Kawai GL-50 Acoustic Grand Piano

Kawai GL-50 acoustic grand piano

Kawai GL-50 is one of the most versatile models in the GL series, featuring a length of 188 cm, a rich bass register, and a wide dynamic range. It offers a balanced grand piano character suitable for various acoustic environments, from teaching rooms to small stages.

The GL Series: Kawai grand piano technology in a compact size

The GL series provides the natural mechanics of a grand piano in more flexible dimensions for homes, music schools, studios, and small performance venues. Since the string scale, soundboard, and body volume of each model are designed according to its size, the GL-50 creates unique bass depth, projection, and resonance duration 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. The extended key length provides a more uniform response from the front to the back of the playing surface.

Solid spruce soundboard

The soundboard, crafted from straight-grained, quarter-sawn solid spruce, is processed in a tapered profile to create precise flexibility in every zone. This construction transforms the energy of the strings into a warm, clear, and balanced tone. Hammers with premium underfelt support a natural balance between fundamental sound and harmonic richness. Front and rear duplex scaling add extra brilliance and harmonic color in the high register.

Robust construction and tuning stability

The SOLID (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design) system creates a stable foundation for string tension by firmly integrating the pinblock and stretcher into the body. The cast-iron frame, manufactured using the V-Pro vacuum mold method, accurately supports high tension. The CORE system is designed to increase tonal power and sustain by concentrating the strength of the frame, inner rim, and back posts at the acoustic core of the piano.

Key features

• 88-key acoustic grand piano
• Millennium III action with ABS-Carbon components
• Extended key length
• Tapered solid spruce soundboard
• Premium underfelted hammers
• Agraffes for keys 1–54
• Front and rear duplex scaling
• SOLID construction and V-Pro cast-iron frame
• CORE acoustic power system
• Damper, sostenuto, and soft pedals

Dimensions and weight

Who is the Kawai GL-50 suitable for?

The GL-50 is suitable as a long-term professional instrument for music schools, conservatories, teachers, recording studios, chamber halls, and high-level home use.

Exterior finish options may vary by market. Technical specifications are subject to updates by the manufacturer.