Shigeru Kawai

Shigeru Kawai

The Collection

Six grand pianos. Each handcrafted at the Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory in Hamamatsu, Japan — taking three to five times longer to complete than a standard instrument. One commitment to excellence, expressed across an entire range.

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SK-2

Classic Salon Grand

5' 11" · 180 cm

The first model in the premium line — rivals any piano of its class.

  • First model in the premium Shigeru Kawai line
  • Rivals any premium piano of its class
Polished EbonySapele Mahogany Polish
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02 / 06

SK-3

Conservatory Grand

6' 2" · 188 cm

Regarded as some of the finest pianos available — admired globally.

  • Incredible blend of rich tone and responsive touch
  • Admired by world-class pianists across the globe
Polished EbonyBrown Sapele MahoganyPyramid Mahogany (Limited Edition)
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03 / 06

SK-5

Chamber Grand

6' 7" · 200 cm

Perfect fusion of robust tone, power, and presence.

  • Perfect fusion of robust tone, power and presence
  • Third piano in the Shigeru Kawai series
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SK-6

Orchestra Grand

7' 0" · 214 cm

Stability, consistent touch, and a rich well-rounded tone.

  • Sits proudly in the middle of the Shigeru Kawai range
  • Boasts stability, consistent touch and a rich, well-rounded tone
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SK-7

Semi-Concert Grand

7' 6" · 229 cm

Second only to the SK-EX in full-bodied tone and exceptional dynamic range.

  • Second only to the SK-EX in full-bodied tone and exceptional dynamic range
  • Incredible range of expression, brilliant treble, resounding bass notes
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SK-EX

Concert Grand

9' 1" · 278 cm· Fewer than 20 per year

Fewer than 20 handcrafted each year. The pinnacle of the range.

  • Pinnacle of the Shigeru Kawai range
  • Fewer than 20 are handcrafted each year

At a Glance

Model Specifications

ModelTypeLengthWidthWeightFinishes
SK-2Classic Salon Grand5' 11"180 cm5' 1"152 cm714 lbs324 kgPolished Ebony · Sapele Mahogany Polish
SK-3Conservatory Grand6' 2"188 cm5' 1"152 cm736 lbs334 kgPolished Ebony · Brown Sapele Mahogany · Pyramid Mahogany (Limited Edition)
SK-5Chamber Grand6' 7"200 cm5' 1"153 cm774 lbs351 kgPolished Ebony
SK-6Orchestra Grand7' 0"214 cm5' 1"154 cm842 lbs382 kgPolished Ebony
SK-7Semi-Concert Grand7' 6"229 cm5' 2"157 cm882 lbs400 kgPolished Ebony
SK-EXConcert Grand9' 1"278 cm5' 2"158 cm1111 lbs504 kgPolished Ebony

Standard Across All Models

Built Into Every Instrument

Every Shigeru Kawai grand piano — from SK-2 to SK-EX — includes these features as standard. No options. No tiers. Only the finest.

Kawai Millennium 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 transferrable warranty

NEOTEX™ key surfaces

Dual Pivot Damper Action

Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID)

Final voicing by Master Piano Artisan (MPA)

All models include a 10-year transferrable warranty and Master Piano Artisan in-home service.

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Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano Models | SK-2 to SK-EX | Shigeru Kawai