Assuming everything inside is on the up and up should be unless it was abused in that short time it seems like a standard price. Relying on rich experience in building fine acoustic pianos, kawai has since earned a reputation as a technological leader in digital pianos, offering authentic and innovative digital pianos with the finest touch and tone available. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Kawai pianos for sale buy a kawai piano at pianomart.
You can order a free, 280page semiannual publication from the website that details both generally unchanging aspects of piano buying and the everchanging world of piano manufacturing. Our digital pianos offer real wooden keys, spruce soundboards, polished ebony cabinetry. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. For more than 90 years, kawai has remained at the forefront of these developments, spearheading innovations that have gone on to become core parts of piano manufacture the world around. New kawai 1144 grand piano natural 32 keys f5 c8 from japan. It was the first digital piano that had a real wood soundboard, builtin cd recorders, and incredible action design that resembled the motion of traditional acoustic pianos. Their shigeru kawai research and development laboratory located at the ryuyo grand piano facility combines the best of hand craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing techniques and continues to expand the boundaries of the art of the piano. This blog post will focus on some key piano features and. This beautiful lightweight digital piano even comes with a builtin music tutor. By 1955 shigeru kawai led the company into modern manufacturing and by 1963 launched kawai centers around the. Register log in piano world home page forums piano forum kelly blue book for pianos. Models in the same row share string scales and basic dimensions. Kawai concert performer digital piano model cp115, dark.
Generally speaking, this is the most accurate method of determining value when one has access to a body of information on recent sale prices of comparable items. When purchasing a kawai piano, you must decide between an upright piano and a grand piano. Jan 27, 2020 if you are in the market for a kawai piano, then this digital model might pick your fancy. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. Kawai is one of the famous japanese piano builders who specialize in fine craftmanship and a warm rich tone in their pianos. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. Equipped with the superb responsive hammer ii keyboard action and progressive harmonic imaging sound technology, a large colour touch display, and hundreds of realistic instrument sounds, the cp3 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a powerful, yet modestly priced, digital piano. Our available kawai pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. The kawai company was formed in 1927 by a group consisting of koichi kawai and 7 of his colleagues. Choose from 55 shigeru kawai ads available for sale. These majestic music makers have the ability to stun an entire concert hall into utter silence, transform an empty ball room into an elegant gathering space or bring a broadway presentation to life.
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The gegm was the least expensive series and was called the musicians series. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. And as the 21st century takes shape around us, and the way we live and create and consume art changes, were proud to continue a legacy as the vanguard of. Casio privia px160 digital piano black bundle with cs67 stand, sp33 pedal, furniture bench, instructional book, austin bazaar instructional dvd, and polishing cloth 4. Kawai to exhibit at music china 2019 asias largest musical instrument exhibition. If you are also fond of playing the piano and want to buy a digital one, kawai has a lot to present. So in a battle of kawai versus yamaha, who makes better pianos. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano.
Given kawais deep experience in producing acoustic pianos, it is no surprise that the kawai action is among the most highly prized in the digital piano marketplace. Kawai mini grand piano 32 key toy piano black music instrument 1141 upright. We offer a wide range of new kawai grand, upright, hybrid and digital pianos for sale. The best examples of pianos in this price range are yamaha, kawai, young chang, sammick, and sohmer. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Kawai pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
When a piano has lived in a gentle environment and hasnt been used a great deal, you have an instrument that not only should last many years with regular maintenance, but you will enjoy a level of stability that you wont get out of a new piano until it has settled in. Used kawai 503t 42 mahogany upright piano schmitt music. A grand piano is much more than a simple instrument. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Kawai piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of. Choose the piano model most similar to yours some piano brands change their model numbers every few years while others have remained unchanged for decades.
The core values that kawai aspires to, inspired by the imaginative spirit of company founder, koichi kawai. Piano book, the piano bridge repair made easy video piano forte, the. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. The feel, sound and features of the kawai es8 make it one of the most desirable digital pianos in its price range today. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. Flexible ensemble instrument for homes, churches, or schools. As such, pianos vary greatly in quality depending on the craftsmanship that went into construction. A piano has a definite quality of tone which is built in. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Yet when you shop for a piano youre up against a vast variety of brands, models, and styles, competing claims, and strange terminology.
His older title the piano book has a wealth of information, but regarding used instruments, only broad, sweeping generalizations are discussed about pricingdepreciation. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Pianos are complicated instruments comprised of several moving parts that collectively contribute to the overall sound. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. The comparable sales method compares the piano being appraised with recent actual selling prices of other pianos of like brand, model, age, condition, and location.
The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Prices of new or used kawai upright and grand pianos. It produces a real digital stage piano sound with the aid of an of a builtin stereo speaker system. Kawai america corporation established in 1963 and kawai canada music offer a complete line of kawai acoustic pianos, digital pianos, hybrid instruments and professional products to musicians across the united states and canada through a network of authorized dealers. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. The problem is most of the time, this is pure guess work. Kawai piano models quality grand, upright and digital pianos. Many of the top concert artists, even those who play the same make of piano, differ in their opinion of the tone best suited to the virtuosity of each. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos.
We are proud to be an authorized kawai piano dealer through the kawai america family. The kawai companys pioneering advancement is built on a longterm commitment to craftsmanship and tradition. Every kawai grand piano is a symbol of our commitment to the art and science of bringing music to life. The piano book how to buy and care for a piano the consumers bible since 1987. 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. Their continued to dedication to the perfection of the piano has led to numerous breakthroughs and innovations. Favored by conservatories and teachers around the world, kawai has created their reputation based on their deep understanding of european piano. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer.
Kawai grand pianos are among the finest musical instruments in the world. The sound is made possible by its advanced imaging technology. From our worldrenowned 9foot concert grand uniquely designed for the concert stage to our awardwinning 50. Kawai was founded in 1927 by koichi kawai, with a dream to one day build the worlds finest piano.
Sold kawai gs70 for sale under bluebook value piano for sale. Kawai kawai america corporation 2055 east university drive rancho dominguez, california 90220 3106311771 8004212177. The appeal of piano tone is one of personal preference, a piano purchase is not a logical choice, it is an emotional decision. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. Our piano showroom in downtown goshen features a wide selection of new kawai grand, upright and digital pianos for you to select from today. Kawai upright pianos symbolize our ongoing commitment to bringing musical technology into 21st century. It is a daunting task to choose the most suitable one from such a vast variety. If you are in the market for a kawai piano, then this digital model might pick your fancy. Cp3digital pianosproductskawai musical instruments.
In his book larry fine rated the kawai piano four out of five stars. Apr 24, 2018 kawai manufactured the industrys very first digital piano with wooden keys. If your brand isnt listed then you can simply select your pianos quality rating. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. These qualities and features, drawn from the traditions of fine acoustic piano manufacture, set the standard for digital pianos bearing the kawai family name. Given kawai s deep experience in producing acoustic pianos, it is no surprise that the kawai action is among the most highly prized in the digital piano marketplace. Kawai pianos japans most advanced piano only at merriam. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. The only book of its kind available, it gives complete, practical guidelines for purchasing and caring for a piano. A soundboard with a high crown and strong downward pressure from the strings produces a round tone that is associated with some beautiful pianos. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. A piano may seem like a simple instrument, but it is anything but. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano.
Contact information for kawais local offices, and official kawai piano distributors throughout the world. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy or sell, and each of. Kawai mp series wins mmr magazine dealers choice award. Choose from 75 popular piano brands with over 2000 different models currently for sale. For over 90 years, kawai has been the originator of the modern piano, courageously pioneering the use of leadingedge materials ideas to advance the future of the piano art form. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Favored by conservatories and teachers around the world, kawai has created their reputation. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. He also mentioned it was the best value for the money when compared to other companies. A piano is one of the largest consumer purchases most people will ever make. Before 1990 kawai made three series of grand pianos.
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