Casio - GP-510 BP Celviano Grand Hybrid Black

The Berlin Grand sound was developed in collaboration with C. Bechstein. Casio sought a clear, balanced and elegant sound for the CELVIANO Grand Hybrid. The D282, C. Bechstein's ultimate masterpiece, is the model that Casio studied intensively to achieve this goal. Mr Albrecht, Service Manager and Master Piano Maker at C. Bechstein, visited Casio R&D to oversee the sound development process right through to the final modification.

The different types of resonance in a grand piano are crucial to the playing experience. The CELVIANO Grand Hybrid incorporates String Resonance, which exposes the harmonic relationships between different strings when the keys are struck. In addition, Damper Resonance reproduces the resonance that occurs when a loud pedal is depressed. The GP-510BP features Open String Resonance and Aliquot Resonance for enhanced realism. Casio's resonance system reproduces the resonance of the strings and soundboard of a grand piano by selecting, controlling and synthesising according to performance conditions.

For an authentic piano feel, Casio has developed a new keyboard system called the Natural Grand Hammer Action Keyboard . This keyboard system features full-length wooden keys and hammers that follow the same path of movement as in a concert grand piano. The keys on the CELVIANO Grand Hybrid are made from exactly the same materials as those used on acoustic grand pianos. Particular attention is paid not only to the finish of the key surfaces, but also to the quality of the wood used for the key beds. This combination of an exceptional action mechanism and top-quality key materials further enhances the feel of playing an acoustic grand piano.