Shigeru Kawai SK5

Chamber-sized power. Handcrafted perfection.

The Shigeru Kawai SK-5 is a 6’7″ chamber grand that delivers bold tone, refined touch, and exquisite craftsmanship. Built entirely in Japan by Kawai’s elite Master Piano Artisans (MPAs), the SK-5 offers the expressive depth of a concert instrument in a versatile size—ideal for professional studios, recital spaces, and stately homes.

Its custom-tapered solid spruce soundboard, aged through the kigarashi process, produces a rich, resonant voice with exceptional clarity and sustain. The Shiko Seion hammers, crafted from premium wool and voiced by hand, offer nuanced control across the full dynamic range. The Konsei Katagi rim, made from a blend of select hardwoods, enhances tonal projection and balance.

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

Every SK-5 also 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 honor the legacy of Shigeru Kawai and 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 finish with bird’s-eye maple inner rim
• Matching artist bench and 10-Year Full Transferable Warranty

The SK-5 is a chamber grand with concert soul—crafted to inspire, built to endure. For those seeking handcrafted excellence and powerful musical presence, it’s a piano that truly sings.