Shigeru Kawai SK2 – Compact excellence in the world of premium grand pianos

The Shigeru Kawai SK2 represents the highest level of Japanese piano craftsmanship in an elegant and refined salon grand format. At 180 cm in length, this premium grand piano offers an exceptional combination of artistic expression, technical sophistication, and spatial efficiency. According to official Shigeru Kawai specifications, each SK2 is handcrafted by Kawai’s Master Piano Artisans in Ryuyo, Japan, where traditional craftsmanship and advanced innovation unite in an instrument designed for uncompromising musical performance. The SK2 incorporates the exclusive technologies and construction philosophy of the larger Shigeru models into a more compact format, making it ideal for high-end private residences, professional studios, and intimate recital spaces.

Tone & projection – Intimate refinement with remarkable depth

The SK2 delivers an exceptionally rich and mature tonal character for its class. Its custom-tapered premium solid spruce soundboard, naturally aged through the traditional Kigarashi process, forms the foundation of its warm, resonant, and harmonically complex voice. This results in deep, controlled bass, a rich and colorful midrange, and a clear, singing treble. Combined with duplex scaling, concert agraffes, and the exclusive Konsei Katagi rim, the SK2 achieves an extraordinary balance of projection, nuance, and tonal color — a grand piano capable of sounding both intimate and impressively powerful.

Action & control – Professional precision without compromise

At the heart of the SK2 lies the Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon technology, Kawai’s advanced premium action system engineered for exceptional speed, stability, and precision. Thanks to its lightweight yet extremely durable ABS-Carbon components, the SK2 offers fast repetition, consistent control, and refined responsiveness across the entire keyboard. Its hand-crafted Shiko Seion hammers, individually prepared by Master Piano Artisans without artificial hardeners, provide a wide dynamic range and highly nuanced tonal shaping. This makes the SK2 an instrument that combines delicate musical expression with professional technical command.

Materials & artisanal construction – Official Shigeru Kawai excellence in a compact format

The SK2 is built according to the same uncompromising philosophy as the entire Shigeru Kawai series. Its exclusive Konsei Katagi rim combines multiple premium hardwoods to optimize tonal balance, resonance, and structural integrity. Its custom-tapered solid spruce soundboard, fully Neotex white and black keys, SOLID (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design), longer keys, hand-wound bass strings, Dual Pivot Damper system, and concert agraffes reflect extraordinary attention to every detail. Every element of the SK2 is engineered for maximum durability, precision, and musical refinement — not a mass-produced instrument, but a handcrafted masterpiece within its class.

Who is it for? – The ideal choice for uncompromising artistry in a more compact grand

The Shigeru Kawai SK2 is designed for advanced pianists, professional musicians, conservatories, teaching studios, and discerning music lovers seeking the build quality and expressive potential of a premium concert-level instrument in a more compact size. For those unwilling to compromise on tonal quality, mechanical precision, or artisanal craftsmanship while working within a smaller space, the SK2 stands among the absolute finest salon grands in the world.

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 unique expertise around the brand since the 1960s. Today, we have grown into Europe’s largest Kawai dealer and proud premium dealer of the prestigious Shigeru Kawai collection. This exceptional historical partnership reflects not only our deep trust in Kawai’s quality, innovation, and artistic vision, but also guarantees our clients access to an unparalleled selection, specialized guidance, and decades of expertise. Choosing a Shigeru Kawai at Piano’s Maene means choosing a world-class instrument, supported by generations of piano passion.