As Brand new! It was tested twice in our shop and resealed in the box!

Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action and Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technologies, with modern Bluetooth connectivity and a powerful 40W speaker system

Combining Kawai's authentic Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action and Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technologies, with modern Bluetooth connectivity and a powerful 40W speaker system, the superb ES520 delivers best-in-class touch and tone within a stylish, highly portable package for the home, studio, or stage.

The Kawai ES520 has been designed to deliver the finest playing experience possible within a portable piano. These stylish instruments are ideally suited to musicians seeking a piano that provides an authentic keyboard action and a selection of inspiring sounds, yet can still be moved easily, or placed on an attractive furniture stand without occupying too much space.

The latest ES models are also an excellent choice for gigging musicians, academic institutions, and places of worship, thanks to their lightweight body, powerful speaker systems, and great audio connectivity. And with a slew of customisable settings, Bluetooth MIDI and audio, and engaging apps, the ES920 and ES520 are also extremely personal pianos, that players of all ages and abilities can take pride in owning.

The ES520’s Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly-regarded RH keyboard action design, its spring-less technology and sturdy construction delivers consistent upward and downward motion for a smooth, natural, and highly authentic piano playing experience.

Just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the RHCII keyboard action also employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range.

Such details provide greater stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even the most discerning pianist.

Earning a reputation as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their outstanding tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.

The ES520 captures the magnificent tone of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. This peerless instrument is hand-built by Master Piano Artisans at the Shigeru Kawai Piano Research Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan, and widely regarded as one of the finest instruments in its class.

Keyboard: Responsive Hammer Compact II action

- 88 keys

- Grade-weighted hammers

- Matte key surfaces

- Triple sensor hammer detection

Pedal: F-10H pedal unit

- Damper (with half-pedal support)

Piano Sound: Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)

- 88-key stereo sampling

- SK-EX, EX recording

- 192 note maximum polyphony

Piano Resonance:

- Damper Resonance

- String Resonance

Piano Adjustment: Virtual Technician (19 parameters)

- Touch Curve

- Voicing

- Damper Resonance

- Damper Noise

- String Resonance

- Key-off Effect

- Fall-back Noise

- Hammer Delay

- Topboard

- Decay Time

- Minimum Touch

- Stretch Tuning

- Temperament

- Temperament Key

- User Key Volume

- Half-Pedal Adjust

- Soft Pedal Depth

No. of Sounds: 34 voices

Reverb: 6 types

Speakers: (8 x 12) cm x 2

Output Power: 40 W (20 W × 2)

Headphone Enhancements: Spatial Headphone Sound, Headphone Type

Display: 128 x 64 pixel OLED

Basic Functions: Dual, Split, Four Hands, Transpose, Tuning, Registration, Startup Setting

Power: Power cable, AC adaptor (PS-154)

Others: Warranty card, Owner's manual, Transparent music rest, F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)

INCLUDED:
- Warranty card

- Owner's manual

- Transparent music rest

- F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)

-Authentic Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action

-Matte key surfaces, triple sensor hammer detection

-Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine with 88-key sampling

-Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX grand piano sounds

-Hardware developed in partnership w/Onkyo, 40W speaker system

-Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio wireless technology

-Standard MIDI, USB to Host/Device, Audio In/Out connectivity

-Spatial Headphone Sound for enhanced depth and realism

-Intuitive control panel layout with high quality OLED display

-Modern, lightweight case with matching stand and triple pedal unit