Kawai SA8E Upright Piano – Refurbished Piano Made in Japan
The Kawai SA-8E is a high-quality Japanese upright piano built for players who want a rich tone, reliable action, and strong long-term durability. This model reflects Kawai’s reputation for precision engineering and warm, expressive sound.
Designed as a professional-style upright, the SA-8E offers excellent touch response and a full, resonant tone that suits students, teachers, and experienced pianists alike. Its larger cabinet design allows for longer strings and a bigger soundboard compared with entry-level uprights, producing greater tonal depth and projection.
Kawai pianos from this era are especially respected for their stable construction and smooth action. The SA-8E provides a comfortable and consistent playing experience, making it ideal for regular practice, teaching studios, and family homes where musical quality matters.
Why Choose the Kawai SA-8E?
• Rich, warm Kawai tone – Known for a slightly warmer and rounder sound compared with brighter Yamaha uprights
• Responsive upright action – Smooth and consistent touch for expressive playing and technical development
• Strong projection – Larger cabinet design provides fuller sound and better resonance
• Reliable Japanese craftsmanship – Built for durability and long-term performance
• Excellent for students and teachers – Suitable for both progressing players and serious home musicians
Specifications:
- Height: 131 cm
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Condition: Fully refurbished with a clean, polished cabinet and revitalised internal action
- Finish: High-gloss black
- Tuning & Regulation: Professionally tuned and regulated for optimal playability
- Warranty: 5 Years
- Piano Bench: FREE Deluxe Piano Bench
- Delivery: FREE for metro areas within approx 20km
- Tuning: 1 FREE tuning 1-3 months after delivery
Although these reliable pianos are built to last and have stood the test of time, we provide a 5-year warranty for your peace of mind—backed by our trusted local technicians and tuners.
Whether you're a serious student, casual player, or professional musician, the Kawai piano offers exceptional quality and musicality at a fraction of the cost of a new upright. Contact us to trial our large range of Japanese made Yamaha and Kawai pianos.
About Our Refurbished Pianos
All refurbished pianos at Crescendo Music have been professionally restored and carefully prepared to ensure they perform to a high musical and mechanical standard. Each instrument goes through a detailed preparation process before being offered for sale, including:
• Thorough internal cleaning to remove dust and debris from the soundboard, action, and internal components
• Full action inspection and regulation to ensure the piano plays evenly and responsively across the entire keyboard
• Repricking and adjustment of felts where required to restore proper responsiveness and articulation
• Key levelling and alignment for a smooth, consistent touch and comfortable playing experience
• Hammer inspection and adjustment to maintain an even tone and proper contact with the strings
• Tuning and tonal voicing to bring out the best possible sound from the instrument
• Pedal system check and adjustment to ensure smooth and reliable operation
• Cabinet polishing and finish restoration to revive the piano’s original gloss and presentation.
Every piano is carefully checked by experienced technicians so that it not only looks beautiful, but also performs reliably and musically for many years to come.
