It would be very difficult to say that one brand was "better" than the other, and, in most cases, would probably not be true. It is generally because of those tonal differences, or because of a perceived price break, that people choose a Kawai over a Yamaha, or vice-versa.
As far as quality is concerned I feel that the two brands are about on a par, depending on which sound you prefer, as each brand seems to have its own distinctive tonal characteristics. You will still find their products, like those of Yamaha, nearly everywhere: in universities, schools, homes, churches, on stage, in the recording studio, and the like. Although Kawai doesn't make quite as many pianos as Yamaha, Kawai is the other big Japanese piano company.
They also happen to make more pianos than anyone else in the world,Ĭurrently over 200,000 a year. Yesteryear's Japanese pianos were the Toyotas and Datsuns of the piano world today they also have Infinitis, Lexuses and Acuras.įor the record, the big name Japanese piano is, of course, Yamaha. The growth of the Japanese piano industry is not unlike that of their car industry: Through persistence, diligence, and painstaking attention to detail, they have achieved a reputation as master piano builders, as well as master-builders of automobiles. Today they produce an incredibly wide and diverse spectrum of instruments, anywhere from basic budget pianos for beginners and growing families, to some of the world's most expensive and superb concert instruments. Japanese Pianosįrom relatively humble beginnings as makers of the first pianos in a country unfamiliar with the instrument, the Japanese piano manufacturers have come a long way. Please select "View", "Refresh" or "Reload" on your browser to make sure you are viewing the latest version. Upright or Grand? New or Used? US, Asian or European?
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