Kawai GL-30 Acoustic Grand Piano

Kawai GL-30 acoustic grand piano

The Kawai GL-30, at 166 cm in length, combines a rich tonal character, controlled bass, and flexible placement. It serves as a practical transition point in the GL series between compact dimensions and a larger string scale.

GL series: Kawai grand piano technology in a compact size

The GL series offers the natural action of a grand piano in more flexible sizes for the home, music school, studio, and small performance venues. Because each model's string scale, soundboard, and cabinet volume are tailored to its size, the GL-30 creates its own unique bass depth, projection, and sustain within the series.

Millennium III action

The Millennium III grand piano action utilizes ABS-Carbon components reinforced with carbon fiber. These lightweight and rigid parts facilitate the rapid transmission of key movement to the hammer, clear articulation of repeated notes, and stable control across various dynamics. Extended keys provide more even response across the entire playing surface.

Solid spruce soundboard

Crafted from straight-grained, quarter-sawn solid spruce, the soundboard is tapered to create precise flexibility in every zone. This design converts the energy of the strings into a warm, clear, and balanced tone. Premium underfelted hammers support a natural balance between fundamental sound and harmonic richness. Front and rear duplex scaling adds brilliance and harmonic color to the upper register.

Solid construction and tuning stability

The SOLID — Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design system integrates the pinblock and the upper cross-block into the cabinet, creating a stable foundation for string tension. The cast-iron plate, manufactured using the V-Pro vacuum mold method, precisely supports high tension.

Main features

• 88-key acoustic grand piano
• Millennium III action and ABS-Carbon components
• Extended keys
• Tapered solid spruce soundboard
• Premium underfelted hammers
• Agraffes for keys 1–46
• Front and rear duplex scaling
• SOLID construction and V-Pro cast-iron plate
• Damper, sostenuto, and soft pedals

Dimensions and weight

Who is the Kawai GL-30 suitable for?

The GL-30 creates a powerful balance between size and tonal capability for serious students, teachers, and pianists in homes, teaching studios, chamber practice, and recording settings.

Finishes may vary by market. Technical specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer.