A traditional piano case can hold years of family memories, even when the original instrument is no longer practical to play. Vale Pianos’ digital conversions offer another way to enjoy that furniture: a modern Kawai digital piano is installed inside a traditional piano case.
The result combines the appearance of an older piano with digital playing facilities. It is a choice about preserving the character of the case while changing how you make music, rather than restoring the original acoustic instrument to its former playing condition.
The traditional case is the starting point. Its wood, shape, carving or inlay may be the reason you want to keep it. Vale removes the original internal parts and rebuilds a Kawai digital piano into the old casework. Vale’s published description explains that its control panel is built into a sliding wooden drawer beneath the keyboard, where it can tuck away when not in use.
If particular original features are important to you, discuss them before any work is agreed. The exact treatment of a case and its existing components needs individual assessment; do not assume that every original part or function will be retained.
No. A silent acoustic system allows a stringed piano to be played acoustically or with the acoustic sound muted while you listen to digital sound through headphones. Vale’s conversion approach installs a digital piano inside an older case. You should not choose it expecting to switch back to the original acoustic instrument’s sound.
Our Kawai hybrid guide explains the distinction, while Acoustic vs Digital Pianos helps you compare the broader choices.
You can discuss converting your own old piano or choosing a traditional case from our listings. For example, the Broadwood 1 listing describes a rosewood case ready to convert, while the ‘Tulip’ piano is named for its mother-of-pearl floral inlay. These illustrate the variety of cases, not a promise of current availability or a finished instrument ready for immediate delivery.
Vale publishes two initial measurements for fitting: at least 123cm between the inside edges of the keyboard cheeks, and at least 8cm front rail depth. These are starting checks, not a guarantee that a particular piano is suitable. Send measurements and discuss the case before making plans.
Our digital conversions can offer headphone practice, a choice of instrument sounds and connections to a phone, tablet or laptop. Ask us which digital instrument will be fitted and which features and connections it supports. We can also help you consider access to power, seating and the space needed for the original piano case.
Browse digital conversion cases and instruments, then contact Vale Pianos to discuss suitability, the proposed work and an individual quotation. Confirm the digital specification, what will be retained, care requirements and arrangements before proceeding.
Please contact us, or give us a call and we will be happy to help.
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