Beautiful Hand-Crafted Kawai R-1 Grand Piano. The R-1 was a precursor to Kawai’s Shigeru line, their top-of-the-line series of finely-made hand-crafted pianos, rivaling some of the biggest names in the industry! This piano features a polished ebony finish and spade-style legs. The professional grand size is perfect for concert musicians and studios as it has an incredibly full tone and resonant bass, enhancing Kawai’s famous warm grand tone. This piano has a fantastic touch and excellent sound. Inquire about this product today! Ben Knauer, the founder of Knauer Pianos, is a 2. Generation piano technician and stands behind every piano we sell. The Knauer family is from Hamburg Germany and the family store there provides a great resource for fine European pianos. Knauer Pianos has been offering fine pianos to professionals and beginners for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality pianos at the most affordable prices. That is why piano buyers from all over the country choose us. Our technicians go through each piano to make sure that they are in top condition. Does not apply to pianos that were customized i. Added player systems, refinished, etc. We are located in the San Fernando Valley just north of Los Angeles. We can also add a PianoDisc CD Player System to any piano from us at a drastically reduced price.