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expirediconian | Staff posted Jan 14, 2023 12:43 AM
Kawai CA49 88-Key Compact Digital Piano with Bench
$1,699
$2,899
41% off
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Adorama has Kawai CA49 88-Key Compact Digital Piano with Bench on sale for $1699. Shipping is free.
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- CA49 88-Key Piano (Premium Rosewood) $1699
- CA49 88-Key Piano (Satin Black) $1699
- Stand (with Assembly Hardware)
- Matching Bench
- AC Power Adapter
- Kawai 5 Year Limited Warranty
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- This is $1200 lower (41% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2899.
- About this Product:
- This is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
- Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.
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Adorama has Kawai CA49 88-Key Compact Digital Piano with Bench on sale for $1699. Shipping is free.
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Available:
- CA49 88-Key Piano (Premium Rosewood) $1699
- CA49 88-Key Piano (Satin Black) $1699
- Stand (with Assembly Hardware)
- Matching Bench
- AC Power Adapter
- Kawai 5 Year Limited Warranty
Editor's Notes
Written by RazorConcepts- About this Offer:
- This is $1200 lower (41% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2899.
- About this Product:
- This is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
- Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.
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Model: Kawai CA49 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano with Bench, Premium Rosewood
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| Post Date | Sold By | Sale Price | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
 10/13/23 |  Adorama | $1,499 Popular | 11 |
| 09/15/23 | Adorama | $1,499 Frontpage | 31 |
| 09/01/23 | Adorama | $1,499 Frontpage | 24 |
| 08/18/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Popular | 0 |
| 08/04/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 19 |
| 07/21/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 11 |
| 07/07/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 11 |
| 06/16/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 12 |
| 05/19/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 24 |
| 05/05/23 | Adorama | $1,549 Frontpage | 27 |
| 03/31/23 | Adorama | $1,599 Frontpage | 23 |
| 09/02/22 | Adorama | $1,699 Popular | 34 |
| 08/26/22 | Adorama | $1,899 Popular | 19 |
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Top Comments
One of the major selling points on the Korg is that it is made in Japan. As with all digital pianos there are still some reports of defects. If you like the Korg sound, the deal on this one at $800 and what you get for the price is outstanding. I don't especially like the sound, or the way the stand is built with the lid that flips up, but that's just me.
I personally don't think of Korg or Roland as being the best at offering a "family" piano for young children, or for playing classical piano. I'm not saying they are bad or wrong for these uses, but they are just not the brands I would look at first unless you especially like them for some other reason. The lower price on a great deal is obviously a really compelling reason to consider one of them. But if you are comparing it to a Kawai which is more than double the price, what you get for the price is very different.
If you want something that looks and feels similar to a real upright piano, the Kawai CA49 is spot on, and many people say it feels similar to playing a grand. The longer wooden keys emulate the mechanism of real acoustic piano action. However, I have read some criticisms of it as it sounds like you may have too. Some people say the RHC action in lower models is superior for very technical reasons. For most people it wouldn't matter, and might not even be noticeable, but I guess what I am saying is you don't necessarily lose out on a quality action by buying a lower priced model. But you read stories of people who intended to buy a KDP model, but when they tried them out, instead went for a CA because the overall playing experience is a huge step up. I get the sense that Kawai still has a ways to go in perfecting the nuances of the wooden key action, and I am not sure about the durability of these actions compared to plastic. But overall it's a solid buy and should last many years.
In terms of which is the better deal, as another person said, digital piano prices are inflated in the US. What you are getting here is probably what should be the regular retail price. Some people think this Kawai model is a bit overpriced anyway for what it offers. It's mainly good for playing piano, without a lot of other features that could become distractions. That's what Kawai is best known for with their digitals and what most people buy them for. They might not have the same features you would find in other brands at the same price points, or even at much much lower price points, but people get them because they like the Kawai sound and action, not necessarily for the "extras."
One thing to keep in mind is digital piano prices in North America are severely overpriced compared to Europe. If you look at Bonners (UK) the normal price for the CA49 is around $1900, and on Thomann (DE) it's only $1650. These aren't amazing sales that either store is running, this is just what they normally sell them at. The Korg isn't listed on Bonners, but it's listed on Thomann for $800.
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Just for everyone else who haven't gotten theirs, my keys were sticking too until we pulled out the foam protection sheet. Item arrived flawlessly from logistic company "team worldwide"
Glad it worked out for yourself I'm still unresolved with Adorama.. I've subsequently reviewed an unpacking video on youtube and it's quite clear to me that my item was already opened before I received it. For example i don't have any foam to pull out, but I can see that in the video. I'm all but certain that someone sent back this defective item to Adorama who then received it and reshipped it to me.
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Kawai ca49 key action feel much more like acoustic piano than Yamaha graded hammer action. Keys are little too smooth to play. I will need to play it for a while to see if I can feel better grip.
Sound system is good and it can fill the room with quality piano sound. For this price, I think it is a good value. My kids are getting more serious about piano and this is a very nice upgrade for them in terms of how this feel closer to acoustic piano.
I didn't like any of them nearly as much as a baby grand so we didn't want to spend too much.
I am sure this is nice but not sure you need this for a kids' first piano. You have plenty of options for a digital piano in the sub-$1000 range and keep the money you saved for lessons, an acoustic later on, or soccer or whatever it is they end up doing.
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