SHADD EWS Model

The exquisite EWS Semi-Concert Grand has graced the stages of numerous concert halls, TV shows, jazz festivals, recording studios, and venerable religious institutions.

Sound
This semi-concert grand is an instrument of compelling allure, amalgamating depth, warmth, and clarity in rare balance. Its bass speaks with profound sonority, anchoring the instrument in richness and gravity, while the middle register unfolds with warmth and dimension. The upper register remains pristine and articulate, offering brilliance without hardness.

From the first glissandi, trills, and arpeggios, the pianist is met with exceptional sustain and harmonic continuity. Its voice is immersive and unmistakable—hypnotic in character, enduring in impression, and unmistakably SHADD.

Structure & Production
Engineered to meet the expectations of the most discerning artists, the EWS grand is crafted from the highest-grade materials and realized through a rigorously disciplined production process, ensuring exceptional refinement in both construction and sound. Each structural and acoustic element is executed with exacting precision based upon uncompromising production standards which give rise to an instrument of tuning stability and massive strength.

Playability
Epitomizing outstanding touch, the EWS responds with remarkable nuance, allowing an expansive range of expression—from the most restrained, intimate voicing to commanding passages of resonant power capable of filling the room with a thunderous presence. Remarkably, this rare, diversified gem plays true to multiple genres, from gospel/hymnal, classical, smooth and traditional jazz, classical, Neo Soul, Latin, country, and more. Play and Enjoy!

Placement Recommendation
By virtue of its scale, tonal authority, and acoustic reach, the SHADD Semi-Concert Grand is ideally suited for distinguished environments where presence and performance are equally paramount. Its capabilities are naturally aligned with concert halls, major music festivals, auditoriums, theaters, and broadcast venues, including television networks, award shows/ceremonies, and film productions. The instrument is equally at home within venerable institutions, universities, recording studios, orchestra pits, special libraries, estates, palaces, and centers of civic or cultural significance—spaces where excellence, stature, and enduring resonance are not merely desired, but required.

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Hybrid Possibilities
Beyond its identity as a pure acoustic instrument, the SHADD semi-concert grand may be commissioned as a fully integrated hybrid platform through a discreet, à la carte suite of proprietary enhancements. These exclusive options are engineered to extend expressive range, production capability, and immersive performance without compromising the piano’s acoustic integrity or visual dignity.

Available integrations include advanced MIDI connectivity; pitch-modulation controls embedded within the performance bench; joystick and tactile expression interfaces; and a powerful, concert-grade audio architecture incorporating subwoofers and surround sound. A concealed onboard PC system with front-facing monitor and integrated video camera supports live production, recording, and broadcast environments.

The electronically actuated performance bench—height-adjustable via remote control—houses an integrated audio system and subwoofer, allowing the artist to both hear and physically feel each note as it is played. Additional refinements include an onboard alphanumeric keyboard and dedicated iPad interface governing all systems; automatic digital page-turning software; programmable LED/RGB illumination enabling dynamic color transitions; and four concealed soundboard pickups feeding balanced stereo XLR outputs directly to house audio systems.

For theatrical and cinematic applications, optional features may include a concealed smoke delivery system that emits from beneath and around the instrument, as well as a remote-controlled grand lid mechanism allowing the top to rise or descend electronically during performance.

Each hybrid SHADD semi-concert grand can be individually customized with bespoke appointments. Clients are invited to consult with our design and engineering team to curate a configuration that aligns precisely with their artistic vision, venue requirements, and performance ambitions.

Finishes & Bespoke Customization
Each SHADD semi-concert grand may be commissioned as a singular work of functional art, finished and detailed to reflect its setting, provenance, and patron. Beyond traditional high-polish black, the instrument may be rendered in custom hues or precisely color-matched to architectural interiors, institutional palettes, or historically significant environments.

Decorative commissions may include original artwork, symbolic ornamentation, or refined graphical elements—ranging from family or institutional crests to commemorative imagery for churches, organizations, and cultural foundations—executed with restraint and permanence. Finishes and detailing may be harmonized with private residences, estates, performance venues, universities, and venerable institutions to ensure visual continuity and architectural cohesion.

Material enhancements may incorporate curated brass accents, jewelry-grade elements, or other noble materials, integrated discreetly and with balance. For historically inspired installations, period-correct redesigns may be undertaken, allowing the instrument to reflect a specific era, generation, or lineage while preserving modern acoustic and mechanical excellence.

Each customization is approached as a collaborative commission, ensuring the final instrument remains unmistakably SHADD—distinct, dignified, and enduring.

Semi-Concert Grand Sizes
EWS – Model 1
Length: 6’11” (212cm) front to back Width: 61” (156cm) left to right Weight: 880 lbs (399kg)

EWS – Model 2
Length: 7’0” (213cm) front to back Width: 58″ (156cm) left to right Weight: 859 lbs (390kg)

EWS – Model 3
Length: 7’2” (218cm) front to back Width: 58″ (156cm) left to right Weight: 859 lbs (390kg)

EWS – Model 4
Length: 7’3” (219cm) front to back Width: 60″ (156cm) left to right Weight: 913 lbs (414kg)

EWS – Model 5
Length: 7’7” (230cm) front to back
Width: 60″ (154cm) left to right Weight: 990 lbs (450kg)