Shigeru Kawai SK EX PE Black polished

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX – The flagship of Japanese piano craftsmanship

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX stands among the absolute elite of concert grands and represents the highest level of Japanese piano craftsmanship. As the ultimate masterpiece of the prestigious Shigeru Kawai line, this remarkable 278 cm concert grand was created for the world’s greatest stages, where uncompromising musical expression, maximum projection, and absolute artistic control are essential. Each SK-EX is crafted with extraordinary precision by Kawai’s Master Piano Artisans, where traditional craftsmanship and advanced innovation merge into a concert grand of exceptional class.

Tone & projection – Monumental power, refined nuance

The SK-EX was designed to effortlessly fill the world’s largest concert halls while never sacrificing musical refinement. Its solid soundboard, crafted from carefully selected Ezo spruce, delivers an impressively rich tonal spectrum with deep, powerful bass, a noble midrange, and transparent, singing treble. Through its exceptional resonance and harmonic complexity, the SK-EX offers not only monumental projection, but also rare tonal color, allowing even the most subtle interpretations to flourish fully.

Action & control – Absolute precision for the most demanding pianist

At the heart of the SK-EX lies the advanced Millennium III concert action, engineered with ABS-Carbon composite technology for maximum stability, speed, and durability. Combined with hand-voiced Shiko Seion hammers, this concert grand offers exceptionally direct touch, unmatched repetition speed, and refined dynamic control across the full keyboard. From the most delicate pianissimo passages to overwhelming fortissimo power, the SK-EX responds with extraordinary precision to every artistic intention.

Materials & artisanal construction – Where tradition meets innovation

Every Shigeru Kawai SK-EX is the result of an extraordinary building process in which only premium materials are selected. Its exclusive Konsei Katagi rim, constructed from a blend of carefully chosen hardwoods, provides outstanding structural stability and enhanced tonal transmission. The solid Ezo spruce soundboard, ebony black keys, Neotex white keys, and meticulously refined concert details reflect an uncompromising vision of quality. This is not a mass-produced instrument, but a masterfully built concert grand infused with generations of piano-making expertise.

Who is it for? – Built for the world’s greatest stages

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX is designed for concert halls, conservatories, recording studios, and elite artists who accept nothing less than absolute excellence. For professional pianists seeking an alternative to traditional European concert grands, the SK-EX offers a fascinating combination of power, refinement, reliability, and artistic versatility. This is an instrument for those seeking not simply a concert grand, but a musical statement of the highest order.

Shigeru Kawai at Piano’s Maene – Decades of expertise, unmatched authority

Piano’s Maene was the very first official Kawai dealer in Europe and has built a unique expertise around the brand since the 1960s. Today, we are proud to be Europe’s largest Kawai dealer as well as a premium dealer of the prestigious Shigeru Kawai collection. This exceptional historic partnership reflects not only our deep trust in Kawai’s quality, innovation, and artistic vision, but also guarantees our clients access to an unrivaled selection, specialized guidance, and decades of dedicated expertise. Choosing a Shigeru Kawai at Piano’s Maene means choosing a world-class concert instrument, supported by generations of piano passion.