"Bechstein is part of our basic culture." Those who love music know Bechstein. Bechstein is an epitome of quality, a great brand that has lived up to its own high standards for almost 150 years. Bechstein has always been at the forefront of technological progress, a leader in timbre quality and exemplary processing. Carl Bechstein established his company in 1853 in Berlin. By 1900, production had increased to 3,700 instruments a year, and this was the year that Carl died. He left his sons Edwin, Karl & Johann to continue the business, which continued to prosper, and in 1912 the company produced its 100,000th instrument. Bechstein survived the `great depression' in 1929-1934, when many piano builders were forced out of business.
In 1993, however, the company was facing banckruptcy, and nearly collapsed, until German investment saved the company. Bechstein today still prospers, and has bought Zimmermann & W Hoffmann into the Bechstein fold.
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