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Product Range www.petrof.com Major European Manufacturer et me show you this product catalogue and introduce the range Lof PETROF In- struments to you – the major European piano manufacturer. The history of the PETROF company dates back to 1864 when Antonín Petrof made his first piano and thus founded the great tradition of manufacturing pianos of unique quality. The masterly manufacturing of every detail results in the timeless style of the instruments with rich, perfectly clear sound and a col- ourful width of the music expression. Despite maximum effort to introduce new technologies, we insist on hand work which guaran- tees the high tone quality of our instruments. Thanks to their unique character, PETROF pianos can reach out to a widespectrum of musicians including the top world piano virtuosos. The real proof is in more than 600 000 manufactured pianos. All instruments manufactured in PETROF have their characteristic and inimitable sound thanks to keeping many traditional tech- niques, as using classic natural materials and the handicraft skills of our craftsmen above all. Our modern research and development department has al- lowed not only the conversion of our handicraft production into industrial manufacturing, but also the innovation of our instruments and the development of new instruments according to musicians demands. The demand concerning playing of the instrument and its design was satisfied in a very short time by keeping the high quality sound. This department guarantees that PETROF will keep on introducing new piano construction possibilities. The result is a wide range of upright and grand piano models with many surface finishes. Since 2007, all Petrof instruments bear a new EUROPEAN EXCELLENCE seal (EEX). This seal especially marks the instrument’s European origin, and is another guarantee of its maxi- mum quality, long service life, professional service and high practical value. PETROF instruments, thanks to their high quality, can satisfy a wide spectrum of customers, from beginners to experienced pianists and vir- tuosos. Therefore PETROF has become not only a leading piano manu- facturer in Europe, but it also ranks among top positions worldwide. Mgr. Zuzana Ceralová Petrofová President Major European Manufacturer Grand Piano Features IV. VI. I. Soundboard support moulding II. Wooden frame III. Soundboard IV. Cast-iron plate III. V. Pinblock VI. Strings V. VII. Keyboard VIII. Grand action IX. Hammers X. Rim XI. Music desk XII. Lyre with pedals II. XIII. Top XIV. Lid prop XV. Grand piano leg on wheels IX. XII. VII. XI. VIII. 02/03 The soundboard (III) is made of quarter sawn resonance spruce with narrow rings, grown in mountain areas at about 1,000 m above sea level. The ribs are manufactured from similarly selected resonance spruce wood with annual rings, perpendicular to the soundboard surface. The keyboard (VII) is made of tangentially cut spruce joints. The key covering is made of POLYplex; the black keys of master instruments are made of ebony. The pinblock (V) is made of laminated beech. XIII. High-quality ABEL hammers (IX) are included in the standard equip- ment. Renner hammers are installed into instruments upon special request. The PETROF grand action (VIII) is provided as standard; upon custo- XIV. mer request, we may equip the instrument with the original Renner action, or the Renner – PETROF action. The latter being made of Renner components, assembled at PETROF. The plate (IV) is cast from grey cast iron. The plate has been X. supplied by a traditional manufacturer for more than 130 years. The plate surface is finished with polyurethane metallic paint, and a top acrylic varnish. The framework (II) is assembled of shaped laminated pressed pieces of beech and birch wood and solid spruce posts. MAPES string wire (VI) is provided in all dimensions. DEGEN copper windings, from the high-quality production of Adolf Edelhoff GmbH, I. undergoes thermal processing with the highest level of professional care. The surface of the instrument is coated with polyester varnish, while the soundboard is treated with polyurethane varnish. XV. Major European Manufacturer 04/05 Magnetically Accelerated Action Action can be installed in any Petrof piano MAGNETICALLY ACCELERATED ACTION – sound balance – the improvement of physical endurance and amenity when playing The patent of PETROF, spol. s r. o. – Magnetically Accelerated Action (MAA) – lower demands on chidren and youths both at the practice and solves the conflict between static and dynamic attributes of the keyboard. playing of music – total elimination of the toxic lead from the production using brass instead Balancing the mechanism resistance in the whole keyboard range with – ecological production lead (counterweights) makes the differences equal as for the static, – lightening the body though burdens the system with inertial force. But the dynamic charac- – lower demands for the single parts of the action teristics are equally important for making the tone as well as for reaching – substantial increase of instrument working life the maximum time within the interpretation. With the new coming up of technologies in permanent magnets produ- Hammer weight 3 ction, when the operating life of these magnets can be counted in from 4 to 14 g centuries, there are now attempts to solve the system balance not with Repulsive burdening but lightening with magnets. force of magnets The best results are shown by the new PETROF patent, which reflects Force on the hammer 2 more than 140 years of experience in the development and construction of piano and grand piano actions. In the new patent solution, the work of action parts including hammers is Force of the stroke influenced by the permanent magnets placed directly in the action. 1 THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PATENT: Picture description – improvement in the dynamic properties of the action By pressing the key in the front, the rear part goes up (1). At the same time, – advanced technical potential of piano playing, especially when inter- the pilot situated at the rear lifts the lower segment, which is in all its trajectory preting top and challenging pieces at maximum time lightened with the force of mutually repelling magnets (2) moving apart from – fast repetition – the reduction of a pianist’s physical stress each other until they stop in the end position (3). Major European Manufacturer Master series grand pianos op quality instruments in the master line are all individu- Tally handmade by our most experienced craftsmen. The creation of such an instrument takes approximately 9 months, obviously with a careful choice of the materials used. These instruments are destined to be used in concert halls and by professionals. These instruments are fitted with a classic action as standard, or upon customer request, with a magnetic balanced action (MBA) or a magnetic accelerated action (MAA). Before delivering to a client, every master piece is played by experienced pianists, whose comments help to fine-tune the instrument to its maximum perfection. 06/07 Major European Manufacturer P 284 Mistral 284 MISTRAL 08/09 he P 284 Mistral concert grand piano is an improved mas- Tterfully built solo instrument, which can be used even in the biggest concert halls. Thanks to its sound potential and exten- sive dynamics, it is suitable for the interpretation of musically demanding pieces. It has the characteristic romantic PETROF grand piano sound and extremely beautiful appearance. a 2840 mm 111,81 ” b 1580 mm 62,20 ” a Height 1022 mm 40,24 ” NETTO 565 kg 1245,59 lb b Major European Manufacturer P 237 Monsoon 237 MONSOON 10/11 he P 237 Monsoon concert grand piano is ranked among Tthe series of master built instruments. It is suitable for music halls, recording studios, but also demanding individual players. It produces a romantic sound and can be beautiful accessory within the home or prestigious hotel. a 2370 mm 93,31 ” b 1565 mm 61,61 ” a Height 1022 mm 40,24 ” NETTO 465 kg 1025,13 lb b Major European Manufacturer P 210 Pasat 210 PASAT 12/13 he P 210 Pasat grand piano is another instrument in the Tmaster grand piano series. Its romantic, clear and melodi- ous tone ranks it among the favourites of music expositions. Its sound parameters are able to splendidly amplify the feeling from the music. Its dimensions make it ideal for chamber halls, studios and the home. a 2100 mm 82,68 ” b 1525 mm 60,04 ” a Height 1006 mm 39,60 ” NETTO 410 kg 902 lb b Major European Manufacturer Standard series grand pianos nstruments in the standard line are made in small series. IDuring some manufacturing steps, or their parts, handcraft is replaced with mechanization. This fact allows the produc- tion of a wide range of designs and surface finishes, while maintaining a favourable ratio between quality and price. The instruments in the standard line have a unique sound character and are made in a wide range of designs, which gives the client the option to choose a piano matching his expectations and interior. These instruments can be fitted with a magnetic balance action (MBA) or a magnetic accel- erated action (MAA). 14/15 P 194 Storm 194 STORM a 1940 mm 76,38 ” he P 194 Storm grand piano has the greatest sound potential b 1525 mm 60,04 ” Tof all the instrument in the standard series. It is intended to be a used for demanding individual pianists, higher music schools, and Height 1006 mm 39,60 ” for concerts in smaller halls and clubs. It produces the characteristic NETTO 342 kg 752 lb b PETROF sound. Major European Manufacturer P IV a 1720 mm 67,72 ” he P IV grand piano is an instrument intended for home use or b 1525 mm 60,04 ” a Teducation purposes. It can be a beautiful accessory of the home Height 1006 mm 39,60 ” and its tone will delight all pianists.