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Nov 23, 2023 6:35 PM

Kawai CA49 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano w/ Bench

$1,349

$1,999

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Adorama has Kawai CA49 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano w/ Bench (Satin White) on sale for $1349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Includes:
  • Stand (with Assembly Hardware)
  • Matching Bench
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Kawai 5 Year Limited Warranty

Features:
  • Motherboard developed in partnership with Onkyo for improved tonal clarity
  • Updated control panel layout with modern OLED graphic display
  • Chopin Walzer (1-19) lesson book
  • Tone Control setting with 8 selectable tone presets
  • Low Volume Balance function for improved touch consistency at reduce volume
  • Modern cabinet design modelled after larger Concert Artist instruments
  • Improved Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds
  • Enhanced 'Light' Touch Curve setting for young children
  • Updated Virtual Technician "Smart Mode" presets

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Written by oceanlake

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Adorama has Kawai CA49 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano w/ Bench (Satin White) on sale for $1349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Includes:
  • Stand (with Assembly Hardware)
  • Matching Bench
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Kawai 5 Year Limited Warranty

Features:
  • Motherboard developed in partnership with Onkyo for improved tonal clarity
  • Updated control panel layout with modern OLED graphic display
  • Chopin Walzer (1-19) lesson book
  • Tone Control setting with 8 selectable tone presets
  • Low Volume Balance function for improved touch consistency at reduce volume
  • Modern cabinet design modelled after larger Concert Artist instruments
  • Improved Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds
  • Enhanced 'Light' Touch Curve setting for young children
  • Updated Virtual Technician "Smart Mode" presets

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

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satyenshah
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After spending years shopping for a digital piano, it seemed the only way to get touch comparable to a mechanical piano was with a $10k Yamaha hybrid piano. Then tried a Kawai CA49, was pleasantly surprised, bought it for $1549, and today am fully satisfied.
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Iano
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IMO it's almost like playing 2 different types of instruments.

I've had a few digital pianos over the years (Yamaha P-120, Kawai ES920, currently have a Studiologic Numa X GT which has one of the nicer keybeds I've used) and a few acoustics (older Yamaha P202 and a currently a new-ish Kawai K-400).

I "built up" the digital pianos with some nice studio monitors, good VST software (Pianoteq, VSL, etc.). As configured the digital sounds nice, lets you practice with headphones, MIDI vs USB for digital apps, etc., but it lacks the touch, the feedback, the vibration, the enveloping sound, etc. with an acoustic. I use the digital when I have to, the rest of the time I'm on the acoustic, it just feels more alive.
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Nov 23, 2023 7:58 PM
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JasonP7172Nov 23, 2023 7:58 PM
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Been waiting for a deal on this model for a while now. Adorama gave me trouble with two CVV codes on two different cards that I know to be correct and typed in twice each, but GPay worked.
Nov 23, 2023 8:02 PM
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FeistyLadybug217Nov 23, 2023 8:02 PM
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Nov 23, 2023 8:06 PM
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jplee3
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Nov 23, 2023 8:06 PM
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Dang... getting closer but still waiting for that ES920 to come back around!
Nov 23, 2023 8:46 PM
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yoonboNov 23, 2023 8:46 PM
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In for one! Thanks!
Nov 23, 2023 10:00 PM
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Joined Feb 2018
jason125Nov 23, 2023 10:00 PM
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Been waiting for this for few months. Wife only wants White. This is the lowest i ever seen.
Nov 24, 2023 12:58 AM
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blueletterdNov 24, 2023 12:58 AM
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Got it. Had Adorama credit card but evidently to use it, one needs to login first. Got the card specifically for this piano. Was waiting for the white one.

Strangely, the price is only this low by following a link here. On its own, there is no discount from $2K.
Nov 24, 2023 2:19 AM
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EagerBorder7252Nov 24, 2023 2:19 AM
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Stay away- there are lots of damaged keyboards if you look at previous CA49 threads. Even replacements had the same issue. Seems like defect may be manufacture rather than shipping

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Nov 24, 2023 2:30 AM
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xlabNov 24, 2023 2:30 AM
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Thanks couldnt find this from their search
Nov 24, 2023 3:17 AM
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oasisallureNov 24, 2023 3:17 AM
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how is this one compares to real piano?
Nov 24, 2023 5:40 AM
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IanoNov 24, 2023 5:40 AM
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Quote from oasisallure View quoted comment :
how is this one compares to real piano?
IMO it's almost like playing 2 different types of instruments.

I've had a few digital pianos over the years (Yamaha P-120, Kawai ES920, currently have a Studiologic Numa X GT which has one of the nicer keybeds I've used) and a few acoustics (older Yamaha P202 and a currently a new-ish Kawai K-400).

I "built up" the digital pianos with some nice studio monitors, good VST software (Pianoteq, VSL, etc.). As configured the digital sounds nice, lets you practice with headphones, MIDI vs USB for digital apps, etc., but it lacks the touch, the feedback, the vibration, the enveloping sound, etc. with an acoustic. I use the digital when I have to, the rest of the time I'm on the acoustic, it just feels more alive.
Nov 24, 2023 5:45 AM
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oasisallureNov 24, 2023 5:45 AM
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Quote from Iano View quoted comment :
IMO it's almost like playing 2 different types of instruments.

I've had a few digital pianos over the years (Yamaha P-120, Kawai ES920, currently have a Studiologic Numa X GT which has one of the nicer keybeds I've used) and a few acoustics (older Yamaha P202 and a currently a new-ish Kawai K-400).

I "built up" the digital pianos with some nice studio monitors, good VST software (Pianoteq, VSL, etc.). As configured the digital sounds nice, lets you practice with headphones, MIDI vs USB for digital apps, etc., but it lacks the touch, the feedback, the vibration, the enveloping sound, etc. with an acoustic. I use the digital when I have to, the rest of the time I'm on the acoustic, it just feels more alive.
thank you very much
Happy holidays
Nov 24, 2023 6:29 AM
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esy1219Nov 24, 2023 6:29 AM
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there was that yamaha one from adorama for 1650 (drops to that price randomly) is it worth the extra 300 bucks to get the yamaha one if comes back on sale? i don't know what kawayi brand is and have not much research into this area. don't know if i will ever need to sell it but would the yamaha one hold it's value better since people know that one more?
Nov 24, 2023 7:49 AM
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satyenshahNov 24, 2023 7:49 AM
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Quote from oasisallure View quoted comment :
how is this one compares to real piano?
After spending years shopping for a digital piano, it seemed the only way to get touch comparable to a mechanical piano was with a $10k Yamaha hybrid piano. Then tried a Kawai CA49, was pleasantly surprised, bought it for $1549, and today am fully satisfied.
Nov 24, 2023 9:01 AM
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ed31337Nov 24, 2023 9:01 AM
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Quote from esy1219 View quoted comment :
there was that yamaha one from adorama for 1650 (drops to that price randomly) is it worth the extra 300 bucks to get the yamaha one if comes back on sale? i don't know what kawayi brand is and have not much research into this area. don't know if i will ever need to sell it but would the yamaha one hold it's value better since people know that one more?
No, I wouldn't expect a Yamaha to hold it's value much, but maybe better than these Kawai's if you can get a Yamaha for cheaper. My favorite digital piano's are Rolands. Best sounds ever in my opinion and not crazy high priced like Kawai.

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Nov 24, 2023 5:56 PM
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lewiscypherNov 24, 2023 5:56 PM
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Quote from satyenshah View quoted comment :
After spending years shopping for a digital piano, it seemed the only way to get touch comparable to a mechanical piano was with a $10k Yamaha hybrid piano. Then tried a Kawai CA49, was pleasantly surprised, bought it for $1549, and today am fully satisfied.
I bought the ES520 after doing a taste test of all models I could find. Sat down and played with it for an hour and knew this was the wand for me. Also fully satisfied at the value.

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