Petrof P173 Breeze

About the Petrof P173 Breeze

At 1,730mm long, 1,525mm wide and 1,025mm tall, weighing 320kg, the P173 Breeze is positioned as a mid-size conservatory grand. Its resonance spruce soundboard tapers from 9mm at the center to 7mm at the edges across 11 spherical ribs, covering an active area of roughly 1.3 square meters for balanced tonal distribution. The cast iron plate is produced using traditional wet sand casting and finished in light gold metallic paint with a diamond effect, while the pin block uses high-density multiplex beech plywood for tuning stability. Strings combine Röslau steel wire with Degen copper-wound bass strings, run through brass agraffes and precision duplex scaling. The action is available with either Renner or Renner-Petrof components paired with German-made hammer heads, and a standard three-pedal system covers soft (una corda), sostenuto and sustain. Beyond the standard cabinet, the P173 is also offered in Klasik, Rococo and Chippendale styling.

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Sound character of the Petrof P173 Breeze

A lyrical treble, rich middle range and deep, rounded bass combine for Petrof's signature soft, gentle and romantic tone, with the traditional wet-sand-cast iron frame contributing a notably well-defined, open quality across the register.

What owners of the Petrof P173 Breeze say

Dealer and professional commentary is consistently glowing, centered on Petrof's signature warm, rounded, romantic tone and the handcraftsmanship behind the Czech-made construction. A quoted professional pianist specifically praises the instrument's range, from delicate classical passages to forceful bass-driven playing, without needing to compromise on either end. No independent critical or forum feedback turned up in the sources checked - the consensus here comes from dealer and professional-player perspectives rather than a broad base of individual owner reviews.

Playability & handling of the Petrof P173 Breeze

Petrof describes the Breeze's character as a gentle, romantic caress, built around the brand's signature combination of a lyrical treble, a rich middle range and a deep, rounded bass - the 5'8" size specifically known among dealers for its soft, rounded tone rather than the more aggressive projection of larger concert instruments. One professional pianist quoted in dealer materials expressed genuine surprise at how warm and deep Petrof's larger grands sound, finding the instrument capable of handling everything from delicate, Debussy-style passages to the forceful attack of traditional tango bass lines without strain. The traditional wet-sand-cast iron frame is credited with producing a notably well-defined sound, a direct result of the greater metal density that casting method allows compared to more modern techniques. Overall, the open, rich and rounded tone typical of Petrof is positioned as opening up expressive possibilities for players looking to grow beyond a purely functional instrument.

Recommended accessories & strings for the Petrof P173 Breeze

As a high-end acoustic grand, the main ongoing requirement is professional tuning on a regular schedule and stable room humidity to protect the spruce soundboard and action over the long term. Multiple cabinet styles (Klasik, Rococo, Chippendale) are available for buyers who want the Breeze's tone in a different aesthetic setting.

Technical data for the Petrof P173 Breeze

The history of the Petrof P173 Breeze

Petrof's P173 Breeze offers the brand's core manufacturing tradition in a more compact 173cm grand suited to smaller performance spaces.

About Petrof as a manufacturer

Petrof was founded in 1864 by Czech piano maker Antonín Petrof in Hradec Králové, after he apprenticed with several respected piano builders in Germany and built his first grand that same year. Petrof was a technological pioneer in his own right, starting with a steam engine and becoming one of the first Czech entrepreneurs to introduce electric lighting into his workshops. After building a larger factory, the company produced its first upright piano in 1883 and became fully self-sufficient, manufacturing its own keyboards and actions and even running its own sawmill. The Petrof family retained control until the entire Czech business sector was nationalized in 1947, only returning to lead the company in 1991 under fourth-generation family member Jan Petrof; today it's run by fifth-generation Zuzana Ceralova Petrofova. Petrof is now the largest acoustic piano manufacturer in Europe, with instruments played by musicians worldwide, including high-profile names like Billie Eilish and Paul McCartney - though those connections reflect the brand broadly rather than this specific model.