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Kawai K50 vs. Yamaha U1

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William Chan

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May 15, 2003, 9:41:00 AM5/15/03
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Can anyone help me to comment on the 2 models of piano as I would like to
choose between two of them. Thanks.

William

Don Mannino

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May 15, 2003, 10:41:03 PM5/15/03
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William,

Both pianos are very well made instruments which will last a lifetime. They
have different characteristics, and these are best experienced first hand -
by playing and / or listening.

The Kawai is about an inch taller than the Yamaha. The tone on the Kawai is
generally considered to be a little deeper and more mellow than the Yamaha,
which most describe as more bright.

Others here will likely try to steer you towards one of the European or East
European brands, but most experienced technicians will tell you that it's
hard to match the workmanship and quality of the Japanese made instruments.

Good luck!

Don Mannino RPT
Kawai America


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Michael Holme

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May 16, 2003, 4:28:13 AM5/16/03
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> William,
>
> Both pianos are very well made instruments which will last a lifetime. They
> have different characteristics, and these are best experienced first hand -
> by playing and / or listening.
>
> The Kawai is about an inch taller than the Yamaha. The tone on the Kawai is
> generally considered to be a little deeper and more mellow than the Yamaha,
> which most describe as more bright.
>
> Others here will likely try to steer you towards one of the European or East
> European brands, but most experienced technicians will tell you that it's
> hard to match the workmanship and quality of the Japanese made instruments.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Don Mannino RPT
> Kawai America

If Kawai and Yamaha last a lifetime, why then for the last good few years has
Japan been exporting its worn out pianos (20 to 30 years old) to Europe and no
doubt the US, i.e. the so called Grey market pianos ? If you want a piano that
will last a lifetime, which maybe you don't, I'd buy German.
Just my 0.02
Mike

D.W.

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May 16, 2003, 10:02:36 AM5/16/03
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Hi,simply,there is no market for used goods in Japan.So if you have a 20
year old piano in fine condition in Japan and you want to upgrade,you can
now sell to export,which is the grey market piano.I'm not saying that they
are all fine you understand.

D.W.

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