Kawai K-8

[Jeannie Grassi]

Hi William,
K-8 is a new model.  I haven't seen one either, that's why I was asking for
help from those who have.  It is 52 in.
R-1 is an older grand model that was only made for a short while before
being discontinued. Nice piano.
jeannie

-----Original Message-----
From: William R. Monroe [mailto:pianotech at a440piano.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:39 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Kawai K-8

Hi Jeannie,

K8 or UST8?

Never heard of a K8, but UST8's, for the money, are good pianos, IME.  I've 
serviced a number of them, and I don't find any real problems.  In that 
price range, I don't think you can do better, just different (all other 
things being equal, of course).

I'm guessing that first piano is an RX-1?  Just saw one of those last week, 
as well.  Pretty good instrument for the size.

Best,
William R. Monroe



> I've had an inquiry about a Kawai K-8 and have never seen or serviced one.
> Can anyone give me any feedback on what they are like and if there is a
> better choice of piano in that price range?  This is for a 2nd piano in a
> teacher's studio.  First piano is a very nice Kawai R-1.  Thanks much,
> jeannie
>
> Jeannie Grassi, RPT
> Registered Piano Technician
> Island Piano Service
> Bainbridge Island, WA
> 206-842-3721
> mailto:jcgrassi at earthlink.net