The Kawai CA59B is a Concert Artist digital home piano in Premium Satin Black, designed around the natural feel of wooden keys and the expressive sound of sampled concert grands. Although Kawai now lists the CA59 as a discontinued model, its specification remains a serious option for pianists who value traditional touch and a capable home speaker system. If choosing remaining stock, compare the exact package and warranty with current models.
Wooden keys and acoustic-style control
Kawai’s Grand Feel Compact keyboard action uses long wooden keys with a seesaw-style movement, graded hammers and triple-sensor note detection. Ivory Touch key surfaces, simulated let-off and key counterweights help provide a controlled feel for quiet passages, repeated notes and more demanding repertoire. These are meaningful details for students refining tone production and for experienced pianists who want consistency between daily home practice and an acoustic piano.
Shigeru Kawai grand piano sound
The CA59 uses Harmonic Imaging XL with individual 88-key sampling, including Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 concert grand piano sounds. The instrument’s responsive sound engine gives players room to shape phrasing and dynamic contrast rather than simply select a single fixed-volume sample. Its built-in recording and learning features support listening back to performances, working through particular passages and making practice more structured.
Four speakers, Bluetooth and quiet practice
A high-fidelity four-speaker system with 100 watts of total amplification is designed to reproduce a spacious, detailed piano sound in the room. Bluetooth MIDI and Audio connections can be used with compatible learning apps or audio playback, while headphone features allow concentrated practice when shared spaces need to stay quiet. USB audio functions also support recording and playback, useful for lessons and self-assessment.
Cabinet, pedals and buying considerations
The CA59 includes a furniture-style cabinet, music rest and a three-pedal arrangement for damper, soft and sostenuto technique. This is a substantial home instrument that requires a suitable playing position and careful handling rather than frequent transport. Its overall value depends not just on the specification, but on the exact unit, included bench, condition and after-sales arrangements.
The Premium Satin Black finish and choosing carefully
Premium Satin Black gives the cabinet a discreet, contemporary appearance that suits a modern practice room. Compare the CA59B with the newer CA501 if Bluetooth features, updated piano samples or long-term model support are priorities. When buying a discontinued model, ask Barbad to confirm the production version, bench, warranty terms and delivery arrangements rather than assuming all packages are identical.
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