2023 Shigeru Kawai SK2 Grand Piano w/ QRS Player System ' Polished Ebony

Shigeru Kawai
Model:SK2
Serial:2779502
Year:2023
Size:5'9"


The Millennium III Action-
The Millennium III Action features components made of ABS-Carbon, a composite material created by the infusion of carbon fiber into our renowned ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly sturdy and rigid, which allows the creation of action parts that are lighter without sacrificing strength. The result is a stronger, faster action that offers more power, better control and greater stability than conventional all-wood actions.


Extended Length Keys Made by Spruce
Spruce is the ideal material for the keys - light, yet extremely strong for its weight. It responds with minimal flex and exceptional consistency, transmitting every subtle nuance of the pianist's performance while remaining stable through years of heavy use. The length of each key has been extended to make playing easier and provide more even response from the front to the back of the playing surface. Keysticks are also designed with a slightly taller profile for maximum rigidity to deliver greater power.


"Shiko Seion" Hammers-
Shiko Seion hammers, which take their name from the Japanese words for "ultimate voicing", are the exclusive province of our Master Piano Artisans who oversee their formation from beginning to end.
Every hammer is meticulously hand-pressed without the application of heat and carefully voiced without artificial hardeners to ensure outstanding dynamic response and expression.

Hand-wound bass strings by skilled craftsmen-
The process of winding copper wire around the bass strings requires highly-refined skills. In this process, KAWAI's skilled craftsmen wind each wire carefully and precisely by hand to ensure the highest possible quality.

Premium Aged Soundboard Made of Solid Spruce-
The custom-tapered soundboard in a Shigeru piano is made exclusively from the finest spruce, aged by the traditional kigarashi process that uses only the forces of time and nature to allow the wood to attain a state of natural balance. It is this lengthy and painstaking process that gives Shigeru pianos their uniquely rich tonal quality.

Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID)
Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID) creates an exceptionally rigid foundation to support string tension. With SOLID construction, the pinblock is hand-fitted to the plate. The pinblock and over-lapping stretcher bar are then integrated into a single structure and solidly anchored to the rim. The resulting framework possesses outstanding strength and rigidity to ensure stable tuning and powerful tone.

Hybrid Inner Rim (Konsei Katagi Rim) -
The exclusive Konsei Katagi rim uses a blend of distinctive hardwoods to achieve an ideal balance of tone. For the inner rim, small-pored hardwoods that provide superior brightness and projection are interlaminated with dense, large-pored hardwoods offering warmth and fullness. This synergy of structurally divergent hardwoods produces a powerful, well-rounded richness of tone that is the hallmark of the Shigeru piano.

All-Spruce Beams-
Spruce is known for its outstanding ability to conduct and conserve sound energy. However, it is generally considered too precious for use as a structural material. For the Shigeru pianos, all of the underside beams are made entirely of the highest quality spruce.


Dual-Pivot Dampers -
Meticulous attention to the needs of professional performers is evident in every feature of the Shigeru piano. One example, originally developed for our Shigeru Kawai EX Concert Piano, is the unique dual-pivot damper design that allows smoother half-pedal control for delicate tonal expression.

Final Voicing by MPA-
Kawai's most esteemed sound creators are proudly known as Master Piano Artisans (MPA). They are the only individuals who can send Shigeru Kawai pianos out into the world. The title of MPA is a special qualification, bestowed upon the finest piano technician-those who possess skill, dedication, and a passion for music.

PNOmation3 processor with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Pin
Light Port Extension (PLx_mv) USB, power, MIDI and
audio cables, mounting hardware, Q35 speaker, playback
engine and system power supply, cables, mounting
hardware, Q35 speaker, playback engine and system
power supply.

This instrument has been thoroughly inspected by our service department and maintained to ensure it is sold in optimal playing condition. Purchased directly from the Kawai Piano factory, it includes an Alamo five year warranty with purchase and will be tuned before delivery. Additional service plans are available at the time of purchase. The complete package qualifies for financing and includes a piano bench. Delivery and/or service fees vary and are based on location and logistics.