£3,795.00
Height – 118cm
Width – 148cm
Depth – 60cm
Finish – Black with Brass finish (or with chrome fittings as a special order)
Warranty – 3 years
Includes a complimentary first tuning within the first 2 months of purchase
Excludes Delivery
New Ritmuller pianos are made by Pearl River. They offer good value for money and improved build and tonal quality in comparison to older models.
Pearl River controls every step of the manufacturing process, from the selection of woods to the crafting of actions, soundboards, wet sand-cast plates, and every other integral part of the piano. This control ensures a consistently high quality piano true to the exact scale-design.
Also available with chrome fittings as a special order.
HIGH QUALITY, SEASONED HARDWOODS
While others often use less costly woods “select hardwoods” in their “consumer-grade” pianos, Pearl River uses only the best woods for each application in every piano made.
Grand Piano rims are made from Walnut, a dense hardwood that allows for our lower tension scale design. Lower tension scale design results in a warmer, richer tone with longer sustain, and is used in the world’s finest pianos. Bridges and pin-blocks are crafted from Rock Maple, and tapered soundboards are created from close-grained, high-quality northern Spruce (100%). The use of high quality woods is critical when making high quality musical instruments.
ACCLIMATISED FOR WORLDWIDE MARKETS
Pearl River takes pride in using state-of-the-art kilns to dry their woods. Both before and after the kiln drying, woods are expertly cured to specific moisture contents, which reduces the natural tendency for wood to swell and contract with humidity fluctuation. With over 8,000 moving parts, a piano’s woods must be “seasoned” to ensure reliability wherever the piano ends up living!
WET SAND CAST PLATES
The plate is a foundation of a piano, the strength that supports the incredible tension placed on the instrument by its strings. Pearl River uses high-quality “pig iron” which is melted in foundries and poured in wet sand moulds. Some manufacturers only use this method in their most expensive models. Ritmuller uses this method for every piano they make. Wet Sand Cast plates provide more mass for strength, and do not produce undesirable harmonic feedback like “vacuum processed” plates.
TAPERED SOUNDBOARDS
The soundboard of a piano is its voice. The careful selection of wood and the design of each piano’s soundboard are crucial in creating a piano’s tone. Pearl River’s 100% close-grained spruce soundboards are tapered, allowing improved flexibility. The freedom of movement from our tapered soundboards provides for greater dynamic range and improved sustain.
CUT-THREAD TUNING PINS
Pearl River pianos use “cut-thread” tuning pins, a superior method to “stamping” the thread as some manufacturers do. “Cut-thread” tuning pins provide more precision and control to the technician, allowing for better and longer-lasting tuning.
The Take it Away Scheme: Expanding Musical Horizons for All
The Take it Away Scheme, renowned for its commitment to enhancing musical engagement, is delighted to announce an expansion of its services. Previously focused on empowering children and young people, we are now extending our reach to enthusiasts of all ages.
Our core mission remains steadfast: to make musical instruments more attainable. We achieve this through offering interest-free loans from £100 to £5,000. These loans are designed to be flexible, accommodating a repayment period of up to 18 months, thereby easing the financial burden and making the joy of music accessible to more people.
We understand that music is a lifelong journey, transcending age and time. Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of music or reigniting a long-held passion, the Take it Away Scheme is here to support your musical aspirations. Embrace the opportunity to explore, create, and be inspired.
Join us in celebrating the universal language of music. With the Take it Away Scheme, your musical adventure awaits, regardless of age.
Loans are subject to status. Ask us about the terms and conditions. Terms and conditions apply.
Your piano will arrive in your home in tune, and ready to play. Over the course of four to six weeks, the instrument may drift out of tune as it settles into its new environment. To keep your piano pitch perfect, it should be tuned twice a year by a professional tuner.
We offer a complimentary first free tuning to be taken within two months of your piano purchase. Montague Pianos manages Piano Tuning Services, serving Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Greater London.
We will be delighted to offer you six monthly tuning reminders.
To discuss your tuning needs, get in touch!
