Shigeru Kawai SK3

Crafted for the conservatory. Voiced for the artist.

The Shigeru Kawai SK-3 is a 6’2″ conservatory grand that embodies the spirit of handcrafted excellence. Designed for advanced pianists, educators, and performance venues, it offers a bold, resonant voice and refined control—making it a favorite among institutions and artists alike.

Each SK-3 is meticulously built in Japan by Kawai’s elite Master Piano Artisans (MPAs), using time-honored techniques and the finest materials. The custom-tapered solid spruce soundboard, aged through the kigarashi process, produces a rich, dynamic tone with exceptional clarity and warmth. The Shiko Seion hammers, crafted from premium wool and voiced by hand, deliver nuanced expression across the full dynamic range.

Kawai’s Millennium III Action, made with carbon-infused ABS, ensures lightning-fast repetition and enduring precision. The extended-length spruce keysticks, concert-length key buttons, and NEOTEX™ key surfaces provide consistent touch and control from front to back.

The SK-3 also features a Konsei Katagi rim, blending select hardwoods for optimal tonal projection and balance. Details like Temaki hand-wound bass strings, concert agraffes, and hand-notched bridges reflect the SK-3’s uncompromising artistry.

And in a tradition that honors Shigeru Kawai’s legacy, every SK piano 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
• Includes exclusive MPA visit with full concert-level service
• Elegant polished ebony or sapele mahogany finish
• Matching artist bench and 10-Year Full Transferable Warranty

The SK-3 is a conservatory-grade instrument that invites artistry, rewards technique, and honors tradition. For those seeking a handcrafted grand with concert-level refinement, it’s a piano that truly sings.