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February 22, 2012, 15:56
Ritmuller
Ritmuller pianos have entered a new era in their proud history. The entire line has been re-engineered to reflect a new commitment to a classic heritage and standard of excellence. Pearl River Piano Group has commissioned international master piano designer Lothar Thomma to start with the basics of German precision craftsmanship and create a new piano standard based on the latest in international music science and technology.
The result is a collection of both upright and grand pianos that compare admirably on every level. Precision components of the new pianos are produced by advanced CNC digital machinery then assembled by expert craftsmen to ensure a blend of both technical superiority and artistic excellence. Roslau strings and Louis Renner premium hammers from Germany, ebony wood sharps, and solid spruce soundboards are just a few examples of the standards of quality and workmanship that comprise every new Ritmuller piano.
The Ritmuller Piano Company was founded in 1795 and soon became one of Europe's most innovative manufacturers. Ritmuller conceived of the double soundboard that resulted in the characteristic warm, rich tone now called the "Euro Sound." Mr. Thomma and his staff continue the tradition of excellence and innovation using a combination of old world tradition and state-of-the-art computerized manufacturing techniques.
The new Ritmuller pianos are manufactured by the Pearl River Piano Group. Their factories are the largest in the world. They have received both the ISO 9001 Certificate for Management System Standards and the ISO 4001 Certificate for Environmental Management Systems.
Finish
Lothar Thomma, the European master piano designer, has specified exquisite Italian style, fine-furniture finishing for every piano in the Ritmuller line. Every cabinet is polished to a smooth, deep, consistent finish through a process that includes a resin base coat applied prior to the finish. Carefully examine interior components of the all new Ritmuller and you will discover all sides of the bottom and side panels are fully finished. Ritmuller uses no plastic case parts in the construction of their magnificent new, full-featured pianos.
Soundboards
The soundboards on all new Ritmuller pianos are made of aged, music grade spruce, cured and matched for color and grain.
Hammers
All new Ritmuller pianos are built with Louis Renner premium hammers from Germany. These high-quality hammers are found only in the most discriminating international piano brands.
Piano Action
The actions on the new Ritmuller pianos are traditional, all wood construction with no composite parts. Crafted from European Hornbeam, the combination of buckskin, premier French damper felt and English woven felts makes the action very responsive and easy to service. Pianists will be pleased with the performance capability.
Sand Cast Plates
Ritmuller's sand cast plates are heavier and, in fact, have a different molecular structure than piano plates utilizing vacuum processing. The Ritmuller process uses a natural cooling/aging process that dissipates the heat slowly, allows for complete curing and requires a much more work intensive finishing process. Because Ritmuller plates are heavier and almost acoustically dead by comparison, they allow for the pure rich tone associated with expensive European and American pianos rather than the unwanted overtones that are created by vacuum-processed plates.
Keys & Key Bed
The keys on all new Ritmuller pianos are made of select, straight-grained spruce, processed in an environmentally protected area to assure future stability so important to touch and response. The key bed is built of Euro-designed butcher-block construction providing strength, stability and long life. Ritmuller key beds have no plastic or Styrofoam components. All sharps are fashioned from ebony wood.
Roslau Music Wire
Roslau music wire is used in all Ritmuller pianos and is the same premium quality music wire found in the finest European and American pianos. It is the appropriate gauge to accompany the lower-tension scales employed by Ritmuller. Solid copper, hand-wound wire is used to wrap Ritmuller's bass strings to provide a beautiful bass tone. These string features allow the Ritmuller piano to deliver a consistent full, rich tone quality comparable to more expensive international pianos brands.
Taken from Official site