

The cost of an equivalent quality grand piano is typically 2-3 times more expensive, so many families begin their instruction on an upright piano and trade up to a grand later if they can when the harder repertoire demands it. Professional upright pianos are often chosen for their value as well. Upright pianos equipped with Seiler’s SMR technology (a factory option) will finally give the performance to match the tone, making these professional upright pianos a better option than most small grands. The 52″ Seiler ED-132 and 50″ Seiler ED-126 offer a full sound and dynamic range that rivals a mid-sized grand piano, but fits easily in most any room.

Tall, professional upright pianos have often been a substitute for grand pianos when space is an issue. Watch the video below to see the SMR action at work. This gives the jack a strong push sideways to return in addition to the force of the spring on the pivot…teamwork! However, in a magnet, the relationship between force and distance is exponential, Force x Distance². Owen LovellĪs a spring compresses (or stretches) the force is linear, Force x Distance. REVIEW: The Piano Buyer – Seiler Brings Premium Action Technology to the Mid-Priced ED Series, by Dr. The result is both a faster and more reliable repetition, and very nearly equal to the best grand piano actions. These lightweight, permanent magnets force each other apart faster and more reliably than the spring alone. Within the Seiler SMR action, small ceramic magnets are installed in the action.
