Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano

Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano

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Minimum footprint, maximum inspiration.

At 157 cm, this compact grand piano surpasses all expectations for an instrument of its size, combining advanced GL Series features with the precision and artistry of Japanese craftsmanship. Made in Japan with Millennium III Action, tapered solid spruce soundboard, SOLID construction, and V-Pro plate, the GL-20 offers the touch, tone, and build quality typically found in larger grands, but in a profile that adapts beautifully to homes where space matters. This is the piano that calls to you throughout the day, that makes you find excuses to sit down and play, that turns ordinary moments into something meaningful. Whether you're an advancing student discovering your musical voice, a family seeking an instrument that brings everyone together, or a musician who believes that life sounds better with a piano at its centre, the GL-20 is crafted with meticulous attention to every detail. This isn't just a small grand piano, it's the instrument that becomes woven into your daily life, the companion that knows your joys and sorrows, the presence that makes your house feel like home. The GL-20 doesn't just fit in your space, it transforms it into a place where music lives.
  • 157 cm length, compact grand profile
  • Made in Japan with precision craftsmanship and soul
  • Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon components
  • Longer keys with concert-length key buttons for superior control
  • Taller key profile for exceptional energy transfer
  • Tapered solid spruce soundboard (straight-grained, quarter-sawn)
  • SOLID construction (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design)
  • V-Pro plate with "Crossbone Design" for strength and stability
  • Premium Japanese components throughout
  • Available in Ebony Polish and White Polish
  • 5 years Kawai SoundGuard servicing included
  • Ideal for advancing students, families, and music lovers
  • The piano that becomes part of your daily life

Length: 157 cm

Width: 150 cm

Height: 102 cm

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Premium Acoustic Piano Delivery - Due to the nature of acoustic piano delivery requirements, this piano cannot be purchased online. Delivery is charged according to distance and any extras such as stairs or tight access. Your piano will not be delivered in its box.

Prior to delivery, your piano will be brought to our showroom, unboxed and given a comprehensive pre-delivery setup and service. This includes tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks to ensure your piano is performance-ready.

Once the pre-delivery setup is complete, our team of expert and insured piano carriers will contact you to make a time to deliver and install your piano to your home.
Japanese Craftsmanship You Can Hear and Feel

Crafted in Kawai's Japanese Ryuyo factory with meticulous attention to detail, including soundboard tapering, action regulation, and voicing. Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional quality, precise performance, and long-term reliability. The difference you hear in tone, feel in touch, and trust for decades. Built with care and soul by artisans who understand that a piano is a lifelong companion.

 Touch and Tone That Inspire

Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components delivers responsive touch that feels like an extension of your musical thought. Tapered solid spruce soundboard produces singing tone that makes even simple melodies profound. This is the piano that encourages exploration, rewards expression, and makes you want to play.

 The Piano That Fits Your Life

At 157 cm, the GL-20 delivers advanced GL Series features in a compact profile that adapts beautifully to your home. This isn't just about saving space, it's about bringing a grand piano into your daily life, making music accessible whenever inspiration strikes, creating a home where beauty and artistry matter.
Japanese Craftsmanship You Can Hear and Feel
Touch and Tone That Inspire
The Piano That Fits Your Life
KAWAI SOUNDGUARD

5 Years SoundGuard Included

To ensure your instrument remains in peak condition, your new Kawai Grand Piano includes Kawai SoundGuard, a premium 5 year servicing program tailored exclusively by Kawai.

Reasons to choose the Kawai GL-20 157cm Grand Piano

Maximum Performance, Minimum Footprint

Maximum Performance, Minimum Footprint

At just 157 cm, this instrument delivers performance beyond its compact size. Advanced GL Series features such as Millennium III Action, tapered spruce soundboard, SOLID construction, and V-Pro plate combine to create touch and tone typically associated with larger grands. The horizontal soundboard and longer string length provide richer bass response and greater dynamic range than any upright, while the grand piano action geometry offers faster repetition and more nuanced control. This isn't a compromise, it's a thoughtfully engineered instrument that brings professional-grade performance into homes where every centimetre matters. When guests hear the GL-20's rich, singing tone, they're always surprised by how much piano fits into such a graceful footprint.
Crafted in Japan With Care and Soul

Crafted in Japan With Care and Soul

There's a reason people seek out instruments made in Japan. Crafted in Kawai's Japanese factory, every GL-20 is built by artisans who understand that a piano isn't just wood, wire, and felt, it's a vessel for human expression, a keeper of memories, a lifelong companion. Japanese craftsmanship means meticulous attention to soundboard tapering, precise action regulation, careful voicing, and thorough inspection at every stage. This results in superior tonal clarity, more refined touch response, and exceptional long-term reliability. You hear it in the clarity of tone that makes melodies sing. You feel it in the responsive touch that seems to know what you're trying to say. You trust it in the reliability that keeps the piano ready, year after year, for whatever music you need to make.
Millennium III Action - Responsive Grand Piano Touch

Millennium III Action - Responsive Grand Piano Touch

Featuring Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components, this piano delivers faster response, more power, and greater control than conventional all-wood actions. The composite material is incredibly sturdy and rigid, allowing lighter action parts without sacrificing strength, resulting in faster repetition speeds and more consistent performance across all 88 keys. Longer keys provide even response from front to back, while concert-length key buttons and taller profile ensure exceptional energy transfer. For students, this means building proper technique on an action that responds accurately. For advancing players, it means the control needed for technically demanding repertoire. For adults returning to piano, it means playing feels effortless and rewarding from the very first notes.
Close-up of a piano soundboard

Tapered Solid Spruce Soundboard - Rich, Singing Tone

At the heart of this instrument lies a tapered solid spruce soundboard, transforming string vibrations into rich, resonant tone. Kawai uses only straight-grained, quarter-sawn solid spruce, the same premium material used in concert grands, with each soundboard strategically tapered to provide optimal resonant movement in each region. Only soundboards meeting Kawai's demanding resonance standards are selected for GL Series grands. The result is tone with remarkable clarity, warmth, and singing sustain, sound that fills your home and makes even simple melodies feel profound. This is the voice that draws family members from other rooms, that makes practice feel like performance, that turns your living space into a place where music lives.
SOLID Construction and V-Pro Plate - Built for Generations

SOLID Construction and V-Pro Plate - Built for Generations

SOLID construction (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design) creates an exceptionally rigid foundation by integrating the pinblock and stretcher bar into a single structure solidly anchored to the rim. The extraordinary thickness of the stretcher bar exemplifies the structural integrity of this framework, designed to support over 20 tons of string tension. Combined with the V-Pro plate's "Crossbone Design", molded using the Vacuum Mold Process for superior strength and stability. This engineering ensures the GL-20 holds its tuning more stably, delivers more powerful and focused tone, and maintains its performance characteristics through decades of playing and environmental changes. This is the foundation that supports countless practice sessions, recitals, and performances, ensuring the piano will be there for every chapter of your musical life.
The Compact Grand That Transforms Your Space

The Compact Grand That Transforms Your Space

More than an instrument, the GL-20 is what transforms your living space into a place where beauty and artistry matter. The elegant profile with graceful curves and polished finish catches afternoon light and creates a focal point that enhances your room rather than overwhelming it. This is the piano where spontaneous moments happen: where your teenager experiments with a new song, where your partner surprises you by learning your favourite piece, where family gatherings naturally gravitate toward music. It's the centrepiece that tells visitors what you value, that creates an atmosphere of warmth and creativity. The GL-20 proves that you don't need a mansion to have a grand piano, you just need to believe that life is richer with music at its centre, and that home should be a place where beauty lives.

Music is at the heart of everything we do.

It brings stories to life, shaping moments with emotion.

It’s there when we celebrate, when we reflect, and when we connect.

At the centre of it all - sits the piano.

It’s not about perfection or mastery.

But a companion for creating memories and marking life’s most meaningful passages.

A voice when words fall short, a touchstone for joy, longing, and everything in between.

More than just an instrument, it’s a memory maker.

Through life’s highs and lows, it endures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Both are exceptional compact grands that bring authentic grand piano experience into homes where space matters, but the GL-20 offers Japanese craftsmanship and slightly larger size (157 cm vs. 153 cm). Made in Japan means enhanced tonal clarity, more refined touch, and superior long-term reliability, but beyond specifications, it's about the care and soul that goes into each instrument. The GL-20 is ideal for players who want the assurance of Japanese craftsmanship, who value the subtle refinements that make a piano feel truly special. While the GL-10 is an excellent first grand piano, the GL-20 is for those who want an instrument that will inspire them for decades.

Absolutely. The GL-20 is perfect for adults rediscovering their love of piano. The responsive Millennium III Action makes playing feel effortless, even if your technique is rusty. The beautiful tone rewards your efforts from the very first notes, making practice feel like pleasure rather than work. The compact 157 cm size means you can finally have the grand piano you've always wanted without needing a massive space. Many customers tell us the GL-20 reignited their passion for music. It's the instrument that makes you excited to sit down and play, that helps you remember why you loved piano in the first place. Japanese craftsmanship ensures it will be there for your entire musical journey ahead.

At 157 cm (just over 5 feet), the GL-20 is designed for real homes, not concert halls. It fits comfortably in living rooms, family rooms, or studios, often requiring less floor space than you'd imagine. But beyond dimensions, what matters is how it transforms your space. The graceful curves and polished finish enhance your room, creating a focal point that's both beautiful and functional. During your showroom visit, we can discuss your specific space and help you visualise how the GL-20 would look and feel in your home. Most customers are surprised by how naturally it fits, how it makes their space feel more complete.

Made in Japan means your GL-20 has been crafted by artisans who understand that a piano isn't just an instrument, it's a companion for your musical life. Every soundboard is carefully selected and tapered, every action is precisely regulated, every hammer is voiced for tonal beauty. This results in an instrument with superior clarity, refined touch, and exceptional reliability. But beyond the technical excellence, Japanese craftsmanship means care and soul, the intangible quality that makes a piano feel special, that makes you want to play it, that creates a bond between player and instrument. It's the difference you'll feel every time you sit down.

Your GL-20 receives comprehensive pre-delivery preparation by our expert technicians including tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks. This extensive pre-delivery preparation means your piano will not be delivered in a box. Grand piano delivery requires specialist carriers who treat your instrument with the care it deserves. The piano arrives professionally set up with legs, lyre, and music desk expertly installed. We'll position it in your chosen location and ensure it's ready to play. Your GL-20 includes 5 years of Kawai SoundGuard servicing. The moment it's in place, something shifts - your house becomes a home where music lives, where beauty matters, where inspiration is always just a few steps away.

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