Product Overview

Action

The CR-45 presents an ultimate solution for musicians because of its action system. The CR-45 instrument features Kawai’s Millennium III action which originally appeared in Shigeru Kawai elite models and now serves as a standard feature across Kawai grand piano products. The piano action incorporates ABS carbon-fiber-reinforced components with extended keysticks and mahogany hammers and concert-length key buttons. The NEOTEX key surfaces on this instrument absorb moisture while maintaining finger control throughout demanding performances.

The piano action represents a major breakthrough because it provides both exceptional responsiveness and long-lasting durability which attracts even the most discerning pianists. The ABS-carbon construction provides durability which enables the system to maintain consistent performance throughout multiple years of use. The CR-45 delivers exceptional playing experience to professionals and amateur musicians who desire premium instrument quality.

Tone

The CR-45 delivers a large-scale sound despite its 6’1” size because it produces such deep and expansive tones which sound like a much larger grand piano. The piano produces a rich warm and powerful sound which delivers a delightful listening experience for every note played. A carefully designed bridge system featuring maple and mahogany for the treble section, with a solid maple cap flowing into a hard maple and beech bass bridge. Every vibration from the strings transfers perfectly through the soundboard to produce pure dynamic sound. The tonal quality of this instrument creates an addictive experience which inspires players to continue their practice sessions for hours on end.

Hammers

The mahogany hammers featured in the Kawai CR-45 piano contribute to its distinctive tonal characteristics. The premium choice of mahogany wood for European high-end pianos produces an expressive and refined warm sound that appeals to the most discerning pianists. The CR-45 produces a truly unique sonic profile through its hammers which suits everything from classical to contemporary musical compositions.

Soundboard

The soundboard of CR-45 features a tapered solid spruce structure made from AAA-grade Sitka spruce which acts as its core sound-producing element. Kawai maintains an uncompromising wood selection process to select only the finest spruce material for achieving exceptional resonance and extended durability. The CR-45’s soundboard delivers excellent tone both in the present and future which establishes this instrument as a reliable legacy instrument.

Rim/Cabinet

The transparent acrylic cabinet of the CR-45 stands out as the most eye-catching feature which makes anyone that sees it pause. The crystal-clear industrial-grade acrylic construction sets this piano apart because few manufacturers have ever attempted such a design. The transparent design allows viewers to observe the piano’s internal components thus transforming it into a functional work of art. To experiencve the heartbeat of a piano while being played offers a new level of beauty and inspriation. This distinctive design element raises the aesthetic value of any setting ranging from contemporary penthouses to traditional concert halls. The CR-45 instantly becomes the talking point of any room it is placed in.

About Kawai

Since 1927, Kawai has been crafting pianos that musicians and enthusiasts can’t get enough of. The company offers an extensive range of 200 products which span from portable digitals to 9-foot concert grands for all musical needs. Through their dedication to quality Kawai has received more industry awards throughout the last decade than all other piano manufacturers combined. When you acquire a Kawai piano you purchase a product from nearly a century of dedication to musical instrument development and advancement.