Kawai GL30 AURES 2 166cm Grand Piano; Polished Ebony

Kawai GL30 AURES 2 180cm Grand Piano; Polished Ebony

The Kawai GL30 one of Kawai’s most popular grand pianos. Built in Kawai’s Japanese factory, this model is 13cm longer than the GL10 model, offering longer string length and a larger soundboard, resulting in a deeper and more resonant tone. At 5'5" in length, this instrument fits well in smaller spaces, but is equally at home in a small hall or studio. The GL30 features Kawai's Millennium III action with tried and tested ABS-Carbon components & the tapered solid spruce soundboard contributes to a rich, balanced sound.

The Kawai GL30 AURES 2 upright piano truly completes the divide between the organic expressiveness of an acoustic piano and the convenient, advanced functionality of a digital instrument. Sharing the same digital technology as the popular Kawai ATX4 Anytime silent models, the GL30 AURES 2 adds a built-in sound system so that the digital aspects of the instrument can be heard without the requirement of headphones.

 

Why Choose Bonners?
When you purchase your acoustic piano from Bonners Piano Centres, you're not just buying an instrument—you're investing in a lifetime of musical enjoyment. We provide everything you need to select the right piano for your budget and needs including expert pre-sales advice, a FREE first tuning, a FREE digital hygrometer to measure room humidity, and a FREE adjustable seat to complement your lovely new piano!

• • Expert Pre-sales Advice: Buying a new piano can be a daunting task - especially if you're not musical yourself. Our friendly and knowledgeable piano team all play the piano and can offer their first-hand experience to help you make the right buying decisions for yourself or your family.

  • Free Acoustic Piano Delivery: This piano is delivered free of charge to all England addresses where access is simple – ie no steps, stairs or other obstacles which may require additional lifting equipment or manpower. Please contact our piano department directly on 01323 639335 if you would like confirmation of free delivery, or for delivery quotes to addresses outside of England. We may be able to take away your old piano at the same time. Contact us for more information on this

  • Expert Guidance: Enjoy peace of mind with our expert advice on piano care and maintenance, available to all our customers.

  • Manufacturer Warranty Supported By Our Own Workshop Technicians: We have our own piano workshop in Surrey staffed by technicians with knowledge and skills learned through decades of servicing the World's most famous piano brands. This instrument is sold with a 10-year manufacturers’ extended warranty. If the piano needs repairing, then we come to your home. Tuning and general maintenance/servicing are not covered by the warranty

  • Part Exchange: Do you already own a piano that you would like to trade-in for a new instrument? Email us details of what you have to [email protected] and we will email you back a part exchange price immediately. Please include photos and the serial number.

At Bonners Piano Centres, we're committed to your musical journey. Experience unparalleled service, expert support, and the finest pianos, all designed to bring the joy of music into your home for many years to come.

Kawai GL30 Features

• Agraffes - ensuring string alignment and consistency of ”speaking length”
• Hardwood Bridge - solid maple/beech, for correct string pressure and best tonal output
• V-pro plate - strong and stable
• Pinblocks - fully laminated with layers of North American hard maple for maximum strength and balance
• Tuning pins - made from high quality carbon steel, nickel plated to provide long-term protection
• Steel-reinforcement - prevents warping and keys from sticking to the keyslip, as well as supporting the action in the keybed
• Soft-Fall Fallboard - to prevent injury to hands or damage to the finish of the piano

Keyboard Action
Kawai's highly acclaimed Millenium 3 action delivers exceptional sensitivity and control, using carbon fibre infused ABS components for increased strength and stability. This innovative design results in a lighter, faster, and more reliable action that enhances expression and dynamic range. It also reduces mechanical noise and ensures long-term durability.

Tapered Spruce Soundboard
Produced from straight-grained, quarter-sawn solid spruce, Kawai’s soundboards are tapered to increase surface area, maximising the resonance and tonal richness of the instrument. The soundboard design and materials enable the piano to produce a vibrant, clear sound with impressive sustain and dynamic range.

Kawai AURES 2 - Combining Digital & Acoustic in one instrument
Using specially designed transducers, the digital sound is amplified using the natural wood components of the piano's soundboard. This not only allows the piano to be played in 'digital mode', but also gives the opportunity for mixing the digital tones with the pure acoustic voice of the piano. Imagine being able to play the acoustic piano, but hear the beautiful sound of a string orchestra following your every note - you can do it with the GL30 AURES 2 piano!

The new Kawai AURES 2 system offers the specification of a top-range digital instrument with the organic response and touch of an acoustic instrument. The GL30 AURES 2 piano can work in four ways to suit your playing style and environment:

• Enjoy the playing experience of a 'normal' acoustic piano
• Plug in headphones and play in 'silent mode' so you don't disturb the neighbours!
• Play in the digital mode where you hear the sound of the digital piano amplified using the instrument's own solid spruce soundboard
• Mix digital & acoustic together - hear the sound of both the electronic voices mixed with the natural sound of the acoustic piano - you can get really creative with this mode! Example: layer the sound of a string orchestra with the GL30's natural acoustic piano tone

To switch into 'Anytime' silent mode, simply push the power button, lock the centre pedal into the practice position, put on some headphones, and play! You'll hear the sound of the legendary Shigeru Kawai SK concert grand piano in your ears, but those around you won't hear anything!

The physical components of the AURES 2 system are fitted in Kawai's factory as part of the piano manufacturing process. This is far superior to retro-fitted silencer systems because the cable management, keyboard sensors, hammer stop rail, and electronics are integrated into the design of the instrument and therefore offers the most reliable and accurate method of combining electronic & acoustic piano technologies without compromising the performance of the original instrument.

The control panel located under the left-hand side of the instrument is equipped with dual headphone jacks so that two people can enjoy the AURES 2 piano in 'silent' mode at the same time. There is also an Audio AUX-IN so you can connect an external audio device to the instrument, as well as a LINE OUT jack that allows you to connect the 'digital' sound of the piano to external amplification or other devices. MIDI IN & OUT terminals give the option to expand the sound and functions further by connection to other MIDI-equipped instruments, and there is also a USB connector for connection to computers or smart devices.

Bluetooth + Apps
The Kawai GL30 Aures 2 piano offers full Bluetooth MIDI + Audio capability with aptX support, for streaming high-quality audio from your smart device to the piano (this will be heard through the headphones).

There are two apps specifically recommended by Kawai that will help you get the most from your Aures 2 piano - PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer.

If you want to explore the other voices (there's a total of 90 tones) or record your performance, load up the Kawai PianoRemote App for iOS or Android devices and you'll open up the true power of the Aures 2 system. It's like having a top-of-the-range digital piano hidden inside your acoustic piano. PianoRemote gives you full control over all features of the Aures 2 Anytime piano.

The Aures 2 Hybrid silent system allows you to play & hear the sound of many World-class pianos through the headphones (Kawai SH9 included) including concert grands, upright pianos, studio grands and even a honky-tonk piano. In addition to stunning acoustic piano voices, the Aures 2 system features classic electric pianos, organs, harpsichords, strings, choirs, percussion instruments and even some synth pad voices. It's possible to layer any two of these voices together to create classic layered combinations such as piano+strings or organ+choir, or you could split the keyboard in two so that you have a different voice on the left register, to that on the right - for example, acoustic bass in the left hand and piano in the right, to create a jazzy feel.

Record your performance as either MIDI or AUDIO data using the app's recording feature, and share your performance with family and friends, or use it to listen back to your progress when learning difficult musical passages.

The PiabookPlayer App allows you to visually see and listen to the 377 pre-recorded pieces of music which are supplied with the Aures 2 series pianos.

See the Kawai GL30 in our Piano Shops
We keep the Kawai GL30 on display in our Reigate and Milton Keynes piano showrooms, and you can try this piano alongside other models in the Kawai range, as well as similar pianos from Yamaha and Feurich.

Our Reigate showroom is located in Surrey just 2 miles from Junction 8 of the M25 motorway. In Milton Keynes, we are just 15 minutes from junction 11a of the M1 motorway in Buckinghamshire. We have lots of pianos in store for you to try. There’s free parking on-site, and you are given ample time and space to try all the instruments on display, to ensure you’re making the right choice. If you need help and guidance, our friendly and knowledgeable piano staff are on-hand.