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SAUTER *
Company Website: Sauter-Pianos.de
Country of Origin: Germany
Year Established: 1819
Related Brands: Seiler, Grotrian, August Forster, Bluthner, Schimmel Konzert, Shigeru Kawai, Steinway NY, Yamaha CF
Sauter pianos are made by Sauter Pianofortemanufaktur GmbH & Co KG in Spaichingen, Germany
Warranty: 5-year parts and labour, applicable to the original purchaser only
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Sauter’s long history begins with Johann Grimm, a carpenter’s apprentice from Spaichingen, Germany, who traveled to Vienna in 1813 to study piano building with acclaimed piano builder Johann Andreas Streicher and his wife, Nanette Stein. Upon completing 6 years of apprenticing, Grimm returned home and began building virginal harpsichords. Grimm’s nephew Carl Sauter would take over the business in 1846 and is responsible for expanding operations from what was a small workshop into a large piano factory. Sauter gradually developed a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and innovation, represented by Sauter securing several design patents. While a majority share of Sauter was purchased in the 1990s by German Otto Hahn, the Sauter family is still deeply involved with the company as 6th generation Sauter family member Ulrich Sauter remains with the company in the role of Director of Operations.
Sauter currently manufactures 500 pianos total yearly between uprights and grand pianos, available in a wide variety of finishes and cabinet detailing.
Upright pianos are offered in 3 sizes; the 46” 119, 48” 122, and the 51” 130. The Sauter 130 Masterclass is equipped with an upgraded, specialized Renner action (design proprietary to Sauter) referred to as the R2 Double Escapement Action, with a design said to allow for faster repetition than normal upright actions. Grands are available in 6 sizes; the 5’3” 160, 6’1” 185, 6’11” 210, 7’3” 220, 7’7” 230, and the 9’ 275 concert grand.
Materials and components utilized in Sauter pianos are of very high quality. Soundboards are sourced from tight-grain Alpine white spruce, and are manufactured using a proprietary process referred to as “Sauter Spherical Concavity”. Actions are built by Renner, while pins and agraffes in the larger grand pianos are made from titanium.
Undoubtedly one of the top German piano manufacturers, Sauter’s represents a fine example of European craftsmanship.
SAUTER MODELS & PRICE
| MODEL | SIZE | DESCRIPTION | MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUTER UPRIGHTS | |||
| 119 | 46″ | Peter Maly Concent Satin Ebony | $32,000 |
| 119 | 46″ | Peter Maly Concent Polished Ebony | $34,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Ragazza Polished Ebony | $36,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Ragazza Satin Cherry | $36,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Ragazza Polished Cherry/Yew | $43,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Vista Polished Ebony | $40,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Vista Satin Maple | $38,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Vista Satin Cherry | $40,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Master Class Polished Ebony | $47,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Artes Polished Ebony | $52,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Artes Polished Palisander/Macassar | $53,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Artes Polished White | $53,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Pure Noble Polished Ebony/Veneers | $49,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Pure Noble Polished White/Red | $50,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Pure Basic Satin Ebony/Walnut | $39,900 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Pure Basic Satin White | $39,900 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Pure Basic Satin White/Maple | $39,900 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Rondo Polished Ebony | $43,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Rondo Satin Wenge | $40,500 |
| 122 | 48″ | Peter Maly Vitrea Colored Ebony with Glass | $41,000 |
| 122 | 48″ | Schulpiano Satin Beech/Black Ash | $32,000 |
| 130 | 51″ | Master Class Polished Ebony | $53,000 |
| 130 | 51″ | Competence Polished Ebony | $45,500 |
| 130 | 51″ | Competence Satin Walnut | $43,000 |
| 130 | 51″ | Sonder Polished Ebony w/Sostenuto | $39,900 |
| 130 | 51″ | Sonder Polished Ebony w/o Sostenuto | $36,000 |
| SAUTER GRANDS | |||
| 160 | 5’3″ | Alpha Polished Ebony | $95,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Alpha Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $88,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Chippendale Satin Cherry | $99,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Chippendale Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $96,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Noblesse Satin Cherry | $106,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Noblesse Polished Cherry | $115,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Noblesse Satin Burl Walnut | $111,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Noblesse Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $106,000 |
| 160 | 5’3″ | Noblesse Polished Standard Wood Veneers | $114,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished Ebony | $106,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished Ebony w/Burl Walnut | $110,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished Pyramid Mahogany | $117,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished Bubinga | $116,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished Rio Palisander | $117,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Satin Maple with Silver | $99,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Polished White | $110,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Delta Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $98,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Chippendale Satin Cherry | $109,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Chippendale Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $105,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Noblesse Satin Cherry | $116,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Noblesse Polished Cherry | $129,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Noblesse Satin Burl Walnut | $121,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Noblesse Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $112,000 |
| 185 | 6’1″ | Noblesse Polished Standard Wood Veneers | $126,000 |
| 210 | 6’11” | Peter Maly Vivace Polished Ebony | $150,000 |
| 210 | 6’11” | Peter Maly Vivace Satin Wood Veneers | $140,000 |
| 210 | 6’11” | Peter Maly Vivace Polished White | $150,000 |
| 220 | 7’3″ | Omega Polished Ebony | $135,000 |
| 220 | 7’3″ | Omega Polished Burl Walnut | $149,000 |
| 220 | 7’3″ | Omega Polished Pyramid Mahogany | $148,000 |
| 220 | 7’3″ | Omega Satin Standard Wood Veneers | $129,000 |
| 230 | 7’3″ | Peter Maly Ambiente Polished Ebony | $170,000 |
| 230 | 7’3″ | Peter Maly Ambiente Polished Ebony w/Crystals | $195,000 |
| 275 | 9′ | Concert Polished Ebony | $230,000 |
SAUTER PIANO SERIAL NUMBERS
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE | SERIAL NUMBER |
|---|---|
| 1819 | 1 |
| 1840 | 900 |
| 1870 | 2500 |
| 1900 | 5000 |
| 1925 | 1120 |
| 1940 | 4800 |
| 1960 | 22100 |
| 1980 | 73600 |
| 2000 – Present | 109300+ |
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