With the success of the Kawai/Boston project Steinway decided to launch a more affordable new line of pianos; the Essex brand. Kawai being based in Japan, was perfect for Steinway’s Boston line, but they had to this time select a capable piano manufacturer with an even more affordable labor rate. For the Essex line Steinway …
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Boston pianos are made by Kawai in Japan for Steinway. In the late 80s Steinway wanted to make a more affordable piano but quickly learned they needed to leverage the know how and expertise of a proven production caliber, piano manufacturer. Many companies were considered, but after careful deliberation, Kawai was selected in 1991 to …
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Yamaha pianos made in Japan (not Yamahas built in Indonesia, China, or Taiwan) are some of the most sought-after pianos on the market today. Yamaha does an incredible job building a quality product and an even better job in product placement and marketing. As a result, Yamaha has ascended to a super high desirability status. …
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Concert pianists generally require a larger grand piano, as bigger pianos produce a big tone and the action has the necessary weight to give strong hands a proper workout. Increased resistance also allows for more control. Typically, a 6’ grand to 7’6” semi-concert grand piano is most sought after by higher caliber pianists. Kawai has …
Since 1927 Kawai has built some of the world’s finest pianos in Japan. Kawai’s quality of construction is so good, STEINWAY & SONS selected them to build their Boston series of pianos. Kawai is the same family-owned and operated company for 93 years! They do not build motorcycles, outboard motors, band instruments, jet skis, etc, …
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After the market acceptance of Steinway’s Boston piano line, built by Kawai in Japan; Steinway wanted to offer an even more affordable piano built by another proven piano manufacturer, capable of producing high-quality pianos at an affordable price. Pearl River based in Guangzhou China was selected by Steinway to head the Essex project in the …
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Steinway wanted to offer their dealers an affordable alternative to a pricey Steinway upright piano. With the idea of creating a piano brand called “Boston” Steinway understood they needed to rely upon a proven piano manufacturer, with a respected name in the marketplace. Since 1927 Kawai earned a well-deserved reputation for constructing some of …
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Make Steinway’s choice, your choice, choose Kawai! Since 1992 Kawai has been the official builder for Steinway & Sons (Boston line). Steinway selected Kawai due to their long illustrious history and nearly 100 year reputation for constructing high quality pianos. Since 1927 Kawai has been producing some of the finest pianos the world has ever …
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Schimmel pianos are handmade in Germany. As a result, they are rated higher than Yamaha and in the upper echelons of the quality scale, as are all German-made pianos. This is according to all piano connoisseurs and aficionados, such as Larry Fine, author of “The Piano Book”. If you are considering a Yamaha, Kawai, Boston, …
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According to The Piano Book by Larry Fine, the Charles Walter console piano is superior to Steinway and Yamaha. Both of these legacy brands fail to build a “musical standout” in the sub 45” segment. However, CW achieves this remarkable top honor! Fine writes “Proof that a 43” piano can be made musical, and it’s …
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