KG series

Kawai KG-1C Grand Piano

The KG-1C runs to 164 cm, which is a real grand rather than a compromise. It is the shortest KG we list.

  • 164 cmLength
  • 272 kgWeight
  • 150 cmWidth
  • 102 cmHeight
  • 88Keys
  • 3Pedals

Give us the floor and the lift situation and we will be straight with you about whether this one suits.

Kawai grand piano of the same type as the Kawai KG-1C Kawai
KG series
KG-1C
164 cm272 kg88 keys3 pedals
Best forMusic rooms and serious players
Space neededabout 2.1 m across
AccessLift, moved in parts

The KG-1C arrives with all of this

In the price, not added at the end.

Free delivery included with a used piano
Free deliveryAnywhere in Peninsular Malaysia
Upholstered bench included with a used piano
Upholstered benchWith storage for music
Two free tunings included with a used piano
Two free tuningsAfter it settles in your room
Accessories over RM500 included with a used piano
Accessories over RM500Heater, caster cups, key cover
Five-year warranty included with a used piano
Five-year warrantyParts and labour, our workshop
Only staircase carries are quoted separately, because the cost is in the steps and the turns rather than the distance. Ask About This Model
Making the call

Is The KG-1C Right For You?

Read both. The second list is the one that saves people money.

Choose the KG-1C if

  • The player is advanced enough that the instrument is now the limit
  • You have a dedicated music room or a generous living area
  • You want a piano that will not need replacing as the player improves

Look at something else if

  • The room is under about 20 square metres, where it will overwhelm the space
  • Access involves a staircase with tight turns
Sound and size

What The KG-1C Sounds Like

Long enough that the bass strings are not cramped by the case. This is where a grand stops being a shape and starts being a sound.

Among the lightest we list, in a range that runs from 272 kg to 510 kg.

Kawai voicing runs warmer than Yamaha at the same size, particularly up top. People who practise for hours tend to prefer it. There is no right answer here. Both are on the floor, so try them back to back.

Room and access

Will it get in?

  • Space: about 2.1 m across
  • Floor: roughly 3.9 m² with room to sit and pass
  • Case width 150 cm, height 102 cm
  • Access: Lift, moved in parts

272 kg. Short for a grand, still a planned move rather than a delivery.

Size comparison

Closest Alternatives To The KG-1C

Kawai built several at 164 cm long: the KG-1E, RX-1, GE-30AT, No. 350. They differ in weight and case rather than in size. If the KG-1C is not on the floor when you ask, the table below is where we would send you next.

ModelLengthWeightWidth
Kawai KG-1C This model 164 cm 272 kg 150 cm
Kawai KG-1E 164 cm 272 kg 150 cm
Kawai No. 350 164 cm 275 kg 150 cm
Kawai RX-1 164 cm 285 kg 150 cm
Buying it used

What You Are Actually Buying

A used piano is only as good as the work done to it. Strings and dampers replaced where needed, hammers reshaped or renewed, the action regulated until repetition is even, pedal linkages set, case refinished. Then it is tuned and left to settle.

The piano heater that comes with it is not a gimmick. In a damp house, run on a timer, it is the cheapest maintenance you will do.

Our rent-to-own programme

Rent First. The Rent Becomes Credit.

For families not yet sure the lessons will stick. Rent a restored piano monthly, and if you keep it, everything paid comes off the price.

Ask What We Have To Rent How Rent-To-Own Works
Ask what we haveRental stock is separate from what we sell and changes weekly.
We deliver and tune itPositioned, tuned once it settles, bench included. Fixed monthly amount.
Take your timeNo deadline. Keep renting while the household decides.
Keep it or return itKeep it and the rent comes off the price. Return it and you owe nothing.
KG series

Where The KG-1C Sits In The Range

Kawai's long-running grand line. The number tracks length: a KG-1 is 164 cm, a KG-8 is a 276 cm concert instrument.

Questions

Kawai KG-1C: What People Ask

How big is the Kawai KG-1C?

164 cm long, 150 cm wide, 102 cm tall, and about 272 kg. On a grand the length is the number that matters, because it sets the bass string length and the floor space you need.

Will a KG-1C fit my place?

You need about 2.1 m across and roughly 3.9 m² with room to sit and pass. 272 kg. Short for a grand, still a planned move rather than a delivery. Tell us the building and we will tell you whether this one can get in.

Is a used KG-1C a safe buy?

A used piano is only as good as the work done to it. Strings and dampers replaced where needed, hammers reshaped or renewed, the action regulated until repetition is even, pedal linkages set, case refinished. Then it is tuned and left to settle. There is a five-year warranty behind it, and we are the ones who service it.

Can I rent a KG-1C instead?

Rent-to-own runs on a separate pool that changes weekly, so we cannot promise a KG-1C specifically. Ask what is free now. Nothing paid in rent is wasted if you decide to keep the piano.

Do you have a KG-1C in stock?

Ask, because it changes week to week. If we do not have one, we will say so and tell you what is close on size and weight.

How often does a KG-1C need tuning in Malaysia?

Twice a year. The piano heater that comes with it is not a gimmick. In a damp house, run on a timer, it is the cheapest maintenance you will do. We include the two tunings it needs after moving.

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Ask About The Kawai KG-1C

Stock changes weekly. Message us and we will tell you whether a KG-1C is on the floor, send photos and the serial number, and say if something else suits you better.