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Kawai BL-71

Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Featured image – Roberts Pianos Houston

The Kawai BL-71 is a full-size Japanese upright from Kawai's taller BL line. At about 4'4" high, it has more string length and soundboard area than a small console, so the bass and overall tone have more weight. This 1978 example was made in Japan and has the solid, practical feel people usually look for in older Kawai uprights. A good choice if you want a dependable Japanese upright with more presence than a smaller home piano.

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$4,950.00
Price
1978
Year
982827
Serial #

Roberts Pianos Houston is a family workshop and showroom. We source, present and support fine pianos for homes, teachers and venues across Texas.

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Dimensions

Height
52.0"
Width: 5' 1"
Depth: 2' 2"

Gallery

Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Featured image – Roberts Pianos Houston
Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Gallery image – Roberts Pianos Houston
Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Gallery image – Roberts Pianos Houston
Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Gallery image – Roberts Pianos Houston
Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Gallery image – Roberts Pianos Houston
Kawai BL-71 Upright Piano – Gallery image – Roberts Pianos Houston

Specifications

Technical Details

Origin
Hamamatsu, Japan
Casework
Polyester
Style
upright

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Contact Information

832-930-0469
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Houston, TX

Our Services

3 Year Guarantee

This piano comes with our comprehensive 3-year guarantee covering parts and labor. We stand behind the quality of our instruments and are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction.

Tuning & Voicing

We adjust and tune to concert pitch. Custom voicing is available; we voice when the hammers are overly bright.

Trade Up Program

Apply 50% of your purchase price towards another piano from our stock. Upgrade to a different instrument anytime within the first 5 years of ownership. Learn more.

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1702 Laverne St., Houston, TX 77080

Entry is from Long Point, through the grey gate — look for the Roberts Pianos sign.

Customer Review

"We had a great experience purchasing our piano. I appreciated the transparency in pricing both online and in the showroom. I never felt like I was dealing with a salesman, but with someone who genuinely cared about finding the right instrument."

— Eliah G.
Reviews
Kawai BL-71
Feb 18, 2026
by Evan
Touch (1-100)
50/100
Tone (1-100)
63/100
Overall
57/100
Potential if fully restored (1-100)
72/100
Comments
Provided by North American music not top quality
Rating Context (Upright)
Current Average: 56.5/100 · Better than 0% of 1 reviewed pianos
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