Shigeru Kawai SK-EX

The Premier Piano of Japan. Crafted for the world stage.

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX is a 9’1″ concert grand piano that represents the highest expression of Kawai’s artistry. Handcrafted in Japan by an elite team of Master Piano Artisans (MPAs), the SK-EX is built for the world’s finest concert halls, competitions, and recording studios. Fewer than 20 are made each year, making it as rare as it is revered.

Its custom-tapered solid spruce soundboard, aged through the kigarashi process, produces a breathtaking tone with immense power, clarity, and sustain. The Shiko Seion hammers, crafted from premium wool and voiced by hand, offer unmatched dynamic control and tonal color. The Konsei Katagi rim, made from a blend of select hardwoods, enhances projection and balance across the keyboard.

Kawai’s Millennium III Action, originally developed for the SK-EX, features carbon-infused ABS components for lightning-fast repetition and enduring precision. Every detail—from Temaki hand-wound bass strings and concert agraffes to hand-notched bridges and bird’s-eye maple inner rim—reflects a level of craftsmanship reserved for only the finest instruments.

And in a tradition that honors Shigeru Kawai’s legacy, every SK-EX includes a personal visit from one of Kawai’s Master Piano Artisans within the first two years of ownership. This extraordinary service includes a full concert-level regulation, voicing, and tuning—a gift from Kawai to ensure your instrument performs at its absolute best.

Key Features:

• Handcrafted by Master Piano Artisans in Japan
• Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon for speed and control
• Custom-tapered solid spruce soundboard aged via kigarashi process
• Shiko Seion hammers for rich, expressive tone
• Konsei Katagi rim for optimal projection and tonal balance
• Temaki hand-wound bass strings and concert agraffes for precision
• Extended-length keysticks and NEOTEX™ key surfaces for refined touch
• Bird’s-eye maple inner rim, solid brass hardware, and polished ebony finish
• Includes exclusive MPA visit with full concert-level service
• Matching artist bench and 10-Year Full Transferable Warranty

The SK-EX is more than a piano—it’s a legacy instrument, a concert companion, and a work of devotion. For those who seek the finest piano Japan has ever produced, the SK-EX stands alone.