Can somebody tell me the difference between Kawai RX 3 and RX 3 Conservatory grand pianos?
Thanks.
(I have edited the wrong title that said K3.)
Kawai RX 3 vs. RX 3 Conservatory
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Kawai RX 3 vs. RX 3 Conservatory
Last edited by Cultor on 09 Feb 2007, 23:09, edited 2 times in total.
Yes.
The K3 is an upright.
If there was ever a K3 Conservatory grand, it just goes to prove that Kawai really didn't know their aces from their elbows when it came to nomenclature of their pianos, but in general I believe the Conservatory model is the equivalent of Yamaha's (unavailable in the UK) "Studio" model of their C3. They've generally got a clear model range these days, but this was certainly not the case in the past.
The current Kawai designation of their grand of this size is RX-3 not K3. The RX-3 Conservatory will have a simplified cabinet design and music desk, non-sculpted edges to the lid and will be available in a Henry Ford shade of black only. I have a hunch that the action is the older ABS-Styran with ABS Carbon used for the jacks only rather than the ABS-Carbon Millennium III Action. The model was intended for institutional use.
Hope this helps!
The K3 is an upright.
If there was ever a K3 Conservatory grand, it just goes to prove that Kawai really didn't know their aces from their elbows when it came to nomenclature of their pianos, but in general I believe the Conservatory model is the equivalent of Yamaha's (unavailable in the UK) "Studio" model of their C3. They've generally got a clear model range these days, but this was certainly not the case in the past.
The current Kawai designation of their grand of this size is RX-3 not K3. The RX-3 Conservatory will have a simplified cabinet design and music desk, non-sculpted edges to the lid and will be available in a Henry Ford shade of black only. I have a hunch that the action is the older ABS-Styran with ABS Carbon used for the jacks only rather than the ABS-Carbon Millennium III Action. The model was intended for institutional use.
Hope this helps!
Dear pianoguy:
Your response was very useful indeed. I returned to see the piano and the seller gave me a brochure. You are right. They are using ABS Styran action parts. Is there a significative difference with ABS-Carbon Millennium III Action?
Your response was very useful indeed. I returned to see the piano and the seller gave me a brochure. You are right. They are using ABS Styran action parts. Is there a significative difference with ABS-Carbon Millennium III Action?
Last edited by Cultor on 08 Feb 2007, 22:37, edited 1 time in total.
In my opinion there is, although what you have in the Conservatory is a kind of hybrid-cross between the old ABS-Styran and the ABS-Carbon of the MillenniumIII, since the jack is the same Carbon component.Cultor wrote:Is there a significative difference with ABS-Carbon Millennium III Action?
I have never tried a Conservatory, and this hybrid is only fitted to this model, so I cannot give an accurate answer.
If you can, try and compare with an RX3 domestic model and see if you notice the difference. There are no known problems with the Styran Kawai action, and I personally prefer the ABS-Carbon version over the horrible wooden action fitted to old models of the RX.
To sum-up, it's probably OK!
Today I tried a Yamaha G81, new. U$S13,000. The seller told me the prices are comparable to international prices, which I doubt. I felt a heavy feeling in my fingers and, of course, the (bass) two last octaves are not comparable with the Kawai (1.49 cm. vs. 1.86 cm.). I sent several emails to Kawai representatives all over the world. From USA they told me they do not sell RX series (?).
I'll keep in touch. Piano touch...
Thanks.
I'll keep in touch. Piano touch...
Thanks.