Even one inch can make a difference. An extra three inches in the base section and significant increased soundboard surface area in the Japanese made Yamaha GC1 over the entry level Indonesian made Yamaha 5’ GB1 is absolutely monumental! If you speak to any Yamaha or Kawai piano enthusiast they will always insist upon a …
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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, …
In the late 1980s, Steinway got a clue that not everyone could afford an ultra-expensive American or German-made piano. In 1991, they chose a company in Japan known for producing warm melodic sounding pianos, which are terribly consistent and durable. That company is Kawai. Since 1927 Kawai has constructed some of the finest pianos the …
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If you are in the market for a preowned Yamaha grand piano, it is important to understand precisely what gray market means. In Japan there is no used market. This creates a challenge for what to do with used pianos coming from homes, schools and churches. Since the 1980s American entrepreneurs have collected these pianos …
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In the 1990s Bechstein, the world’s highest rated piano then and now, wanted to construct a la petite size baby grand piano. Because a pianos tone is directly correlated to the surface area of the soundboard and the string length, Bechstein was reluctant to build such a small piano bearing their name. To solve this …
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There are few wood grain pianos I have seen in 25 years, which match the physical beauty of this rare exotic wood finish. New this piano was nearly $25,000. At just $6,500 this is a spectacular opportunity for someone to own a likely “one of a kind” finished baby grand, at a small fraction of …
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In 1927 Koichi Kawai built his first piano. Today, Kawai is still family owned and operated. Kawai does not build motorcycles, JetSkis, outboard motors, or other musical instruments. They are laser focused on building the world’s most advanced piano. In 1992 Steinway & Sons was so impressed with Kawai quality in Japan, Steinway chose them …
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This Yamaha Baby Grand piano was owned by a Clearwater resident just outside of Tampa Bay. The piano’s hammers reflect sub 10 years of play. A new 5’3” Yamaha GC1, Yamaha C1 or C1X will sell for over $20,000 here in Tampa Bay. At just $8900 this Japanese made Yamaha baby grand is an exceptional …
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