Thomas, I work on a lot of Yamahas and Kawais as well as numerous pianos made elsewhere in Asia which to a large extent are knockoffs of the Japanese pianos. Yamaha and Kawai make many models in order to cover all the price points. While their higher level pianos are among the best production-line pianos, I've found that their entry level instruments aren't necessarily superior to some of the low to midrange instruments made in China/Korea/Indonesia; this is more so with the Kawais than the Yamahas. (some of those "Japanese" pianos are actually made in those other countries.) So, with the exception of the top of the line instruments, it's worth considering the bang-for-your-buck ratio. I've worked on many 48" verticals from those other countries that I much prefer to the 42-44" entry level Japanese pianos.
Also, remember that the Boston is manufactured in Japan by Kawai, I'm not particularly fond of them but they are well made.
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Steven Rosenthal
Honolulu HI
808-521-7129
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2019 12:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Studio upright equal Kawai/yamaha
Yes, David, I like both pianos but was just wondering if there are others equal I'm not aware of.
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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2019 12:25
From: David Pinnegar
Subject: Studio upright equal Kawai/yamaha
I had reason to have to tune a Yamaha upright a month or so back and was extremely impressed. It was hideously out of tune before and giving it a good tuning was actually the quickest tuning I've ever been able to do. It was extremely well behaved and a pleasure to do.
Best wishes
David P
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Wondering what other pianos are equivalent
in quality and price to the Yamaha and Kawai.
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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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