Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano
Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano

Kawai GL-30 166cm Grand Piano

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Rich and full-bodied tone like a larger classic grand

The GL-30 produces the same rich, full-bodied tonal character of a larger classic grand in a flexible size that will grace any home or studio environment. At 166 cm, this mid-sized grand piano represents a significant step up in performance and presence, combining the precision of Japanese craftsmanship with advanced GL Series engineering.

Made in Japan with Millennium III Action, tapered solid spruce soundboard, SOLID construction, and V-Pro plate, the GL-30 delivers the commanding tone and responsive touch that serious musicians demand, without requiring the space of a full-sized grand. Whether you're an advancing student preparing for conservatory studies, a professional teacher seeking studio-quality performance, or a family who wants a piano with the presence and power to fill larger spaces, the GL-30 is crafted with meticulous attention to every detail.

This is the piano that bridges the gap between compact convenience and concert-quality performance, the instrument that sounds as impressive as it looks, the companion that supports your most ambitious musical goals. The GL-30 doesn't just fit beautifully in your space, it commands it with elegance and authority.
  • 166 cm length mid-sized grand profile
  • Made in Japan with premium craftsmanship
  • Rich, full-bodied tone like a larger classic grand
  • Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon fibre 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 Sapele Mahogany Polish
  • 5 years Kawai SoundGuard servicing included
  • Ideal for advancing students, professional teachers, and serious musicians
  • Professional-grade performance in a flexible size

Length: 166 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.
Rich, Full-Bodied Tone

At 166 cm, the GL-30 delivers tonal depth and power typically associated with larger classic grands. Increased string length and larger soundboard provide richer harmonic development, fuller resonance, and commanding presence, tone with the authority and warmth that demanding repertoire requires.

 Japanese Craftsmanship and Professional Touch

Made in Japan with meticulous attention to soundboard tapering, action regulation, and voicing. Millennium III Action delivers professional-grade touch with faster repetition, consistent response, and precise control - the foundation for conservatory-level studies and advanced performance.

 Flexible Size, Uncompromising Performance

The GL-30's 166 cm length strikes the ideal balance, commanding tone and professional performance in a size that fits beautifully in homes, teaching studios, and recital spaces. Available in two elegant finishes to complement any environment.
Rich, Full-Bodied Tone
Japanese Craftsmanship and Professional Touch
Flexible Size, Uncompromising Performance
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-30 166cm Grand Piano

Rich, Full-Bodied Tone Like a Larger Classic Grand

Rich, Full-Bodied Tone Like a Larger Classic Grand

At 166 cm, the GL-30 delivers tonal depth and power typically associated with much larger instruments. The increased string length, particularly in the bass and tenor registers, provides richer harmonic development, fuller resonance, and greater dynamic range. The larger tapered spruce soundboard has more surface area to project sound, filling rooms with commanding presence. This is tone with authority and warmth, clarity and depth - sound that satisfies both player and listener. Whether you're performing Rachmaninoff or accompanying a vocalist, the GL-30 delivers the tonal resources that demanding repertoire requires. This isn't just a step up in size, it's a significant leap in musical capability.
Made in Japan—Premium Craftsmanship

Made in Japan—Premium Craftsmanship

Crafted in Kawai's Japanese Ryuyo factory, every GL-30 benefits from decades of piano-making expertise and rigorous quality control. Japanese craftsmanship means meticulous attention to soundboard selection and tapering, precise action regulation for optimal touch, careful hammer voicing for tonal beauty, and thorough inspection at every stage of construction. This results in instruments with superior tonal clarity, more refined touch response, and exceptional long-term reliability. Made in Japan represents Kawai's commitment to excellence, the difference you hear in the singing sustain, feel in the responsive action, and trust in the structural integrity. This is craftsmanship that honours the relationship between player and piano, ensuring your GL-30 maintains its voice and performance through decades of intensive use.
Millennium III Action—Professional-Grade Touch

Millennium III Action—Professional-Grade Touch

Featuring Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components, the GL-30 delivers faster response, more power, and greater control than conventional all-wood actions. The composite material's superior strength-to-weight ratio allows lighter action parts without sacrificing durability, resulting in faster repetition speeds, more consistent touch across all registers, and enhanced control for rapid passages. Longer keys provide even response from front to back, while concert-length key buttons and taller profile ensure exceptional energy transfer. This is professional-grade touch that supports conservatory-level studies, rewards expressive playing, and provides the precise control that advanced repertoire demands. The action responds instantly to your musical intentions, never holding you back.
Flexible Size That Graces Any Environment

Flexible Size That Graces Any Environment

The GL-30's 166 cm length strikes an ideal balance, large enough to deliver commanding tone and professional performance, yet flexible enough to fit beautifully in homes, teaching studios, recital spaces, and rehearsal rooms. This is the size that many professional teachers choose for their studios: substantial enough to demonstrate proper technique and tone production, yet practical for residential settings. The elegant profile, available in Ebony Polish or Sapele Mahogany Polish, creates a sophisticated focal point that enhances any space. Whether placed in a living room, music room, or professional studio, the GL-30 commands attention with grace rather than overwhelming the environment.
SOLID Construction and V-Pro Plate - Uncompromising Foundation

SOLID Construction and V-Pro Plate - Uncompromising Foundation

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 supports over 20 tons of string tension with unwavering stability. Combined with the V-Pro plate's "Crossbone Design" - molded using the Vacuum Mold Process for superior strength, this engineering ensures the GL-30 holds its tuning more stably, delivers more powerful and focused tone, and maintains its performance characteristics through decades of intensive playing.
The Piano That Grows With Your Ambitions

The Piano That Grows With Your Ambitions

More than an instrument, the GL-30 is the piano that supports your most ambitious musical goals. It's the instrument that takes students from intermediate studies through conservatory auditions, providing the tonal resources and responsive touch that advanced repertoire demands. It's the teaching studio piano that demonstrates proper tone production and technique, inspiring students to reach higher. It's the family piano that fills your home with rich, commanding sound during gatherings and quiet practice alike. The GL-30 witnesses your growth as a musician, from mastering challenging études to performing complete sonatas, from tentative expression to confident artistry. This is the piano that never limits your potential, that always has more to give, that proves you made the right choice for the long journey ahead.

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

The GL-30 represents a significant step up in both size and performance. At 166 cm (vs. 157 cm), the GL-30 offers notably longer strings, particularly in the bass and tenor registers, resulting in richer harmonic development, fuller resonance, and greater dynamic range. The larger soundboard provides more projection and commanding presence. Both are Made in Japan with premium craftsmanship, but the GL-30 delivers the rich, full-bodied tone typically associated with larger classic grands. While the GL-20 is ideal for homes where space is at a premium, the GL-30 is the choice for serious students, professional teachers, and musicians who want professional-grade performance and tonal authority. The GL-30 is often chosen for teaching studios and conservatory preparation.

Absolutely. The GL-30 is ideal for students preparing for conservatory auditions, university music programs, and professional performance. The 166 cm length provides sufficient string length and tonal resources for advanced repertoire across all periods and styles. The Millennium III Action delivers the responsive touch, fast repetition, and precise control that technically demanding pieces require. Made in Japan quality ensures consistent performance through intensive practice sessions. Many professional piano teachers choose the GL-30 for their studios because it demonstrates proper tone production and technique while fitting in residential settings. The GL-30 provides the performance foundation needed for serious musical development.

The GL-30 is available in two elegant finishes: Ebony Polish (classic black high-gloss), and Sapele Mahogany Polish (warm reddish-brown wood grain with high-gloss finish). Ebony Polish is the most traditional and versatile choice, complementing any décor. The mahogany finishes add warmth and sophistication, ideal for spaces with wood furnishings or traditional aesthetics.

At 166 cm (about 5'5"), the GL-30 is designed for homes, teaching studios, and recital spaces where both performance and practicality matter. It requires more space than compact models like the GL-20, but fits comfortably in most living rooms, dedicated music rooms, or professional studios. The commanding tone and presence justify the footprint. This is the size that delivers professional-grade performance without requiring a concert hall. During your showroom visit, we can discuss your specific room dimensions and help you visualize placement. Many customers find the GL-30 strikes the perfect balance between performance capability and practical size.

Your GL-30 receives comprehensive pre-delivery preparation by our expert technicians incorporating tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks to ensure performance-ready condition. This extensive pre-delivery preparation means your piano will not be delivered in a box. Grand piano delivery requires specialist carriers with experience in safely transporting and positioning these instruments. The piano arrives in your home or studio professionally set up, with legs, lyre, and music desk expertly installed. We'll position it in your chosen location and ensure it's ready for professional use. Your GL-30 includes 5 years of Kawai SoundGuard servicing. The moment it's in place, you'll experience the commanding tone and professional touch that Japanese craftsmanship delivers.

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