The keybed on our pianos is built into the rim. After curing and testing, the wood is further shaped according to exact measurements to form the rim. Multiple layers of select North-European birch are glued together in a press where they dry over a long time in addition, the outer frame is set aside to cure separately thereafter. Our rims are strong and thick, much thicker than most other pianos.ĭense rims are important for a rich sound, plus solid beams support the overall tension of the piano structure, further adding to the balance and longevity of the instrument. Shiny, smooth, and even, they have received a lot of praise at international music trade shows, and are considered among the best from Europe.

We continue to test them, to make sure that they do not interfere with the piano sound but are there to support the structure. It takes modern machinery to make even the rough surfaces and prepare for our mirror-like polish finishes, at which our craftsmen show their experience. We have one year of iron plates in our inventory, and only the best would be selected. In order to guarantee the right quality, they are sand-cast, seasoned, and only the best plates pass the final selection. Our iron plates come from Finland, and are made the old-fashioned, European way. To build a truly hand-crafted piano in the European tradition, Estonia sets the standard and then seeks out only proven European partners to supply each selected component in the pianos we build. Estonia grand and concert pianos are the result of an ideal – to craft inspirational instruments by hand using only the best suited, and therefore limited, materials, parts and experienced craftsmen in Europe.

Schimmel piano factory