Featuring kawais new grand feel iii keyboard action, contemporary cabinet designs, and an updated lcd touchscreen ui with sisterpiano remote control app, the new kawai concert artist ca series ca99 and ca79 capture the essence of playing a fine concert grand piano while offering the finest in digital piano performance. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. The new standard of grand piano design is beyond imagination. Chupps piano service is the authorized dealer of kawai pianos for the michiana region. Kawai pianos offer precision engineering and the finest craftsmanship. It is in the public domain this music is played, audio and video recorded by paul barton, the channel holder for on a feurich. This video contains piano music by claude debussy published in 1890. Kawai was founded in 1927 by koichi kawai, an inventor and former yamaha employee who was the first person in japan to design and build a piano action. It is the toy piano 32 key sky roof open like a real grand piano. Piano price directory of sticker prices e book of piano.
This information can help guide you in making important decisions. The kawai kgseries was released in early 1970s and was considered. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Made in the united states, we use the highest quality materails and craftsmanship, building an attractive and durable. Kawai canada music kawai america corporation kawai. The baldwin grand piano, designed, built and guaranteed by the baldwin company is used exclusively by the first rank of artists in all spheres of musical expression pianists, composers, conductors, singers, instrumentalists as well as the outstanding symphony orchestras around the world and in music festivals everywhere.
The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Koichi kawai was always mechanically minded, inventing early on in life. Lettering is 2 high with your choice of thread colors. Jan 01, 20 kawai grand piano gm10 with its resonant tone and classic good looks, the gm10k is an impressive addition to your home or studio. The pricing of any used piano should reflect its condition, but be wary, especially when considering newish used pianos as an impressive looking glossy grand may not be all that it seems. A digital cp200 black baby grand piano by kawai sep 19. Kawai to my ear has a richer sound and seems more consistent throughout its scale. It is in the public domain this music is played, audio and video recorded by paul barton, the channel holder for on a. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. The kawai ge30 grand piano is one of kawais most popular offerings. Scrape to finish at back, at top of piano leg under skirt and damage to corner of pedal box.
The art of assembling these materials to create a grand piano that feels and sounds the way it should is an immense undertaking. In 20, kawai introduced its latest highperformance grand series. Kawai rx3 professional grand piano kawai rx series. The gl40 is approximately the same size as the rx 2, its one inch longer, the 5 foot 11 versus the 5 foot 10 on the rx 2. Boston piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Kawai and yamaha are currently the only piano manufactures that still build pianos in japan and both have an excellent reputation. This chart documents list prices of these instruments at that time. W e have access to all stock that can be ordered on all models of new kawai grand pianos.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This is a fantastic cover to protect our new piano from harm like our cat that thinks it is a big chair. Kawai kg2c grand piano for sale memphis tn nashville. Used pianos for sale living pianos online piano store. Our covers are available in a variety of different fabrics as well as with several different options available.
Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Kawais ryuyo grand piano facility was opened in 1980, establishing a gold standard of piano creation that aspires to produce the finest instruments in the world. A digital cp200 black baby grand piano by kawai 20th century includes books, digital discs, and bench. The best examples of pianos in this price range are yamaha, kawai, young chang. All kawai piano models and sizes 1960 to 2010 bluebook of pianos.
Endorsed by leading piano technicians and proven superior in scientific tests, abs styran is supported by over thirty years of proven reliability in kawai pianos. Aug 08, 20 this video contains piano music by claude debussy published in 1890. Its hardly the best film ever, but for what it is, it does the job pretty well on the whole. For more than 90 years, we have remained at the forefront of piano design and manufacture. Another option you might consider is shigeru this is the marque launched by kawai when they decided they wanted to play with the big boys, sort of like what toyota did with the lexus brand. I am making the surface finish as the beautiful grain of natural wood. While kawai is second in size to yamaha among japanese piano manufacturers, it has a welldeserved reputation all its own for quality and innovation. He also mentioned it was the best value for the money when. These brand names listed here are of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the years shown here. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. The kawai gl40 511 grand piano is poised to become the. Offering all of kawai s new grand, upright and digital pianos we stand ready to assist you.
After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book. Kawai grand pianos for sale at chupps piano service. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing service. Shigeru kawai skex concert grand piano, a piano creation from the finest materials and crafted upon generations of knowledge. Kawai grand pianos brochure 20 english kawai musical. Includes stand, ac adapter, optional battery power 6xaa rated 4. Every kawai grand piano is a symbol of our commitment to the art and science of bringing music to life.
The gegm was the least expensive series and was called the musicians series. For more than 90 years, we have remained at the forefront of piano design and manufacture introducing materials, technologies and design elements that have set the benchmark across the industry and around the world. Living pianos offers a wide selection of new and used pianos for sale including. For custom embroidery anything other than piano brand names call 8007924457. Featuring kawais new grand feel iii keyboard action, contemporary cabinet designs, and an updated lcd touchscreen ui with sisterpiano remote control. The ge gm was the least expensive series and was called the musicians series. Kawai piano covers 02092016 by robert lowe all around great experience from ordering to receiving. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. The kawai kgseries was released in early 1970s and was considered the first modern designed grand pianos from kawai. With a typical length ranging from 710 ft, the concert grand piano is the.
Each cover is made with your fabric choice and size of your piano and covers are generally shipped out within one to two weeks. Resale prices and comparisons of professional grand pianos. Kawai grand pianos for over 90 years, kawai has been the architect of the modern piano, boldly pioneering the use of stateofthe art materials and ideas to advance the piano art form. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. Shigeru kawai skex concert grand piano concert pianos. Kawai pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Aug 27, 2016 another option you might consider is shigeru this is the marque launched by kawai when they decided they wanted to play with the big boys, sort of like what toyota did with the lexus brand.
In his book larry fine rated the kawai piano four out of five stars. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Many people enjoy the warm, projecting tone of the rx3 grand piano. We are using a metal pipe in the sound source unit, and plays a beautiful tone deviation does not occur almost pitch. The new gx series grand pianos aim to reproduce the delicate control of a. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable. Building upon nine decades of experience and tradition, our celebrated technology delivers extraordinary touch and tone that is. Kawai pianos for sale buy a kawai piano at pianomart.
When purchasing a kawai piano, you must decide between an upright piano and a grand piano. The innovative use of abs styran in all our piano actions is one of the chief reasons why a kawai piano will maintain stable touch and tone over time better than other pianos. Have you ever wondered how much a steinway piano costs. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. He started in the piano business as a teenager, worked at yamaha, and became the first in japan to completely. For more than 85 years, we have remained at the forefront of piano design and manufacture. Although theyre not handmade, this does not jeopardize the sound quality. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Nearly all kawai grands and taller uprights are made in japan.
Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices. This is a very recently japanese manufactured kawai grand piano that has barely been played. Knowing the fair market value of kawai pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners. It is designed for the best performance, whereas the gl series is designed more for efficiency in manufacturing, with fewer refinements. It is the toy piano that can be made simply because it is a kawai piano manufacturer. Apr 05, 2016 the gl40 is kawais recent upgrade or update to their rather famous rx2 that was a dominant player in the institutional grand piano market from probably the late 90s right up until 20, 2014. Dance music mode instantly play and remix dance music. These prices relate very well to current used piano prices. Resale price comparisons of professional grand pianos. Jan 01, 20 the innovative use of abs styran in all our piano actions is one of the chief reasons why a kawai piano will maintain stable touch and tone over time better than other pianos. Scrape to finish at back, at top of piano leg under skirt and damage to corner. We are using a metal pipe in the sound source unit, and plays a. The gl40 is kawais recent upgrade or update to their rather famous rx2 that was a dominant player in the institutional grand piano market from probably the late 90s right up until 20. If an order is made for a popular model of kawai piano then it will be delivered within two weeks.
Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Passionate craftsman, diligently creating each piano, one instrument at a time this is the underlying principle that kawai was founded upon, and a respected philosophy that. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. For example, dealers will sell these pianos used for the same price as the original. Prospective used piano buyers want to know something about them. The new gx series grand pianos aim to reproduce the delicate control of a full. The rx blak series pianos also incorporated many cosmetic changes.
This video shows the process of making a kawai grand piano. Our grand piano covers are custom manufactured to fit any make and model piano. Every kawai grand piano and concert grand piano is a symbol of our commitment to the art and science of bringing music to life. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Kawai, japans second largest piano manufacturer next to yamaha, was established in 1927 by koichi kawai and his partners in hamamatsu, japan. For more than 85 years, we have remained at the forefront of piano design and manufacture, introducing materials, technologies and design elements that have set the benchmark across the industry, and across the world.
Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Prices of new or used boston upright and grand pianos. The thing i dislike about kawai is that it lacks a signature timbre that would give it an unmistakable. Kawai grand piano gm10 with its resonant tone and classic good looks, the gm10k is an impressive addition to your home or studio. Kawai grand pianos are made from over 10,000 highest precision parts, including wood, metal, fiber, and other materials. After 18 years of success, the rx series was succeeded by the gx blak series in 20.
Our available kawai pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Before 1990 kawai made three series of grand pianos. He also mentioned it was the best value for the money when compared to other companies. Grand piano kawai natural 32 key grand pianolike elegant.