Kawai 6’-8” Music-Room Grand Piano.

  Ideal for a serious pianist, school of music, house of worship or a professional musician, this is a unique find. An instrument like this is undoubtedly why Steinway & Sons chose this factory to build their high-end Boston line of pianos. Renowned for their expressive tone and dynamic range that allow pianists to communicate with ease, this Kawai model KG-5C Grand Piano plays expressively, accurately and smoothly – like a warm knife through butter. The KG-series of pianos were immensely popular for Kawai here in the US and Canada. They were built in the main factory in Hamamatsu, Japan before Kawai built their Indonesian factory where most of their pianos are built today. The KG-series was re-branded to the RX-series later on and those were also a big hit. The inevitable comparison to Yamaha pianos discloses that the Kawai usually provides more piano for the money. They are normally 2-inches longer for the same model in the line. For instance, in this case the comparable model of Yamaha back then was only 6‘-6” in length. The additional length enhances the bass response, extends the sustain time and builds a little more tonal foundation.

This piano spent the last twenty-five years in the Albuquerque East mountains, so it is happily acclimated and fully adjusted to our unique climate. The previous owner was a life-long piano technician and he cared for it dutifully. It is in excellent condition; structurally and aesthetically and should provide several more decades of musical pleasure to the new owner. We had to do very little in the way of service to it, mainly a concert tuning after moving it over. We will be happy to offer a two-year warranty. The cabinetry is a warm walnut with a traditional satin finish that complements the Southwestern-style home decor that has natural materials like adobe in the construction. The original duet bench with storage is included. Local, first-floor professional delivery and in-home tuning is also included.

The tone is European-inspired and mellow, not nearly as bright as some other Japanese manufactured models. Many serious pianists purchased the Kawai KG-series because of their tonal similarities to vastly more expensive Steinway & Sons models and the ability to afford them. It has a warmth that is very pleasant. The duration of tone is lengthy and lends itself to classical music. The treble has a nice singing quality. The bass response is excellent given the 6’-8” size of the scale and there are bi-chord strings all the way down to F-1, where most grand pianos terminate their two-string unisons around Bflat-1. This really enhances the bass power there. The overall tone quality is balanced across the compass of the keyboard and it’s a really enjoyable play.

The additional length affords an elegant and graceful presence.

The half-position lid prop is a handsome way to display your piano.

Kawai pianos are a favorite among classically trained pianists.