SHIGERU KAWAI
Legacy • Craftsmanship • Advancement
SHIGERU KAWAI
GRAND PIANOS
HANDCRAFTED. ELEGANCE.
EXCELLENCE
– THE PREMIER PIANO OF JAPAN –
100+ YEARS MAKING PREMIUM PIANOS
Handcrafted Excellence
Shigeru Kawai Grand Pianos
A Shigeru piano is much more than the intelligent application of material, labor and design. It is an art form born not from the head, but from the heart. Thus, the craftsman does far more than simply “build” it—he brings it to life.
The sensitive nurturing of every part, every joint, every subtle nuance vests each piano with an intangible quality—a soul—that lives on from generation to generation. And those who own a Shigeru piano know that they possess not merely an instrument, but a partner in the musical pursuit of dreams.
Unparalleled Legacy
The Dream, Passion and Honor of Shigeru Kawai.
Exqusite Craftsmanship
The Passion for Excellence Dwells Deeply Within the Heart of Every Shigeru Craftsman.
Unrivaled Advancement
True Artistry Can Never Stop Striving. It Must Continually Advance and Evolve.
SHIGERU KAWAI MODELS
Explore SK Grand Pianos
A Shigeru piano is much more than the intelligent application of material, labor and design. It is an art form born not from the head, but from the heart. Thus, the craftsman does far more than simply “build” it—he brings it to life.
The sensitive nurturing of every part, every joint, every subtle nuance vests each piano with an intangible quality—a soul—that lives on from generation to generation. And those who own a Shigeru piano know that they possess not merely an instrument, but a partner in the musical pursuit of dreams.
“I insist on a Shigeru Kawai for my recordings, my concerts and my home. It is the only piano I want to hear my music played on.”
Adrian Farrugia
Shigeru Kawai SK-2
SEE WHAT RENOWNED PIANISTS HAVE TO SAY
Shigeru Kawai Artists
Adrean Farrugia
Jazz Pianist
Since the late 1990s Adrean has been in high demand as a freelance performer and educator. Keeping a busy touring schedule, mainly as a sideman, Adrean has toured extensively across Canada and the United States as well as in venues across Europe, Australia, the UK, Israel and in Japan.
Joe Bongiorno
Solo Piano Artist
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Dr. Grace Fong
Director of Keyboard Studies
Born in Los Angeles, Fong was a Trustee (full) Scholarship recipient at the University of Southern California where she completed a double major and minor. At USC, Fong was awarded the prestigious Renaissance Scholar Prize. She completed her Master's and Doctoral degrees at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Unparalleled Legacy. Unsurpassed Craftsmanship. Unrivaled Advancement.
Shigeru Kawai STORY
Shigeru Kawai was born on July 28, 1922 in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan. He entered the piano business as a young man in 1946. Although he was a member of the Kawai family, Shigeru spent his early years learning the piano building process as a regular worker. He put in long hours laboring diligently in the manufacturing area, sometimes sleeping overnight in the factory as an expression of his dedication to the craft. He loved the work so much that, in later life, he would often remark, “Creating pianos was the greatest job I ever had!”
“Koichi taught Shigeru the “methods of origin” by which pianos are built entirely by hand. He would often say, “As long as you are building pianos, you should strive to build the finest ones in the world.” Shigeru listened attentively to Koichi’s every word.”
Koichi Kawai
THE DREAM, PASSION AND HONOR OF SHIGERU KAWAI.
Unparalleled Legacy
Over one hundred years ago, in a humble workshop in Japan, Koichi Kawai embarked upon a journey—a spiritual quest to design and build a piano that would one day be called “the finest.”
A generation later, this dream burned intensely in the heart of Shigeru Kawai. To Shigeru, the dream represented not just his origins, but his destiny—an unrelenting force that would launch a lifetime of devotion in the pursuit of perfection.
In the Shigeru Kawai piano, you will see not just his labour and his love… but his life.
After the passing of Kawai founder Koichi Kawai in 1955, Shigeru Kawai succeeded his father as company president. Determined to remain true to his father’s ideals, Shigeru encouraged the love of music, fostered technological advancement and established the renowned Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory which many have called the most modern facility of its kind.
It was in a quiet, peaceful area adjacent to the hustle and bustle of the factory—a place now known as the Shigeru Kawai Research & Development Laboratory—that the Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano was born. This new piano would become a defining symbol of his life—an instrument that he would describe as “his personal legacy to the piano world.”
THE PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE DWELLS DEEPLY WITHIN THE HEART OF EVERY SHIGERU CRAFTSMAN.
Unsurpassed Craftsmanship
Like members of a great orchestra, each craftsman brings forth a seasoned wealth of skill and artistry that compels the whole to surpass the sum of its parts. Day by day, the craftsman strives to leave an indelible mark upon each creation—an inexpressible emblem of intense desire and duty.
It is this symphony of passionate energies that has elevated the Shigeru piano to the lofty strata shared by few and respected by all.
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THE DREAM, PASSION AND HONOR OF SHIGERU KAWAI.
Unparalleled Legacy
Over one hundred years ago, in a humble workshop in Japan, Koichi Kawai embarked upon a journey—a spiritual quest to design and build a piano that would one day be called “the finest.”
A generation later, this dream burned intensely in the heart of Shigeru Kawai. To Shigeru, the dream represented not just his origins, but his destiny—an unrelenting force that would launch a lifetime of devotion in the pursuit of perfection.
In the Shigeru Kawai piano, you will see not just his labour and his love… but his life.
After the passing of Kawai founder Koichi Kawai in 1955, Shigeru Kawai succeeded his father as company president. Determined to remain true to his father’s ideals, Shigeru encouraged the love of music, fostered technological advancement and established the renowned Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory which many have called the most modern facility of its kind.
It was in a quiet, peaceful area adjacent to the hustle and bustle of the factory—a place now known as the Shigeru Kawai Research & Development Laboratory—that the Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano was born. This new piano would become a defining symbol of his life—an instrument that he would describe as “his personal legacy to the piano world.”
THE PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE DWELLS DEEPLY WITHIN THE HEART OF EVERY SHIGERU CRAFTSMAN.
Unsurpassed Craftsmanship
Like members of a great orchestra, each craftsman brings forth a seasoned wealth of skill and artistry that compels the whole to surpass the sum of its parts. Day by day, the craftsman strives to leave an indelible mark upon each creation—an inexpressible emblem of intense desire and duty. It is this symphony of passionate energies that has elevated the Shigeru piano to the lofty strata shared by few and respected by all.
Unparalleled Legacy
THE DREAM, PASSION AND HONOR OF SHIGERU KAWAI.
Over one hundred years ago, in a humble workshop in Japan, Koichi Kawai embarked upon a journey—a spiritual quest to design and build a piano that would one day be called “the finest.”
A generation later, this dream burned intensely in the heart of Shigeru Kawai. To Shigeru, the dream represented not just his origins, but his destiny—an unrelenting force that would launch a lifetime of devotion in the pursuit of perfection.
In the Shigeru Kawai piano, you will see not just his labour and his love… but his life.
After the passing of Kawai founder Koichi Kawai in 1955, Shigeru Kawai succeeded his father as company president. Determined to remain true to his father’s ideals, Shigeru encouraged the love of music, fostered technological advancement and established the renowned Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory which many have called the most modern facility of its kind.
Unparalleled Legacy
The Dream, Passion and Honor of Shigeru Kawai.
Exqusite Craftsmanship
The Passion for Excellence Dwells Deeply Within the Heart of Every Shigeru Craftsman.
Unrivaled Advancement
True Artistry Can Never Stop Striving. It Must Continually Advance and Evolve.
100+ YEARS MAKING PREMIUM PIANOS
Shigeru Kawai Grand Pianos
Handcrafted Excellence Created by Master Piano Artisans
A Shigeru piano is much more than the intelligent application of material, labor and design. It is an art form born not from the head, but from the heart. Thus, the craftsman does far more than simply “build” it—he brings it to life. The sensitive nurturing of every part, every joint, every subtle nuance vests each piano with an intangible quality—a soul—that lives on from generation to generation. And those who own a Shigeru piano know that they possess not merely an instrument, but a partner in the musical pursuit of dreams.
No Matter Where Your Music Adventure Takes You, the Uncompromising Sound quality of The Shigeru Kawai Pianos Will Get You There
Handcrafted Excellence Created by Master Piano Artisans
In life, there are those who know no limits and push the boundaries. Those who always try to take things one step further.
Any space becomes a grand theatre of dreams. Or your subterranean beat club. Welcome to the stage. The new Shigeru Kawai Pianos in brilliant design gives you amazing sound in any situation.
Whether you choose SK-EX Concert Grand, SK-7 Semi-Concert Grand, SK-6 Orchestra Grand or SK-5 Chamber Grand be sure you will impress your audience no matter how picky they are.
Sit in a room. Alone. Or six of you. Now bring in the music. A few keys. The choir of a thousand. The monster bass stings. Middles. Sustains. Crescendo. Boom. All from a Shigeru Kawai body to blend inharmoniously.
SHIGERU KAWAI PIANOS
HANDCRAFTED. ELEGANCE . EXCELLENCE
Unparalleled Legacy. Unsurpassed Craftsmanship. Unrivaled Advancement. Qualities that Make a Shigeru Kawai the Premier Piano of Japan.
Handcrafted Excellence
Shigeru Kawai Grand Pianos
In life, there are those who know no limits and push the boundaries. Those who always try to take things one step further.
Any space becomes a grand theatre of dreams. Or your subterranean beat club. Welcome to the stage. The new Shigeru Kawai Pianos in brilliant design gives you amazing sound in any situation.
Whether you choose SK-EX Concert Grand, SK-7 Semi-Concert Grand, SK-6 Orchestra Grand or SK-5 Chamber Grand be sure you will impress your audience no matter how picky they are.
Sit in a room. Alone. Or six of you. Now bring in the music. A few keys. The choir of a thousand. The monster bass stings. Middles. Sustains. Crescendo. Boom. All from a Shigeru Kawai body to blend inharmoniously.
SEMI-CONCERT GRAND
SHIGERU KAWAI SK-7
Place your hands on the keys and play but a few notes to discover the incredible sound, poetry and style of the SK-7. Such is the precision with which Kawai’s Master Piano Makers have hand-crafted the SK-7, it’s truly remarkable to behold.
The SK-7 is the second-largest grand piano in the Shigeru Kawai and offers an exquisite sound and playing experience as a result. Such is the rich tone, subtle power and response of the SK-7 that few other pianos in its class come close.
The SK-7 is a true work of art thanks to the talent of our Master Piano Makers and the quality of materials with which they handcraft every part of this Sem-Concert grand piano. The finest, traditionally-aged spruce is used for both the underside beams and the soundboard. The hammers are rich mahogany and the bridge is an exquisite maple
Length: 7’ 6” (229 cm)
Width: 5’ 2” (157 cm)
Weight: 882 lbs. (400 kg)
Finish: Polished Ebony
Features: Kawai Millenium III ABS-Carbon action ~ “Shiko Seion” hammers from New Zealand and Australian wool ~ Tapered and tuned solid spruce soundboard ~ “Temaki” Kawai-made hand wound bass strings ~ Hand notched bridges ~ Hand planed ribs ~ Thinned hammer shanks ~ Rock maple and mahogany rim ~ Bird’s eye maple inside rim ~ Agraffe duplex scale ~ Aluminum action rail ~ Nickel plated tuning pins ~ Solid brass hardware ~ 10 year warranty
Every Shigeru Kawai SK-7 comes with a 10-year warranty as standard.
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SHIGERU KAWAI SK-2
Classic Salon Grand
Handcrafted Excellence Created by Master Piano Artisans
In life, there are those who know no limits and push the boundaries. Those who always try to take things one step further.
Any space becomes a grand theatre of dreams. Or your subterranean beat club. Welcome to the stage. The new Shigeru Kawai Pianos in brilliant design gives you amazing sound in any situation.
Whether you choose SK-EX Concert Grand, SK-7 Semi-Concert Grand, SK-6 Orchestra Grand or SK-5 Chamber Grand be sure you will impress your audience no matter how picky they are.
Sit in a room. Alone. Or six of you. Now bring in the music. A few keys. The choir of a thousand. The monster bass stings. Middles. Sustains. Crescendo. Boom. All from a Shigeru Kawai body to blend inharmoniously.
“I insist on a Shigeru Kawai for my recordings, my concerts and my home. It is the only piano I want to hear my music played on.”
Adrian Farrugia
Shigeru Kawai SK-2
On the road to soundscapes
SEMI-CONCERT GRAND SK-7
Every element of the Shigeru Kawai is made from the finest materials available to create its musical power and distinctive voice.
A magical combination of wood, metals and 21st Century technology are brought together by the master artisans at Kawai to make
Shigeru Kawai the world’s most advanced concert grand pianos.
The Shigeru Kawai SK-7 Semi-Concert grand piano is a musical instrument of almost unlimited possibilities in the hands of the artist. At home on the stage or a high-end recording studio, the 7’6″ beast is a true powerhouse, and one of the finest pianos that was ever made.
Dimensions: 7’6″x62″ or 2m 27cm x 157cm
Available Finishes: Polished Ebony
Features: Kawai Millenium III ABS-Carbon action ~ “Shiko Seion” hammers from New Zealand and Australian wool ~ Tapered and tuned solid spruce soundboard ~ “Temaki” Kawai-made hand-wound bass strings ~ Hand notched bridges ~ Hand planed ribs ~ Thinned hammer shanks ~ Rock maple and mahogany rim ~ Bird’s eye maple inside rim ~ Agraffe duplex scale ~ Aluminum action rail ~ Nickel plated tuning pins ~ Solid brass hardware ~ 10-year warranty.
History: The Kawai company was formed in 1927 by a group consisting of Koichi Kawai and 7 of his colleagues. By 1955 Shigeru Kawai led the company into modern manufacturing and by 1963 launched Kawai centres around the world. In 1989, Hirotaka Kawai took on the presidency of the company and for the first time expanded production outside of Japan. Shigeru Kawai is the handcrafted premium-grade grand pianos that are manufactured in their own factory.
Specifications
THE PREMIER PIANO OF JAPAN
Length: 9’ 1” (278 cm)
Width: 5’ 3” (158 cm)
Weight: 1111 lbs. (504kg)
Finish: Available in Polished Ebony
Size comparison
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| Size | Length | 5’ 11” (180 cm) |
| Width | 5’ 1” (152 cm) | |
| Height | 3’4″ (102 cm) | |
| Weight | 714 lbs. (324 kg) | |
| Touch | White key surfaces | NEOTEX |
| Black key surfaces | NEOTEX | |
| Action | Millennium III | |
| Hammers | All underfelted | |
| Sound | Soundboard | Solid Spruce, Tapered |
| Agraffes | 1-54 keys / Shigeru Kawai concert agraffes | |
| Duplex scaling | Front & Aliquot | |
| Beams | 3 | |
| Exterior design | Pedals | Damper, Sostenuto, Soft |
| Casters | Double, Brass | |
| Lid props | 3 | |
| Softfall | ✔ | |
| Music rack | Position | 5 positions |
| Hard Finish | – | |
| Lock | ✔ | |
| Other features | Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID) | |
| Longer Keys | ||
| Steel-reinforced keyslip & keybed | ||
| V-pro plate | ||
| CORE system | ||
| Vertically laminated treble bridge | ||
| Longer period of natural drying process | ||
| Select hand-wound bass strings | ||
| Dual Pivot Damper Action | ||
| Spruce beams | ||
| Reinforced Hammer Shank | ||
| Hand-craft Process | ||
| Final voicing by MPA (Master Piano Artisan) |
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