| Piano Make | Kawai
| | Made in | Est. 1927; Hamamatsu, Japan. | | Rating when Reconditioned (see makes page) | 55-85 | | Estimated number of pianos in the UK | 10,000. 90% uprights, 10% grands | | Dates of manufacture and serial numbers | 1930 - 6000
1950 - 14200
1970 - 425121
1990 - 1950000
2005 - 2518000 | | Comments on this make | Japanese pianos (later ones made elsewhere too) of generally good quality though upright actions can be a bit "choppy" and rely too much on plastic. Best small Kawai grands made 1975 to 1987 and can be of very high quality, with rich warm tone and firm action (Very suitable for serious study but might prove too heavy for occasional playing.)
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