Yamaha G3 and Kawai RX3

[jerryho]

I currently own a Yamaha GA1 (4'11) grand and looking to upgrade in the near future. I
like the "bright" asian piano sounds and had my eyes on the Yamaha ever since the beginning.

Recent posts that I've read through the forum brought up another name : Kawai.

I like to know how the Kawai RX-3 stacks up against the Yamaha C-3. What are the differences in tone and street price for both models? Thank you.

[Axtremus]

Personally, I like the C3 little bit better than the RX-3. The typical new C-3's I've played just felt a little more solid and the tone a little firmer than the typical new RX-3's I've played in the last 12 months or so. And the C3 tends to be a little brighter than RX-3.

Best thing to do is to play them both decide for yourself.

Street prices, I guess, a new black C-3 may be 5%~10% more expensive than a new black RX-3. Just a guess.

[rlefebvr]

I would agree with that assessment

[nipon gaki]

hey jerry,

did you buy your buy your C3 yet??
trade in is not going to be good. Your GA1 is not going to have much value to a dealer. Your best bet is to sell the GA1 first then make the deal for a new C3. This way you will get the best price. The salesman will inflate the price of the the new C3 to give you a larger discount for your trade in.on the GA1. Get it?

BTW is your piano a GA1 or a GA1E (if the serial # has a 'E' the piano was made in indonesia otherwise it was made in Japan. indonesian models  obviously have  less value) Also the GA1 has been discontinued. The current model is a GB1.  which also lessens the value of your current piano.   

I have great contacts if you need a new C3. Let me know

[LJC]

I have a C3 I bought new in 83 and it has been maintained meticulously with regular tunings and humidification. It is NOT gray market. It is in 99% condition in and out and is now for sale. I just bought a S&S Hamburg D. So you see it takes alot to do better than the C3. I am in New York, the C3 is available to try or to have a tech look at it. This piano is as good as new. Satin ebony finish w/ artist bench. if interested send me an e-mail LJCNPC@aol.com.