaving the soundboard open (uncovered) at the front and back side; b) leaving the soundboard open only towards the front side of the piano; c) attached to steal beams, with or without a sound reflector behind the piano. 2. Special Features - Advantages For the first time in the history of piano manufacturing, the Klavins Model 370i
allows the option to be built in as an integrated element within a
building. This offers the following advantages, compared to a
traditional concert grand piano:
The acoustic system (soundboard and string scale) is significantly enhanced compared to the 9' concert grand piano. The
soundboard of the Klavins Model 370i is about twice as large (active
vibrating surface) as the soundboard of a typical 9' concert grand
piano. The sound dynamics are enhanced at least 30%, compared to the 9' concert grand piano. 3. Ordering - Pricing - Building the Klavins Model 370i a) The client specifies his individual preferences regarding size, design and sound character. The height of the piano can be defined anywhere between app. 2,60 to 5,20 m ( 9 to 17 ft). b) Klavins provides an individual offer / estimate, according to the client's preferences. c) The client makes a down-payment of 30% of the price estimate.
d) The building process begins, ordering all specific materials and
components needed, and manufacturing / preparing all parts until the
instrument is ready to be built in at the specified location. e) The client pays another 30% of the estimate / price indicated. f) The piano is installed at the specified location, tuned, and voiced.
g) The client pays the remaining amount of 40% after having made sure
the piano has been built according to all specified preferences. The complete design / manufacturing process of the Model 370i takes about 22-26 calendar weeks. The basic pricing starts at €260,000, the final price is determined depending on the personal preferences of the client, and the specific conditions at the location where the piano has to be installed. 4. Guarantee Each
piano is handcrafted personally by David Klavins, master of piano
building, paying the highest degree of attention to every aspect of
design and construction. Each piano is a unique masterpiece, significantly better in sound than any traditional concert grand piano. Each piano comes with a 20 year warranty on all technical parts and functions, excluding wear and tear.
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