If you are in the market for a used professional-level grand piano, Kawai is undoubtedly a brand at the top of your list. Known for their innovation, reliability, and distinctively warm tone, Kawai pianos offer incredible value on the secondary market.

, by contrast, was actually "devolved" from the ultra-premium, handcrafted Shigeru Kawai SK-2 . Rather than taking an RX-2 and adding a few features, Kawai design engineers took the blueprints of the legendary Shigeru Kawai series, adapted its rim measurements, plate geometry, and action layout, and translated them into a production-line format at their world-class Ryuyo factory in Hamamatsu, Japan.

Before diving into the details, here is a quick overview of how the two pianos compare on paper.

The keybed is an essential aspect of any piano, and both the RX2 and GX2 deliver in this regard. They both feature Kawai's Responsive Hammer III keyboard action, which provides a realistic and expressive playing experience. However, the GX2 takes it a step further, with a more advanced keyboard action that features longer keys and a more nuanced response.

Kawai GX-2 is the modern successor to the highly successful Kawai RX-2

As the current model, the GX2 commands a premium:

Key model positioning