Are you referring to the pictures on this page?

http://www.kawai.co.jp/ep/products/mp10/gallery.html

If so, I agree that the images are a little small. However, I very much doubt that this is because anyone within Kawai Japan's domestic division wishes to hide the interface. More likely the web chap just wanted to show a shot of the whole instrument, rather than a close-up.

I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't quite follow what you mean. Kawai instruments are sold by Kawai dealers - is this an uncommon practise?

Yes, I accept that. As I posted a few days ago, Kawai's approach to marketing is a little old fashioned. However, the exceptional quality of our acoustic and digital instruments cannot be questioned. I expect most individuals would suggest that this is far more important than hires pictures and cutting-edge web marketing.

I'm not terribly happy with the direction that this thread is taking. It appears to be descending into a general criticism of Kawai's marketing techniques, rather than a focussed discussion on the new MP models as the original poster intended.

Thank you for your post. Again, you make some valid points, however I'm not terribly happy with the direction that this thread is taking. It appears to be descending into a general criticism of Kawai's marketing techniques, rather than a focussed discussion on the new MP models as the original poster intended.
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What kind of trolley would be suitable for comfortably transporting an MP10?

Okay, thanks. Based on that, I found a cost-efficient solution that at least works for the MP8 II (also MP10?):
http://www.musicworldbrilon.de/Tastenins...-150--8662.html

Is there any new info out apart from what we know already since the "introduction" of the MP10/MP6 ? We have the single initial JP / UK folder material and some words from Kawai Germany (no info yet) and Kawai James (info is coming...when the time is right ;-)

I would like to know roughly how long it's going to take before the 'real' introduction takes place, so I don't have to check this forum-thread and Google for 'Kawai MP10' everyday. Got other things to do as well..; will it be a month , a few weeks or at least november before the rest of the details become available ? Any info on that will be appreciated and will make sure I can put it to rest for the moment.

Thanks, J

Something like one of the latest ambulance gurneys! They are basically X-frames with wheels and hydraulics. The piano is transported on the frame and then raised automatically to the desired playing height. It would need a top cover built-in. Maybe a little spendy,

Actually an introductory video similar to what Roland did or sound clips like what Yamaha did when they introduced the new CP series, wouldn't be too shabby

I have an idea of what the acoustic pianos are going to sound like but, I'm really interested in hearing the improved Rhodes electric pianos.

A few years back I worked for a company and we had some cases custom made for a client. Some were a lot like what you describe above.

It was a scissors-lift case on wheels. Not for a piano but exactly the same concept. You don't need a strong hydraulic system because much of the weight is taken with a spring that is sized for the load weight.

Our only mistake was to listen to the client who told us "It MUST be no wider then 36 inches." We simply passed this to the case builder. The builder told us he'd prefer to use more foam padding inside but 36" could work. So he made it a hair under 36.

What I always do now is ask "Why?" if a customer wants something very specific. It turns out he wanted the case to fit through a door. Had he said that we'd have gone with 34.5". Standard doors are 36" but the stop moulding around the door jams takes away space.

Turns out our client came up wit a work around: Wheel the case up to a door, remove the content, take the lid off the case and turn in sideways. Push all three through the door and then reassemble it all, put in back on wheel and keep going. Fortunately (1) They blamed themselves for getting exactly what they asked for and (2) most venues have double doors with removable center post.

Anyway we had several of these made and they were fun to use at the office, they worked just like car jacks. We used Maryland Sound to build well over 100 custom cases for that job. Sense then I've heard a few cases full of heavy gear have tumbled off loading docks and survived just fine.

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Something like one of the latest ambulance gurneys!

Most DPs should be on a gurney to the morgue, to find out why they are so lifeless.

JFP, may I ask what kind of information you would be satisfied with?

...all three perhaps?

Cheers,
James
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Some bad news: I stopped by the local Sam Ash store and was told that they no longer sell Kawai instruments. I may have a hard time testing out these new instruments here in Atlanta once they're released.

@TheJourney: would you mind sharing your opinion on the new Kawai MP10/MP6, which are the topic of this thread?

High-res image of the MP10 controls: http://www.kawai.de/grafik/mp10_panel.jpg

Aaron