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You probably need to play/listen for yourself as many demo's on the web don't really give a good representation. There are 8 acoustic piano sounds in the CN33 including two quite mellow ones (non-metallic) and a couple of quite metallic ones. You can either stick to the mellow ones if you like them or overlay (mix) two different piano sounds to get one you like.

I normally also don't like the metallic ones, but sometimes they are just right for the music you're playing.

Even though the first variation of piano 1 is whatI liked best in the shop (on the CN33, that is), and the standard setting for touch sensitivity seems just right for that, I find myself playing the 3rd variation of piano 1 most of the time, which is much "darker" in tone. And I compensate for that with a slightly lighter touch sensitivity (light 1). This seems the pervect setting for playing chords and singing along. It's very mellow and unobtrusive - more Bechstein than Steinway, so to say.

JH.

So I made up my mind, and I'm gonna order a CN-33 ! Yeah !
Regarding to all of your advices, I've no more doubt.
I still have to choose a color...white or cherry, others furnitures of my drawing-room,are rather pale too. But it's not such important...

Very glad of having come on a forum for the first time ! And what a forum !
Thank you to Jhaible, Spanishbuddha, Cunparis, Egallego, and Bluebilly.
I'd wish had some advices of "Kjames", but he was probably occupied.
Have a nice day, mine will surely be fine !!!

jupiterin,

I'm still here, but just trying to adopt a slightly less 'active' role in the forum following recent events.

I hope the CN33 brings you many years of musical enjoyment!

Kind regards,
James
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You are a great asset to this forum. I am not sure if it were you or someone else who recommended Kawai (in my thread) as I had never considered them, but I'm grateful to whoever it was. I really value your inputs. Sometimes manufacturers can be overly present in forums but I don't think that's the case with you at all. I hope you'll continue participating & thanks for everything you've contributed already.

Sorry, but I'm new here and don't know what you mean...
I just wanted to have some hints about CA-18, CN-42 and CN-33 to compare them each others.
I had the feeling that you could help me.
Perhap's it's not too late...
cordially

jupiterin, the other PianoWorld forum members did an excellent job of comparing the other models you were considering. As such, there wasn't a great deal left for me to add.

There are of course advantages and disadvantages for opting for the CA18 (or newer CA13) or CN42, however for your intended purposes I believe the CN33 is an excellent choice, and one that I'm confident you will be very pleased with.

Cheers,
James
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Thank you very much for having taken a little time to answer to me.
This forum brought me a lot,

Have a nice day everybody !

Hi All! My Kawai CN 33 R has been delivered to home! I'll take photos tomorrow Thanks you specially to spanishbuddha for his help !

Congrats YukiPianist. Nice Xmas present too. Photo's would be great, and let us know what you think about different settings eventually.

Please post some pictures of your fresh CN33s!

Altough I ended up with another brand lately I'm still in love with the CN33 for a reason I can't really explain not even for myself Great instrument, no doubt!

Pictures pls

I got my CN-33, it came the day before christmas. The delivery guy had to wheel it down the street (on the palette) because our street had too much snow. It was very nice of him to deliver it in such conditions!

Unfortunately our hot water heater went out the next day, it's in our bedroom close to the piano so our room is a mess but I'll post pictures soon when I get everything finished.

so far I love the CN-33 and I'm very happy with my choice.

cunparis, great to hear that you were able to enjoy your new piano for Christmas.

It's a shame about the hot water heater though...no showers for a few days!

Cheers,
James
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Happy New Year to all CN33'ers!

Right, Happy New Year to all CN33 lovers and also to all the others!

Hi All,

New member here...thanks to the great info on this forum I took a trip to Rose Morris in London to check out a Kawai CN33 (alongside Roland and Yamaha)and went ahead and ordered last week - in Rosewood. Delivery should be this week - can't wait!

Got a good deal from Rose Morris and highly recommend them.

Restarting piano after 17 year break (35 now) and can't wait to get stuck in.

Stuart C

Congrats Stuart!

Good on you for supporting a local business too - Rose Morris is a great store...just noticed that they're paying the extra 2.5% VAT until the end of the month.

Anyway, best of luck getting back into piano.

Cheers,
James
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They can well afford the 2.5% with the prices they advertise.They are sitting on a bit of prime real estate and probably get more footfall than anyother London store. Hardly a 'local' store or maybe if you live/work in Wesminster!

Well done Stuart for beating them down.That keybed is a treat to play on.

Yay, another CN33 player. Prediction - satisfied user. Congratulations.

I've had my CN-33 for a couple of months now, and I'm still in love with it, I haven't regretted buying it for one moment, something I can't always say about other stuff I've bought.