Scharf & Hauk, Mannheim

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A Scharf & Hauk pianino from the early 20th century

Scharf & Hauk, Mannheim was a German company with headquarters in Mannheim that manufactured keyboard instruments.

history

Invoice from the piano manufacturer Scharf & Hauk, Mannheim (1895)

Scharf & Hauk, Mannheim was founded in 1867 by Christian Scharf († 1893), who later brought his son-in-law Wilhelm Hauk († 1932) into the company, and from then on produced keyboard instruments such as pianos , grand pianos and harpsichords in-house. Over the years, the pianoforte factory with steam operation has received numerous titles, received great recognition and has long been considered the market leader in its branch. The company became famous for its unusually robust and unusual construction, which is still one of the largest and heaviest of all times. The height of a piano started at about 1.45 m and weighed between 380 and 400 kg.

Bombed out in World War II

After the company was completely bombed out towards the beginning of the Second World War in 1940, production remained completely closed and did not open again.

meaning

Scharf & Hauk piano in the Bassermannhaus Museum in Mannheim (2008)

To this day, one of the company's well-preserved instruments is considered a collector's item and is characterized by its rich and unmistakable sound. Piano maker and tuner Waldemar Lutz from Schwetzingen, based in Mannheim, said about the production: "Great instrument with a rich, unmistakable sound, robust construction, which has made the piano work for centuries." On the 4th floor of the Bassermannhaus Museum in Mannheim There is still a well-preserved piano of this brand.

Web links

Commons : Scharf & Hauk  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Scharf & Hauk Piano, Duitsland ... Pianobedrijf v. Medevoort. Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
  2. ^ Musik-Lutz: Achievements around the piano since 1997. Retrieved on February 17, 2020 (American English).