{"product_id":"shigeru-kawai-sk-6l-grand-piano-ebony-polish-1","title":"Shigeru Kawai SK-6L Grand Piano - Ebony Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact our Piano dept on 02 6282 3199 for our best price and delivery options to your location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfound beauty and character that will captivate both the eyes and ears in any performance setting, the Shigeru Kawai SK-6 boasts stability, consistent touch and a rich well-rounded tone that is the envy of finest pianos in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-crafted by our Master Piano Artisans the SK-6 is a testament to the art and science of piano building. At its heart lay a combination of premium materials, including traditionally aged spruce, maple, mahogany, and boxwood. In addition, the inner rim is a unique fusion of small-pore and large-pore hardwoods designed to enhance the tone of the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 214cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKigarashi Premium Aged Soundboards\u003cbr\u003eThe custom-tapered soundboard in a Shigeru piano is made exclusively from the finest spruce, aged by the traditional kigarashi process that uses only the forces of time and nature to allow the wood to attain a state of natural balance. It is this lengthy and painstaking process that gives Shigeru pianos their uniquely rich tonal quality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eShiko Seion Hammers\u003cbr\u003eShiko Seion hammers, which take their name from the Japanese words for “ultimate voicing”, are the exclusive province of our Master Piano Artisans who oversee their formation from beginning to end. Every hammer is meticulously hand-pressed without the application of heat and carefully voiced without artificial hardeners to ensure outstanding dynamic response and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHONOUR\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHONOUR IS SACRED TO EVERY CULTURE, AND CERTAINLY TO THE JAPANESE. IT IS A NOBLE COVENANT THAT BINDS AN INDIVIDUAL’S “WORDS AND DEEDS” INEXTRICABLY WITH THE VALUE AND SUBSTANCE OF HIS NAME. THERE IS NO GREATER DEMONSTRATION OF HONOUR, NO GREATER COMMITMENT, THAN TO PLACE ONE’S NAME UPON THE WORK OF ONE’S HANDS.\u003cbr\u003eFrom initial design, to the selection of the finest materials, to the handcrafted assembly by Master Piano Artisans, each Shigeru piano is a work of uncompromising craftsmanship, a symbol of unending devotion – a profound expression of pride and honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Shigeru Kawai, there could be no other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillennium III Action\u003cbr\u003eOur acclaimed Millennium III Action uses state-of-the-art ABS Carbon components that are exceptionally light and rigid to provide faster repetition and more power with less effort. Microscopic surface textures on selected action parts provide superb response and control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKonsei Katagi Rim\u003cbr\u003eThe exclusive Konsei Katagi rim uses a blend of distinctive hardwoods to achieve an ideal balance of tone. For the inner rim, small-pored hardwoods that provide superior brightness and projection are interlaminated with dense, large-pored hardwoods offering warmth and fullness. This synergy of structurally divergent hardwoods produces a powerful, well-rounded richness of tone that is the hallmark of the Shigeru SK-6.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePASSION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTHE PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE DWELLS DEEPLY WITHIN THE HEART OF EVERY SHIGERU CRAFTSMAN.\u003cbr\u003eLike members of a great orchestra, each craftsman brings forth a seasoned wealth of skill and artistry that compels the whole to surpass the sum of its parts. Day by day, the craftsman strives to leave an indelible mark upon each creation – an inexpressible emblem of intense desire and duty.\u003cbr\u003eIt is this symphony of passionate energies that has elevated the Shigeru piano to the lofty strata shared by few and respected by all.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExtended Length Keysticks\u003cbr\u003eThe overall length of each keystick is extended to make playing easier and provide more even touch and response from the front to the back of the playing surface. Keysticks are also designed with a slightly taller profile for maximum rigidity to deliver greater power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eConcert-Length Key Buttons\u003cbr\u003eThe use of hardwood maple key buttons adds stiffness to the keysticks for improved energy transfer. The redesigned key buttons on the Shigeru Concert Series instruments have been doubled in length to provide exceptional energy transfer and optimum power.\u003cbr\u003eINSPIRATION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTHE LOVE OF MUSIC-MAKING RUNS DEEP IN THOSE WHO PURSUE THE ESTEEMED RANK OF MASTER PIANO ARTISAN.\u003cbr\u003eFor many, it is a visceral sense of calling, born from their own passionate journey in the art form, that inspires this unique quest for mastery. The road is long and arduous. One must prove himself worthy in the world’s most prestigious concert halls and international piano competitions – and few are chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, for those who attain it, the role of Master Piano Artisan provides the rare privilege of crafting the tools of endless possibility. Imbued with the artisan’s own musical sensibilities, each Shigeru piano is a distinctive work of unbounded potential – ready to discover its true and lasting voice at the touch of the artist’s hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy love of pianos lifts my spirits when I create them. To me, creating sounds is an expression of myself. This has led to my love of pianos, and to my heartfelt desire that the pianos I work on will perform successfully.\u003cbr\u003e– Tatsuya Murakami (MPA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design\u003cbr\u003eStretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID) creates an exceptionally rigid foundation to support string tension. With SOLID construction, the pinblock is hand-fitted to the plate. The pinblock and over-lapping stretcher bar are then integrated into a single structure and solidly anchored to the rim. The resulting framework possesses outstanding strength and rigidity to ensure stable tuning and powerful tone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTemaki Bass Strings\u003cbr\u003eIn the Japanese language, the word temaki literally means “hand wound”. In the unhurried temaki process, the artisan patiently directs the winding of each individual bass string by hand for absolute precision and tension to ensure rich character and superb depth of tone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSERENITY\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTIME HAS LITTLE RELEVANCE IN THE CREATION OF A SHIGERU PIANO. THERE IS NO RUSH TO COMPLETION. NO PRESSURE TO PERFORM, NO DEMANDING DEADLINES.\u003cbr\u003eEach artisan understands that the ultimate priority is perfection. This explains why every element of the crafting process is three to five times longer, and why the Shigeru workshop is a place of unruffled focus and serenity. If there is an underlying secret behind the resonant song of the Shigeru grand piano, it is this tranquil place of origin where heart, mind and spirit are given the time to breathe and the freedom to soar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eConcert Agraffes\u003cbr\u003eIdentical to those used on our renowned EX Concert Grand Piano, Shigeru Kawai Concert Agraffes are individually machined from billet brass rods to assure maximum precision and strength. The result is clear, powerful and impressive tone.\u003cbr\u003eAll Spruce Beams\u003cbr\u003eSpruce is known for its outstanding ability to conduct and conserve sound energy. However, it is generally considered too precious for use as a structural material. For the Shigeru pianos, all of the underside beams are made entirely of the highest quality spruce.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eINTUITION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTHE ABILITY TO SELECT THE RIGHT WOOD, THE KIND THAT CAN SPEAK FLUENTLY IN EVERY DIALECT OF EMOTION FROM FIERY FERVOUR TO GENTLE WHISPERS OF TONE, IS AN ART IN ITSELF.\u003cbr\u003eWhether it is select spruce for the soundboard, premium mahogany for the hammers, or choice maple for the bridge, the material chosen for every distinct part of a world-class piano must be perfect for the task. Shigeru craftsmen have spent decades refining this uncommon ability to discern between the satisfactory and the sublime. It is this venerable wisdom, this intuition, that one can hear and feel in every note of a Shigeru piano.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBoxwood Bridge Caps\u003cbr\u003eBoxwood is an extremely hard wood that is particularly effective in transferring higher tonal frequencies through the bridge to the soundboard. Boxwood bridge caps help to ensure treble projection that complements the more powerful bass sound of larger pianos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDual Pivot Dampers\u003cbr\u003eMeticulous attention to the needs of professional performers is evident in every feature of the Shigeru piano. One example, originally developed for our Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Piano, is the unique dual-pivot damper design that allows smoother half-pedal control for delicate tonal expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kawai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431148712029,"sku":"935023000296","price":132050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8179\/7213\/files\/sk6_main.png?v=1778348592","url":"https:\/\/gearstage.store\/products\/shigeru-kawai-sk-6l-grand-piano-ebony-polish-1","provider":"GearStage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}