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I was looking for a piano and made several posts about maintenance, a GL10, and a GE30. A one month search! I ended up going for the GE30 and it turned out to be totally fine. It was delivered on Tuesday! ![[Linked Image]](https://forum.pianoworld.com//gallery/42/full/16233.jpeg) Oh my gosh. It is here...A warm tone which I like and the touch feels pretty good but it definitely needs regulation! I got it for $3500 total (yes that GE30) so I have the budget to make it a really great piano again!! I can’t believe this is happening... A BABY GRAND in MY house! I’m very blessed to be able to get this deal. Videos coming soon!!
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Huge congrats, probably blue!! The piano looks beautiful and the room looks great with it! Hope it brings you years of joy. Definitely looking forward to more pics and videos! 🙌
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Congratulations on your "new piano". The GE 30 can be a nice budget piano with some technical work. Do you know the age of the piano? Do you already have a technician to help you with the piano. If not, we will likely have a recommendation for you.
Good Luck!
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Thank you! I think it’s from 2008 or 2009 from the serial number and I don’t have a tech yet and I’m in a part of the Phoenix area that most of the techs will not drive to me or will charge a fee.
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Congratulations! I can feel your jubilation and excitement, and, I'm happy for you! A nice looking baby grand indeed! I'm a fan of Kawai pianos.  Enjoy! Rick
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How wonderful, and the piano looks so great! You have it in a lovely room as well.I am also a fan of Kawai pianos (Yamaha too) I wish you many years of joy.
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In other words a hymn. That is all, but that is enough. tre corda
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I’m in a part of the Phoenix area that most of the techs will not drive to me or will charge a fee I'm also in an area where there are no local techs. Fortunately, I've been able to avoid extra fees because they can time their visit to me with visits for other customers in the area. But I was talking with on tech recently about how few young piano techs and tuners there, it's quite disconcerting!
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Thanks! My cat LOVES the bench and my other cat keeps jumping on top of the lid! I need a cover!!! ![[Linked Image]](https://forum.pianoworld.com//gallery/42/full/16236.jpeg) Sorry for the weird photo haha! ![[Linked Image]](https://forum.pianoworld.com//gallery/42/full/16237.jpeg) A lego grand piano! Will go on the bookshelf once I get one! Vertical photos don’t work!!! How wonderful, and the piano looks so great! You have it in a lovely room as well.I am also a fan of Kawai pianos (Yamaha too) I wish you many years of joy. I’m looking for a nice rug and a nice bookshelf too! The piano area will look so good!!! I’m in a part of the Phoenix area that most of the techs will not drive to me or will charge a fee I'm also in an area where there are no local techs. Fortunately, I've been able to avoid extra fees because they can time their visit to me with visits for other customers in the area. But I was talking with on tech recently about how few young piano techs and tuners there, it's quite disconcerting! I’ll keep looking around for techs!
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Congratulations on your grand piano. It seems your cats share the excitement 😊
There are a number of ways to protect your piano lid and bench from cat scratches which you can search in previous threads. There’s info on rugs, pets, drapery, and hiring a tech.
Best Wishes on your piano adventure! Videos and pictures are always welcome.
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Beautiful!! What a beautiful instrument. I see your cat likes it too. All the best!! Congratulations!! Enjoy.
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Definitely get a rug. Oddly, Home Depot online has a great selection especially if you're searching for a round one. Congratulations, it looks lovely and Kawais are awesome!
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Neighbor's axe that used to be my axe: Kawai GL10
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Beautiful piano! Congrats!!
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Definitely get a rug. Oddly, Home Depot online has a great selection especially if you're searching for a round one. I actually went to Home Depot a few days ago and saw a rug! Thanks for the tip! Beautiful piano! Congrats!! Needs to be polished well though!! Beautiful!! What a beautiful instrument. I see your cat likes it too. All the best!! Congratulations!! Enjoy. Yup that’s true!!
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Congratulations! It looks beautiful, and I look forward to seeing how you "settle" it into the music room. 
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When you put the lid down, cover the lid with aluminum foil—— your cat will hate the crinkling sound of the foil and will stay off the lid
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Congratulations! 🎉🎊🎈 it looks fantastic! May you (and the cats) enjoy it for many years!
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Lovely instrument!
$3,500 is a STEAL! Wow!!!
Congrats & happy playing!
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Look at my profile picture!! Congratulations! It looks beautiful, and I look forward to seeing how you "settle" it into the music room. Congratulations! 🎉🎊🎈 it looks fantastic! May you (and the cats) enjoy it for many years! Thank you! When you put the lid down, cover the lid with aluminum foil—— your cat will hate the crinkling sound of the foil and will stay off the lid I’ll probably just a get a nice cover for dust AND cats!! Thanks for the tip though! Lovely instrument!
$3,500 is a STEAL! Wow!!!
Congrats & happy playing! It had a interesting history even in only 14 years. I think I can get it to be really good again though!
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