The Ritmüller R9 is a 5-foot, 3-inch baby grand piano from the Classic Series, engineered by master designer Lothar Thomma to bring a sophisticated, full-bodied European tone and premium features to residential interiors.

Acoustic Profile & Tone Description

is celebrated for its rich, complex, and broad tone that often wins blind listening tests against higher-priced alternatives. It delivers a warm, sustained sound with a pleasing "singing bell tone" in the upper-mid register. This is achieved through careful scale design and premium materials, resulting in an instrument that offers remarkable clarity and depth across all dynamics.TheR9

Premium Acoustic Components

• All-Spruce Tapered Soundboard: The soundboard is crafted from selected, vertically-grained spruce and is tapered for maximum tonal response, structural integrity, and projection.

• German Röslau Strings: The piano utilizes high-quality German Röslau wire for the treble strings and copper-wound bass strings, ensuring clear harmonics and a resonant low end.

• High-Quality Hammers: The hammers feature imported Japanese-felt, with a mahogany core for optimal balance of elasticity, firmness, and reduced distortion.

• Tuned Duplex Scale: Features a tuned, functional duplex scale design that enhances the richness and overtone series of the sound.

Engineering & Performance Features

• Responsive Action: The Ritmüller action uses hornbeam wood construction and an extruded aluminum rail for reliable, responsive touch and longevity.

• Stability & Durability: A robust, 19-ply cross-laminated hard rock maple pinblock provides exceptional tuning stability, while a traditional sand-cast iron plate, finished by CNC, ensures structural integrity.

• Refined Touchpoints: Players benefit from premium Siberian spruce keys and real ebony sharps for a professional, tactile playing experience.

• User Conveniences: A hydraulic slow-close fallboard is a standard safety feature, and the middle pedal offers full sostenuto functionality.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)

• Width: 59 inches (150 cm)

• Depth: 39 inches (99 cm)

• Weight: Approx. 679 lbs (308 kg)

• Finishes: Available in high-polish Ebony, Mahogany, and White finishes; a silver-hardware option (R9SP) is also available.

Available Finishes:

Polished Ebony - $20,244 (USD)

Polished White - $20,356 (USD)

Value Summary

The Ritmüller R9 represents an exceptional value within the baby grand market, competing favorably with major brands like Yamaha and Kawai. It provides a level of tonal sophistication, high-end components (German strings, Japanese felt hammers, solid ebony sharps), and design quality typically found in much more expensive instruments. This makes the R9 an ideal investment for serious enthusiasts or professionals who desire the performance and aesthetic of a grand piano without the premium price tag.