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Before 1990 Kawai made three series of grand pianos: GE, KG and GS. The GE/GM was the least expensive series and was called the Musicians Series. The KG Series was by far the most popular. The KG-1 was called the Baby Grand, the KG-2 was called the Living Grand, and the KG-3 was 6"0" Professional Grand.
The chart below shows how past and present Kawai grand piano models compare in size. Models combined in the same row have the same string scales and basic dimensions. Models in bold type are currently in production. A Chart Showing Kawai Grand Piano Models Back Into the 1960s and How They Compare in Size to Current Kawai Grand Piano Models.
When an older model is supplanted by newer technology, the discontinued model is reclassified as a “Kawai Legacy Product,” an instrument that is no longer in production but has made a significant contribution to our legacy as one of the world’s top musical instrument makers. The chart below includes discontinued models from 1990 to the ...
Find the manufacture year of your acoustic Kawai piano. Our atlas covers all published serial numbers and corresponding dates for all Kawai upright and grand pianos designated for sale in the USA. Visit our page to lookup your Kawai piano's serial number and age.
The GL and GX series grands represent Kawai’s production version grand pianos. All models with the exception of the 5’0 GL-10, are entirely manufactured in Japan. The GL line features 5 sizes of grand pianos from 5’0 to 6’2”, whereas the 6 GX grand offerings start at 5’5” with the GX-1, and proceed up to the GX-7 at 7’6”. The ...
The Kawai piano line is known for its dedication to an age-old legacy of concert piano design and craftsmanship. It is a legacy that stretches back for over 80 years, a time when a craftsman named Koichi Kawai established a small workshop in Hamamatsu, Japan. There the master piano builder put in a lot of sweat and determination as he honed his ...
The 7’6” GX-7 Semi-Concert Grand weighs 880 pounds. The largest Kawai grand piano is the regal 9’0” EX Concert Grand that weighs 1103 pounds. Only one other Kawai grand rivals the EX in terms of weight. The 6’1” CR-40 Crystal Grand, with its striking outer cabinet made of clear acrylic material, weighs 935 pounds.
