For friends who want to choose a piano (second-hand piano), it is very necessary to know about many historical models of Kawaii. Let me give you a brief introduction:
Kawaii/Kawaii Piano Regular Series
Old k series
General production cycle: 1956- 1969. The main models are: K-8, K-20, K-30, K-35, K-40, K-48, K-50, K-60, etc. The old K series was the standard series of Kawaii at that time, and it was also the initial series of Kawaii, among which K-8 was the most common one in the early days. Qin Xiao has K-20, Qicai Qin has K-40, including K-48 of the big music stand. Kawaii's first imitation triangle harp was 380.
Laoku series
General production cycle: 1969- 1973. The main models are: KU- 1, KU-2, KU-3, KU-5, KU-7E, etc. , are the follow-up series of K series.
KU-7(E\R\W) was the flagship model at that time.
BL series
General production cycle: 1973- 1988. The main models are: BL- 1 1, BL- 12, BL-3 1, BL-5 1, BL-665448. From BL- 12, which was launched at that time, to BL-82, the highest end of Kawaii, all belong to this series. BL series also mixes many color versions, limited edition customized versions and so on. . . BL series is the main representative of Kawaii before the 1980s, and BL series is the softest of all Kawaii series in terms of timbre.
KS series
General production cycle: 1978- 1982. The main models are: KS- 1A, KS- 1F, KS-2A, KS-2F, KS-3, KS-3F and KS-5F.
NS series
General production cycle: 1984- 1987. The main models are NS- 10, NS- 15, NS-25 and NS-35.
BS series
General production period: 1987- 1996, and the main models are: BS- 10, BS-20, BS-30, BS-40, BS- 1A, BS-2A, BS-3A.
KS, NS and BS series are mainly mid-range models with moderate quality and price, which is actually their characteristics. The tone color style of BS series is obviously different from the first two, with high and crisp voice and a little jazz style, which is different from the tone color of general Kawaii.
CL series
General production period: 1982- 1994, one of Kawaii's introductory series, with simple and economical style, and the piano cover LOGO is urban life. The whole piano is small in size, with fine timbre, suitable for practice and not easy to make noise.
HA series
General production cycle: 1994- 1997. The main models are HA-20 and HA-30, which are relatively low-end series. Age and relatively low price are competitive advantages and selling points.
KL series
General production cycle: 1978- 1994. The main models are: KL-502, KL-60 1, KL-703, KL-63T, KL-32BG, KL-70W, KL-80 1, KL-80 1. It is a very important series that makes a fuss about the shell and takes the shell as the selling point, and its positioning is also relatively high-end. In the demand for pianos, color pianos always occupy a very important position. Compared with Yamaha's W series, Kawaii's KL series is relatively simple.
Ki series
General production cycle: 1996-2006. The main models are: ki-55fo, ki-57fc, ki-58fc, ki-60KF, ki-70M, ki-80w, etc. Ki series is the follow-up series of KL, which has more room for choosing sogeum than KL series. Age is also its outstanding advantage.
American series
General production cycle: 1982- 1999. The main models are: U-50, US-60, US-70, US-80, US-55, US-65, US-75, US-95, US-5X and US-95. The main selling point of American Department is the imitation of grand piano. Needless to say, the appearance is all imitations of the grand piano. Even the soundboard, some American models are modeled after grand piano, and KAWAI calls it G-curve soundboard. At that time, KAWAI used many new designs in the United States. Among them, US-80, US-95, US-8X and US-9X are the top models of this series, occupying absolute advantages and best embodying the characteristics of the American system.
Si series
General production period: from 2006 to now, the main models are: Si- 15, Si- 16, Si- 17. Kawaii's interior decoration series, with modeling as its selling point, are all elegant colored pianos.
New KU series
General production cycle: 1996- 1998. The main models are: KU- 10, KU-30, KU-50 and KU-80. Kawaii's main series in the late 1990s, positioning from entry-level models to flagship models.
New k series
General production period: 1998-2002, 2002-2006, and 2006 to present. The main models are: K- 18(AT, b, LE, m), K-30, K-35(AE, LE), K-50, K55(AE, LE), K-60, K-6 1, k-.
K series is Kawaii's main series so far, from entry-level models to flagship models. Apart from the appearance factor, K series can basically meet all the requirements of use, and it is also the main series in Kawai's new piano today. K-80, K-8 1 and K-8 are all flagship models of Kawaii in the same period. K-35LE and K-55LE, which were produced in limited quantities in 2003, are limited edition models launched by KAWAI to commemorate the 5th anniversary of developing synthetic ivory material/KLOC-0.
In addition, K-2, K-3, K-5, K-7 and K-8 produced in 2006 are the most concerned in this series. Different from the previous K series, KAWAI, the earliest used in the s K series, has always been a hot topic (the earliest RX triangle is not such a string hammer). It was also from this period that Kawai also adopted this kind of string striking machine in other upright piano series.
Hat series
General production cycle: 1994-2002. Kawaii's entry-level mute piano series all have their own mute systems, mainly low-end models.
series
General production period: 1993- 1997, Kawaii's standard mute series, all pianos have their own mute system, and the models are mainly mid-range.
Kawaii/Kawaii piano sample piano
KAWAI is a series of rare pianos, which are specially supplied to designated businesses. Most of these pianos have exquisite and unique shapes or colors, and some unique configurations will be adopted in configuration or details to distinguish them from other series, such as Renault, George Hammer and imported soundboards from other regions, while Kawaii rarely uses them. Some of the top models of the series adopt the bent leg shape of the big music stand, which is actually equivalent to the sample piano we are talking about now.
My Series (Emperor)
General production period: around 1990, Kawaii's luxury series, the logo of the piano cover is Emperor, and the series are all high-end models. Most of Emgrand's pianos use imported hammers, and their appearance is also exquisite, and the overall feeling is very good. Compared with most Americans, my series actually has an advantage. This series was the exclusive model of the special store designated by Kawaii at that time.
KD series
General production cycle: 1984- 1989. The main models are: KD-5E, KD-7E, KD-8E, KD-40S, KD-50S, KD-70S, which is one of the sales series of Kawaii Department Store, and the overall positioning is high-end.
DS series
General production cycle: 1982- 1999. The main models are: DS-55, DS-60, DS-80, DS-85, DS 10E, which is also one of the series sold by Chuanjing Department Store. It is a relatively common series, mainly in the middle and high end. However, DS 10E can be regarded as the flagship model, and DS-80 and DS-85 are one of the few models with bent legs in Kawaii, which are very beautiful.
KX series
General production period: from 2002 to now, the main models are: KX-38, KX-75, KX-88 and KX-98. The exclusive models of special shops in Japan have different special configurations. They are used to Renault hammers, and the choice of pianos is relatively large, mainly in the middle and high end.
c series
General production period: from 2002 to now, the main models are: C-48, C-68 and C-88, which are exclusive to Japanese special stores. They are different in special configuration. They are used to arranging George hammers, mainly highlighting the shape of thin round legs, and the choice of pianos is relatively large, mainly in the middle and high end.
LD series
General production cycle: 20 1 1- Up to now, Kawaii's luxury design is a series upgraded in external modeling and internal configuration on the basis of K series K2 K3 K5 K7.
Su series
General production cycle: 1986- 1992. The main models are SU- 1S, SU-2S and SU-6L, which are one of the designated series of department stores.
MO series
General production cycle: 1985- 199 1. The main models are: MO-3, MO-55, MO-6, MO-7, MO-80, which is one of the sales series of Chuanjing Department Store (Mitsukoshi Department Store), and it is rare in the market, with the series ranging from low-end to high-end.
KDX series
General production cycle: 1985- 1992. The main models are: KDX- 100, KDX-200, KDX-350, KDX-500, KDX-550, KDX-600 700 850 900. . . Chuanjing Department Store is one of the sales series (Kintetsu Department Store), covering a wide range from low-end models to high-end models.
ED series
General production cycle: 1986- 1990. The main models are: ED-48E, ED-50CA, ED-52S. Kawaii is a medium-grade small piano series, which is different from other Kawaii European pianos. ED focuses on simple and fashionable shape design, which is suitable for matching decoration layout, with clean timbre and hammer characteristics. There are three styles in this series, black, bright and matte.
OP series
General production cycle: 1986- 1989. The main models are OP-25 and OP-32.
SA series
General production cycle: 1983- 1988. The main models are: SA-3E, SA-5E, SA-7E, SA-8E, one of KAWAI series sold in department stores. SA-3E and SA-5E are relatively mid-range models, while the latter two are high-end models, among which SA-8E is a series.
XO series
General production cycle: 1995- 1997. The main models are: XO- 1, XO- 1S, XO-2, XO-5 and XO-8, which are the special series of our sales department. They are very rare, and pianos are also very distinctive. Many of them are exported to Europe and America, and they are also sold in Japan.
XO series high-end piano, specially made mahogany hammer, noble and elegant lines, and excellent surround effect like grand piano design. XO-8 has voice control behind it, and black keys is black wood.
CD series
General production cycle: 1983- 1985. The main models are: CD300, CD500, CD600, CD700, CD800, KAWAI customized series. CD means custom design, and all customized models are very rare high-end.
H series
General production cycle: 199 1. The main models are: H- 102W, H-202M, H-502O, etc. H series is KAWAI's handmade series, which is the top piano in the true sense. The idea is to create handmade products that only belong to customers. It can also be customized according to requirements, and the price of H series is also the most expensive in Kawaii's history. No matter merchants or individuals, if anyone can meet this kind of piano, it is recommended to collect it!
BW series
General production cycle: 1985- 1989. The main models are: BW-52, BW-6 1, BW-69. There are only three models, all of which are exterior painting of burgundy birch, and the wood grain is very beautiful.
VT series
General production period: from 2003 to now, the main models are: VT- 125, VT- 132, and VT means vari touch.
A series that can change the weight of keys by itself.
Kawaii/Kawaii Piano Limited Edition Series
The following are some series or independent models of Kawaii pianos, among which limited edition models are the main ones:
Kawaii TP 125
It is a limited edition of Takashimaya, a department store, with a mid-range configuration, made in the 1980s.
Aluminium series
General production period: 20 10- Up to now, the main models are: AL-33, AL-55, AL-77, 30th anniversary of Kawaii Yang Long factory, based on Kawaii K-3, K-5 and K-7 respectively, mainly limited edition series with improved appearance, and the quality is equivalent to that of K series.
KAWAI RA7
General mass production period: In 2008, the limited edition model of Kawaii was based on the K-7 of the same period (in addition, RA5 was based on the K-5), and the shape, configuration and some details were improved.
Kawaii AE80
Kawaii 80 80th Anniversary Edition.
KAWAI KR85
General production period: 20 12, Kawaii 85th anniversary edition, and only 5 sets are sold worldwide.
KR85 is a replica of KAWAI's first vertical model "No.380" which imitates the appearance of 1953 grand piano. Compared with 380, today's KR85 is very modern. In appearance design, KR85 tries to be close to grand piano, so the length of the keyboard (pole) is even increased to seek a more realistic and comfortable feel.
KAWAI KR9
General production period: 2006, it is the highest-end model in Kawaii history. Based on the flagship model K-8 in the same period, the limited edition model upgraded again in appearance and configuration. This model can also be said to have poured Kawaii's greatest strength. The key skins are real ivory and ebony.