Kawai/Yamaha New Uprights

[Piannaman@aol.com]

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Terry,

I do contract work for a Kawai dealer, and I tune plenty of K25s.  They are 
all good, functional instruments,good value.  I don't get into the pricing 
much, but from all reports, they are substantially less expensive than the U1.

I have some that I've tuned for 2-3 years since they were delivered to the 
customers home, and they are stabilizing quite nicely.  I like the sound better 
than the Yamahas, but I understand that it is personal preference.  The Kawais 
are solid instruments, and easy to tune once the pitch is dialed in.  

There has not been a problem that consistently surfaces on these pianos.  You 
might want to check the hammer-flange pinning.  I worked on one a couple of 
months ago where the hammers swung a bit too freely, causing some thunking 
notes.  Overall, though, I'd recommend them.

I hope this helps.

Dave Stahl

In a message dated 12/8/04 3:55:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
terry@farrellpiano.com writes:


> Hi folks. I am trying to help a client of mine shop for a new piano. They 
> are looking at 48-inch verticals. The focus is the Kawai K-25  <A HREF="http://www.kawaius.com/">
> http://www.kawaius.com/</A> .
>  
> Others they are considering are the Yamaha T121 and U1.
> <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/List/ModelSeriesList/0,6384,CTID%253D201200%2526CNTYP%253DPRODUCT,00.html">http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/List/ModelSeriesList/0,6384,CTID%253D2012
> 00%2526CNTYP%253DPRODUCT,00.html</A>
>  
> The Kawai is considerably less cost. I am fairly familiar with the U1, but 
> haven't seen many of the other two. Anyone care to compare/contrast - share 
> their experience with them - the three models? Thanks.
>  
> They have had a Yamaha CX5 (I think that is the model - no legs in front) 
> for several years and want to take a significant step upwards. The player is 
> their 12 year old daughter who has taken lessons for 4 years now and is 
> progressing at a very good rate.
>  
> Terry Farrell
> 
> 



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