KAWAI GRAND PIANOSFor over 90 years, Kawai has been the architect of the modern piano, boldly pioneering the use ofstate-of-the art materials and ideas to advance the piano art form. Building upon nine decades ofexperience and tradition, our celebrated technology delivers extraordinary touch and tone that isrespected worldwide for its remarkable stability. That is the Kawai difference that you will hear andfeel for years to come.

CLASSIC KAWAIThe GL Series Grand Pianos possess all the essential qualities that have made Kawai
pianos a preferred choice of pianists and educators for generations. They wereconceived with one goal in mind—to provide exceptional touch and tone that endures.

TOUCH

Long-term consistency of touch can only be achieved throughintelligent design that embraces the most advanced materials.

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 ourrenowned ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly sturdy and rigid, whichallows 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.

Longer keys
Longer keys make playing easier and provide a more even response from thefront to the back of the playing surface. A taller profile and concert-length key
buttons make them more rigid to provide exceptional energy transfer andoptimum power.

ABS-carbon action parts

Rigid foundation of key stroke

The use of ABS-Carbon makes the action parts

The hammer rail is the “spine” of the piano’s action. GL series hammer rails are made of durable extruded aluminum with our exclusive Dual-Beamtremendously strong and consistent. ABS-Carbon

design for strength and stability. Both the hammer rail and the wippen rail are permanently locked in place to preserve the exacting tolerances ofis many times stronger than wood and is virtually

the action design and ensure consistent touch over the life of the piano. The entire surface of the hammer rail is finely serrated to hold each hammer

impervious to shrinking and swelling due toflange securely in place for optimum hammer alignment, while the hammer flanges secured to the surface are made by PBT resin that enables thehumidity. This extraordinary combination ofaction screws to remain tight without shrinking and swelling. All these meticulous design features comprise the GL Series' rigid foundation, ensuring

strength and stability allows ABS-Carbon actiona precise key stroke over time.

parts to transfer energy to the hammers with
unparalleled efficiency, power, precision andnuance for a superb playing experience.

TONE

Kawai grand pianos are renowned for their expressive tone andexpansive dynamic range that allow pianists to communicate with easeand passion.

The power of pianissimo
One of the most coveted attributes of a fine piano is dynamic range—
the ability to play not only thundering fortissimos, but also the mostdelicate and sensitive pianissimos. The technological superiority of
the Millennium III Action is most evident in its extraordinary ability toproduce the perfect pianissimo. It is ironic that GL series technology
speaks loudest when it whispers.

Tapered soundboard made of solid spruce
The soundboard is the heart of a piano. Its purpose is to transform thevibrations of the piano’s strings into a rich, resounding tone. Kawai uses only
straightgrained, quarter-sawn solid spruce for GL series soundboards. Each one
is strategically tapered to provide the proper degree of resonant movement ineach region. Only soundboards that meet or exceed our demanding resonancestandards are selected for use in the GL series grand pianos.

CORE System (GL-40/50 only)

Hardwood bridge

CORE is an acronym that represents “Convergence for Optimum Reflected Energy.” Convergence refers

Bridges transfer the vibrations of the strings to the soundboard. GL Series bridges are made of solid

to the way the piano’s strength centers—the rim, plate and underside beams—all focus on one central

maple or beech and are carefully set and matched to the iron plate for correct string pressure andpoint at the heart of the instrument. This focus creates an incredibly strong “core” foundation that

optimal tonal transfer.

maximizes the reflective capabilities of the inner rim for outstanding tonal power and sustain.

STRENGTH
Strength allows a piano to perform with integrity and authority overtime. GL Series pianos are built with remarkable strength to thrive amid
the rigors of long-term use.

SOLID (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design)
SOLID construction creates an exceptionally rigid foundation tosupport string tension. First, the pinblock is fitted to the plate. Then,the pinblock and over-lapping stretcher bar are integrated into a single
structure and solidly anchored to the rim.
The extraordinary thickness of the stretcher bar exemplifies thestructural integrity of this sturdy framework designed to ensure stabletuning and powerful tone.

V-pro plate
The plate is the acoustically-neutral iron superstructure of thepiano over which the strings are tensioned. All GL Series plates are
molded using the Vacuum Mold Process (V-Pro) with “CrossboneDesign.” The result is a plate that is strong, stable and beautiful.

Pinblocks and Tuning pins

Steel-reinforced, anti-warp keyslip

Steel-reinforced keybed

The Multi-Grip pinblock on all GL series grand pianos is fully

A piano’s keyslip is the long, horizontal piece of wood that covers

The piano’s keybed must be strong and stable to support thelaminated with a minimum of eleven cross-banded layers of Norththe front faces of the keys. Because it is made of wood, a keyslip

weight of the entire action assembly over time. The GL series

American hard maple for maximum strength and balanced torque.

can warp or bend with changes in humidity, causing keys to stick.

keybed is made of extremely sturdy, laminated hardwoods andTuning pins are made from the finest carbon steel, machine-

To avoid this problem, the GL series keyslip is reinforced with ais reinforced with a steel support beam that add strength andthreaded for maximum continuous torque and nickel plated toheavy-gauge steel liner that prevents warping or bending in anyincrease rigidity in the keybed to prevent energy loss.

enhance beauty and provide long-term protection.

direction. Keys move freely with virtually no possibility of rubbing
or sticking against the inside of the keyslip.

188 (L) x 152 ( W ) x 102 (H) cm . 334 kg

152 cm188 cm102 cm63 cm

E/P

180 (L) x 152 ( W ) x 102 (H) cm . 324 kg

152 cm180 cm102 cm
63 cm

E/P

E/S

BW/S

SBM/P

166 (L) x 150 ( W ) x 102 (H) cm . 312 kg

150 cm

166cm

102 cm
63 cm

E/P

WH/P

E/S

BW/S

SBM/P

157 (L) x 150 ( W ) x 102 (H) cm . 300 kg

150 cm157 cm102 cm
63 cm

E/P

WH/P

E/S

SBM/P

153 (L) x 150 ( W ) x 102 (H) cm . 282 kg

102 cm63 cm

150 cm153 cm

E/P

E/S

WH/P

MH/P

SPECIFICATIONS
Size

GL-50

GL-40

GL-30

GL-20

GL-10

Length188 cm180 cm166 cm157 cm153 cmWidth

152 cm152 cm150 cm150 cm150 cmHeight102 cm102 cm102 cm102 cm102 cmWeight334 kg

324 kg

312 kg300 kg282 kgSoundboard

Solid Spruce, Tapered

ActionMillennium III

Hammers

All underfelted

Key surfaces

Acrylic/Phenol

Agraffes

1st - 54th keys

1st - 54th keys

1st - 46th keys

1st - 46th keys

1st - 46th keys

Duplex Scale (Fore & Back)-Beams

43332Lid props

33222--Music rack

5 positions

Lock

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Fallboard

SoftfallPedalsDamper, Sostenuto, Soft

Casters

Brass, Single
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Available models and colors vary depending on market area.

E/P

Ebony Polish

E/S

Ebony Satin

WH/PWhite Polish

MH/P

Mahogany Polish

BW/S

Brown Walnut Satin

SBM/P

Sapele Brown Mahogany PolishTHE WINNER'S CHOICE

At international piano competitions around the globe, the world's
finest pianists have made Kawai their piano of choice.

The 14th Chopin International Competition (Poland), second prize winner selected Kawai
The 9th Van Cliburn International Competition (USA), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 10th Tchaikovsky International Competition (Russia), top two prize winners selected Kawai
The 8th Sydney International Competition (Australia), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 2nd Dublin International Competition (Ireland), top six prize winners selected Kawai

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The 5th Dublin International Competition (Ireland), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 2nd Rachmaninoff International Competition (Russia), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 11th Santander International Competition (Spain), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 45th Ferrucio Busoni International Competition (Italy), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 23rd William Kapell International Competition (USA), top three prize winners selected Kawai
The 42nd ARD International Competition (Germany), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 13th Iturbi International Competition (Spain), first and second prize winners selected Kawai
The 14th Iturbi International Competition (Spain), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 12th Vianna da Motta International Competition (Macao), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 8th Premio Dino Ciani International Competition (Italy), top three prize winners selected Kawai
The 2nd Hamamatsu International Competition (Japan), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 22nd Casagrande International Competition (Italy), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 25th Casagrande International Competition (Italy), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 27th Casagrande International Competition (Italy), first prize winner selected Kawai
The 30th Casagrande International Competition (Italy), first and second prize winners selected Kawai
The 9th Hamamatsu International Competition (Japan), first prize winner selected Kawai©HIPCHamamatsuDublin

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Conservatoire Nationale Superieur de Paris

MMR Produc t of the Year (GL series Grand Pianos)
MMR Home Digital Keyboard of the Year (CA/CS series Digital Piano)‘Product of the Year ’ by members of Germany ’s musical instrument retailers’ association (ES8 Digital Piano)Tastenwelt Magazine Produc t Award (readers choice) "Compac t piano" categor y (ES7 Digital Piano)
Music Inc. Supplier Excellence AwardMusic Inc. Produc t Excellence Award (CN Series Digital Pianos)
MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CN Series Digital Pianos)
MMR Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year (MP Series Stage Pianos)
Tastenwelt Magazine Product Award (readers choice) “Best Home Digital under 1500 Euros” (CN34 Digital Piano)
Music Inc. Editor ’s Choice: NAMM “Best in Show ” (CS10 Digital Piano)“Rock oN” Company ( Japan) Silver Prize ( VPC-1 Professional Controller)
Music Inc. Supplier Excellence AwardMMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
Worship Leader Magazine “Editor ’s Pick ” (CS7 Digital Piano)
Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Great Produc ts and People)
MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
Music Inc. Produc t Excellence Award (CA95 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (CA95 Digital Piano)
Diapason d’Or Award, Diapason Magazine, France (CA95 Digital Piano)
MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
Music Inc. Produc t Excellence Award (CA93 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (CA93 Digital Piano)
MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award ( Web Site Design)
German dealer association Award (CA18 Digital Piano)
MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
Worship Leader Magazine “Best of the Best ” (CA51 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (MP8II Stage Piano)
Tastenwelt Magazine Product Award (readers choice) "Home Digital Piano over 1,500 euro" category (CA91 Digital Piano)
MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CA91 Digital Piano)
Tastenwelt Magazine Produc t Award (readers choice) "Por table Digital Piano" categor y (MP8)Tool 4 Music Test winner (best price and per formance "stage piano")
MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (ES4 Digital Piano)
MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (PE3 Digital Piano)
Music Industries Association Music Awards - Best Value For Money Traditional Piano
MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
Tastenwelt Magazine (Europe) Readers Choice Award (MP9500 Stage Piano)
Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (Produc t I nnovation)
MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CN270 Digital Piano)
Music Industries Association Music Awards - Best Digital Piano
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (ES2 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (PW1200 Digital Piano)
MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (ES1 Digital Piano)
German Music Assoc. Elec tronic Produc t of the Year (ES1 Digital Piano)
MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CP200 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (ES1 Digital Piano)
Keyboard Magazine “Key Buy ” (MP9000 Stage Piano)
Musicmesse International Press Award (MP9000 Stage Piano)
Best in Class, Keyboard Magazine, Europe (CA750 Digital Piano)
Top Digital Piano, SOLO Magazine, Germany (CA750 Digital Piano)
Good Design Award, Japan I nstitute of Design Promotion (Ku-50 Upright Piano)International music halls and institutions with Kawai pianos installed

Opera de Paris
Academie Royale de Monte Carlo
Conservatoire Nationale de Bordeaux
Wiener Philharmoniker
Wiener Symphoniker
Konservatorium der Stadt Wien
Wiener Sängerknaben
Hochschule für Musik, Mozarteum
Bayreuther Festspiele
Hochschule für Musik, Frankfurt
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik, München
Chopin’s birthplace
Ostrogski CastleNational Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw
Teatro alla Scala, Milano
Konservatorium, Genève
Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid
Apollo Theatre
The Australian Ballet
Roy Thomson HallTokyo Metropolitan Theatre
The Harmony Hall
China Conservatory of MusicFAMILY TRADITION
There is no more compelling reason to build an exceptional piano than
one’s own name on the instrument.
For generations, the Kawai family has blended knowledge, skill,technology, and heart...in the quest to perfect the art of the piano.

Koichi KawaiFounder(1886-1955)
Inventive Genius, Master Builder

Shigeru Kawai(1922-2006)
Pursued excellence
at Kawai for over fifty years.

Hirotaka Kawai
President
Continuing the pursuit of perfection.

CARING FOR OUR WORLDIn 1997, Kawai’s Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory became the first in thepiano industry to receive ISO14001, the world’s most prestigious
cer tification for excellence in environmental management. At
Ryuyo, work groups continuously monitor and improve emissions
and waste control, green procurement, and a host of other energy
conservation and environmental protection measures. The Kawai
Forest Project has already planted over 400,000 seedlings. Thesevital efforts will continue to be a part of every piano we build.
That is our promise to you—and to our world.

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