Serial number 1180224. This Model GP148R1 was manufactured in the Pearl River Factory and branded Ritmuller. Pearl River is currently the world’s largest piano producer.
It has a brilliant high gloss ebony casing with a stool to match. As one can see in the photographs, the finish reflects like a mirror! As a recently produced baby grand piano, it is in virtually ‘as new’ condition.
The tone is very balanced throughout and has a good range of playability from relatively mellow to bright. We are quite surprised at its ability to be mellow, especially in the bass where a nice rich tone is available. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The keys have a medium touch weight in relation to an upright, but a medium to lighter weight for a grand (considering that a grand piano always has a heavier touch over an upright to begin with) which makes it far more inviting for someone learning how to play the piano. The dimensions are a length of 148 cm and a width of 151 cm.
The DE 917 Ritmuller Grand Pianoforte with stool is currently hired out.
Due to the piano being manufactured in the Pearl River Factory and branded Ritmuller, the piano could also be referred to as a Pearl River Piano.