Petrof’s P 125 M1 is their most popular upright, and the celebratory instrument introduces a special tiger wood inlay to the instrument’s casework.
Goncalo Alves (more popularly known as tiger wood), is a relatively abundant exotic hardwood. It has a strong orange base colour with a spectacular dark-striped grain. And it’s the obvious resemblance to tigerskin that gives it its nickname.
The grain also has the look of the flames of a fire. By virtue of its durability and appearance, tiger wood is often used for flooring. It is also a desirable material in the manufacture of high-end furniture, jewellery boxes, and billiard/snooker cues. Sliced veneers are often used in architectural panelling.
Here the wood gives the piano a rich contemporary appearance. The special 155th Anniversary motif also features on the instrument.