Vogel instruments, named after Hannes Schimmel-Vogels second name and co-branded 'by Schimmel', are manufactured under strict supervision of Schimmel staff members and are backed and warranted by Schimmel. Vogel grands and uprights offer a responsive touch along with a pleasing tone. They feature a Schimmel keyboard and action assembly, German made hammer-heads, excellent mountaingrown soundboard spruce, strings of German origin, solid wood throughout the back assembly, fine polyester finishes and care to detail.