Seiler 116 Modern S Design Slate
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This Seiler 116 is a beautifully crafted, compact upright piano that prioritizes a refined playing experience. The slate finish is a real design statement, and the Seiler action provides a surprisingly responsive touch for its size. It’s perfect for the discerning player who appreciates quality and aesthetics in a smaller footprint – think apartments, music rooms, or as a statement piece in a modern home.
Product Description
- Seiler 116 Modern S Design Slate
- Piano
- The straight
- clear lines of this piano fit perfectly into the era of modern living
- The solid resonator and an excellent playing technique
- paired with only the highest quality materials
- guarantee lasting pleasure with this beautiful instrument.
- With 3 pedals
- Seiler mechanism
- Seiler keyboard
- Height: 116 cm
- Width: 145 cm
- Depth: 55 cm
- Knee height: 67 cm
- weight: 205 kg
- Finish: Polished with slate front
- 5 Years factory warranty
PROS
- • Slate front adds a unique, sophisticated aesthetic appeal.
- • Seiler mechanism delivers a responsive, nuanced touch for controlled playing.
- • Solid resonator construction ensures a rich, resonant tone across the spectrum.
- • Compact size (116cm) makes it suitable for smaller spaces without compromising sound.
CONS
- • Slate finish can be susceptible to scratches and requires careful handling.
- • Limited pedal functionality (3 pedals) might restrict advanced playing techniques.
- • The smaller size, while convenient, slightly compromises overall bass response.
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Key Features
Keys
Seiler keyboard (likely spruce core with a high-quality covering, possibly Ivorite or similar)
Height/Length
Height: 116 cm, Width: 145 cm, Depth: 55 cm
Soundboard
Solid resonator (likely spruce, hand-graduated for optimal resonance)
Action
Seiler mechanism (renowned for its precision and responsiveness, likely a Renner action or Seiler’s own equivalent)
Pedals
3 pedals (likely sustain, sostenuto, and una corda/soft pedal)
Finish
Polished with slate front (a unique, high-end finish, likely involving multiple layers and a protective topcoat)
Weight
205 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The slate finish itself doesn't directly impact the sound, but the thicker layers required for application might subtly dampen vibrations, resulting in a slightly more controlled, less overtly resonant tone.
Seiler historically used Renner actions, and while they may now manufacture their own, the quality and feel are comparable—expect a consistent, precise action with excellent repetition.
Understandably, the bass response is more limited than a full-sized grand. It's respectable for its class but won't deliver the same low-end depth or sustain.
