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Bosendorfer upright piano soundboard

Viennese action grand, which has hammers mounted in reverse. These are found on grands before about 1900 and are best avoided unless you have a technician familiar with them.

Make: Bosendorfer

Made in: Vienna, Austria

Made by: Bosendorfer

Rating: 80 - 95 for normal actions. 45-55 for Viennese actions (see below)

Estimated Number In UK: There are about 1,500 Bosendorfer pianos in the UK, about 50% being 170 cm grands made from 1910 to 1935.

Year and serial number:
1890 12200 1900 15640 1910 19640 1920 22530 1930 25350 1950 26960 1980 33444 2000 45150

Comments

Austrian pianos of high quality. Many Bosendorfers are used in concert venues; they make two grand pianos with extra bass notes: 92 and 97. Pre-1900 grands usually have Viennese actions which are also found in some other makes of Austrian pianos. They have a unique style and are not all-round pianos for study. The most common upright is the 130 cm tall, of very high quality with a reponsive action and rich tone. (updated 2026)

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Higher rated

Archibald Ramsden (London, UK) - 42-52
Bord (Paris, France) - 45-52
Barnes W.H. (London, England) - 45-55

Slightly lower rated

Brock, Bernard (London, UK) - 45-48
Godfrey (London, UK) - 35-48
Hickie & Hickie (London, UK) - 35-48

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