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Dec 8, 2023 1:05 AM

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

$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 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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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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Written by oceanlake

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Written by hocuspocusblade

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Dec 9, 2023 11:21 AM
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SlickWallaby308Dec 9, 2023 11:21 AM
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That's VERY white. Will it discolor easily?
Dec 9, 2023 7:08 PM
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beanboyDec 9, 2023 7:08 PM
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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.
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Dec 9, 2023 8:57 PM
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Tbisu6Dec 9, 2023 8:57 PM
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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.
Dec 9, 2023 9:02 PM
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ruckaincDec 9, 2023 9:02 PM
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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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Dec 9, 2023 9:12 PM
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GreenChilliesDec 9, 2023 9:12 PM
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Quote from beanboy View quoted comment :
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?
Dec 9, 2023 9:16 PM
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regis100Dec 9, 2023 9:16 PM
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Quote from beanboy View quoted comment :
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
Dec 9, 2023 9:37 PM
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icculus479Dec 9, 2023 9:37 PM
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We have this and its pretty fantastic

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Dec 9, 2023 10:05 PM
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momantiDec 9, 2023 10:05 PM
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Quote from ruckainc View quoted comment :
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?
Dec 10, 2023 12:06 AM
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AliveInTucsonDec 10, 2023 12:06 AM
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Quote from ruckainc View quoted comment :
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?
Dec 10, 2023 1:37 AM
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banarDec 10, 2023 1:37 AM
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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.
Last edited by banar December 9, 2023 at 05:46 PM.
Dec 10, 2023 11:40 AM
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houyhDec 10, 2023 11:40 AM
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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
Dec 10, 2023 6:30 PM
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SeishuunDec 10, 2023 6:30 PM
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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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Dec 12, 2023 3:06 AM
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dzhaoDec 12, 2023 3:06 AM
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wow great deal. paid $2k for ours. Oh well....
Dec 13, 2023 4:12 AM
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jcboomDec 13, 2023 4:12 AM
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Quote from regis100 View quoted comment :
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
I would also like to know how this piano compares to the Costco Roland RP750

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Dec 14, 2023 2:50 PM
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extrasaltyDec 14, 2023 2:50 PM
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Quote from jcboom View quoted comment :
I would also like to know how this piano compares to the Costco Roland RP750
They aren't comparable.
There's a term called "action" which is the mechanism that determines how the keys feel when you play.
That Roland uses their most basic action which is also found in their entry level units like the fp-10. It's an all plastic action.
This Kawai uses one of their higher end actions. It's an all wood action.
For this price, there's nothing else out there you can buy(brand new, not used) that will feel as close to a real acoustic piano.
I can't really comment on the other bells and whistles features between the 2 units because they aren't really that important to me. Maybe they are to you.
Action is what matters most to piano players, especially intermediate/advanced.
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