When I bought my Kawai UST 7 in 1987, the saleswoman told me that I wanted to get an instrument that was manufactured in Japan, because they were built better than the US manufactured ones. I did so and I am very happy with my purchase. Karen Johnson Rochester, MN ptg associate In a message dated 99-01-27 17:02:47 EST, you write: << I'm not an expert on Kawai and their line of products, but I believe the UST8 is the piano that replaced the SC3. That was a lightly built piano that I've found unsatisfactory. On the other hand they do make some very nice instruments. I just think you have to be familiar with the various models they have. Like everyone else, I think they try to have a model for everyone's budget. I usually tell people that if there is a piano in a line that is significantly cheaper then the rest, there is probably a reason. dave Arlie D. Rauch wrote: > I have a question which affects recommendations I make for piano purchases. > I do not sell pianos, but I am often asked what brands are good. One of my > recommendations is Kawai. But I am wondering whether I can continue to > recommend Kawai. > > A school nearby purchased a new Kawai studio (UST-8C, serial A89257) > because they had an older Kawai studio which they loved. This new one is > not of the same quality. > > One of the holes for a plate bolt is stripped. Some tuning pins are loose > enough to remind me of a fifty-year-old piano. The fall board had to be > repaired (glued together) at my first visit before the piano had even been > used. The sound is less rich. There were other problems, too. Over all > it reminded me of a low quality American (ouch) made piano. > > This Kawai has required a significant pitch raise each of its first two > tunings and a tremendous amount of regulation each time. This is unlike my > experience with other Kawais. And the music teacher is not happy with this > one. > > So, is this an exception or the rule? Or is there a certain line of Kawais > one should avoid? What's been your experience? >>
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