The plate is probably NOT cracked. The model number shown in your photo and sometimes the Kawai logo,also on the plate, appear to be part of the casting. However, I have seen several older model Kawai grands where these are non-metalic castings that are added to the plate, glued on in some fashion before the plate is gilded and finished and can come completely un-stuck and will eventually come off...often taking small sheets of the gilding off with it. ------------------- Paul E. Dempsey RPT Piano Technician Department of Music Marshall University
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