Kawai 48” Professional Upright Piano

The Kawai City Life upright piano is a compact, Japanese-built instrument from the early to mid-1980s, designed primarily for home use and smaller living spaces. Typically standing around 48 inches tall, it offers a good balance between size and musical capability, making it suitable for beginners through intermediate players. Like many Kawai pianos of that era, it is known for its warm, mellow tonal character and even response across the keyboard. The action provides a light-to-medium touch that is generally responsive and reliable, benefiting from Kawai’s early innovations in action design. Visually, the piano usually features a clean, understated cabinet in a durable high-gloss black finish, fitting well in contemporary or apartment settings. Today, the City Life model is valued as an affordable used piano option, appreciated for its solid construction and dependable performance. This one comes complete with a matching bench and a 3 year guarantee on parts and labor.