Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano
Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano
Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano
Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano
Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano
Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano

Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano

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The K-500 is where serious musicianship finds its voice.

This is the piano for players who've outgrown beginner instruments and need professional-grade performance. The commanding 130 cm height delivers expansive dynamic range, rich tonal depth, and projection that fills any room. For advancing students working through demanding repertoire, educators who need an instrument worthy of their artistry, or dedicated musicians who refuse to compromise, the K-500 combines Kawai's Millennium III Action, premium NEOTEX key surfaces, duplex scaling for harmonic richness, and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. Every detail from the tapered solid spruce soundboard to the mahogany hammers and reinforced construction reflects professional-grade quality built to support years of serious study, performance, and musical exploration. At 130 cm, the K-500 delivers the sound and presence of a much larger instrument while remaining practical for modern homes. This isn't just a piano - it's your trusted partner for the musical journey ahead.
  • 130 cm height - professional sound and projection
  • Made in Japan with precision craftsmanship
  • Larger soundboard surface area for expansive dynamic range
  • Exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on naturals and sharps
  • Duplex scaling for enhanced harmonics and richness
  • Tapered solid spruce soundboard
  • Premium mahogany hammers with T-stapling and double felting
  • Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components
  • Extended key length for superior control
  • Die-cast aluminium action brackets (3) for stability
  • Steel-reinforced keyslip prevents warping
  • Laminated hardwood keybed with rear braces
  • Ultra-slow Soft-Fall fallboard
  • Available in multiple finishes: Ebony Polish, Mahogany Polish
  • 3 years Kawai SoundGuard servicing included
  • 150 cm width, 62 cm depth
  • Trusted by educators and advancing musicians worldwide

Height: 130 cm

Width: 150 cm

Depth: 62 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.
Professional Sound and Projection

The K-500's 130 cm height provides a larger soundboard and longer strings, delivering expansive dynamic range and rich tonal depth that smaller uprights cannot match. Combined with duplex scaling for enhanced harmonics and premium mahogany hammers, the K-500 produces professional-grade tone with clarity, warmth, and commanding projection.

 NEOTEX Key Surfaces

Exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on both naturals and sharps offer the smooth texture of natural ivory and ebony, with a semi-porous, silica-filled surface that absorbs oils and perspiration to prevent slipping during extended playing. This premium material resists cracking and fading, providing consistent feel and superior control for serious musicians.

 Japanese Craftsmanship, Professional Standards

Crafted in Kawai's Japanese Ryuyo factory with tapered solid spruce soundboard, duplex scaling, reinforced keybed, and precision engineering throughout, the K-500 represents professional-grade quality trusted by educators and advancing musicians worldwide. Built to support years of demanding use and serious musical development.
Professional Sound and Projection
NEOTEX Key Surfaces
Japanese Craftsmanship, Professional Standards
KAWAI SOUNDGUARD

3 Years SoundGuard Included

To ensure your instrument remains in peak condition, your new Kawai Upright Piano includes Kawai SoundGuard, a premium 3 year servicing program tailored exclusively by Kawai.

Reasons to choose the Kawai K-500 130cm Professional Upright Piano

Professional Sound That Commands Attention

Professional Sound That Commands Attention

The K-500's 130 cm height provides a larger soundboard surface area, delivering expansive dynamic range, rich tonal depth, and projection that smaller uprights simply cannot match. Tapered solid spruce soundboard, premium mahogany hammers with T-stapling and double felting, and duplex scaling (enhancing harmonics and sympathetic overtones) combine to produce professional-grade tone with clarity, warmth, and power. From delicate pianissimo passages to thunderous fortissimo, the K-500 responds with the tonal richness and projection that serious repertoire demands. This is sound that inspires confidence and elevates your playing.
Touch Designed for Serious Players

Touch Designed for Serious Players

The K-500 features Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components, a composite material that provides incredible strength and rigidity. This allows action parts to be lighter without sacrificing strength, resulting in faster response, more power, better control, and greater stability than conventional all-wood actions. Enhanced by exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on both naturals and sharps, offering the smooth texture of natural ivory and ebony with a semi-porous surface that absorbs oils and perspiration to prevent slipping. The K-500 delivers professional-grade touch that responds instantly to your musical intentions. Extended key length provides more even response and greater control with less effort. This is touch that supports technical development and rewards refined playing.
Built for Years of Demanding Use

Built for Years of Demanding Use

The K-500 is engineered for serious musicians who play daily and demand reliability. Die-cast aluminium action brackets provide added strength and stability for accurate touch over years of use. The steel-reinforced keyslip prevents warping with humidity changes, ensuring keys move freely. Laminated hardwood keybed reinforced by rear braces ensures stable placement and prevents energy loss. The ultra-slow Soft-Fall fallboard protects both the instrument and your family. Combined with precision Japanese craftsmanship, this is professional-grade construction designed to support AMEB grade exams, university studies, teaching, performances, and decades of musical growth without compromise.
Made in Japan, Professional Grade

Made in Japan, Professional Grade

The K-500 is crafted in Kawai's Japanese factory with meticulous attention to detail and time-honoured techniques. Every component, from the tapered soundboard to the duplex scaling and premium hammers reflects professional standards and quality control. This is an instrument trusted by educators, advancing students, and serious musicians worldwide because it delivers unwavering performance, tonal beauty, and structural integrity. When you invest in a K-500, you're investing in Japanese excellence and a lifetime of inspiring music-making.
The Piano That Grows With Your Ambitions

The Piano That Grows With Your Ambitions

The K-500 is designed for players who are committed to serious musical development. Whether you're working through advanced AMEB grades, preparing for university auditions, accompanying vocalists, teaching private students, or exploring challenging repertoire for personal fulfilment, the K-500 provides the dynamic range, tonal control, and responsive touch that advanced playing demands. This isn't a stepping-stone instrument, it's a professional-grade piano that supports your entire musical journey.
Your Trusted Musical Partner

Your Trusted Musical Partner

The K-500 becomes more than an instrument, it's the partner that supports your daily practice, celebrates your breakthroughs, and challenges you to reach higher. It's the piano that responds to your musical intentions with clarity and power, that sounds beautiful whether you're playing Bach or Rachmaninoff, that remains stable and inspiring through years of demanding use. This is the instrument that serious musicians trust, because it never holds you back, it only lifts you up.

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 Japanese-crafted instruments with Millennium III Action and premium components, but the K-500 offers some significant differences. At 130 cm (vs. 122 cm), the K-500 offers a larger soundboard for greater dynamic range, richer tone, and more projection. It also features exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces (vs. standard acrylic) and duplex scaling for enhanced harmonics. The K-300 is ideal for beginners through intermediate players and families, while the K-500 is built for advancing students, educators, and serious musicians who need professional-grade performance.

NEOTEX is Kawai's exclusive key surface material made with cellulose fiber, offering the smooth texture of natural ivory and ebony. Its semi-porous, silica-filled surface absorbs oils and perspiration to prevent slipping, crucial during extended practice sessions or technically demanding passages. Unlike plastic key surfaces that can become slippery, NEOTEX provides consistent grip and control. For serious musicians who practice daily and demand reliable touch, NEOTEX makes a significant difference in comfort and control.

Absolutely. The K-500 is a professional-grade instrument trusted by advancing students, educators, and serious musicians worldwide. The 130 cm height delivers expansive dynamic range and projection needed for advanced repertoire. NEOTEX key surfaces, Millennium III Action, and extended key length provide the responsive touch and control that technical passages demand. Duplex scaling adds harmonic richness. Many students successfully use the K-500 through university-level studies, AMEB grade exams, recitals, competitions, and teaching. This is an instrument built for serious musical development and performance, not just a stepping stone.

Duplex scaling enhances the harmonic richness of the piano by allowing the string segments between the bridge pins and hitch pins to vibrate sympathetically with the speaking length of the strings. This adds overtones and harmonic complexity that contribute to a fuller, more resonant tone, particularly noticeable in the upper register. It's a feature typically found in premium grand pianos and contributes to the K-500's professional-grade tonal character and projection.

Your K-500 won't arrive to your home in a box. First, it receives comprehensive pre-delivery preparation by our expert technicians before leaving our showroom. This includes tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks to ensure your piano is performance-ready. Delivery is handled by specialist piano carriers who understand how to safely transport and position acoustic instruments. Your piano arrives ready to play, professionally set up, and backed by our commitment to excellence. This careful preparation and expert delivery ensure your K-500 sounds and feels its absolute best from the very first note.

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