The KF-20 and KF-25 continue to celebrate Roland’s piano-making technologies and Karimoku’s woodworking techniques

Roland’s quest to build the ultimate electronic piano began in 1972, but there is no end to mastering its art of piano-making. A sight for sore eyes are its latest two digital pianos, recently launched as part of the Kiyola series, a longstanding collaboration with Karimoku, Japan’s leading manufacturer of premium wooden furniture since 1940.

Built to be compact and upright with the feel of a grand piano, both pianos—the KF-20 and KF-25—combine Roland’s latest technologies with a traditional woodworking technique refined over a thousand years. A reflection of wa (和), the Japanese concept of harmony, if you will.

The grain patterns vary from piano to piano, offering something one-of-a-kind no matter what you go for. Those who prefer a soft, elegant look, could go for the KF-20, a hikimono-inspired piece with gentle curves and tapered legs. Those who prefer sharp lines and right angles will appreciate the KF-25, a fusion of Scandinavian functionality and the Japanese wabi-sabi view of finding beauty in imperfection. It also takes inspiration from traditional sashimono joinery, the art of precise joinery without the need for nails.

Available for purchase at Roland retailers around the world