Kawai K800 AS Upright in Polished Ebony

£12,999.00

Currently In Stock

The Kawai K800 AS is the epitome of upright piano craftsmanship. Its elegant form and exceptional tone will fulfill the needs of any professional teaching studio or intimate performance setting.

  • Height: 134 cm
  • Millennium III action with ABS-carbon composites
  • Double felted, mahogany core hammers
  • Royal George hammer felt
  • Grand style music rack
  • NEOTEX key surfaces
  • Extended key length
  • Slow-close fallboard
  • True sostenuto pedal (AS)
  • Double casters
  • Three months free access to Zapiano, Skoove and Tomplay when registering your piano
  • 10 Year Warranty
  • Free delivery to UK Mainland ground floor
  • Complimentary first tuning

Please Note: This product is sold in the name, and on behalf, of Kawai UK Ltd.

Detailed Description

 

Millennium III Upright Action

Millennium III Upright Action features components made of ABS-Carbon, a composite material created by the infusion of carbon fiber into our renowned ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly sturdy and rigid, which allows the creation of action parts that are lighter without sacrificing strength. The result is a stronger, faster action that offers more power, better control and greater stability than conventional all-wood actions.

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NEOTEX Key Surface

Our exclusive NEOTEX key surface material made with cellulose fiber offers the smooth, understated texture of natural ivory and ebony—and a semiporous, silica-filled surface to absorb the hand’s natural oils and perspiration that can cause slipping. NEOTEX resists cracking and fading over years of use and is used for both the sharps and the naturals for a consistent feel across the entire keyboard.

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Extended Key Length

Longer keys make playing easier and provide more even response from the front to the back of the playing surface. The benefits to the player are greater control and more power with less effort.

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Die-Cast Aluminum Action Brackets

Made from a custom mold, die-cast parts are formed exactly the same every time. The K Series pianos feature three aluminum action brackets that are die-cast to provide an added measure of strength, uniformity and stability for accurate touch over time.

Tapered Soundboard Made Of Solid Spruce

The soundboard is the heart of a piano. Its purpose is to transform the vibrations of the piano’s strings into a rich, resounding tone. Kawai uses only straightgrained, quartersawn solid spruce for K Series soundboards. Each soundboard is strategically tapered to maximize its tone producing capability. Only those that meet or exceed our demanding quality standards are selected for use in our professional upright pianos.

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Mahogany Wood Core & T-Stapled, Double Felted Hammers

Mahogany hammer mouldings are lightweight and extremely responsive. Found on only the finest pianos, mahogany is used for the hammer mouldings on the entire line of K Series Professional Upright Pianos. All K Series hammers are T-Stapled to preserve hammer shape and fitted with an added interior layer of underfelt to support the creation of exceptional tone.

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Steel-Reinforced Keyslip

The piano’s keyslip is the long, horizontal piece of wood that covers the front faces of the keys. Because it is long, thin and made of wood, a keyslip can warp or bend with changes in humidity, causing keys to stick. To eliminate this problem, a heavy-guage steel angle iron is added to prevent warping and bending in any direction. Keys move more freely with virtually no possibility of rubbing or sticking against the keyslip.

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Keybed And Braces

The piano’s keybed must be strong and stable to support the action assembly and maintain action regulation over years of heavy use. K Series keybeds are made with sturdy laminated hardwoods and reinforced by rear braces on the iron frame that help to ensure stable placement and add rigidity to prevent energy loss.

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Kawai Partner Apps

Register your new Kawai piano and receive a 3 month free trial with Kawai’s three partners, Zapiano, Skoove and Tomplay!

Zapiano
With Zapiano® you can experience interactive piano courses specifically for adults, tailored to your musical taste and playing level. Zapiano® offers comprehensive support, personal video feedback, live streams, and exclusive access to the Zapiano® community.

Skoove
Discover the magic of the piano with the Skoove online piano learning app. Get real-time, interactive feedback and join millions of piano lovers who are making progress every day with Skoove.

Tomplay
Tomplay offers you the opportunity to make music alongside high-quality recordings from professional musicians at various playing levels. Immerse yourself and experience a world of over 70,000 interactive sheet music scores.

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Generous Part Exchanges Available

Get in touch with us if you have an existing digital or acoustic piano that you’d like to part exchange with us, and we’d be happy to let you know how much it could be worth.

 

Height 134 cm
Width 153 cm
Depth 65 cm
Weight 284 kg
White Key Surfaces NEOTEX
Black Key Surfaces NEOTEX
Action Millennium III
Hammer Felts All underfelted
Soundboard Solid Spruce, Tapered
Speaking Length of No.1 String 1,280 mm
Cutoff Bar 2
Agraffes 1 – 51 key
Duplex Scaling Fore & Back
Back Posts 6
Pedals Soft, Sostenuto, Damper
Casters Double, Brass
Key Lid Softfall
Lock Yes
Other Features Grand Piano style music rack (Hard finish)
Steel reinforced keyslip & keybed

What makes the Kawai K800 AS stand out?

There’s no mistaking the fact that the Kawai K800 AS is a great piano.

At the more premium end of the K series and standing tall with the highest frame (134cm), the K800 AS includes features such as a larger soundboard, extended string length and premium Royal George hammer felts.

The result? A more refined and enhanced playing experience, capable of satisfying even the most demanding player.

Thanks to its steel reinforced keyslip and keybed – and the exceptional craftsmanship synonymous with Kawai – this is a piano designed to thrive in even the most demanding settings.

Who is the Kawai K800 AS suitable for?

Everyone!

Whilst it’s true the Kawai K800 AS is a more premium level upright piano, so it’s often promoted in terms of its suitability for teaching studios and performance spaces, it’s actually a great fit for any player.

Professional players and amateurs – in both home and performance settings – can all enjoy the beautiful composition of this instrument.

Longer keys offer increased power with less effort and greater control, and Kawai’s suite of partner apps – Zapiano, Skoove and Tomplay – provides access to a wealth of additional support, including interactive piano courses, sheet music and learning aids.

To talk in more detail about whether the Kawai K800 is the right piano for you, why not chat with one of our friendly team members or book a visit to our showroom to try things out in person?

 

How much does the Kawai K800 AS cost?

Here at Richard Lawson Pianos, we pride ourselves on always being fair and competitive with pricing – and we currently have the Kawai K800 for sale for an impressive £12,999.

In terms of the K Series, the K800 is the flagship model in the range, offering more premium features than the K600 or K500. Understandably, this is reflected in the slightly higher Kawai K800 price tag.

To support players in investing in the right instrument, we are part of the ‘take it away’ scheme, providing interest-free loans for musical instruments. To find out more about the finance options available or to discuss the Kawai K800 AS we currently have in stock, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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