Kawai GL-20 Baby Grand Piano with QRS PNOmation Player System - Polished Ebony | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
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Introduction
The Kawai GL-20 Baby Grand Piano with QRS PNOmation Player System combines exceptional craftsmanship with innovative player piano technology. This 5'2" grand piano delivers rich, resonant tones with enhanced bass response and beautiful singing quality thanks to its Dual Duplex Scaling. Perfect for intermediate to advanced pianists and music enthusiasts who appreciate both traditional piano excellence and modern technological convenience.
Product Overview
Instrument Construction
The GL-20 features a solid spruce precision tapered soundboard that remains permanently crowned for long-term tonal stability. Its Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID) includes a double-width stretcher bar for optimum strength, while the multi-grip 11-ply laminated pin block ensures tuning stability. The polished ebony finish offers timeless elegance that complements any interior.
Performance Features
At the heart of the GL-20 is Kawai's exclusive Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Technology, featuring carbon fiber components for exceptional responsiveness and durability. Extended length keysticks provide more even response from front to back of each key, while concert-length key buttons maximize energy transfer for optimum power. The warm, complex tone is further enhanced by dual-duplex scaling that produces greater harmonic richness.
Technology Features
The integrated QRS PNOmation Player System transforms this acoustic grand into a versatile entertainment system. The PNOmation Playback Bundle includes a playback engine, controller, processor, and WiFi interface for network integration. The system allows the piano to play itself with remarkable expression, controlled via smartphone, tablet, or the included IR remote. A built-in speaker provides background music capabilities, while voice prompt feedback enhances user experience.
Ideal For
- Music lovers seeking the authenticity of a premium acoustic piano with advanced self-playing capabilities
- Professional musicians and recording artists demanding exceptional tone quality with technological versatility
- Home entertainers who want to create memorable musical experiences even without playing skills
- Music educators providing students with both traditional instruction and technological learning tools
- Luxury homeowners looking for a sophisticated centerpiece that doubles as an entertainment system
Key Features
Piano Construction & Sound Quality
The GL-20's 5'2" scale design provides impressive bass response, while the solid spruce soundboard delivers rich resonance. Dual Duplex Scaling allows string ends to vibrate and produce additional harmonics that create the piano's distinctive singing quality.
Millennium III Action with Carbon Fiber
Kawai's revolutionary action mechanism utilizes ABS-Carbon composite materials that are stronger and more stable than wood. This provides faster repetition, greater power, and more precise control than conventional actions, allowing for expressive performance across all dynamic ranges.
QRS PNOmation Player System
The integrated player system transforms this acoustic piano into a versatile entertainment system. Control the piano wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet, accessing thousands of songs from various genres. The system plays with remarkable expression, capturing nuanced performances that sound like a live pianist.
Connectivity Options
The PNOmation system includes WiFi interface for network integration or standalone mode, USB connectivity, and a Pin Light Port Extension (PLx) providing status indicators, I/O ports, and connections for headphones, microphone, or laptop. This extensive connectivity ensures the piano integrates seamlessly with modern digital environments.
Premium Design Elements
Featuring a steel-reinforced keyslip and multi-laminated keybed for strength and stability, the GL-20 also includes an ultra-slow "Soft Fall" fallboard closing system to protect both the piano and fingers. Solid brass agraffes ensure even string spacing and easier tuning, while the V-Pro plate with "Crossbone" design provides structural integrity.
What's Included
- Kawai GL-20 Baby Grand Piano (5'2") in Polished Ebony finish
- QRS PNOmation Player System Playback Bundle
- Built-in speaker for background music
- IR Remote control
- Kawai's exclusive 10-year FULL transferable warranty
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Baby Grand Piano with Player System |
| Size | 5'2" (157 cm) L × 59" (150 cm) W × 40" (102 cm) H |
| Weight | 661 lbs (300 kg) |
| Finish | Polished Ebony |
| Soundboard | Solid Spruce, Tapered |
| Action | Millennium III Action with Carbon Fiber |
| Keys | Acrylic white keys, Phenol black keys |
| Pedals | 3 (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft) |
| Hammers | All Underfelted |
| Agraffes | 1-46 keys |
| Duplex Scaling | Fore & Back |
| Back Posts | 3 |
| Player System | QRS PNOmation Playback Bundle |
| Connectivity | WiFi, USB, Headphone port |
| Control Options | Smartphone/tablet app, IR remote |
| Warranty | 10-Year FULL Transferable |
Experience This Premium Player Piano Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional Kawai GL-20 with QRS PNOmation Player System. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate both the piano's remarkable acoustic qualities and the impressive capabilities of the integrated player system. Contact us today to schedule your private demonstration of this extraordinary instrument that combines classical craftsmanship with modern technology.
