Kawai GL-20 Baby Grand Piano - Polished Ebony Finish | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
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Introduction
The Kawai GL-20 Baby Grand Piano is a remarkable 5'2" instrument that builds upon the award-winning design of the GL-10 while offering enhanced bass resonance and tonal complexity. Featuring Kawai's revolutionary Millennium III action with ABS-Carbon technology and distinguished by its Dual Duplex Scaling, this piano delivers exceptional sound quality with impressive projection. Perfect for intermediate to advanced pianists, music educators, and performers seeking professional-level performance in a moderately sized grand piano.
Product Overview
This elegant GL-20 showcases a stunning polished ebony finish that creates a sophisticated visual presence while providing the durability needed for years of performance. At 5'2" in length, it offers a more impressive profile than smaller baby grands while still fitting comfortably in many home and studio settings.
The solid spruce precision tapered soundboard is permanently crowned for long-term tonal stability, producing a warm, rich sound with excellent projection. What truly sets the GL-20 apart is its Dual Duplex Scaling—a premium feature that allows the extreme ends of the strings to vibrate sympathetically, creating additional harmonics that enhance tonal complexity and produce the beautiful singing quality this model is known for.
The revolutionary Millennium III action with ABS-Carbon composites offers unparalleled responsiveness and control, allowing for expressive playing across all dynamic ranges. Advanced engineering features include the Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design (SOLID) with a double-width stretcher bar for exceptional structural integrity, three back posts for added stability, and extended length keysticks that ensure even response throughout each key.
Ideal For
- Serious pianists seeking enhanced tonal complexity and bass response in a moderately sized instrument
- Music educators requiring a professional-quality piano with excellent projection for teaching studios
- Performing artists needing reliable touch response and tonal richness for practice and performance
- Home musicians who desire premium quality sound and sophisticated appearance in a versatile size
- Small to medium performance venues and churches requiring excellent projection and tonal depth
Key Features
Dual Duplex Scaling
This premium feature enhances the GL-20's tonal complexity by allowing both fore and back portions of the strings to vibrate sympathetically, creating additional harmonics. The result is a more singing, complex tone with greater richness and sustain—a level of tonal refinement typically found in larger, more expensive pianos.
Enhanced Bass Response with Longer Scale Design
The 5'2" design provides greater string length than the GL-10, resulting in noticeably improved bass response and a more balanced overall sound. This longer scale design creates a more powerful lower register without sacrificing the clarity in middle and treble ranges.
Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Technology
Kawai's exclusive action design incorporates carbon fiber for incredible strength and stability. This revolutionary technology creates a more responsive touch that remains consistent regardless of climate changes, offering better control and expression than traditional wooden actions.
Extended Length Keysticks and Concert-Length Key Buttons
The longer key design provides more even response throughout the entire key, while concert-length key buttons deliver maximum energy transfer with minimal effort. These features allow pianists to perform with greater technical accuracy and dynamic control.
Three Back Posts for Enhanced Stability
With three back posts compared to the GL-10's two, the GL-20 offers greater structural integrity and stability. This additional support helps maintain tuning stability and enhances the overall durability of the instrument.
What's Included
- Kawai GL-20 5'2" Baby Grand Piano in Polished Ebony finish
- Matching artist bench
- Kawai's ten-year fully transferable warranty
- Ask us about our white glove delivery service
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | 5'2" (157 cm) Baby Grand Piano |
| Size | Length: 5'2" (157 cm), Width: 59" (150 cm), Height: 40" (102 cm) |
| Weight | 661 lbs (300 kg) |
| Finish | Polished Ebony |
| Soundboard | Solid Spruce, Tapered |
| Agraffes | 1-46 keys |
| Duplex Scaling | Fore & Back (Dual Duplex) |
| Back Posts | 3 |
| Action | Millennium III with ABS-Carbon Technology |
| Keys | Extended Length, Acrylic White Keys, Phenol Black Keys |
| Pedals | 3 (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft) |
| Special Features | SOLID Construction, "Soft Fall" Fallboard System, Steel-Reinforced Keyslip & Keybed |
| Warranty | 10-Year Fully Transferable Manufacturer's Warranty |
Experience This Award-Winning Grand Piano Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional Kawai GL-20 baby grand piano from the renowned GL Series that was named "Product of the Year" by MMR Magazine. Our piano specialists can demonstrate how this 5'2" masterpiece delivers enhanced bass response and tonal complexity that surpasses expectations for its size class. Contact us today to schedule your personal demonstration of this remarkable instrument.
