"The World's Most Precise Piano action"

ABS-Carbon

 

For the Millennium III Action, Kawai scientists developed a new material called AB S_Carbon, created by the infusion of carbon fibre into ABS material. ABS-Carbon is incredibly strong and light weight-properties that moved Kawai to make the action parts lighter without sacrificing strength. The lighter design makes the Millennium III Upright Action exceptionally fast and effortless. The repetition and ease of playing is superb.

 

Micro-Engineer Design

 

The Millennium III action features several core components that are redesigned with lighter mass and structural enhancements to optimize speed, repetition and control. Every exact detail of the action was analyzed and adapted to create an intimate interface between the artist and music. While the key weight is comparable to most other high-end upright actions, the ease of expression is extraordinary.

 

In a few words, the engineers reasoned that the parts must be made stronger before they could be made lighter. The infusion of carbon fiber into ABS increases the strength of material by 90% Additional power was a natural byproduct of adding carbon fibre to ABS material. In short, the player is able to produce more power with less effort. It also gives better control and offers the player unparalleled control for pianissimo playing.

 

Congratulations to the KAWAI team on their 80th anniversary!!

 

Beijing Chooses KAWAI; The National Centre for the performing arts in beijing conducted a worldwide search for pianos for its music spaces. They chose Kawai: no other Japanese brand was purchased. Now, with 17 Kawai pianos, including a handcrafted shigeru kawai concert grand ex, it is ready for all forthcoming cultural events.

 

The experts in China chose Kawai for:

finest quality materials

innovation and investment in technology

patented Millenium III action

Kawai heritage of craftsmanship

the best of Japan outperforming Europe

 

Fellow Rotary Members Hans Heshusius , President Austral Piano World, and Hirotaka Kawai, President Kawai , meet up at Kawai Piano Company's 80th Birthday Dinner.