Bluthner Style 7 c.1922

Colour: Rosewood Satin
Year: c.1922

The Bluthner Style 7 is a beautifully rebuilt rosewood baby grand from one of the world's finest piano makers, a rare and striking instrument that combines the exceptional tonal character of a Leipzig-built Bluthner with the visual elegance of a fully restored rosewood cabinet. Dating from c.1922 and priced at £14,995, this is an outstanding example of a golden-era German grand piano, fully prepared and ready to grace a discerning home or performance space.

Bluthner's aliquot stringing system, unique to the brand, gives their grands a warm, complex, singing tone that is instantly recognisable. A rebuilt rosewood Bluthner of this quality and provenance is an exceptionally rare find. This instrument has been prepared to the highest standard by our technicians at The Piano Gallery.

Available to purchase online or to try in person at our Oxfordshire showroom. Contact us to arrange a private viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluthner's aliquot stringing system, and why does it matter?

Bluthner's aliquot stringing is a patented system unique to the brand in which a fourth, unstruck sympathetic string is added to each note in the upper register. This string vibrates in sympathy when the note is played, adding a subtle shimmer and harmonic richness to the treble. The result is a singing, resonant treble quality that is one of Bluthner's most admired and distinctive characteristics, immediately audible to anyone who plays the instrument.

How does a 1922 Bluthner compare to a modern grand at a similar price?

A modern grand at this price will be consistent, reliable, and well-specified. A 1922 Bluthner that has been properly rebuilt is something entirely different, a historic instrument with a tonal depth, warmth, and individual character that modern production cannot replicate. The combination of Bluthner's aliquot system, old-growth spruce soundboard, and the settled resonance of a century-old instrument produces a sound that many pianists find uniquely captivating. A rebuilt example at this price represents exceptional value.

How does a rebuilt Bluthner compare to a Steinway or Bosendorfer at a similar price?

A Steinway has a more projecting, powerful, singing tone. A Bosendorfer has a darker, more intimate Viennese character. A Bluthner has a warmth, lyrical quality, and harmonic complexity that is entirely its own. All three are among the finest piano makers the world has produced, and pianists who care deeply about tone often develop strong individual preferences for one over the others. We stock grands from all three and are very happy to arrange a comparison.

What is special about the rosewood cabinet?

Rosewood was the most prestigious cabinet timber for fine 19th and early 20th century pianos. A fully rebuilt rosewood Bluthner from 1922 is as visually distinctive as it is musically exceptional, very few instruments on the current market offer this combination of historic German craftsmanship, rebuilt quality, and visual magnificence. It suits period interiors and any setting where the piano is the focal point of the room.

How long will a rebuilt Bluthner Style 7 last?

A properly rebuilt Bluthner grand, well maintained, should give many more decades of outstanding musical service. The structural components of the instrument are effectively permanent. The rebuilt action, strings, and soundboard treatment give this piano a fresh start mechanically. With regular tuning and periodic attention from a skilled technician, it should remain in excellent condition for a very long time.