Specialist Kawai upright and grand piano repair · K series, GL, GX and all models · Tuning S$120 · Islandwide
Kawai is the second most common piano brand in Singapore, known for their warm tone and the innovative ABS Styran plastic action components used in many models. Piano Repair Singapore services all Kawai upright and grand models, from the entry-level K-15 to the GX concert grand, with knowledge of Kawai-specific action geometry and regulation procedures.
Kawai's ABS action parts do not swell in humidity the way traditional wood parts do, making some Kawai models more resistant to humidity-related sticking than comparable wooden-action instruments. However, all other piano systems — strings, hammers, dampers, soundboard and tuning pins — are subject to the same Singapore humidity effects as any acoustic piano.
Kawai Uprights — Common
Hammers have become hard and bright in tone — treble sounds thin and harsh on louder playing
Fix
Voice hammers by needling; or replace hammer set if deeply grooved. Kawai action makes voicing access more straightforward than some other brands.
Kawai K Series — Common
String breakage in the treble section — thin strings break more often in corrosive Singapore humidity
Fix
Replace broken string with correct-gauge music wire; re-tune the affected octave section to restore balance
Kawai Grands — Common
Repetition feels sluggish — note does not re-sound quickly on fast repetition
Fix
Regulate repetition lever spring tension; adjust let-off; full grand action regulation if needed
Kawai Legacy Models — Common
Key balance rail felts compressed — keys feel uneven at rest, some higher or lower than neighbours
Fix
Replace balance rail punching felts and level all keys to consistent height; regulate key dip
| Service | Cost (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Kawai piano tuning | S$120–S$180 |
| Piano voicing (tone improvement) | S$150–S$350 |
| Action regulation — upright | S$200–S$450 |
| Action regulation — grand | S$350–S$700 |
| Individual string replacement | S$80–S$150 |
| Hammer set replacement — upright | S$800–S$1,500 |
Written quote after inspection. All Kawai models serviced.
WhatsApp us your Kawai model number and what's happening — we'll provide accurate advice and a quote.
Common Kawai piano issues in Singapore include: hammer compression producing a bright or harsh treble tone (particularly on K-series uprights with older hammer sets), bass string corrosion on instruments over 20 years old, balance rail felt compression causing uneven key height, and grand piano repetition feeling sluggish as regulation drifts from specification. Kawai's ABS Styran action components make the action itself more humidity-resistant than wooden-action instruments, but all other systems are still affected by Singapore's humidity.
Kawai piano tuning costs S$120–S$180 for a standard home visit, islandwide. If the piano is significantly below A440 and needs a pitch raise, this costs an additional S$50–S$80. We typically have same-week availability.
Yes. Kawai's ABS Styran plastic action parts do not absorb humidity the way wood parts do and are less prone to swelling-related sticking. However, they can still experience centre pin wear, broken springs, flange wear and let-off problems — all of which are within our regular scope of work. Regulation procedures for Kawai ABS actions differ slightly from wooden action procedures and we account for this in our approach.
All Kawai models serviced. Islandwide from Bukit Batok. Written quote before work begins.