Shigeru Kawai
"There is no greater demonstration of honor, no greater commitment, than to place one’s name upon the work of one’s hands."
The Artisans and Craftsmen
Unraveling the mastery
The Gift to you
It was Shigeru Kawai’s wish that his honor would be upheld among all who enter into his legacy. For this reason, those who possess a Shigeru Kawai piano will receive an extraordinary visit from one of our elite Master Piano Artisans within the first two years of ownership. It will be our privilege to provide a complete concert-level regulation, voicing and tuning as our gift to those who have selected the Premier Piano of Japan.
THE MASTER PIANO ARTISAN
The love of music-making runs deep in those who pursue the esteemed rank of Master Piano Artisan. For some, it is a visceral sense of calling that inspires this unique quest for mastery. The road is long and arduous. One must prove himself worthy in the world’s most prestigious concert halls and international piano competitions.
But, for those who attain it, the role of Master Piano Artisan provides the rare privilege of crafting the tools of endless possibility. Applying his own unique musical personality, the artisan transforms each Shigeru piano into a distinctive work of art, ready to discover its true and lasting voice at hands of the artist.
TATSUYA MURAKAMI
MASTER PIANO ARTISANTatsuya Murakami is an eminently talented piano craftsman who has travelled extensively in support of Shigeru Kawai piano owners and international piano competitions.
NAOTO ICHIKAWA
MASTER PIANO ARTISANNaoto ‘Nick’ Ichikawa is at the very height of his profession. Depth of experience, refined talents, and passion to his craft qualifies Naoto as one of Kawai’s select Master Piano Artisans.
The Craftsmen and Craftswomen at Kawai
THE BLEND OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND LONGSTANDING TRADITION
Millenium III Action
ABS-Carbon Components and aluminum action rails are impervious to changes in temperature and humidity resulting in fast and responsive action.
Temaki Bass Strings
Meticulously hand wound bass strings produce rich character in sound.
Shiko Seion Hammers
HAND PRESSED AND VOICED BY MASTER PIANO ARTISANS
KIGARASHI AGED SOUNDBOARDS
KIGARASHI AGED, HAND CARVED PREMIUM SPRUCE
KONSEI KATAGI RIM
A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF SMALL PORE AND LARGE PORE HARDWOODS ARE A HALLMARK OF SHIGERU KAWAI PIANOS
ALL-SPRUCE BEAMS
ALL BACK FRAME BEAMS ON SHIGERU KAWAI PIANOS ARE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF THE BEST QUALITY SPRUCE
DUAL PIVOT DAMPERS
THE UNIQUE DUAL PIVOT DAMPER DESIGN ALLOWS SMOOTHER HALF-PEDAL CONTROL FOR DELICATE TONAL EXPRESSION
