Wilhelm Schimmel W 180 Tradition Grand Piano - Salon Elegance | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Wilhelm Schimmel W 180 Tradition salon grand piano combines simple elegance with traditional German piano manufacturing excellence in a perfectly proportioned 5'11" format. This exceptional instrument delivers a wonderful symbiosis of sound, action, and craftsmanship that creates a musical experience for all senses, meeting the highest demands while maintaining an excellent value proposition for discerning pianists.
Product Overview
The W 180 Tradition showcases Schimmel's commitment to quality construction with a prestressed keybed foundation and carefully selected tone woods from specialized European regions. The elegant ebony high gloss finish complements any setting while providing optimal acoustic properties that enhance the instrument's natural resonance and projection.
This salon grand piano features Schimmel's proven design concepts including high-performance hammer heads and dynamic soundbar technology that maximizes tonal clarity and sustain. The multilayered pin block construction ensures superior tuning stability, while the tension collector system maintains optimal string tension across all registers for consistent performance.
The W 180 incorporates the renowned Triplex scale system, allowing for enhanced harmonic development and improved tonal balance throughout the entire keyboard range. Despite its compact salon size, this instrument delivers the rich, full sound characteristics that Schimmel pianos are celebrated for worldwide.
Ideal For
- Home pianists seeking professional-quality sound in an elegant salon-sized format
- Music teachers requiring a responsive instrument for advanced student instruction
- Small venue performers who need reliable projection and tonal clarity
- Piano enthusiasts who appreciate traditional German craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Interior designers and homeowners valuing both musical excellence and aesthetic appeal
Key Features
Salon Grand Proportions
At 5'11" in length, the W 180 provides the perfect balance between compact elegance and full grand piano sound, making it ideal for homes and smaller performance spaces.
Traditional German Craftsmanship
Built using time-honored Schimmel manufacturing techniques, this instrument represents the culmination of generations of piano-making expertise and attention to detail.
High-Performance Hammer System
Specially designed hammer heads provide optimal strike characteristics and tonal development, ensuring consistent dynamic response across all playing styles.
Dynamic Soundbar Technology
Advanced soundbar construction maximizes resonance transfer and sustain, creating rich harmonic content and exceptional tonal projection for its size category.
Prestressed Keybed Construction
The advanced keybed design ensures long-term structural stability and consistent touch weight, maintaining optimal playing characteristics throughout the instrument's lifetime.
What's Included
- Wilhelm Schimmel W180 Tradition Grand Piano
- Matching Bench
- Ask us about our white glove delivery and setup service
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Salon Grand Piano |
| Size | 180 cm (5'11") length x 154 cm width x 102 cm height |
| Finish | Ebony High Gloss (White High Gloss, Mahogany High Gloss available) |
| Soundboard | Spruce soundboard with dynamic soundbar system |
| Action | Schimmel Action with high-performance hammers |
| Keys | 88 keys with traditional key surface |
| Pedals | 3 pedals (sustain, sostenuto, soft) |
| Strings | Triplex scale system for enhanced harmonics |
| Weight | 300 kg (667 lbs) |
| Hardware | Brass standard, Chrome options available |
| Country of Origin | Kalisz, Poland |
Experience This Salon Grand Piano Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to discover the elegant sound and responsive touch of the Wilhelm Schimmel W 180 Tradition. Our showroom provides the perfect environment to experience how this salon grand piano combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance capabilities. Contact us today to schedule a private playing session and explore financing options for this exceptional German-designed instrument.
