The Ritmüller UP120RE is a 47.25-inch professional upright piano that serves as a cornerstone of the Classic (Legacy) Series. Designed by the legendary Lothar Thomma, this model is engineered to provide a sophisticated musical experience within a slightly more compact studio frame, making it a favorite for upscale homes, apartments, and private teaching studios.

Acoustic Profile & Tone Description

The UP120RE is celebrated for its distinctly European voice—characterized by a clean, sweet treble and a surprisingly deep, focused bass. Unlike many pianos in its size class that can sound "bright" or "thin," the UP120RE offers a warm, woody, and rounded tone. This tonal "color" allows for exceptional clarity in polyphonic music (like Bach) while providing enough resonance and soul for romantic and contemporary pieces.

Premium Soundboard & Acoustic Components

• All-Spruce Tapered Soundboard: The instrument features a high-altitude spruce soundboard, precision-tapered to allow for maximum vibration. This design ensures that even at lower volumes, the piano maintains a rich, singing quality.

• German Röslau Strings: Standard on all Ritmüller professional models, these world-class strings provide the foundation for the piano’s tonal purity and incredible tensile strength.

• Solid Maple Bridges: To ensure the energy from the strings is perfectly captured, the UP120RE uses vertically laminated maple bridges with a solid cap, providing an efficient and clear transfer of sound.

Engineering & Performance Features

• Responsive Action Design: The action is built using traditional hard rock maple for the moving parts, paired with an aluminum action rail for weather-resistance and stability. This results in a fast, repeatable touch that aids in developing advanced finger technique.

• Structural Integrity: The piano is supported by four heavy-duty spruce backposts and a 17-ply hard maple pinblock, ensuring that the instrument holds its tuning even in fluctuating climates.

• Premium Keybed: The keys are crafted from straight-grained spruce, balanced for a consistent "weight" across the entire keyboard, and topped with high-quality surfaces for a secure grip during play.

• Slow-Close System: A hydraulic slow-close fallboard is standard, protecting the hands of young players and the piano’s finish.

Technical Specifications

• Height: 47.25 inches (120 cm)

• Width: 59 inches (150 cm)

• Depth: 23.5 inches (60 cm)

• Weight: Approx. 515 lbs (234 kg)

• Hardware: Polished brass pedals (including Muffler/Practice pedal).

Available Finishes:

Satin Mahogany - $10,080 (USD)

Satin Ebony - $10,080 (USD))

Value Summary

The Ritmüller UP120RE is often cited as the "sweet spot" of the Ritmüller line. It provides the same premium German components and Thomma-designed scale as the larger models but in a footprint that fits more easily into smaller rooms. It is widely considered one of the best values in the industry for those seeking a refined, non-percussive tone and a professional-grade build without the "big brand" price premium