Kawai KU-5D Upright Piano

Kawai KU-5D Upright Piano – Specifications & Highlights
Overview & Design
The Kawai KU-5D is celebrated as a high-end Upright Grand piano—offering grand-like depth and projection in a classic vertical form. Crafted in Japan during the early 1970s (circa 1972–1978), it serves as a refined successor to earlier KU-series models like the KU-5 and is positioned between the K48 and BL71 in Kawai’s product hierarchy.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: ~132 cm
Width: ~154–156 cm
Depth: ~66 cm (some sources list ~61–65 cm)
Weight: Approximately 250–260 kg
Construction & Materials
Soundboard: Solid Sitka spruce, prized for clarity and resonance
Cabinet: Polished ebony finish, often with upright-grand styling (longer casing, built more like a grand piano)
Keyboard & Action
Keys: 88 full-size, often with NEOTEX (synthetic ivory-like) surfaces for a smooth playing feel
Action: Typically features a first-generation composite (Millennium I) upright action with thoughtful design (T-pin hammers with added felt), nickel tuning pins, six backposts, and a duplex scale for rich resonance
Pedals
Three-pedal configuration:
Soft (una corda)
Mute or Practice (muffler)
Damper (sustain)