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Kawai announces new premium upright piano “Master Series” MS-134/130/123
Kawai Japan is thrilled to announce the Master Series MS-134, 130 and 123, unites Kawai’s decades of craftsmanship with innovative design, standing as the pinnacle of Kawai’s upright piano lineup. These instruments go beyond mere “luxury”, the Master Series seeks the true value of an instrument for the player. Each note resonates with depth, creating moments that stir the heart. From private time at home to educational settings and concerts, it offers an uncompromising “authentic” playing experience that empowers pianists to fully realize their musical ideals.
(From left) MS-134, MS-130, and MS-123
Main Features
- Millennium III Upright Action
- Ebony black keys and NEOTEX white keys
- The simultaneous use of the muffler mechanism and sostenuto pedal
- Hand-wound bass strings
- Pressure bar and stainless bearing bar
- Lift-up topboard reminiscent of grand pianos
- Bird’s-eye maple sideboards reminiscent of a Shigeru Kawai grand piano
A Sound Born as the Culmination of Inherited Craftsmanship
The Master Series features a body design engineered to enrich tonal depth while ensuring long-term stability. Its meticulously refined structure—comprising reinforced posts and frame construction, a soundboard that amplifies resonance with ideal balance, hand-wound strings identical to those used on Shigeru Kawai grand pianos, and finely crafted components that enhance string stability—produces a sound that is powerful yet stable, warm, and harmoniously balanced.
In addition, the Master Series is equipped with both a muffler mechanism and a sostenuto pedal, a rare combination among upright pianos. This allows the instrument to adapt to the needs of any musician and performance environment, offering greater versatility in playing styles and expanded freedom of musical expression.
A Comfortable Touch at the Fingertips “Millennium III Upright Action”
Key components of Kawai’s piano action utilize ABS resin materials. This advanced material provides a level of precision, strength, durability, and resistance to environmental changes that cannot be achieved with wood alone. At the same time, its lightweight nature enhances repetition speed, control, and responsiveness, enabling more expressive and nuanced performance.
A Piano Design That Quietly Breathes Alongside Everyday Life
With its gracefully rounded cabinet and a topboard-supporting design inspired by grand pianos, the Master Series blends naturally into living spaces while projecting a refined and distinguished presence. From the bird’s-eye maple interior accents reminiscent of Shigeru Kawai grand pianos to the casters, pedals, and even internal bolts, every detail is finished with exceptional craftsmanship.
More than a musical instrument, the Master Series becomes an integral part of its surroundings—quietly enriching daily life and elevating each moment to a higher level.
The Master Series sets a new standard for upright pianos.
Offering a playing experience unique to this range, combined with exquisite craftsmanship and a forward-thinking philosophy, this series truly stands as a timeless “master”piece, destined to become an instrumental part of people's lives.
For more information about the Master Series upright pianos, please refer to the product page below:
https://www.kawai-global.com/masterseries