About This Piano
While some GM series instruments were manufactured in Indonesia, this particular Kawai GM2 is fully-Japanese made at Kawai’s Hamamatsu factory. It is in the traditional ebony polish finish and features Kawai’s Ultra Responsive ABS action. The benefits of ABS carbon-fiber being utilized for the action mechanism are unparalleled stability and incredibly impressive repetition speeds. While wooden actions are susceptible to temperature and humidity fluctuations, Kawai’s action continues to perform season after season with minimal or, in some cases, no maintenance or regulation. This piano greatly outperforms its size and offers a warmth that will inspire even the most discerning classical pianists.
The Kawai GM2 is a wonderful baby grand model that was a predecessor to the current GL10 model. While it is the GL10 that earned the distinction of “Global Music Industry Product of the Year” in 2016, the incredible design and groundwork of the GM series played an important role in earning Kawai the accolade. Like the GL10, the GM2 is a true baby grand given its 5’0” size. Despite its smaller stature, the GM2’s musical output is far from small. It offers power, warmth and tonal clarity that one would expect to find from a medium grand.
At this price, the Kawai GM2 is a truly remarkable deal for a serious student or player looking for a Japanese made baby grand piano with incredible musical capability.
About Kawai Pianos
When Koichi Kawai stepped away from the Yamaha research and development team that introduced pianos to the Japanese market, he had one goal: to make the perfect piano. While Yamaha expanded and diversified, leading them to make virtually every product imaginable, Koichi Kawai’s dedication and focus was solely on piano manufacturing. This commitment and dedication to the craft inevitably led to Kawai building a global reputation as some of the best pianos in the world.