The Kawai K400’s all-new design will undoubtedly dethrone all other Japanese studio models. The K400 is based on Kawai’s award-winning K300 model with several enhancements.

Separation – the failure in the U1 and the U3 design by Yamaha what is the music desk is placed entirely too closely to the keyboard. When a pianist is performing vigorously, fingers can collide with this foldable music desk resulting in significant injury to the pianist’s fingers. If you look at the design of a grand piano, the keyboard and music desk are separated by a great distance, ensuring unobstructive access to the keys.

In the all new Kawai K400 studio upright piano, the music desk design is remarkably similar in design and perfectly mimics the utility and function of a music desk found on a grand piano. Additionally, the articulating music rack is adjustable with ventilation vents directly behind the music allowing for additional dB to be released from the K400’s large cabinet.

Moreover, grand-style fallboards, which as the name suggests, fall over the keys is the most intelligently designed key cover system. Since the late 1990s, Kawai has utilized hydraulic mechanisms to slowly control the decent of their fallboards. This protects little piano playing fingers, which previously could be injured by slamming fallboards.

Modern Design – The all new Kawai K400 has a modern sleek design. Gone is the traditional, high polish, and satin brass hardware. In its place, is brushed nickel and chrome giving the K400 a clean, contemporary look.

Superior Movement – The action of a piano consists of up to 12,000 individual wooden parts. On the golf course one spring morning, a top engineer with Kawai removed his golf club and was struck by the reality that once upon a time his club would have been made of wood. He thought to himself this is no longer the case, but why?

Pondering on this idea while walking the undulating greens, he was able to think of dozens of industries that moved away from wood, towards more advanced materials.

Kawai’s Millennium III ABS Carbon action is over 50% stronger than a traditional wooden action, as shown by fracture load analysis. Subjecting wooden actions to 90 and 100% humidity swelled the wooden action by over 5% in size, after only 24 hours of exposure. In contrast, Kawai’s original ABS Styran action expanded by only .16% thus being more than 30 times more resistant to swelling than a traditional wooden action.

Japanese Design and Construction – Far too many models by respectable piano makers like Yamaha or Steinway no longer build the bulk of their line in their country of origin. Chinese, Indonesia, and Taiwanese made pianos have been in circulation long enough to see that they simply do not hold up as well of time as compared to their Japanese or American counterparts. The Kawai K400 is designed, manufactured, and assembled in Japan ensuring your Kawai will have multigenerational longevity.

To view this and other fine quality new and preowned Pianos visit Dave’s Piano Showroom in Tampa Bay. Be sure to text, call, or email prior to your visit as Dave assists each visitor personally.

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This instrument is outfitted with the TansAcoustic feature!  Record and playback your music or play silently with headphones!  Click on the following link to learn more.

If you are an accomplished piano player looking to up your skills or you are looking for the one-and-done upright piano, this should definitely be on your shortlist.  This piano has an MSRP of nearly $19,900. Only at Dave’s Pianos of Tampa will you find a virtually brand-new Yamaha U1 Silent piano for just $9990!

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He uses his accumulated knowledge, which he has acquired over the past 2.5 decades to thoroughly educate each visitor; as to The hierarchy which exist amongst piano brands and precisely what to look for in a preowned piano.

If you are considering a Yamaha U1, Yamaha B2, Yamaha B3, Yamaha U3, Boston studio upright or a vintage Steinway upright, you will want to consider this pristine Kawai professional studio upright.

At a new cost approaching $15,000, this dramatically discounted one is a tremendous value!

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The Kawai K500 reaches the pinnacle of upright piano performance possible today.  The surface area of the soundboard and string length, the two things which make up dB production, are comparable to that of a 6’6”-7’ semi concert  grand piano!

If you are searching for a piano which will never have to be upgraded, a one and done upright piano, than this is a perfect option.

For nearly 100 years Kawai has been producing some of the world’s finest pianos in Japan. Kawai is laser focused on pianos. Kawai does not allow themselves to be distracted by expanding into motorcycles, outboard motors, band instruments, etc. They specialize in the construction of heirloom quality, multi generational, performance grade pianos.

The K500 has been singled out for praise as a “musical standout”, in The Piano Book, along side the 51.5” Bechstein which sells for $72,000!  In other words, Kawai is able to produce a piano which is on par with the highest rated German piano in the world, at roughly 1/5 the price!

Click below “read more” to view Kawai’s incredible achievement.

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In the piano industry, Kawai is considered the most advanced acoustic piano. This is due to the fact that Kawai makes use of advanced materials, such as ABS carbon and carbon fiber in the fabrication of its action parts.  This action is called the Millennium III.

Moisture and temperature change reeks havoc on a traditional action, especially here in Tampa Bay. Kawai’s action is not only several orders of magnitude stronger than a standard Yamaha or Steinway action; Kawai’s exclusive Millennium III action is impervious to fluctuations due to constant moisture level and temperature changes.

Kawai’s tone is geared toward the classical musician; it is dark and warm. Yamaha pianos are on the complete opposite end of the tonal spectrum and are bright and sharp. One is not better than the other. It is simply a matter of preference. However, classical musicians overwhelmingly choose Kawai’s tone over Yamaha; where jazz pianists tend to lean towards the bright sound of the Yamaha.

Kawai’s action is firm and ultra responsive. Advanced pianist will appreciate Kawai’s slightly firmer action, as this yields ultimate control at ppp levels.  With a slightly heavier action as compared to the Yamaha, pianist are able to build up their hand strength and  dexterity more quickly allowing them to develop a greater level of stamina.  This is absolutely critical when transitioning to a grand’s action, as the level of resistance is increased dramatically in a grand piano action design.

If you are considering a Yamaha U1, Yamaha U3, Steinway K-52 or any other pro series studio piano, you will want to visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay to experience what piano critics and aficionados, deem as musically dominant and superior!

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Perform an on-line search, as to what upright piano should one consider for purchase, the Yamaha U1 and the Kawai K300 will inevitably populate at the top of the results.

Both the Kawai K300 and Yamaha U1 are considered pro series vertical pianos. The delineation between non-pro series pianos refers to more or less just the height.  As a piano increases in height, the surface area of the soundboard increases and the strings become longer. These two variables are largely what determines dB production.

Just because a piano is shorter, does not mean the piano cannot be used for higher level play, or that the piano will last longer, or have better tuning stability. All higher level pianists prefer a prodigious bass and huge tone.  A shorter piano will more than suffice for 95%+ of the piano buying public.

A new Yamaha U1 and Kawai K300 approach and even exceed $12,000.  A preowned Yamaha U1 under 10 years old can still fetch $8000-$9000.  At just $4990, this studio upright piano, which is the same size as the current Yamaha B2 model, would make an excellent choice for most vertical piano buyers in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St Pete, Palm Harbor and beyond  

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The Yamaha U1 48” upright and the Kawai K300 48” professional studio upright are the top pics amongst piano technicians, piano teachers and pianist.  New theses two are roughly $12,000 and finding a preowned ones from the mid 2000s are incredibly hard to find.

This Palatino benefits from a European design and set up in the factory. The actions are firm and ultra responsive and the tone is characteristically European, warm and singing.

At $4,950 this is an ideal alternative to a Yamaha or Kawai. If you are considering a vintage Steinway, Samick, Young Chang or the like you will want to consider this lovely instrument.

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For nearly 100 years, Kawai has been producing some of the world’s best pianos in Hamamatsu, Japan.  They are a family owned and operated company known the world over as the “classical pianist piano”. Perhaps that is why Steinway chose Kawai in 1992 as a piano building partner!

At 50% off a new K300 selling price this piano will not last!  If you are looking to buy a piano in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete or elsewhere in Tampa Bay, you are invited to test our pianos at your convenience!  Give Dave a call today to schedule your one on one visit!

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If you are in the market for a Yamaha U1, Boston Studio or Steinway Studio and are shopping in the Tampa Bay or Clearwater areas, be sure to audition this piano before you buy.

The K-300 builds upon the success of its award-winning predecessor, the K-3, that was named Acoustic Piano of the Year in four consecutive years.* The K-300 proudly extends this distinguished legacy.
– Exclusive Millennium III Upright Action
with ABS-Carbon Composites
– Popular 48? Height for Home or Studio
– Double Felted Mahogany Core Hammers
– Height Adjustable Bench
– Also Available with Nickel Hardware
*by the readers of MMR Magazine (2008-2011)
Available Finish:
– Polished Ebony
– Satin Ebony
– Polished Sapeli Mahogany
– Satin Mahogany
– Polished Snow White

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