The Millenium III Mechanics

The Millennium III mechanics consists of components made of ABS carbon, a composite material created by the incorporation of carbon fiber into ABS plastic. ABS carbon is incredibly tough and stiff, allowing the manufacture of lighter mechanical parts without compromising strength. The result is a stronger and faster mechanic that offers more power, better control and greater stability than conventional solid wood mechanics.

Tapered solid spruce soundboard

The soundboard is the heart of a piano. The aim is to transform the vibrations of the piano strings into a rich, powerful sound. Kawai The GL series soundboards use only straight-grained, solid spruce, sawn every three months. Each is strategically tapered to ensure the right level of resonance movement in each region. Only soundboards that meet or exceed Kawai's high resonance requirements are selected for use in the GL series grand pianos.

Longer keys

Longer keys make playing easier and ensure a more even response from front to back on the playing surface. A higher profile and concert length keys make them stiffer and provide exceptionally effective power transfer and optimal performance.

V-per plate

The plate is the acoustically neutral iron superstructure of the piano over which the strings are stretched. All plates of the GL series are formed according to the Vacuum Mold Process (V-Pro) with "Crossbone Design". The result is a plate that is strong, stable and beautiful.

SOLID (Stretcher Over-Lap Integrated Design)

The SOLID construction provides an exceptionally stiff foundation to support string tension. First the pin block is mounted on the plate. The pin block and the overlapping clamping bar are then combined into a single structure and firmly anchored to the rim. The exceptional thickness of the clamping bar reinforces the stability of this robust framework, which provides stable tuning and a powerful sound.

Kawai GL-10 at a glance:

• Great sound
• Carefully processed
• Faster and more powerful Millenium III ABS carbon mechanics
• Longer keys for easier playing and more even response
• Sound optimized soundboard made of selected, solid spruce
• "SOLID" construction for more stable tuning and powerful sound
• V-pro plate in "Crossbone Design" is particularly strong, stable and beautiful.