Kawai CR-45 Crystal Grand Piano

Masterpiece of Visual and Musical Artistry

The Kawai CR-45 Crystal Grand Piano is not just an instrument—it is a masterpiece of artistry and engineering, a symbol of luxury and exclusivity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each CR-45 stands as a pinnacle of design, featuring a transparent, nearly invisible acrylic body that offers a rare glimpse into the intricate world of its inner workings. This stunning visual transparency allows the player and audience to witness the piano's hammers and strings in motion, celebrating the pure beauty of its mechanical art.

With only three units produced annually, the CR-45 is a rare gem in the world of grand pianos. Each piano is a unique testament to Kawai's legacy of quality and innovation, tailored for those who seek the ultimate in luxury and performance. This exclusivity makes the CR-45 not only a centrepiece for performance but also a significant investment in the world of musical and artistic achievements.

Owning a Kawai CR-45 is an experience reserved for a select few, a privilege that offers not just a musical instrument but a piece of history. As much a work of art as a tool for artistic expression, the CR-45 Crystal Grand Piano stands as a beacon of Kawai’s dedication to blending aesthetic perfection with musical precision. This piano is not merely played; it is felt, seen, and heard as a manifestation of unparalleled craftsmanship.

Highlights

• Newly Designed – Brilliant Transparent Elegance
• Elegant Appointments – Crystal Clear Lid Props and Cups, Nickel Plated Finials on Plate
• Kawai’s Exclusive Millennium III Action – Featuring ABS-Carbon Technology with Carbon Fiber
• Exclusive NEOTEX™ Key Surfaces – With moisture-absorbing properties for greater touch control
• Vertically Laminated Bridge with Solid Maple Cap – For enhanced energy transfer
• Continuous Bridge – For smoother transitions between bass and treble registers
• Extended Length Keysticks – For more even response from the front to the back of each key
• Concert-Length Key Buttons – Doubled in length to provide maximum energy transfer and optimum power
• Solid Spruce Precision Tapered Soundboard – Permanently crowned for long-term stability
• Advanced Scale Designs – Created in the Shigeru Kawai Research and Development Laboratory
• Dual-Duplex Scaling – For added tonal richness
• Multi-Grip Pin Block – Laminated with 11 plies
• Nickel Plated Agraffes – For even string spacing and easier tuning
• Reinforced, Multi-Laminated Keybed – For strength and optimum energy transfer
• Reinforced Keyslip – For strength and stability that avoids sticking keys
• V-Pro Plate – Gray Iron with “Crossbone” Design
• Ultra-slow “Soft Fall” Fallboard Closing System
• Double Caster-Nickel Plated Brass- for Stability and Luxury
• Music Stand-Stepless Angle Adjustment Offers More Flexibity

Specifications

• Size 

Length: 6'2" (187 cm) 

Width: 59" (150 cm) 

Height: 39" (100 cm) 

Weight: 866.5 lbs. (393 kg)

• Touch 

White Key Surfaces: NEOTEX™ 

Black Key Surfaces: NEOTEX™

Action: Millennium III Action with Carbon Fiber 

Hammers: All Underfelted

• Sound 

Soundboard: Solid Spruce, Tapered 

Agraffes: 1-54 keys 

Duplex Scaling: Fore & Back 

Back Posts: 4

• Exterior Design 

Pedals: Damper, Sostenuto, Soft 

Casters: Double, Brass (Nickel-plated) 

Lid Props: 2 

Soft Fall: 'Soft Fall' Closing System 

Music Rack Position: Fully Adjustable 

• Other Features 

V-Pro Plate 

CORE System 

Vertically Laminated Treble Bridge