The RX Series rims are built using cross-binding and lamination techniques to form a structure that is, pound for pound, stronger than steel. The beams are made of select hardwood laminates, glued together under pressure, making them virtually isotropic (equally strong in all directions) and impervious to weather changes and warpage.
The plate is the acoustically-neutral, iron superstructure of the piano over which the strings are tensioned. All RX Series plates are molded using the Vacuum Mold Process (V-Pro). Added strength comes from the plate’s Crossbone Design. The result is a plate that is strong, stable and beautiful.
A piano’s “keyslip” is the long, horizontal piece of wood that covers the front faces of the keys. Because it is made of wood, a keyslip can warp or bend with changes in humidity, causing keys to stick. RX Series keyslips are reinforced with a steel inside liner that prevents warping or bending in any direction. Keys move freely as the keyslip remains straight and evenly distanced from the key faces throughout the life of the piano.
Mahogany hammers are lightweight and extremely responsive. Found on only the finest grand pianos, mahogany is used for hammer mouldings on the entire line of RX Series Grand Pianos.
The music rack must support a variety of music books and writing implements. Kawai’s Hard Finish protects the music rack from being scratched or marred… preserving the piano’s beauty. The Hard Finish Music Rack is an exclusive feature of all RX Series grand pianos in Polished Ebony.
The RX Series fallboard is designed with a dual-damping mechanism so sensitive that it was dubbed “soft fall.” The ultra-slow closing system protects hands, fingers and the piano’s finish from the harm that a jarring close might cause.
