Kawai GE-1 Piano: What It's Worth in 2026, Prices & Listings

Size: 5'1" (155 cm) baby grand
Made: Kawai's entry grand of the 1990s and early 2000s; replaced by the GM and GE-20/30 series

The Kawai GE-1 was Kawai's popular baby grand of the 1990s: a 5'1" Japan-built grand aimed at homes, with the warm Kawai tone and a reliable action that has aged well. It is a common first grand on the used market.

GE-1s are valued on condition and finish; most are now 25–30 years old, so a technician's look at hammers and regulation is worthwhile.

What a Kawai GE-1 is worth in 2026

Median asking

$8,620

Lowest

$5,950

Highest

$11,995

Live asking prices from 10 priced Kawai GE-1 listings on US Piano Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep work, warranty and delivery; a private sale realistically brings less than the dealer median for an ordinary example.

GE-1 prices are modest and steady. See the live snapshot above for the current range.

GE-1 asking price by decade built
Decade	Listings	Median	Range
1980s	4	$8,990	$5,950–$11,995
1990s	5	$8,250	$6,995–$9,450

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What to know about the Kawai GE-1

Japan-built, which sets it apart from later Indonesian entry grands.
A 5'1" grand has limited bass; the GE-1 wins on touch and looks rather than power.
Polished ebony is standard; PE and other finish codes appear in listings.
The GM-10 and GE-20/30 are the successors and price separately.