Overview

7′ 3″ of exhilarating performance is at your fingertips with the Model 220. Enormous full bass, clear lush tenor, and an exquisite singing treble characterize the meticulously sculpted sound. The actions are individually CAD optimized to each piano in order to provide precise control and finesse that is incomparable. An exquisite German handcrafted case completes the peerless work of art in every respect.

We invite you to personalize your Ravenscroft piano with our exclusive “one-on-one” design consultation at our facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona. Together we will create your unique dream performance instrument.

Base price USD 230,000.

Features

Truly Handcrafted

When you select a Ravenscroft Piano, you also receive a piece of our lives. We specialize in custom piano design and building. Our core focus is to work directly with you to conceive, design, and build the piano of your dreams. Gathering together the world’s finest materials, we lovingly and meticulously create the personalized tone, action response, and visual aesthetics of your dream piano here at our studio in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Ravenscroft Look

Since a piano typically becomes the focal point of any room, it must be aesthetically pleasing and exist in harmony with its surroundings. This is ensured by balanced designs and a wide variety of finishes, materials, and exceptional craftsmanship in the assembly process.

The Ravenscroft Sound

We incorporate an exclusively unique design in our soundboards. The thickness of the beginning panel, the number and dimensions of the ribs, the radius of the crowning press, and the radius of the ribs all work together to produce a specific sound profile. Soundboard wood from the same forest chosen by Mr. A. Stradivari is also available for your Ravenscroft piano. Instruments created with this precious wood are identified by a certification number from E. Ciresa Srl Company of Italy.

The Ravenscroft Feel

Every Ravenscroft action is individually optimized for unsurpassed performance. Additionally, we have developed a method to control and smooth the inertia of the action, not just as a whole but from note to note. Though time-intensive, this meticulous attention to detail allows the pianist to focus on expression and tone instead of having to overcome inconsistencies of the action.

Specs

Name	Designation
#1 bass string length	1,677 mm (66″)
Weight	385 kg (849 lbs)
Length	220 cm (7′ 3″)
Height	104 cm (3′ 5″)
Width	154 cm (5′ 1″)
Rim	65mm thick, 37ply alternating beech mahogany cross-laminated construction
Bracing	3ply solid beech beams with horizontally laminated beech belly rail
Action	Renner action, Weickert Felt Hammers
Keys/Keyframe	Kluge keys and keyframe
Keytop material	Naturals: Tharan from Kluge – Ivory and multiple options available Sharps: Solid ebony standard – multiple options available
Soundboard	Italian Fiemme Spruce or AAA select Sitka Spruce – other options available
Ribbing	Hand-selected eastern Canadian spruce
Pinblock	Bolduc 5ply quarter-sawn maple
Tuning pins	Diamond pins from Klinke of Germany
Bass Strings	Ravenscroft specific design
Plain wire	Mapes International Gold
Bridges	Ravenscroft specific design – vertically laminated body of ebony, hard rock maple , and mahogany with select hardwood cap
Bridge pins	Titanium
Hitch pins	Titanium
Duplex scaling	Multiple rear duplex scaling from note 49 to 88
Lyre	Patented box/frame construction for maximum structural integrity
Trapwork	All steel construction for maximum performance and structural integrity
Keybed	40mm thick, 3ply solid select white spruce with steel reinforcement bar
Music desk	Patented 4-position music desk
Lid prop	3-position
Casters	German manufactured, solid brass, locking concert casters with hard rubber outer layer – numerous options available
Pedals	Sustain, full sostenuto, soft (unacorda)
Finish	German hand-finished polyester or numerous options available
Fallboard	Soft fall, hydraulic controlled closure system