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Kawai CA49 88-Key Grand Feel Compact Digital Piano w/ Bench (White) Expired

$1349
$1,999.00
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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 community members hocuspocusblade and banar for finding 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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Kudos to 'banar' for posting that this item is back in stock!

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Model: Kawai Ca49 Digital Home Piano White

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I bought this last month when it went on sale at Adorama for the same price (they did put the price back to $1999 after the sale, and have now lowered the price again... they seem to have done this quite a few times this year). I did a lot of research on the this piano before pulling the trigger, and it consistently got great reviews and the concensus seemed to be that this is one of the best digital pianos in its price range. We received the piano less than a week after ordering. The box is huge and heavy, but the delivery company helped me bring it inside (they had to schedule a drop-off). It was easy enough to put together by myself, though my wife did help me lift the key assembly (by far the heaviest part) onto the lower assembly, but it could be done by one strong person.

The piano itself is beautiful! We have a lot of white decor and cabinets throughout our house, so it was a good fit. The key action and the keys themselves are very similar to a real piano (my mom is a piano teacher and I grew up surrounded by pianos), and the digital sounds are pretty phenomenal. I also use Logic Pro to create music for films, and I love that I can connect this full 88-key piano to my laptop with a USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth and use it with Logic Pro. Beats the heck out of using my 25-key midi keyboard!

I can't say enough great things about this digital piano. No, it's not (quite) the same as an acoustic piano, but considering how much lighter and easier to move it is (no professional movers needed... at 128 lbs. my wife and I can move it ourselves anywhere in the house, and can easily disassemble it), and the fact that I can use it as a MIDI keyboard or practice on it using headphones so I don't bother other people, it's FAR more versatile than an acoustic piano at a fraction of the cost.
I bought this and it came broken. Adorama has been giving me a hard time about a refund. Wish I had nice things to say but I don't.

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12-09-2023 at 03:21 AM.
12-09-2023 at 03:21 AM.
That's VERY white. Will it discolor easily?
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beanboy
12-09-2023 at 11:08 AM.

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12-09-2023 at 11:08 AM.
I bought this last month when it went on sale at Adorama for the same price (they did put the price back to $1999 after the sale, and have now lowered the price again... they seem to have done this quite a few times this year). I did a lot of research on the this piano before pulling the trigger, and it consistently got great reviews and the concensus seemed to be that this is one of the best digital pianos in its price range. We received the piano less than a week after ordering. The box is huge and heavy, but the delivery company helped me bring it inside (they had to schedule a drop-off). It was easy enough to put together by myself, though my wife did help me lift the key assembly (by far the heaviest part) onto the lower assembly, but it could be done by one strong person.

The piano itself is beautiful! We have a lot of white decor and cabinets throughout our house, so it was a good fit. The key action and the keys themselves are very similar to a real piano (my mom is a piano teacher and I grew up surrounded by pianos), and the digital sounds are pretty phenomenal. I also use Logic Pro to create music for films, and I love that I can connect this full 88-key piano to my laptop with a USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth and use it with Logic Pro. Beats the heck out of using my 25-key midi keyboard!

I can't say enough great things about this digital piano. No, it's not (quite) the same as an acoustic piano, but considering how much lighter and easier to move it is (no professional movers needed... at 128 lbs. my wife and I can move it ourselves anywhere in the house, and can easily disassemble it), and the fact that I can use it as a MIDI keyboard or practice on it using headphones so I don't bother other people, it's FAR more versatile than an acoustic piano at a fraction of the cost.
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12-09-2023 at 12:57 PM.
12-09-2023 at 12:57 PM.
This is a steal for this quality of piano. I paid a price close to this for a used one. We have multiple children using it to learn piano, and it provides a nice balance of sound quality and good key weightings, without the bulk and need for tuning that comes with traditional pianos.
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12-09-2023 at 01:02 PM.

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12-09-2023 at 01:02 PM.
I bought this and it came broken. Adorama has been giving me a hard time about a refund. Wish I had nice things to say but I don't.
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GreenChillies
12-09-2023 at 01:12 PM.
12-09-2023 at 01:12 PM.
Quote from beanboy :
I bought this last month when it went on sale at Adorama for the same price (they did put the price back to $1999 after the sale, and have now lowered the price again... they seem to have done this quite a few times this year). I did a lot of research on the this piano before pulling the trigger, and it consistently got great reviews and the concensus seemed to be that this is one of the best digital pianos in its price range. We received the piano less than a week after ordering. The box is huge and heavy, but the delivery company helped me bring it inside (they had to schedule a drop-off). It was easy enough to put together by myself, though my wife did help me lift the key assembly (by far the heaviest part) onto the lower assembly, but it could be done by one strong person.

The piano itself is beautiful! We have a lot of white decor and cabinets throughout our house, so it was a good fit. The key action and the keys themselves are very similar to a real piano (my mom is a piano teacher and I grew up surrounded by pianos), and the digital sounds are pretty phenomenal. I also use Logic Pro to create music for films, and I love that I can connect this full 88-key piano to my laptop with a USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth and use it with Logic Pro. Beats the heck out of using my 25-key midi keyboard!

I can't say enough great things about this digital piano. No, it's not (quite) the same as an acoustic piano, but considering how much lighter and easier to move it is (no professional movers needed... at 128 lbs. my wife and I can move it ourselves anywhere in the house, and can easily disassemble it), and the fact that I can use it as a MIDI keyboard or practice on it using headphones so I don't bother other people, it's FAR more versatile than an acoustic piano at a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for the review. Waiting for black one to go on sale. Also, what sort of ports does it have on the back? Can it record midi, like the synthesia type(falling notes) to create such videos?
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regis100
12-09-2023 at 01:16 PM.
12-09-2023 at 01:16 PM.
Quote from beanboy :
I bought this last month when it went on sale at Adorama for the same price (they did put the price back to $1999 after the sale, and have now lowered the price again... they seem to have done this quite a few times this year). I did a lot of research on the this piano before pulling the trigger, and it consistently got great reviews and the concensus seemed to be that this is one of the best digital pianos in its price range. We received the piano less than a week after ordering. The box is huge and heavy, but the delivery company helped me bring it inside (they had to schedule a drop-off). It was easy enough to put together by myself, though my wife did help me lift the key assembly (by far the heaviest part) onto the lower assembly, but it could be done by one strong person.

The piano itself is beautiful! We have a lot of white decor and cabinets throughout our house, so it was a good fit. The key action and the keys themselves are very similar to a real piano (my mom is a piano teacher and I grew up surrounded by pianos), and the digital sounds are pretty phenomenal. I also use Logic Pro to create music for films, and I love that I can connect this full 88-key piano to my laptop with a USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth and use it with Logic Pro. Beats the heck out of using my 25-key midi keyboard!

I can't say enough great things about this digital piano. No, it's not (quite) the same as an acoustic piano, but considering how much lighter and easier to move it is (no professional movers needed... at 128 lbs. my wife and I can move it ourselves anywhere in the house, and can easily disassemble it), and the fact that I can use it as a MIDI keyboard or practice on it using headphones so I don't bother other people, it's FAR more versatile than an acoustic piano at a fraction of the cost.
Thank you so much for your insight. Would you be able to comment on how it might compare to this Roland RP750?
https://www.costco.com/roland-rp7...29276.html
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icculus479
12-09-2023 at 01:37 PM.
12-09-2023 at 01:37 PM.
We have this and its pretty fantastic
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12-09-2023 at 02:05 PM.
12-09-2023 at 02:05 PM.
Quote from ruckainc :
I bought this and it came broken. Adorama has been giving me a hard time about a refund. Wish I had nice things to say but I don't.
Any help from your credit card company?
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12-09-2023 at 04:06 PM.
12-09-2023 at 04:06 PM.
Quote from ruckainc :
I bought this and it came broken. Adorama has been giving me a hard time about a refund. Wish I had nice things to say but I don't.
Mine came broken too. They processed my refund for the rosewood colored equivalent very quickly. Sorry to hear they're giving you grief.

I get the sense a lot of these arrived damage as I've corresponded with other SDers who received this piano smashed up. I wonder if it is due to shipping or if Adorama themselves are buying an in-doubt supply that may or may not have been damaged and they are rolling the dice on each sale?
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banar
12-09-2023 at 05:37 PM.
12-09-2023 at 05:37 PM.
Great deal! With 1% cash back, after taxes (NJ) = $1,423.99. Ordered one yesterday!

Do you guys have any experience with ASURION 3 Year Electronics Protection Plan ($1250 - $1499.99) [amazon.com]?

Just like @beanboy I've done plenty of research. The overall satisfaction is great. When people compared specs with Roland/Yamaha, most complained about the lack of Bluetooth Audio and small speakers. However, the ones that had an opportunity to play, they are impressed with the feel, action and ignore the specs.
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houyh
12-10-2023 at 03:40 AM.
12-10-2023 at 03:40 AM.
I bought one at $1549 hoping that my piano skill would suck less with a decent equipment. Turns out that I still suck, but I don't regret this purchase. Wink
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Seishuun
12-10-2023 at 10:30 AM.
12-10-2023 at 10:30 AM.
Also bought one of these in the past and had to return it due to a few keys not working. It arrived broken. Had to go through a lot of support for them to take it back.
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12-11-2023 at 07:06 PM.
12-11-2023 at 07:06 PM.
wow great deal. paid $2k for ours. Oh well....
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