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Kawai Piano Review

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd is a very reputable company to purchase your musical instrument from. They are most known for their pianos, digital pianos, as well as electronic synthesizers.

Kawai is a Japanese company, and is like Honda in regards to the car industry. Kawai is comparable to Yamaha, who also happens to be the competition. Both companies offer premium pianos at valuable prices.

Japanese pianos have a very unique and appealing tone. Their tones are brighter when compared to the mellow tones of European companies. The Japanese pianos are suitable for jazz, classical, and other popular styles of music.

Because these pianos are industrialized, then are rapidly produced and offer a variety of styles. Although they are not hand-made, this does not jeopardize the quality of the sound. In his Piano Book, Larry Fine rated the Kawai piano four out of five stars. He also mentioned that it was the best value for the money when compared to other companies.

When purchasing a Kawai piano, you must decide between an upright piano and a grand piano. The upright pianos are between 42” – 51” in
height. I would suggest purchasing an upright piano that is 46” and above.

Anything below 46” will not have enough power. The grand pianos also come in a variety of styles and the length varies, depending on baby grand
or full grand. Typically, the grand pianos that are 5’8” and more in length have a better sound quality because of the power. In general, it
is better to purchase a taller upright piano than a smaller baby grand.
Kawai also has a long-running line of digital pianos. When it comes to digital pianos, the manufacture makes all the difference. Each company produces a line of digital pianos that have a distinct feel and sound.

The distinctness comes about because of how they sampled the sounds, the sound output design, key action design (weighted keys), and the overall appearance. One of the main issues with digital pianos is the fact that after a few years they may malfunction. This is a particularly good reason to go with a trustworthy company such as Kawai – longevity is very important. It is always important to research the company you are interested in purchasing a piano from. Kawai pianos come from a long line of fantastic
pianos, which is why I will usually recommend them. It’s no wonder that the Kawai legacy is, “Never-ending quest for perfection.”