Kawai pianos are a staple of our inventory, along with their competitor Yamaha. Kawai and Yamaha have been competing in the same city of Hamamatsu, Japan since 1927 and have never been able to put each other out of business. Still, Kawai is the smaller of the two companies and makes fewer pianos than Yamaha, the result being that fewer used Kawai pianos come through our shop than Yamaha. However, they are wonderful sounding and playing pianos that are recommended by as many piano teachers as Yamaha. This piano was built in 1965 and remains in remarkable condition even for a much younger piano. Like all of our pianos, the price includes our standard 10-year warranty and lifetime upgrade guarantee, so if you EVER want to upgrade, you will only need to pay the difference. This piano is a great first piano to get lessons underway. Why buy new??