KAWAI GX-2 Grand Piano - Living Pianos

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The Kawai model GX-2 was designed by the Shigeru Rearch and Development Laboratory and has the same scale design as the Shigeru Kawai SK-2. This piano is in brand new condition inside and out and still has several years of factory warranty left on it.
There are many things that make this piano special. It features Kawai’s Millenium III action which utilizes ABS-Carbon Technology with carbon fiber for unparalleled consistency from note to note, as well as exceptional longevity in less than ideal environments.
There are many design elements that contribute to the performance and sound of this piano. The choice of a unique combination of hardwoods in the rim results in a warm, clear sound. The high quality, tapered spruce soundboard is masterfully crafted for rich tonal colors. The piano features many design elements that help the piano endure the ages better than other pianos. For example, the bridges are vertically laminated which helps prevent cracks over time.
The action feels like a concert grand due to having longer keys for more control when playing close to the fallboard since the keys travel further there as they do on 9-foot concert grand pianos.
Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy in manufacturing which roughly translates to, “continuous improvement.” While Kawai has been making fine pianos for decades, this instrument has so many design elements that could only have come from spending a century refining the design and manufacturing by one of the world’s leading piano companies.

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[@andycarter3558]

Awesome information and awesome energy you have!

[@smplchmp]

A beautiful instrument, thanks for showcasing its breadth of tonal capabilities.

[@cryptomaniacs5533]

I love these longer performance videos!

[@robertsnelling]

That was a great demonstration of a Kawai GX2. Robert did a beautiful performance of the Mozart excerpt and part of the Liszt B minor Sonata. This piano has an amazing, singing treble which Robert's playing highlighted and his lively commentary added his interest and knowledge to this delightful presentation.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

- it's so refreshing to hear a "real" piano with all its character - those minor little freckles - as opposed to a digital instrument which is so freckle-free that it's character can be rather dull by comparison ...

[@SoulfulSpinning]

Magnificent playing and piano. Lucky person who buys this one!

[@jacobneal5388]

These are lovely pianos

[@johncotta8288]

Amazing what an exceptionally great piano can do with the right person at the helm!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Maestro 🌹🌹🌹

[@douglasirving8417]

Great playing !! Piano sounds 👌👌

[@gary100dm]

Wow! Beautiful bell like tone.

[@Jim_Mundy]

Amazing performances. I marvel at your talent and your true enthusiasm for the instruments you showcase and the topics you discuss. Bravo.

[@bcortens]

This is a wonderfully voiced gx2 I’ve heard a few and most don’t sound nearly so nice as this.

[@elvitillo]

Bravo!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Well played friend

[@nfexec1312]

Kawai grands that have been "worn in", well regulated & voiced are a true pleasure to play and hear. This one sounds better than I expected it to, and if your price is in the mid to upper $30's, this is an excellent value. And of course as always - superb playing to show off this great Kawai, Robert.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Msrp is 43k $ in US

[@jacobneal5388]

@@SpaghettiKillah this is true but it is the manufacturer’s suggested retail. Many piano stores will sell these for less than retail.

[@andrewcalebgorospe2754]

o definitely. i had the privilege of having played an old but well-loved one for sale in a mall, twas for sale unfortunately i was sort of a traveling musician back then & have no plans of settling down yet. worst regret of my life lelz. should've bought that baby home with me.

[@ShaneyElderberry]

The website says they sold it for $25,000 USD. What a lucky buyer.

[@kianjhtung]

My mom has a piano of this model at a school called The Westside Music Conservatory. It’s in her office. It may not fit in an apartment, but it could be good for a regular house. The Kawai GL-20 is a good choice as well.

[@martaromarate5372]

Que maravillosa música y que gran pianista eres!!🎶💞👌

[@triplea657aaa]

This is my favorite non-Shigeru piano. I really hope to own one some day.

[@elvitillo]

What a way to pedal!!!

[@PatGoltz]

I am totally blown away by your Liszt! You sure make the piano sound tempting!

[@LivingPianosVideos]

Thank you!

[@PatGoltz]

@@LivingPianosVideos You're welcome. It is always a delight to hear you play. You make even the simplest piano pieces fresh and new. I have lost track of the number of people who have worked on my piano, or sold or bought one, who could scarcely play a note, and it is wonderful to connect with someone who can actually play! I figure if you make your living with pianos, you ought at least to learn how to play. Right? :)

[@altops4490]

super

[@roberthurless4615]

Marvelous playing. This is a "If you have to ask the price you can't afford it" piano. lol

[@gregson99]

very nice sound and very hefty price!

[@robertsnelling]

Robert, you are a wonderful ambassador for this piano. Congratulations on your performance of an excerpt from the Liszt B minor sonata! I am impressed by the clarity and power of each register of the instrument from the commanding bass, the singing tenor and the beautiful bell-like sustaining treble. As a small grand piano it outclasses much longer grand pianos.

[@ecoRfan]

Seems rare to hear Robert playing on a piano less than ten years old. Stunning playing by Robert and breathtaking tone on this particular piano.

[@DavidSdeLis]

Wonderful playing and wonderful sound! It's warm and rich, indeed, it reminds me of a Bösendorfer... Lovely sound, Kawai always delivers... Ah, who could afford it! :-P Thank you for showing us this masterpiece, with such amazing interpretations...

[@YoPiedsNus]

GX-2 isn't that expensive. It's only about 2/3 the price of the same manufacturer's Shigeru Kawai of the same size!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Interesting. To me it sounds much different than a Bosendorfer. It's a very rich body and sound.

[@MarianoPerez]

This was exactly what I thought when I played the gl and gx line. I'd take these pianos over just about any other pianos.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's a GX. GX's are seriously excellent conservatory grade pianos. 5'11" is pretty large for the second smallest piano in the range. Voicing is nice though I may make it a bit more sparkly in the treble. Shigeru Kawais are competition grade performance pianos as good as any other IMO. At the Chopin competition and others, the concert grand SK-EX is on stage with Hamburg Steinway D, Fazioli F278 and Yamaha CFX, the standard and the others are highly acclaimed in their own right. As is the Shigeru.

[@chanelw9408]

Hehe, Robert Estrin cannot stop playing on the Kawai.

[@nunomellomusic]

Cool mics!!! What are those?

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Hello Sir, Always enjoy you piano playing and review. This Kawai GX2 sounds so beautiful. I have a one question just wanted to know which mic are you using to record the piano? It would be great if reply. Thank you so much! 🙏❤

[@MystiqWisdom]

I don't particularly appreciate that second piece just subjectively, but it was played brilliantly.

[@AlstonENewball]

How many sizes are in this cuality. The longest is important. I prefer 250 cm long approximately. 👍❤️

[@robertvasi]

Tanks for Liszt B Minor sonata

[@alvarocid7631]

Hello. What to choose in the same price, Petrof mod. IV or Kawai gx2? Thank you.

[@g.970]

Bought a GX2 in December 2021. Fantastic piano, but in June we traded up to the Shigeru Kawai SK6. Don’t need to say much more than that. The GX2 is fantastic but there is something about a seven footer.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Also SK is Kawai's highest grade line.

[@gustavogo2915]

@@benjaminsmith2287would you prefer a GL40 (5’11”) or a smaller but more premium GX1 (5’5”)? Both brand new! These are my final contenders for my new place!!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@gustavogo2915 You'll have to play them and see which one you enjoy most. Two pianos of the same model can sound quite different so it isn't as easy as saying GX is better than GL. Plus the GL is significantly bigger and that results usually in a fuller bass. You just may be happier with the GL.

[@gustavogo2915]

@@benjaminsmith2287 I loved the bass and warmer tone of that particular GL40. The GX1, on the other hand, was a very bright sounding piano but the action was heavenly (plus I loved the NEOTEX keys). I talked with the owner of the dealer and he said they will voice down the GX1 to have a more level match when I go back this Saturday to make the decision on which one to purchase. I liked the mellower tone and bigger bass on the GL40. I liked the feel and looks more on the GX1. I know they both use the same Millennium lll action but the GX1 has some upgrades that really did make the action feel near magical.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@gustavogo2915 Sounds like a tough decision. I tend to go with tone first as long as the action is good. It's a big purchase so really try to figure out your highest priority in piano qualities. Best of luck to you in your choice.

[@BFHPET]

4:47 what piece of liszt is this? sound so beutifuel

[@BFHPET]

@Konstantin Ridaya googled it couldt find it :(

[@KevinR3i]

@@BFHPET Franz Liszt Piano Sonata in B Minor.

[@Bobo]

What mics did you use to record this? :)

[@g.970]

I’d like to know that too. I’m looking into mics now

[@Bobo]

@@g.970 I managed to find the mics… they are veeeery expensive 😁

[@Bobo]

@@Guidussify I’m not 100% sure but they look a lot like Audix SCX25A

[@sherry1457]

I was wondering what this sold for. It said call for price so I never knew 3:52

[@ShaneyElderberry]

They sold it for $25K, according to the website.

[@ralphrestubog5519]

It sounds very similar to European pianos.

[@hansheng654]

Should've waited the G line up. My RX2 has little tonality dynamics and sounds like a screaming girl at higher register... And keeps go out of tune every time it rains. .

[@rekrapadept]

Had similar issue with my GX-1 also noticed this with a GX-2 in the store). I got a smart thermometer/humidity-meter. Turns out that tuning stability is massively affected by the humidity dropping at night (even with lid closed). I remedied this by buying a cheap smart humidifier and setting it to prevent the drop. Also, the screaming cat girls in the higher registers can be tuned out, but they come right back if the environment is not super stable. Hope this helps.

[@aeroseb1]

I got the same shoes than you