The Kawai SA-8E K1501287 Black is a Japanese-made high-end concert-grade upright piano from Kawai’s premium SA series, designed to deliver near-grand piano performance in an upright cabinet form. It is widely regarded as one of Kawai’s top-tier upright models, offering exceptional tonal depth, powerful projection, and refined touch response suitable for advanced pianists, institutions, and professional studios.
As a reconditioned instrument, it has been professionally inspected, regulated, and serviced to restore its original mechanical precision, hammer responsiveness, and tonal balance while maintaining its structural integrity and premium acoustic performance.
The SA-8E is known for its large upright cabinet design (approx. 131–132 cm class), which allows for longer strings and a larger soundboard. This results in deep bass response, wide dynamic range, and rich harmonic resonance, closely approaching the sound quality of a small grand piano.
Its polished black cabinet gives it a luxury concert appearance, making it suitable for high-end homes, performance studios, music schools, and institutional use.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Color | Black (Polished Finish) |
| Model | Kawai SA-8E |
| Serial Number | K1501287 |
| Type | Upright Acoustic Piano |
| Series | SA Series (Premium Concert Upright Line) |
| Keys | 88 Keys |
| Action | Kawai Ultra-Responsive™ Upright Action |
| Height | Approx. 131–132 cm |
| Width | Approx. 152–156 cm |
| Depth | Approx. 61–66 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 220–250 kg |
| Soundboard | Solid spruce (large resonance design) |
| Stringing | Full acoustic scaling with enhanced bass response |
| Pedals | 3 Pedals (Soft, Muffler/Practice, Sustain) |
| Sound Character | Powerful, rich, grand-like upright tone with strong projection |
| Condition | Reconditioned / Pre-owned (Serviced, regulated, tuned) |
| Cabinet Style | Grand-style Upright Design |
| Best For | Advanced pianists, studios, schools, serious home use, performers |
| Origin | Japan |
The Kawai SA-8E sits at the top of Kawai’s upright piano range, offering:
It is often chosen as an alternative to a small grand piano when space is limited but performance quality is still a priority.
“Kawai’s flagship upright — maximum acoustic power, grand piano feel, upright convenience.”
It appeals strongly to buyers who want:
Packages are generally dispatched within 2 to 5 working days after receipt of payment and are shipped via UPS with tracking and drop-off without signature. If you prefer delivery by UPS Extra with required signature, an additional cost will be applied, so please contact us before choosing this method. Whichever shipment choice you make, we will provide you with a link to track your package online.
Shipping fees include handling and packing fees as well as postage costs. Handling fees are fixed, whereas transport fees vary according to total weight of the shipment. We advise you to group your items in one order. We cannot group two distinct orders placed separately, and shipping fees will apply to each of them. Your package will be dispatched at your own risk, but special care is taken to protect fragile objects.
Boxes are amply sized and your items are well-protected.
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