Tag Archives: August Forster

2 basic concepts of fine piano tone

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Eric

Let’s digress for a moment and speak in gross generalizations about concepts of piano tone. I have come to the conclusion, specifically reinforced by Udo Steingraeber, that there are fundamentally 2 approaches to piano tone; high rim tension and low … Continue reading →

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Frankfurt Music Show 2010

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Eric

The Frankfurt Messe this year had a separate salon for piano makers, as well as the usual displays of accordion makers, brass and winds and combo gear. Overall the piano makers said business was up. Continue reading →

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August Förster tour Part 2

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Eric

I learned a couple of interesting things about Forster pianos during my visit. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge. They have this cool slot cut in the inner rim that allows it to resonate somewhat separately. I’ve seen a number … Continue reading →

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Factory visit: August Förster

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Eric

While August Förster pianos are not plentiful in the US, they have been sold here long enough to be known for their consistently high quality and dark, rich tone. This kind of consistent, identifiable tone does not come by chance, … Continue reading →

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