Pegasus Piano

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P E G A S UCONCERT CHAMBER K 208 PEGASUS 120 PEGASUS


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D E R F L G E

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Awise woman once said, Athing of beauty is not somuch what one sees, but ratherthat of which one dreams. Andrightly so. Dreaming is associatedin our minds with beauty,as exemplied in English byexpressions such as dreamy ordreamboat.

Adream can become some-thing beautiful, because itcan develop into an idea, andthe idea into reality. In this

case, a grand piano that seemsto hover in midair, in a vibrantelegance unmatched anywherein the world, symbolized by agolden Pegasus gurine mountedon its top, representing thewinged stallion of classical Greek

mythology, which down throughthe millenia has been associated

with beauty and the ne arts,as well as being one of theconstellations of the night sky.

This particular Pegasus adornspianos which evoke admira-tion not only because of theirgracefully rounded forms, butalso because of their pure, clearsound, rich in dynamic-modula-tion capabilities and their nepiano-manufacturing craftsman-

ship. Both sound and technology are up to the highest artisticdemands.

Pegasus at rst it was just adaring ight of fantasy onthe part of the eccentric Germandesigner Prof. Luigi Colani

and the German pianomanufacturer Nikolaus W.

Schimmel, who inheriteda pioneer spirit from hisgrandfather and father.It was their vision tofree the grand piano,the most expressiveof traditional acoustic

musical instruments, from itsform, which had hardly changed

in the past 150 years,as well as to impart to

the upright piano a future-oriented design. Sound andform, form and sound were topermeate these new extraordinaryinstruments, and the pianist wasto be an integral part of them.

And every Pegasus grand isan exclusive instrument.Manufactured in a strictly limitedannual number, each instrumentbears the logos of its manufac-

turer Nikolaus W. Schimmel andits designer Prof. Luigi Colani.

Mother Nature played adecisive rle in all this.Because Prof. Colani, whocommutes between Tokyo, LosAngeles, Berlin and Paris, is atwar with all corners and edges.For him, only one form counts the oval. He considers it one ofthe most perfect forms of nature,and it is the archetype of manyof his internationally renownedcreations.

Because nothing is moreawless than an egg. Nothingfeels more comfortable in our

hand than a stone wornsmooth by the ocean tides

to an ovoid shape. Nothingis more sthetic than thesweeping form of a sand

dune shaped by the wind.

This natural beauty and ele-gance is reected in thePegasus grand. A beauty thatlives and breathes, that almostemanates an aura or eroticismwhen one touches the high-glosssurfaces and curves of the instru-

ment. A beauty that seems tobe weightless, incorporating theinvisible vibrations of the per-fectly balanced sound. And thepianist as well. He/she becomesa part of the instrument, and thetwo become one.

In this sense, the Schimmel/Colani grand is more than justa dream of something exclusivelybeautiful. It is beauty that canbe felt, seen and heard. A dreamcome true.

Prof. Luigi Colani Nikolaus W. Schimmel


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Theres no royal road to suc-cess. Only hard work. Andentrepreneurial spirit alone couldnever have created an instrumentin a quality to match that of thePegasus grand. This top-of-the-

line product, extraordinary insound and form, could only havecome into being because, like allSchimmel pianos, it is a master-piece of art, craftmanship andtechnology resulting from overa century of experience in pianomanufacturing.

C ultivate time-honored piano-manufacturing traditions.Yet dont be afraid to try some-thing completely new and different.Offer your customers productsfeaturing quality workmanshipand a long service life. These arethe three pillars of the companyphilosophy of the Schimmelfamily, now in the third generation,going on four. A philosophy

which has made Schimmel whatit is today Germanys leadingresident family-owned and -operated piano manufacturerand a brand name renowned andhighly respected worldwide.


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Be honest now, havent you atsome time or another wanted

to own something beautiful, some-thing that would make othersadmire, or even envy, you? And lets come right out and say it something with a air of luxury

to it? This, incidently, is a com-pletely legitimate desire, one asancient as the concept of beautyembedded in human conscious-ness for thousands of years.A desire which has been aroundfor as long as mankind has been

deriving joy in creating thingswhich are not only practical, butbeautiful as well.

And this was precisely thethought behind the creationof the Pegasus grand. With its

future-oriented form and itssonority, it appeals to our senseof beauty.


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The spectrum of music isinnitely broad and richlyfaceted. A human lifetime wouldnot sufce to gain an overallview of its diversity, from ancientto modern, classical to popular,European to exotic sounds. But

lives, is a matter of taste, and, aswe all know, there is no arguingwith tastes.

The Pegasus grand is fasci-nating not only in its soundand form, but in its myriad of

wherever our preferences may lie,the 88 ergonomically curvedkeys of the Pegasus grand unlockthe door to the wonderful worldof sound, to your own joy andthat of others. Because music,like so many other things in our

colors as well. It can be orderedin any color available in a high-grade automobile lacquer, settingvirtually no limit to your personaltaste. A piano for individualists.


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This sound is the result ofthe cultivation and furtherdevelopment of a piano-manu-facturing tradition dating backto 1885, when the rst Schimmelpiano saw the light of day in asuburb of Leipzig, a city witha long musical tradition. Threegenerations of the Schimmelfamily, now going on four, havecontinually pursued the goal ofa more and more perfect matchbetween the sound and thekeyboard-and-action assembly.

The Pegasus grand and uprightare labors of love, a perfectsymbiosis of painstaking handcraftsmanship and modern tech-nology. Avant-garde in theirform, each instrument under thesign of the winged stallion is aclassic, heart and soul.

The heart of a piano is its key-board-and-action assembly.

Its sound is its soul. It imparts tothe instrument its unmistakablecharacter. Inside the avant-garde cabinetry of the Pegasus grandand upright are traditional acous-tic pianos, which produce a soundwhich in its natural diversity can-not be successfully imitated byelectronic pianos. Because it hasa soul.

Well-thought-out details for maximumcomfort: At the touch of a ngertip,an electrically driven lift mechanismsilently raises or lowers the top, as ifby magic. The integrated piano stool,which can be extended in width for duet playing, conveys a feeling of completeharmony between the pianist(s) andthe instrument. The music rack, ofa durable transparent acrylic plasticmaterial, can be set in either an uprightor a at position, independently ofwhether the top is open or closed.


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From towel racks to cityplanning, from can openersto cockpits, from coffee servicesto futuristic sport cars for

Prof. Luigi Colani, the

impulsive eccentric among theGerman designers of internationalstatus, nothing is too small ortoo large, whether of a syntheticmaterial or steel, that he wouldntbe able to come up with ideas forredesigning it to make its formand function more elegant, morepractical, more eyecatching and most of all more sthetic.

Without all the edges and

corners, of course. Becausefor an aerodynamics expert likeProf. Colani, such things are aninhuman abomination. His worldis an ovoid. Gracefully curvedfor the eye. Sensually rounded forthe hands.

Some of his imaginative designshave remained thought-invoking utopias. But many ofthem were realized in Japan,America and Europe. Amongthem the Pegasus grand andupright. Wherever these instru-ments might be, they are admired but also heatedly discussed by pianists, music lovers andtheir friends. Because no one canremain unaffected by them.


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SInside the high-tech cabinetry ofthe Pegasus grand is a traditionalSchimmel grand of the time-testedCC 208 series (2.08 m / 6'10"),with its full, rich sound and

responsive touch. (Exception:the ergonomically curved frontedge of the keyboard.)

It is fully up to the requirementsof both concert pianists andthose who play just for their ownpleasure. The perfect symbiosisof its keyboard-and-actionassembly and its sound-produc-ing portion represents the hautecole of the art and craft of piano

manufacturing.

Keyboard-and-Action Assembly * Renner action Front edge of keyboard

slightly curved Key coverings of naturals of

Tharan** Ebony sharps 3 pedals: sustaining, una corda,

sostenuto

Sound-Producing Portion * Schimmel scale* Schimmel pinblock Soundboard of solid mountain-

grown spruce Schimmel cast-iron plate*

The futuristic cabinetry of thePegasus upright conceals a con-ventional Schimmel upright ofthe recognized 120 series (120 cm/ 47").

The sound-producing portion andkeyboard-and-action assemblyare of traditional construction,featuring top-quality materialsand hand craftsmanship.

Keyboard-and-Action Assembly *

Renner action Schimmel keyboard* 3 pedals: sustaining, mufer

rail, hammer rail

Sound-Producing Portion * Schimmel scale* Schimmel pinblock Soundboard of solid mountain-

grown spruce Schimmel cast-iron plate

Cabinet

THE GRAND K 208 Pegasus

THE UPRIGHT K 120 Pegasus

Scientic measurements are an integral part of research and development.Quality soundboards are manufactured from carefully selected spruce.

The matching of the ribs to thesoundboard is a delicate operation.

The cast-iron plate is the backbone ofa piano.

Hammer ling requires skill andexperience.

The voicers at Schimmel are masters oftheir profession. Note for note, they shapethe sound.

On each side of the key-board is a small tray for jewelry, a metronomeetc. Tilting the trays intotheir horizontal positionopens additional soundvents in the cabinet.

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Cabinet Glass-ber-reinforced bicoque

construction Integrated piano stool Two swivel casters in front

Acrylic plastic pedestal Cover for the loop 2-part cover for the gurine

and the rest of the instrument(extra charge)

Top Electrically operated top-lift

mechanism Top can be set at any desired

angle

Fallboard Recessible Hydraulic safety function

Glass-ber-reinforcedmonocoque construction

Sound vents: vertical to theleft and the right as well ashorizontal in the bonnet andunderneath the keyboard

Two tilting trays, also servingas additional sound vents

Bonnet removable for tuning Front and side fairings

removable Practical metal skirting behind

the pedals Four swivel casters Two nger recesses at the

front, to the left and the right Two grip handles at the back of

the instrument

Fallboard Practical one-piece hinged

construction Recesses into the bonnet when

open

Music Desk Underside of the fallboard

becomes a full-width musicdesk when open

Music at comfortable eye level Plenty of room for several

sheets of music side by side

Piano Stool Adjustable in height Black leather upholstery

Manual Owners Manual, containing

information on use, care andmaintenance

Music Rack Recessible under the top Can be used with the top

closed Two positions raised or at

Piano Stool Seat extendible in width Black leather upholstery Adjustable in height Distance to keyboard

adjustable

Manuals Owners Manual, containing

information on use, care andmaintenance

Transportation Manual, withdetailed information for pianomovers

Measurements and Weights Length of instrument: 243 cm

/ 9511/16" (keyboard to backedge of cabinet)

Overall length: 301311 cm /

1181

/ 2"1227

/16" (stool to backedge of cabinet)

Overall width: 162 cm / 633/4" Overall height: 112 cm / 441/8" Total weight: 580 kg / 1,279 lb.

Transportation Accessories Auxiliary caster for taking

weight off pedestal Tilter (in two halves, with

stabilizing rod)

Special Accessories Leather cover for bottom of

piano stool Leather cover for instrument

(additional charge)

Dimensions and Weights Depth: 67 cm / 263/8" (not

including twin dollies) Depth: 76.5 cm / 301/8"

(including twin dollies) Overall width: 165 cm /

6415/16" Overall height: 131 cm /

519/16" Weight approx. 215 kg / 474 lb.

TransportationFor pushing the instrument a shortdistance, the two swivel castersmounted on the underside ofthe loop plus an auxiliary caster

mounted behind the pedestal willsufce.

For transportation up or downstairs, from building to buildingor over long distances, experi-enced professional piano moverswill be required. In these situa-tions, the instrument will normal-ly be transported tilted into avertical position and with thepedestal removed. Stairs of nor-

mal construction and doors ofusual dimensions will presentno problems.

* CAPE optimized (CAPE =Computer-Assisted PianoEngineering)

** Tharan = key covering withproperties similar to ivory

TransportationFor occasionally pushing theinstrument a short distance, thefour swivel casters will sufce.However, it is always a goodidea to lift up on the instrumentto take some of the load off thecasters.

For transportation up or downstairs, from building to buildingor over long distances, experi-enced professional piano moverswill be required.


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Wilhelm SchimmelPianofortefabrik GmbH

Friedrich-Seele-Str. 2038122 Braunschweig

Tel. (0531)8018-0Fax (0531)8018-163

http://www.schimmel-piano.deE-Mail: [email protected]

Printed in Germany, 6/1998

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Original text in German: Rolf Heckelsbruch,BraunschweigPhotos: Peter Kaus, Hamburg

The illustrations and texts in this brochurereect the state of affairs as of the summerof 1998. We reserve the right to implementchanges in design and/or technical specica-tions without prior notice or obligation to

update existing units.

Competent Partners

To ensure prompt, reliable cus-tomer service, Schimmel pianos,including the Schimmel/Colani

Pegasus series, are availableexclusively from authorizedSchimmel dealers.

Your local authorized Schimmeldealer is happy to offer youprofessional advice, as well as ourgeneral catalogue, Grands andUprights, featuring our entire

product line, and our brochurePiano Manufacturing An Artand a Craft, with information onthe history of the piano and ofour company and a guided tour

through our production facilities.

For further information, wecordially invite you to visit us atour Internet Website.


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Printed in Germany, 6/1998 805 004 710

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