Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano

Kawai Classic Salon Grand Piano.

  The RX-2 was one of the most popular models of the award-winning RX Series line of grand pianos first introduced in 1995. As a collection, they were chosen “Acoustic Piano Line of the Year” by MMR Magazine in 2003, 2004 and 2005. After a successful 18-year tenure, the RX Series was replaced by the much-anticipated GX BLAK Series in 2013.

Advanced Precision from ABS Stryan

Kawai has the most advanced piano research and development facilities in the world. Selected action components within this piano are made of high-tech materials including ABS Stryan. High-stress polymer technology has allowed Kawai engineers to scientifically apply this technology in Kawai’s Ultra Responsive piano action. The results are improved piano performance, superior musical tone and extended durability. Over a quarter of a century of intense testing has proven these materials to be superior to wood in critical actions areas.”

Taken from the Kawai RX-2 brochure.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Treble at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Full lid prop position for maximum tonal output.

This piano was purchased new in Albuquerque at the long-time Kawai and Steinway & Sons authorized representative, Washburn Music in 2000. It is a one-owner and lived its life so far under just one roof. It has been here in this arid climate and it is happily acclimated and well adjusted to the low humidity. These are durable, low-maintenance, well-built pianos and it should give decades of musical enrichment to the next owner. The piano had very little playing time so there is minimal wear in the action and other moving parts. It is in excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically. Only the best technicians have serviced the piano. We are happy to warrant the instrument for two years. We had to do very little to it in the 88 Keys Piano Restoration shop and it was in nearly sell-able condition when we acquired it. The original matching bench with storage is included. Complimentary local, first-floor professional delivery is also included.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Soundboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Soundboard decal showing images of exhibition awards the Kawai piano has won.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano, 5”-10” length, S# 2387777, Mfg. 2000, Ebony polish finish.

88 Keys Warehouse & Showroom price – only $14,950.

Special Features

  • Millennium 111 Action with Carbon Fiber

  • Exclusive Carbon Jack

  • Exclusive NEOTEX Key Surfaces

  • Mahogany Hammer Mouldings

  • CORE System for superior tone

  • Exclusive “Hard Finish” Music Rack

  • Steel reinforced Keyslip

  • Ultra-Slow Fallboard Closing system

The scale design is is a Full Duplex Scale that enhances the treble tone. The middle pedal is a True Sostenuto for the serious pianist or professional. The RX-2 has three lid props to display your piano the way you like– long, medium and short.

Many schools and universities are All-Kawai Schools so the piano majors will always have a quality instrument to rehearse on during their studies, including New Mexico State University.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Model at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The RX-2 was built in the main Kawai factory in Hamamatsu, Japan and not Indonesia or China.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Mahogany at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The inside rim is finished in a warm red mahogany.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Half at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Half lid prop position is a handsome way to display the piano.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Est. 1927 by Koichi Kawai.

Kawai model RX-2 Grand Piano Bass at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The lid can also be fully closed.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano

Petrof 46-inch Studio Upright Piano.

Built in the Czech Republic.

  Petrof is the largest piano manufacturer in Europe today, building nearly 6000 pianos annually. At the time this model was built, there was a huge currency advantage for Czech Republic factories in all industries because they were not yet on the Euro currency. However, when fully regulated and prepped Petrof pianos could hold their own in comparison to more well-known high-end German piano manufacturers. At the time, labor rates were very low and there were no duty taxes to pay. The price of these pianos was only a fraction of that of other European instruments and sometimes even less expensive than pianos from Japan. This is no longer the case. Economic conditions have changed dramatically and the current model has a full MSRP of $32,682. Petrof 46-inch Studio Upright in Ebony Polish.

When properly prepared, they are a very good value.”

Larry Fine

Author, The Piano Book

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Est. 1864 by Antonin Petrof and 4 generations after him.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Medallion at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The most beautiful harp in the industry.

Petrof pianos are known for their warm, rich European overall tone quality, full of color and a clear singing treble tone. They don’t necessarily have the tonal power and projection American pianos strive for though. But they excel at classical music with their darker, more mellow tone that “stresses the fundamental pitch” and attenuates the overtone structure normally associated with Asian pianos. They are ideal for Mozart and Beethoven. Someone with a “jazzier” taste in music would probably be better off with a different piano. The Petrof factory is also well-known for its quality in workmanship and beautiful cabinetmaking. This model has a Czech-Republic high-performance Detoa piano-action that plays expressively and accurately. It has a slightly heavier touch-weight that makes it easier to control and play with more dynamic expression. The middle pedal is equipped with a practice function for quiet play. The original adjustable Artist bench is included.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Keyboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The Petrof tone and feel is ideal for Mozart and Beethoven.

Petrof model P-115 Studio Upright Piano, S# 565 519, Mfg. 1999, Ebony polish finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – $6,450.

This piano is in excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically. It is a one-owner, bought locally in 1999 from the Petrof authorized dealership, Charles Piano and has lived its entire life here in Albuquerque. It is happily acclimated and well-adjusted to our unique and arid climate. It was cared for and cherished in its role as the focal point of the formal living room. It was hardly played so there is minimal wear in the piano-action, trapwork and other moving parts. All we have done to service the piano is to regulate the action, pitch-raise and concert tune.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Detoa at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

High-performance Detoa piano-action from the Czech Republic.

The Petrof Piano Co. was established in 1864 by Antonin Petrof, born at Hrádec Kralové, Czechoslovakia in 1839. Antonin learned piano building from his uncle in Vienna and returned home to build his own pianos. The Czechs have long been known for their musical instrument building skills and vibrant music industry. The company grew and over the years moved into larger facilities and acquired other plants. Upright pianos came along in 1883 followed by player pianos. Family members began participating in the business. Antonin, Jr. joined the firm in 1908; Vladimir in 1914. Antonin, Sr. lived until 1915. Younger Petrofs Ivan and Dimitrij apprenticed in 1928. The company prospered and their pianos consistently earned prizes at international exhibitions. They embraced the advancement of technology and production became more sophisticated.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Patented at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Winner of several European piano quality competitions.

1939 brought WWII and the factory converted to war production and afterward in 1947 the State Ministry of Industry took over the company. All businesses in Czechoslovakia were nationalized this way and the Petrof family was forced out. Antonin, Jr. passed away in 1964 after his release from Communist imprisonment. With the Velvet Revolution in 1989 and the fall of the Soviet Union afterward, many state-run factories were able to become private businesses again. Fourth-generation Jan, son of Dimitrij, initiated the privatization process in 1991 in order to reclaim the company and in 2001 the factory was successfully passed into the hands of the Petrof family as the fifth generation was also admitted.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Desk at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

A grand piano style music desk for lengthy musical scores.

Petrof pianos were first imported into the US in 1985 by Geneva International based in Wheeling, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Initially, they had a difficult time convincing piano dealers to carry a piano brand built in a communist country. Geneva’s response was “I’d argue that Czechs were not communists but rather were an invaded nation.” The tumbling of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 resulted in an independent Czech Republic and the Petrof piano began receiving the appreciation as a high-end piano it sorely deserved.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Bench at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The original adjustable Artist bench for your performances.

Petrof model P115 Studio Upright Piano Hammers at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano

Schimmel Continental Console Piano

German piano with the classic European tone quality.

  The Uber sleek, modern European cabinet design of this stylish piano has elements of beauty, simplicity and functionality. Its undersized cabinet fit better into the smaller living spaces on the Continent, hence the name, and the functional aspect. Even a few inches of width and depth can make a difference in the cozy confines of a flat or apartment. A larger upright piano can also visually dominate a room, to its detriment. The finish is what is commonly called “Blonde”, which was quite popular at the time. It never shows dust like ebony finishes do, a small advantage for New Mexican homes. The two pedals were standard for European upright pianos and even American Steinway & Sons uprights. Note the acrylic key cover, allowing the keyboard to be visible while protecting the keys. The music desk extends over the full length of the piano to accommodate long musical scores. It’s sturdy too, for heavy books like hymnals or fake-books that live performers at a piano bar use. The original one-of-a-kind matching bench is included.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Fallboard at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The Acrylic key cover is protecting the keyboard but exhibits the black and white keys.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Pedals at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Elements of beauty, simplicity and functionality.

In the mid 1930’s, Wilhelm Arno Schimmel (the 2nd generation) had developed a small upright without backposts and a new keyboard/action design. Its petite styling ideally reflected contemporary tastes, the large uprights of yesteryear, having in the meantime become old fashioned and out of style… Additionally, new model were introduced during the 1930’s… which for decades to come would be the hallmark of the unmistakable tonal character of Schimmel uprights” Copied from the Schimmel history website.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Brochure at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

“1950. Wilhelm Arno Schimmel creates new designs, leading the way in the German piano industry.” Schimmel brochure pictured in “Piano Manufacturing an Art and a Craft”, Nikolaus W. Schimmel.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano, S# 39700, Mfg. 1958, Blonde polished finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $2950.

This piano was built in 1958 though in piano-years it is much younger, having been played sparingly. It has been more of a piece of décor than a working piano. It has lived in Albuquerque for at least thirty-years so it is happily acclimated to our arid climate. Structurally, it is in good condition. We made a few repairs and performed some regulating and incremental tuning in the 88 Keys Piano Restoration shop. It ought to provide decades of musical enrichment and we’re happy to offer a two-year warranty. There were some minor blemishes to the cabinet that we touched-up but they never completely disappear and we call them patina. Professional local, first-floor delivery is included.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Tilter at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Piano-Tilter in the 88 Keys Piano Workshop for ordinary maintenance.

Schimmel Leads the Way. By 1958 (the year this piano was built) Schimmel uprights were the top selling German-made pianos. Wilhelm Arno Schimmel’s designs found worldwide recognition. The company kept growing. The number of employees had increased to over 300, producing over 6000 grands and uprights annually. Nikolaus Wilhelm Schimmel joined the management, assisting his father in piano design and marketing activities. “Piano Manufacturing An Art and a Craft”, Nikolaus Wilhelm Schimmel.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano SN at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Official Serial Number certification and soundboard brand with the Schimmel logo.

A family of four generations of piano-makers.

Wilhelm Schimmel began building pianos in Leipzig in 1885, and his company enjoyed steady growth through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Then, two World Wars and a global Depression interrupted production several times, but the family persevered, and three more generations would eventually follow. The factory changed locations numerous times as the company grew. Fortunately for the company’s outlook, in 1931 they relocated the factory to Brunswick, Germany (German: Braunschweig) thus landing in what would become West Germany at war’s end rather than the Soviet-controlled and depressed East Germany. In 1944, the factory was completely destroyed by fire. They rebuilt after the war and resumed building pianos in 1948, quickly restoring their reputation for quality. Wilhelm Arno Schimmel and then Nikolaus Wilhelm Schimmel guided the company through most of the 20th century. In 2016, the Pearl River piano company from China purchased a majority interest in the company in which the Schimmel family remained as shareholders. The 4th generation Viola Schimmel’s husband, Hannes Schimmel-Vogel was extended as factory manager. The company continues building Schimmel pianos to this very day.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Mfg at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Manufacture completion date April 15, 1958.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Renner at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The high-performance Renner piano-action is found in nearly all of the finest European pianos.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Hammers at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

These hammer and damper felts have very little wear for the age and have been expertly regulated.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Dealer at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

City of Wurzburg in South Central Germany, Piano Store, Dealership name.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Holder of numerous patents to give evidence of Wilhelm Arno Schimmel’s creativity.

Schimmel Continental Console Piano Lucite at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

1951. The world’s first Plexiglas grand piano cabinetry is built at Schimmel.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano

Extended 43-inch-height Console Piano.

  Its additional height gives it a string-length advantage over the standard 40-inch height of most console pianos. These lengthier strings continue to vibrate for a longer period of time which improves the “duration of tone” or sustain time. A taller piano also permits a more expansive soundboard in square inches producing a stronger overall tone-quality and especially, a more robust bass response. As to vertical pianos – The taller the better! The cabinet is in distressed dark walnut with a satin lacquer finish in a traditional style with straight, tapered legs and brass ferrules at the floor. The music rack is ornate with a metal screen design element and the music desk is sturdy for larger books. The Yamaha model M304 console piano was built at the Yamaha factory in South Haven, Michigan so it is “Made in the USA!”

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Front at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically.

This instrument is a one-owner and has been a permanent resident here in Albuquerque, so it is happily acclimated to our unique climate. It was purchased new at the longtime authorized Yamaha piano dealership in Albuquerque. Though the piano was built in 1986 it has a modest amount of wear (low mileage). The overall condition is excellent; structurally and aesthetically. We provided a thorough action regulation, cleaning and multiple tunings for stability in our restoration shop. The tuning pins are tight so it holds tune well. Given Yamaha’s well-earned reputation for maintenance-free durability, this piano should provide decades of enjoyment and musical fulfillment. The middle pedal has the mute rail function for nearly silent practice. The original bench with storage is included. We’re happy to warrant the instrument for two years. Complimentary local, first-floor professional delivery is included.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Rack at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Ornate rectangular music rack and sturdy music desk.

Yamaha model M304 console piano, S# U187330, Mfg. 1986, Walnut satin lacquer finish.

88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom price – only $2450.

Designed for experienced pianists and professional musicians, the Yamaha vertical piano is among the most popular and respected world-wide. They feature outstanding tone, touch and durability, and they are a perennial favorite among discerning pianists. They offer excellent musical performance, setting the standards by which many other pianos are measured. Refined Yamaha scale-designs and components improve the tonal performance, while other modifications enhance strength and longevity. The Yamaha vertical piano is a popular selection for institutions like schools of music, houses of worship, recording studios and the stage.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Decal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

Designed for the experienced pianist and professional musician.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Logo at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The Yamaha logo is three intertwined tuning forks… even on a snowmobile.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Keycover at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The original felt key cover and matching bench is included.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Pedal at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The middle pedal is a Yamaha muffler for quiet practice.

Yamaha model M304 Console Piano Action at 88 Keys Piano Warehouse & Showroom

The Yamaha piano-action is well-known for being responsive and accurate.