The piano «Voie Lactée» : Limited series of 8 pieces. Nr 3/8. Grand piano based on the Pleyel P204model. This grand piano of 2m17 was created with the harmonic structure of the grand piano of 2m04, heir of the mythical Pleyel n°3 model, chosen by the greatest concert pianists like Alfred Cortot. This limited series piano is an extremely luxurious version of the « Voie lactée » piano designed as a life-­‐size musical box. The milky way painted inside the lid in indigo and navy blue lacquer is covered by a constellation of stars inlayed with mother of pearl. Themusic stand and piano prop in black andwhite checkerboard pattern is in Corian. The Recital keyboard is made inmammoth tusk ivory. Aesthetic features: Glossy black lacquer • Lid opening system designed like amusic box • A milky way, indigo blue and black, with constellation of stars made of mother-­‐of-­‐pearl inserts • Music-­‐stand and piano prop in checkerboard pattern of black and white Corian • Fittings and lyre inpolished nickel-­‐plated steel Dimensions: Length 217 cm x Width 161 cm x Height 105 cm Technical features: Laukhuff Recital keyboard – spruce keys covered with mammoth tusk ivory • Back: laminated wood structure (reliability – long-­‐lasting) • Soundboard and ribs: solid spruce from Ciresa, Fiemme Valley • Renner action according to Pleyel and Paulello specifications • High-­‐resistance metallic frame, computer optimized • Röslau strings • Beech multi-­‐layer pin-­‐block and Klinke tuning-­‐pins for exceptional tuning stability • Impregnated hammerheads to guarantee continuing acoustic performance • Castors • Sostenuto pedal • 88 notes, 7 octaves 1/3. Available immediately. (Number 3/8) Preparation delay prior to delivery : 6 months The matching bench « Satellite » : Features : Black and indigo blue lacquered wood • Horse hair fabric upholstery •Height adjustable with crystal handles. Retail Price (excluding 20% FrenchVAT) = 4.900€ Availability: In stock A few words about Pleyel PLEYEL, the oldest piano manufacturer in the world (since 1807) and the only one in France, is dedicated to produce high-end grand pianos and provides a rare, unique and contemporary design with a high quality of acoustics for people looking for refined music instruments, elegant Art de vivre, collector's pieces. All Pleyel pianos of the stock are 100% French made, entirely produced by Pleyel approved technicians and piano makers, involving more than twenty skills and crafts like : luthiery, cabinet working, varnish, precious veneers, marquetry, decor painting, lacquer and using the most innovative technologies. With more than 270.000 pianos produced, Pleyel remains the piano of Chopin, with a refined colourful tone. It is one of the 1,000 companies being awarded the French State label of Living Heritage Company. As an editor, Pleyelhas built up one of the rarest collection of pianos, requiring rare skills, designed by renown designers (Andrée Putman, Hilton McConnico, Michele De Lucchi, Peugeot Design Lab), visual artists (Marco Del Re, Aki Kuroda, Maarten Baas) and interior designers (Alberto Pinto, reedition of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann). Each of these instruments are produced according to the 3 models of the Pleyel pianos Classic Range: from 1.70 meters to 2.04 meters length. Pleyelpianos are sold and delivered all over the world. We have the pleasure to present our collection of Designers and Artists’ pianos AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. You need to take into account that 3 to 4 months of musical and cabinet-making preparation are required for each of these instruments prior to delivery. Our pianos are usually made on order. As we only have one piece in stock for each design presented hereafter, the stock of these pianos can change everyday. Please contact us as soon as possible in order to confirm the availability of the piano and put an option on it.