Information about my 1987 Schimmel 208

[nexer]

Figure I'd post here too as well as on PW, you know, just in case there are folks here who don't read PW.

I'd like to get information and original literature on my 1987 Schimmel 208.  I understand 1987 isn't quite historically significant but I'd like to have a catalog from 1987 or something from Schimmel that talks about my piano.  I've emailed Schimmel but from the looks of their website, which isn't very informative nor good, I'm not sure they are getting the emails.

[gvans]

Hi Nexer,

I own a 180 1985 Schimmel, and love it. How's yours holding up? Any issues? Just curious. I think mine was made during their centennial, no big deal...

Glenn

[nexer]

Oh mine is doing great.  There haven't been any issues so far.   I feel like I stumbled upon a gem. 

[gvans]

I feel exactly the same way. My Schimmel is a wonderful instrument. Some complain that the upper register is too bright. I feel this is over-played. Yes, the treble sings, but that's usually a good thing. The piano is very even up and down the register, and works well for a broad variety of repertoire.

Johann Bach, on playing Crisotfori's original invention, complained that the treble was weak. Well, he wouldn't say that about the Schimmel.

[hbofinger]

Almost all Euro instruments have strong trebles. It is a strength, not a weakness. That is what duplexing is supposed to achieve if you can't get it otherwise.

I had a Bosi without duplexing. Loved the instrument in all but the balance. Now I have a duplexed piano and I hear the difference so clearly I will never go back.

If you think it gets to bright just soften the hammers.

Schimmel overall is a very reputable brand!

[nexer]

I think I'm going to try and write Schimmel again.  This time in German.