Gewa Digital Pianos

” The two most important things you need from a digital piano when you’re learning is a realistic touch and an authentic piano tone. It must feel close to the weight and response of a real piano and have a minimum of 4 dynamic levels. Size, weight, and ‘bells and whistles’ shouldn’t  be a deciding factor in your purchase “, Graham Howard, Piano Advisor
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Gewa pianos – made in Germany

“Excellent – wonderfully embraces the sound and feeling of a grand piano. Congratulations to you and your team”, Alexander Meinel, professor of piano at the University of Leipzig for Music and Theatre

 

The Vogtland region in Germany not only represents traditional instrument making, but also develops high precision, top quality circuit boards and components for Gewa digital pianos. The production process includes multiple quality controls. Each component and every piano has passed the documented procedure and is 100% made in Germany.

Sampling without loops

The heart of a GEWA Piano is the high performance sound board, which was developed by European hardware and software experts.
A fully developed technique encounters true innovation. 256 note polyphony without any sample loops. The new, extremely fast IC enables a much faster data release off the NAND-Flash memory. As a result you experience all piano functions in real sequence. Sampling without loops. The larger cabinet also enhances the tone quality. “Excellent – wonderfully embraces the sound and feeling of a grand piano. Congratulations to you and your team”, Alexander Meinel, professor of piano at the University of Leipzig for Music and Theatre

Steinway Sound sampling

All Gewa digital pianos were sampled on a Steinway concert grand in Hamburg, Germany.

The Steinway Concert Grand Piano D274 was recorded in a state of the art recording studio in Hamburg, Germany. More than a hundred samples were made. This sound can be heard in all Gewa digital pianos.

 

Keyboard

Thanks to the use of 3 contact points the “Concert-Pianist” keyboard‘s resolution is on the level of a concert piano when it comes to weighting and repeat performance. The clearly defined and precise touch supports the most advanced playing and is perfectly calibrated to 6 layer samples.

Main circuit board

To address our fine sample library in the memory we need high tech on the sound engine. The German made main circuit board uses a military grade IC that’s able to address the memory ultra fast to achieve this unique sonic performance. The amplifier and power supply are also mounted directly on the circuit board to save resources and make it an efficient and easy way to service the main board.

VSRC

With the VSRC you even hear the soundboard vibrating and the resonance changing inside the cabinet, as the full decay of every key was recorded in every sound layer.
Sampling: A sample is the digital image of the complex sonic structure of a sound.
A Steinway concert grand piano in a state-of-the-art recording studio in Hamburg was meticulously sampled to offer an unrivaled sound experience. Every key was recorded in multiple dynamic layers resulting in several hundred individual samples. Most importantly, the sounds were recorded without looping.

So what you hear striking any key in a GEWA piano is the true sound with the full recorded decay of the fantastic Steinway grand.

Memory

The new, super fast IC enables a much quicker data release off the NAND-Flash memory. As a result you experience all functions
in real sequence. GEWA pianos: 256 note polyphony without any Sample-Loops.

Final Assembly

In Adorf, headquarters of GEWA, the final assembly of the pianos takes place. In keeping with the expectations of the Made-in-Germany emblem, the quality has top priority for the manufacture of Gewa products. Providing best preconditions – meaning the adherence to all EMC guidelines, skilled production workers, optimised processes with integrated quality management and documentation as well as a final performance check based on fixed patterns and processes – each and every piano is manufactured according to these strict guidelines.

 

Videos

 

Second Hand Gewa Digital Pianos For Sale

 

“Why Do UK Pianos’ Prices Appear More Expensive?”

Most price quotes online are from retailers based in Germany.
Unfortunately, we’re not able to match their prices.

You might want to consider the following though.
If you do decide to buy from us, then you get:

A 5 year UK home warranty
Dealers outside the UK don’t offer a UK warranty.
If the piano develops a fault, then you’d have
to send it back to Germany to get it repaired.

The UK Pianos guarantee is for 5 years and covers
all parts, labour and unlimited visits to your home
if anything needs fixing.

A UK plug
We provide all Gewa pianos with a 3-pin UK adapter.
German sellers provide a 2-pin adapter because
the Gewa pianos they sell are made for the
German market.

Buying from outside the UK has the following disadvantages:

VAT, Haulage and customs charges:
You’ll be charged an extra fee for haulage if you buy from
outside the UK. There’s also a customs charge and VAT to
pay after the piano has been delivered to you.
This is sent separately by HMRC. We pay this on every
piano we import from Germany (it’s about £80 for
the customs fee plus 20% VAT).

Exchange rate:
I’ve had customers inform me that the price they
paid for a piano from European sites was more than
the price quoted on their website – often
considerably more. This is due to the EUR/GBP
exchange rate at the time of order.

No insurance:
The piano will not be insured whilst in transit
from Germany.

I do understand if you’re shopping around
for the best price. But I think that our offer
is more valuable because of the advantages
and peace of mind, Graham Howard, UK Pianos

 

 

Questions

 

“My mind is set on a Gewa”

Hi Graham,

Firstly thank you for such extensive guide and all the work you are doing in advising people.
I was wondering if you could also help me to decide on a right piano for myself.

I’m an adult, learned piano for some 7-8 years in music school and I’m keen to revisit this hobby now.

My mind is set on Gewa digital piano, and with budget around 1500-1800, the UP365 seems a good option. Ideally I would like a piano to last me a while without the need to upgrade in couple of years. I do like the 385 model that has wooden keys (I think UP365 and UP385 do), since what I appreciate the most is likeness to the “real” one – both in sound and feel.

In your opinion is the extra money worth the extras the UP385 model has compared to UP365 model?

Reply/ Hi Anna

The Gewa UP365 is a decent piano that feels
and sounds realistic.
It has a graded hammer action and 5 dynamic levels.
It also has 2 x 30 watt speakers.

However, the UP385 has a more sensitive and firmer
feel to it. It feels more like playing a grand piano.
What’s more, the sound is fuller and more resonant
due to its larger acoustic box and 4-way speaker system.

All in all, the UP385 feels and sounds closer to
the real thing, and I think you would enjoy the
better performance of this piano over the long term.

Kind regards
Graham

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“Yamaha, Roland or Gewa for most realistic sound and feel?”

Hi Graham

I’m currently looking for a digital piano, to be perfectly honest not because I like them but because it seems to be the only sensible option living in a Victorian flat with a difficult neighbour downstairs who will complain when she hears one sound.

I haven’t played in 25 years but would love to start again ( having recently started to play for the first time again on my father’s Steinway baby grand- which didn’t do much to persuade me I desperately want a digital one, but compromise is needed!).

What I’m looking for is a digital one that is as close to a real piano in sound, touch and feel. Any sound effects and similar features are of no importance. Models i looked at so far (only online to date) are the Yamaha Clavinova CLP 725 and the Arius 144. In your list I’ve seen a few Gewa ones which I hadn’t seen before and which you seem to rate highly?

Having read your guide (which is great!)I am very interested in Gewa and only have the following questions:

How much do the 300, 340 and 360 differ in the sound and feel? I saw your ratings and the 360 scores highest but would I hear the difference in tone easily, how significant are the differences? You rated the Gewa 300 top in your top 10 £800-1200, so what would justify the additional cost of £400 and for whom would you recommend it?

Comparing to other brands, and looking at my requirements would you prefer the Gewa 360, the Roland 701/ 704 or the Yamaha Clp725?

Is the YDP 144 a match for the GEWA 300?

Kind regards and many thanks

Reply/ Dear Claudia

The Gewa DP300 and DP340 have the exact same
key feel. The sound is slightly clearer on the DP340
due to its extra speaker outlet that runs the entire
length of the keyboard.

The UP360 is a big step up both in sound quality
and keyboard feel.
It has a weightier key touch that feels very close
to a real piano. It also has a graded hammer action.

The UP360 has larger speakers and a bigger acoustic
resonating box. This results in a fuller, warmer tone.

You will enjoy playing the UP360 so much more.

I prefer playing the Gewa UP360 over the equivalent
priced Yamaha and Roland. I find the piano tone more
natural and warmer on the Gewa.

The Yamaha YDP144 has a lighter key touch than
the Gewa DP300. The Yamaha’s speakers are also
smaller, which results in a thinner, more tinny sound.

Kind regards
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

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“Gewa DP300 or Broadway BW1 or something even better?”

Hi Graham
Thanks for all your terrific info online, you’ve really helped me get an idea of what to look for in pianos.

I’m buying for my son and daughter who are in their teens, had lessons for a while when they were young, lost interest for several years and are now showing renewed interest that I’d like to nurture. They are even considering going for their grades.

I’m currently teetering between the Broadway BW1 and the Gewa DP300G. You seem keen on Gewa pianos and they sound like a class act from your reviews, and the DP300G also has a 5-year warranty at the moment, but does it have the sensitivity levels to do all the grades? I can see it’s less feature-laden than the BW1, which is fine, but is it missing anything vital? And how much further would I have to stretch the budget to find something substantially better?

Many thanks if you can help.

Reply/ Dear James

The Gewa DP300G is a lovely sounding piano, but
might not be ideal for grade 7 and 8.
The reason is the touch sensitivity.
It lacks one extra dynamic level for advanced playing,
so you might find it a struggle to put enough expression
into your music.

I advise going for the Gewa UP365.
This is a new model in the range and is superb.
Its key touch is very sensitive, the keys are wooden
and feel firmer, and the sound is warmer and more
natural than the DP300G.
You would never need to upgrade this piano.

Kind regards
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

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“I’m looking for a better piano than my old Clavinova”

Hi Graham,

Yes thanks very much for the bible and the score sheet- very informative. Maybe you could give me some specific advice?

I’m now 70 yrs old. I learnt piano up to grade 3/4 as a teenager but hadn’t played much till last year when I semi-retired and decided to take it up again. I bought an elderly Clavinova on Ebay just to see if I thought I would keep it up. I have thus far so I’m now looking for a better piano – probably new, in the region of £1-2K. I’m only ever going to play for my own enjoyment and based on my rate of progress over the past year am unlikely ever to go beyond Grade 5/6 level.

Given that old-age is creeping on and my fingers are not as agile as they used to be, something that requires a light touch would probably be a good idea.

What piano(s) would you recommend?

With thanks,
Kind regards
Steve

Reply/ Hi Steve

I recommend looking at the new Gewa range.

These pianos are made in Germany and the sound
is recorded from a Steinway concert grand piano.

The UP385 and UP405 are wonderful pianos.
They have a deep, warm, rounded tone and
responsive key touch that feels as close to
playing on a real piano as you can get.

What’s more, these pianos have 5 dynamic levels,
so you can play 5 different volume levels on each
key. This allows you to put expression into your
music without limitation. Most digital pianos
only have 3 or 4 levels at most.
All Gewa pianos are suitable for learning on
right up to the highest level.

Gewas have extra sounds (as they all do), but more
of the memory has been used in the sampling of their
grand piano sound than other manufacturers who
spread the memory out across many instrument sounds.

The result is a full, warm, rounded grand piano tone
that has excellent sustain and long note decay.
I love the sound of the Gewa pianos!

Of course, if the UP385 and UP405 are over your
intended budget then there are other models in
the Gewa range around the £1200 to £1800 price range.
The UP365 being the best of them.
This has the same Steinway sampling, but the
sound is not quite as full due to the different speaker
system and smaller acoustic box.
What’s more, its key touch is slightly lighter,
which I think will suit your needs better anyway.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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Dear Graham

Thank you so much for your recommendations. They look great. Do you know if the MP120 will be able to connect to my iPad so that I can use one of the apps to learn various songs? I can see it says yes to MIDI, but when I look at the back of the piano, I can’t see any USB slots? Are these necessary or are there other cables that would be able to do it with this piano

Also, do you know if Bluetooth is a better option for using these apps?

Many thanks again for your help.

Reply/ Hi Jenny

The MP120 does have a USB slot.
You can see the full specs here

I don’t know enough about Bluetooth to ascertain
if it’s more versatile than USB.
But if you need this connection, then the Gewa
digital pianos (DP345, UP365 and UP385) are good options.

We have an ex-demo DP345 available here

These pianos are made in Germany and sampled
on a Steinway grand. The sound is fabulous.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“Do you have any recommendations for good digital pianos?”

Hi Graham,

Thank you very much. We’ve been very busy lately (packing to move to another country next week for a couple of years) but are very excited to read The Digital Piano Bible in a couple of weeks after we settle and choose a piano for our 6 year old daughter. She did around 10 lessons before the summer break and is looking forward to resume her lessons in coming weeks.

Her teacher recommended that we look at Yamaha clp380 (or 370/340/280/270). Depending on budget, her other recommendations were for clp407 and clp609 (these appear to be very expensive models, even second hand). She was saying that CLP series 600-685 are ok but have fewer functionalities that keeps children excited. Similarly, Kawai cn27 is but it seems to have a good sound. We are complete beginners (apart from our daughter who did a few lessons) and are looking to buy a piano within a reasonable budget that the whole family can use to learn and enjoy for years to come something that will allow us to progress to an advanced (but not a professional) level.

Once we have a chance to digest The Digital Piano Bible, we’ll have a better understanding of differences between different pianos that will help us make hopefully a good choice. If you have any recommendations for good digital pianos in the meantime, please let me know.

Reply/ Hi Ulmas

I’ve played all the Yamaha and Kawai digital pianos.
Personally I much prefer the key touch of the Yamaha.
Its firmness of touch feels much closer to a real piano.

The Kawai has a nice touch also, but if feels quite
soft (spongy) at the bottom of the key’s down stroke.
That’s not favourable for my playing. I like to feel
the key reach the bottom. It gives me more control
and I can put more into the music I am playing.

As an alternative, I recommend looking at the new
Gewa digital pianos.
These are completely made in Germany.

The best of the range are the models UP380G,
UP380G/WK and the Creme De La Creme UP400G.
These are lovely pianos and have a Steinway sound
(sampled on a Steinway concert grand in Hamburg).
The key touch is ultra responsive and feels the same
as playing on a real piano.

The Gewa pianos have extra sounds (as they all do),
but more of the memory is used in the sampling of
the grand piano sound than other manufacturers who
spread the memory out across many instrument sounds…

The result is a full, warm, rounded grand piano tone
that has excellent sustain and long note decay.
I love the sound of the Gewa pianos!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“I’m looking to spend below £1,500 and would prefer a well known brand”

Hi Graham

I’m a real beginner but hoping to work up to a decent level and keen to buy a digital piano. I was interested in the Roland HP603 but wondered if you had a view on the HP702? They both seem around the same price point. I’m looking to spend below £1,500 and think I would prefer a well known brand. The other option I was considering is Yamaha CLP 635. Or do you recommend anything else?

Best regards
Crawford

Reply/ Hi Crawford

I’m not keen on the Roland digital pianos anymore.
3 years ago they implemented a new sound sample.
It is not as full and warm as their previous pianos.
I much prefer the sound of makes like Gewa and Kurzweil.

I would like to recommend for you either the
Gewa DP340G or Kurzweil M110.

The Gewa DP340G would be my first choice out
of the two. It’s a newly launched model (made in Germany)
and has a wonderful piano tone…

The sound is taken directly from a Steinway concert
grand. It has a warm, resonant and natural tone –
refreshingly different to the hard tone of most
digital pianos.

What’s more, the DP340G has 5 dynamic levels.
This means you can play a wide range of different
volume levels on each key. This is required for
grade 6 and above.

The Kurzweil M110 is another for you to consider.
And this is one of our best sellers in the £800-£1000
price range.

Like the Gewa DP340G, the Kurzweil M110 is suitable
for up to grade 8 level.
Kurzweil make really good digital pianos.
Both the sound and feel of the keys are close
to a real, acoustic piano.

Here is the Kurzweil M110

Either piano is suitable for learning on right up
to the highest level (grade 8), so you won’t
ever need to upgrade it.

If you could stretch up to the Gewa UP360G
then this has an even more sensitive and
graded key action. The sound is also deeper
and more resonant due to the extra speaker
outlet running the entire length of the piano.
It sounds and plays beautifully.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Graham Howard

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“Which digital piano do you recommend?”

I’m an adult learner who bought a Kemble Empire from a piano shop in Leicester on 2007.
Scraped my way to grade 5 but then lost my teacher and consequently my motivation!

We will move to a smaller house in the next couple of years and the Kemble can’t come with us.
So now seems a good opportunity for a restart for me on a digital piano where I can use headphones
and digital learning, transferring to a new real life teacher once we have moved.

So I’m emailing you to see if the Kemble is something you would buy from me and which digital piano
you would recommend.
I am about 40 minutes from your Daventry site would would hope to visit there in a couple of weeks.

Reply/ Dear Rachel

I recommend a digital piano from the Gewa range.
These are the most realistic digital pianos for the price.

The UP365 and UP385 models both have wooden keys,
so they feel just like a real piano… and the sound is
sampled on a Steinway grand piano, so you get a
deep, warm, resonant tone.

We can offer you a part exchange for the Kemble.

Daventry is our warehouse, so we don’t have many
digital pianos on display there.
Our complete range of digital pianos is in our
Enfield store. We also have second hand Yamaha,
Kurzweil, Broadway and Kawai digital pianos.

Kind regards
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

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“Gewa UP360G Versus UP380G”

Hi Graham,

Thank you very much. I can see that you have noted that the difference between them is that the UP 380 has a clearer
sound due to the speakers. Is this likely to make a difference if used in a small home?
I’m leaning towards the UP 360 due to my budget and wanted to make sure that my choice is suitable, and that the sound is also good with the UP 360.

Kind regards
Nicky

Reply/ Dear Nicky

The sound is good with the UP360G.
And I’m sure you will be happy with it.

It’s just that the UP380G has a fuller, richer piano tone.
You can hear the harmonics clearer, and it has more of
a surround sound due to the placement of its speakers
and tweeters and much larger acoustic box.

The UP380G is the one that I regularly practice
on in the shop because I prefer the way it plays.

Kind regards
Graham

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“DP340G or UP360G for sound quality?”

Hi again Graham

After an evening of comparing & contrasting I decided on the Gewa DP340 which I thought ideal for my needs but was also accepting that it would have a slightly lesser sound quality than the UP360. Thankfully before I put my order in with you I then listened to both the DP340 and the UP360 sample on the Gewa website and if they are true recordings I really felt the UP360 was a far nicer tone and probably worth the additional investment. .

I would appreciate your thoughts on this please as obviously I cannot hear them 1st hand at the moment.

Thank you once again
Kind regards, Carole

Reply/ Hi Carole

Yes, I completely agree with that.
The UP360G has a much fuller and more resonant tone.

It also has a graded hammer action and blue tooth.
The DP340G doesn’t have either of those.

Kind regards
Graham

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“I’m looking for digital piano with extra sounds and great speakers”

Hi Graham,
I’m looking for digital piano with extra sounds. Great speakers and a nice bright colour. Not the standard black, walnut… and I am looking in the region of £2000 to £3500 price bracket.
I’ve seen a Dexibell piano in red but can’t decide if it’s a good buy as very few people stock them.

I’ve seen chase pianos too. In many great colours. But they appear cheap and for beginners.

Thanks in advance.

Kris

Reply/ Hi Kris

I recommend for you the Gewa UP380G.
This sounds and feels very close to an acoustic piano.
It has a really sensitive key feel that allows you to play a
wide range of dynamics. You can put so much expression
into your music… and the sound quality is full, warm and
resonant.

Gewa are the only brand that’s been allowed by Steinway
(some German collaboration thing) to put the Steinway
sound in digital pianos.

You can see the Gewa UP380 here: ukpianos.co.uk/gewa-up380g

They also do a wooden key version: ukpianos.co.uk/gewa-up380gwk

The wooden keys add some firmness to the feel.

Just to let you know also that there is one more model
in the Gewa range that’s above the UP380G.
This is the UP400G.

Being taller than the others in the range, the UP400
looks more like a traditional upright piano.
It also has a more sophisticated 3-way speaker system.
This really shows of the tone quality to its maximum.
A real joy to play!

You can see it here: ukpianos.co.uk/gewa-up400g

Let me know if you would like to come to our
Enfield store and play them.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“Can I ask three questions please”

1) Does the Gewa DP340G have Bluetooth connectivity?

2) If I embark on the borrow to buy scheme am I committed to the eventual purchase?

3) One of your competitors has a deal for the above with stool and earphones.
Are you comfortable price-matching for an up-front purchase? (It is the white one I am interested in.)

Thanks and regards, Philip

Reply/ Hi Phil

I’ve checked and can see that the DP340G
does not have Bluetooth connectivity.
You’d need to go for the next model up, or any
of Gewa’s UP range: UP360G, UP380G,
UP380G WK and UP400G.

I can see that the quote you’ve received is from
Thomann.de. They’re based in Germany.
Unfortunately we’re not able to match that price.

You might want to consider the following though.
If you do decide to buy from us then you get:

A 5 year UK home warranty
Thomann don’t offer a UK warranty.
If the piano develops a fault then you would have
to send it back to Germany to get it repaired.

The UK Pianos guarantee is for 5 years and covers
all parts, labour and unlimited visits to your home
if anything needs fixing.

A UK plug
We provide all Gewa pianos with a 3-pin UK adapter.
German sellers provide a 2-pin adapter because
the Gewa pianos they sell are made for the
German market.

Exchange rate
I’ve had customers inform me that the price they
paid for a piano from Thomann was more than
the price quoted on their website – often
considerably more. This is due to the EUR/GBP
exchange rate at the time of order.

I do understand that you’re shopping around
for the best price. But I hope you will value
our offer more because of the advantages
and peace of mind.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“Can’t decide between digital or acoustic pianos”

I am looking to hire a Piano. I am an adult beginner but can not really decide between the digital or acoustic. I would appreciate any advice you give in regard to this. There is much online regarding touch and feel of an acoustic. However is it the case that as I am a beginner these subtleties would largely be lost on me? Or do I begin initially with an acoustic? It should also be mentioned that my intention is to buy after one year of rental.

Thank you in advance for your kind assistance

Peter Melling

Reply/ Hi Peter

It’s usually best to learn on an acoustic piano because
of the natural sound and feel.
Digital pianos try to emulate this, but most don’t do
it very well.

There are exceptions, of course.

Yamaha Clavinova, Roland, Gewa and Kurzweil are all
decent digital pianos (from £1,000 and up) that feel
and sound close to the real thing.
Or in the lower price range (under £1,000) there are
the Broadway digital pianos that are really good for
the price.

We always have a good range of second hand upright
acoustic pianos all available on the Rent to Buy programme.
Prices range from £40 – £75 per month.
Let me know which colour (dark, medium, or light)
so I can email you some photos and recommendations.

If you would prefer a digital piano then I recommend for
you the Gewa UP380G.
The UP380 is the closest digital piano to an acoustic (under £2,000)
that I’ve played.
It has a really sensitive key feel that allows you to play a
wide range of dynamics. You can put so much expression
into your music… and the sound quality is full, warm and
resonant.
Gewa are the only brand that’s been allowed by Steinway
(some German collaboration thing) to put the Steinway
sound in digital pianos – Vorsprung durch technik!

You can see the Gewa here

They also do a wooden key version: UP380GWK

The Gewa is also available on Rent to Buy for £75 per month.

Let me know if you would like to go ahead with the
rent to buy or have any questions.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“Which of these pianos to go for?”

• Kawai cn39
• Gewa dp300g
• Kurzweil mp120

Which do you think is best?

Reply/ Hi John

I recommend the Gewa DP300G and Kurzweil
MP120 digital pianos.

The Gewa would be my first choice.
It’s a newly launched model (made in Germany)
and has a lovely piano tone…

The sound is taken directly from a Steinway concert
grand and has a warm, resonant and natural tone.

What’s more, the DP300G has an extra dynamic level
over most equivalent priced digital pianos.
This makes it suitable for at least grade 8 level.
So it’s a piano you won’t need to upgrade later.

The key touch feels the same as playing on a real
piano. It has the correct weighting and response,
and is very sensitive to the touch. A real joy to play.

You can see the DP300G here

The Kurzweil MP120 is another for you to consider.
And this is one of our best sellers in the £1200-£1500
price range.

Kurzweil make really nice digital pianos.
Both the sound and feel of the keys are close to a
real, acoustic piano.

You can see the Kurzweil MP120 here

Although the Kawai has a nice key feel, I find the
sound too bright and harsh. The Higher models
(£2000 and up) in the Kawai range are an improvement.

The Gewa and Kurzweil pianos all come with a home
warranty. So we come to your home to fix the piano
anywhere in the UK.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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Hello please could you tell my the dynamic levels for the following pianos as well as if they are all Graded Hammer?

Gewa DP300G
Gewa DP340G
Gewa DP345
Gewa UP365
Broadway BW1

Reply/ Hi Rebecca

Gewa DP300G (4 dynamic levels)
Gewa DP340G (4 dynamic levels)
Gewa DP345 (4 dynamic levels)
GewaUP365 (5 dynamic levels and graded hammer action)
Broadway BW1 (4 dynamic levels and graded hammer action)

Let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards
Graham Howard

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“How reliable are Gewa pianos?”

Hi Graham,

Please send me a link to your latest version of the Digital Piano Bible. The one I have is dated 2017.

Questions I have a concern about Gewa electric pianos – I am thinking about buying one from you on your rent to own scheme, but am concerned about repairs in the long term. How long are they guaranteed for, how reliable are they and who will repair after the warranty runs out – and at what cost for travel? Presumably Yamaha ( for example) are more widely known and repaired?

Best regards,
Jeremy

Reply/ Hi Jeremy

You can get the latest copy here

If you save this link then you can always get access
to the latest updates.

Gewa pianos are guaranteed for 5 years.
The warranty covers all parts and labour and
unlimited home visits.

The new range of Gewa pianos have so far been
100% reliable. There have been no reported faults.
The quality is top notch.
If in case a repair is needed in the future, then we
can put you in touch with any of the UK digital piano
technicians. We have a wide network across the UK.

Gewa, as a company, have been around for almost 100 years.
You can read their history here:
https://gb.gewamusic.com/about/history

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“Please recommend a digital piano that goes up to grade 8”

Hello Graham,

Reply/

The most realistic digital pianos I’ve played on are
by the German company Gewa.
I recommend for you either the UP360 or UP380.

Their sound is taken directly from a Steinway concert
grand, so they have a warm, resonant and natural tone.

What’s more, both the UP360 and UP380 have
an extra dynamic level over most other equivalent priced
digital pianos. This makes them suitable for at least
grade 8 level… so you won’t need to upgrade later.

The key touch feels the same as playing on a real
piano. They are weighted correctly, and very
sensitive to touch. A real joy to play!

They’re both available on Rent to Buy for £65
or £75 per month.

You can read more about the rental here

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“What are the key differences between the Gewa models?”

Hi Graham,

I saw on your website that you also have second hand piano, and appears that you may have Gewa DP340 in black available? If so, would you able to advice the condition?

I really like the Gewa after looking into it more, could I ask what are the key differences between the Gewa models? What is the key difference between the DP and UP series?

Thanks.
Jane

Reply/ Hi Jane

Yes, we do have a second hand Gewa DP340G in black.
It is an ex-display model (3 months old) in excellent condition.

The UP series has a graded key action, larger acoustic
resonating box and extra speaker grills.
All this improves the sound output and tone quality.

All digital pianos in the Gewa range have fully-weighted keys,
so the feeling is close to a real piano.

Let me know if you would like to reserve the DP340G
or if you have any more questions.

Kind regards

Graham Howard

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“I couldn’t spot any advantages”

Hi Graham,

Looking at the Gewa UP360 and UP380 I think the UP360 would be ideal. I couldn’t spot any ‘pianistic’ advantages between them (but do let me know if I’ve missed something important!) and it’s about what I want to spend.

So I’d like to reserve a Gewa UP360 in rosewood. I live in Wells in Somerset so please let me know how payment and delivery works.

Also does it come with headphones or can you supply some that are compatible with it? I don’t currently own any.

Thank you for your help,
Tamsin

Reply/ Hi Tasmin

The UP380 has the same key touch as the UP360.
The UP380 does have a fuller, clearer sound though.
This is due to the speaker placement, speaker
outlets and larger acoustic box.

It doesn’t come with headphones, but we have
a good range of them here

Please call me on 020 8367 5107 to go ahead.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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Hi Graham,

Thanks for the buyer’s guide and ‘score sheet’ – both have been very helpful to me.

I’m an old-fashioned classical pianist. We’ve recently given my beloved upright to our musical married daughter (I’d had it for 45 years – it was an emotional farewell!). I’ve lost playing confidence (long story), so am looking for a digital upright (to play with headphones) that sounds as much like an acoustic as possible.

I gather you are the only UK Gewa dealer and since I can’t get to Enfield to try one out, I’m going with a Yamaha (CLP785 or NU1X, not sure yet). Shame you no longer stock them, as I would probably have ordered from you if you did.

Thanks again for the advice and particularly the Howard Score. If you have any additional thoughts on CLP785 vs NU1X that might help in my decision, please let me know.

In the meantime, enjoy playing your Gewas! 🙂
Joy H

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“We need a nice sounding digital piano for our church”

Dear Graham,

We need something sturdy, not necessarily with fancy other noises, with wheels, weighted/realistic keys and with a decent and room filling sound. It is for the Church vestry used mainly at choir practice. We would need it delivered. It doesn’t have to be 88 keys, but we would prefer that.

Can you recommend on this basis?

Many thanks, Gordon

Reply/ Hi Gordon

The best type of digital piano for your church is
one that has powerful speakers, a sturdy cabinet
and several inputs/outputs for speakers, PA systems,
computer and other electronic devices.

The most popular pianos that churches buy are
the Kurzweil CUP320 and Gewa UP380G.

The Gewa has a more realistic piano sound than
the Kurzweil. It’s full of vibrancy and richness.
Being a really accurate sampling of a Steinway
concert grand piano it sounds close to the real
thing. The Gewa sound would carry best in
your church.

The Gewa key touch is also more responsive.

The Kurzweil has a slightly brighter, more
strident tone. The advantages of Kurzweil
are a more famous brand and the price being
£200 less than the Gewa.
But I find the Gewa more enjoyable to play
due to its warm, sonorous tone throughout
and nicely weighted key feel.

You can see these pianos here:
Gewa UP380GWK
Kurzweil CUP320

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard