{"product_id":"kawai-508-44-1-2-h-x-59-w-x-24-d-upright-piano-mahogany","title":"Kawai 508 Upright Acoustic Piano Mahogany Finish","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKawai 508 Upright Acoustic Piano Mahogany Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegance meets durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially designed to meet the needs of those who require elegance, high quality and exceptional durability in an instrument, without a premium price tag, the 508 decorator console upright piano is a finely-crafted, superb sounding instrument that will provide satisfying musical enjoyment for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupremely stylish, yet extremely affordable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 508 decorator console embodies three fundamental elements of a fine piano – a superior soundboard made of solid spruce, a durable back assembly with sturdy backposts, and our exclusive Ultra-Responsive Direct Blow Action. These important elements ensure a level of tone, touch and durability that will satisfy the needs of any pianist. Add a stylish cabinet with attractive, elegant lines and the result is a finely-crafted, superb-sounding instrument that will provide satisfying musical enjoyment for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tnav_2\"\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"t02\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca id=\"touch\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eTOUCH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"508\" width=\"930\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_action_wide_cod.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_action_wide2x_cod.jpg 2x,\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_action_wide_cod.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe World’s Most Precise Piano Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 508 features our exclusive Ultra-Responsive™ Direct Blow action that offers extraordinary touch. Hammer heads are made with 100 percent wool felt. Hammer shanks and mouldings are made with top-quality maple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the action resistant to climatic and seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, we pioneered the use of aluminium action rails, aluminium hammer rest rails and precision parts made of stable, low-friction ABS Styran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTONE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"508\" width=\"930\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_soundboard_wide_cod.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_soundboard_wide2x_cod.jpg 2x,\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_soundboard_wide_cod.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoundboards and Ribs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important sound-producing parts of a piano are the soundboard and ribs. The choice of materials and the manner in which they are assembled can greatly affect volume and tone quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wood technologists select only the finest spruce to ensure exceptional dynamic range and superb tone across the entire spectrum of sound. The 508 boasts an exceptionally large soundboard area (2,015 sq. in.) for greater tonal power and resonance.\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePERFORMANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"508\" width=\"930\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_ironplate_wide_cod.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_ironplate_wide2x_cod.jpg 2x,\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kawai-global.com\/mgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/up_inst_ironplate_wide_cod.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e“Matched Strength” Plate Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe cast iron plate is subjected to as much as 20 tons of string tension. We use modern CAD technology to match the strength and natural resonances of the plate to the requirements of its design. The proper combination of plate design, back post structure and string tension provides enhanced tuning stability for decades of reliable performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth rowspan=\"4\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 cm (44 1\/2\" cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 cm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 cm (24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192 kg (424 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth rowspan=\"4\"\u003eTouch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhite key surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlack key surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Responsive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHammer felts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth rowspan=\"6\"\u003eSound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Spruce, Tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeaking length of no.1 string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112 cm (44 1\/8”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutoff bar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAgraffes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDuplex scaling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack posts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth rowspan=\"3\"\u003eExterior design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePedals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, Muffler, Damper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCasters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftfall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eLock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✔\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eOther features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel reinforced keyslip \u0026amp; keybed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kawai","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51961417040150,"sku":"508MH","price":7295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/508MH.webp?v=1790179509","url":"https:\/\/www.micheomusic.com\/products\/kawai-508-44-1-2-h-x-59-w-x-24-d-upright-piano-mahogany","provider":"Micheo Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}