Touch
The Art of Touch
Every note begins with a touch
where precision meets emotion,
and where craftsmanship transforms movement into music.
Millennium III Vertical Action
Our Millennium III Vertical Mechanics integrate components into ABS-Carboncombining carbon fiber reinforcement with advanced ABS engineering to deliver exceptional strength and rigidity. This design allows for lighter, finely balanced mechanical parts that can respond with greater speed, consistency, and control.
This results in a more expressive and stable playing experience—pushing the boundaries of traditional all-wooden upright piano mechanics.
Balance in the service of expression
The increased key length provides a more uniform and predictable response across the entire playing surface, allowing the instrument to feel naturally balanced under your hands. This additional leverage, comparable to that of a grand piano, promotes greater control, especially in demanding passages, making playing more fluid, precise, and natural.
To enhance the gaming experience, the white keys feature the exclusive surface NEOTEX of Kawai, offering a refined ivory-like touch, capable of absorbing moisture for a secure contact and lasting comfort over the years.
The black ebony keys have a natural texture that subtly hugs the fingers, improving grip, sensitivity, and delicate control.
without compromising strength. The result is a more powerful, faster action, offering better control and greater stability than conventional all-wood actions.
Tone
A sonic legacy
From Kawai's legendary craftsmanship is born a sound that reflects the heart.
— warm, pure, and deeply human.
Strength designed from the outset
Built on the proven foundations of the K-Seriesand the Master Series is built around a refined structure, designed to confidently stand the test of time. At its heart lies a reinforced back frame that inspires quiet confidence, supporting the instrument as it maintains tension, preserves balance, and allows the sound to develop freely.
This inner strength gives the piano a stability that can be felt from the very first note, particularly in the lower register, where depth and presence depend on a structure that doesn't yield. The soundboard, made from carefully selected, straight-grained solid spruce, and subtly tapered by hand, can thus resonate naturally, with warmth, clarity, and control.
This results in an anchored and assured instrument—a piano whose solidity is not heard, but always felt. A stable foundation that supports an expressive sound and preserves the musical character of the Master Series for the years to come.
Sustain pedal and mute mechanism
The Master Series expands the expressive possibilities through the simultaneous use of the mute mechanism and the sostenuto pedal—a rare combination on upright pianos.
Thanks to the adoption of a dedicated mute control, silent practice and advanced pedal techniques can be enjoyed without compromise.
This thoughtful design offers greater versatility and increased expressive freedom, naturally adapting to the needs of each pianist and musical context.
Tension bar, support bar, and tuning pegs in stainless steel
The redesigned pressure bar and stainless steel support bar ensure better string stability and a clearer tone, producing a richer, brighter sound in the upper register.
High-quality tuning pins improve the long-term stability of tuning, allowing the piano to retain its beautiful, refined tone for many years of playing.
The character of the sound
Each note is shaped with intention. Specially chosen hammer materials for the Master Series work in harmony with hand-wound bass strings, inspired by grand pianos Shigeru Kawaioffering the instrument a distinctly Kawai voice: warm, resonant, and full of character.
This sonic depth invites expression. From the most delicate pianissimo to moments of intense power, the piano responds naturally to the touch, allowing music to unfold with richness, nuance, and emotional clarity.
The design
To integrate into life
Designed not only to be admired, but to find its natural place
a piano that lives gracefully with the rhythm
of everyday life.
Beyond the classic
With its generous furniture with elegantly rounded lines and its lift-up lid inspired by grand pianos, the Master Series Presents a design that easily integrates into any living space, while asserting a refined and reassuring presence.
More than an instrument, it becomes an integral part of the room—enhancing both the moment of playing and the everyday moments that surround it.
A discreetly luminous mind
The interior of the Master Series demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship in every detail. The speckled maple side panels, reminiscent of grand pianos Shigeru Kawaireveal a profound, lustrous beauty, while polished brass is carefully integrated into every component—from the front and rear casters to the pedals, and even the internal bolts—emanating a warm, luxurious glow.
Finely finished frames and hardware elements extend this elegance into every corner, creating a presence that is as visually captivating as it is acoustically exquisite.
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