1972 Kawai ST-3 46" Studio Ebony satin serial # 497466 Piano For Sale: $2,000 US Dollars
Photo Kawai Studio for sale
Piano's Personal History:
Beautiful Satin Ebony finish (i.e., matte black) Kawai Studio Piano for sale. 46" tall. Serial #497466. Model ST-3. (Basically the same school studio piano they have been making for decades, also known for the last 2 decades as the model UST-7. The ST-3, however, was actually built in Japan, rather than in Kawai's Lincolnton, North Carolina, plant, where the later UST-7's were built, (or rather than in Kawai's more recent Indonesian plant, where the new UST-9's are being built). (Many piano technicians consider Kawai's studio pianos built in Japan to be of higher quality - See Larry Fine's Piano Book, latest (red) edition. ) Purchased new in 1972. Owned by one family since that time. Has been lovingly cared for.
In very good condition inside and outside. Has been just recently tuned , cleaned, and serviced. Very little wear on parts, the hammers and felts look almost like new. Wonderful tone quality and touch. Comes with matching finish duet bench, and I also have the key for for the lock. This particular Kawai model studio piano has earned a reputation among professionals and music teachers for being one of the finest, as well as the most rugged and durable, institutional/school pianos ever made.
Expert Appraisal and Inspection Reports:
Piano Finders Market Summary for this Brand:
This same basic piano design has appeared under one model number or another for the last 4 or 5 decades. The most recent variants of this model are the UST-7, UST-8, and UST-9. An excellent quality instrument, must see and play to appreciate. These pianos were built especially rugged to meet institutional requirements, that's why so many choose to buy this model, for home as well as for schools and churches.)
Piano Finders Market Evaluation for this Piano:
The nearest new equivalent would be a new UST-7 or UST-9 which retails for between $6-7,000.
Moving Details:
Buyer pays shipping. The cost may vary from $125 - $200 for a local move. The piano is currently in Walnut Creek, CA
Transaction Details:
Piano Finders will handle the escrow services for this pianos, free of charge.
Tax Issues:
There is no tax on this piano. Non-profit organizations that sell their donations, are not required to charge tax.
Warranty:
Piano is being sold in "as is" condition.
