Sauter upright vision 116

[wyldeman]

I am currently considering buying the sauter vision 116 cm piano. Is this make as good as its made out to be? I have not come across this manufacturer in Ireland before. My choice is between a classic schimmel 116cm the sauter 116 vision and an old 1937 bluthner not restored but in good condition and with a reputable dealer. I liked the bluthner but is it too old for a piano teacher/musician? Any advice is welcome.

[quantum]

I've played the Sauter omega (7 footer).  My imperssions on that particular piano was that it has a very concert like sound.  Something that could fill a hall (even though this was only 7 foot).  Grandiose and excellent projection. 

[arensky]

I've played the Sauter omega (7 footer).  My imperssions on that particular piano was that it has a very concert like sound.  Something that could fill a hall (even though this was only 7 foot).  Grandiose and excellent projection. 

I've never played one, but long to. I envy you. It's probably my dream piano. I've only played a Delta and a couple of uprights and that was enough to sell me on Sauter.

Wyldeman, get the Sauter. Other brands may be as good but none are better, only different.

[quantum]

I've never played one, but long to. I envy you. It's probably my dream piano. I've only played a Delta and a couple of uprights and that was enough to sell me on Sauter.

The store where I played it is actually a Steinway dealer.  It's the place where you would go in my city if you wanted a new Steinway.  I went in one day to visit the sheet music part of their store and saw some Sauter uprights in the front display area.  I inquired if they had any of the grands - was led upstairs to a living room sized room containing only one piano: the Sauter Omega.  I was free to let loose on it.     They wanted to get rid of it for about $64k CAN. 

[shaksu]

Why 'get rid of a Sauter' ? I own a Sauter Delta and I am very fond of it. Paid 25K Euros and it's worth every penny. Great sound, though it's a little big for my living room.

[quantum]

Why 'get rid of a Sauter' ?

I'll emphasize again.  They are a Steinway dealer.   

Maybe the Sauter was a little too good.

[dr_midi]

My musical family just visited the new, what the sales guys called Canads's Bechstein selection centre. Well they had lots of pianos to try and close to our home in Toronto.