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Here are 5 things you need to know before you buy a Yamaha Clavinova CLP635.
1) It has plastic keys.
Although the weighted feel of the CLP635 action is very authentic, the keys themselves are plastic not wooden as you get on traditional pianos. The next model up, however, the Yamaha CLP645, does have wooden keys which brings it closer to traditional pianos.
The wooden keys, which are not as dense as plastic ones, give you more realistic feedback, particularly when playing quick passages.
2) It does NOT have a Bluetooth connection.
Were you looking forward to playing along with your music collection? Unfortunately, you won’t be able to do this (wirelessly at least) through the Yamaha CLP635 speakers, as there is no Bluetooth connectivity.
For this feature, you will need the next model up; the Yamaha CLP-645.
3) It comes flat packed
Believe it or not, this piano comes flat packed in a box and will require assembly. Don’t worry though, it’s really easy.
In fact, the main piano part is already built you simply need to screw the legs/base together and place the piano section on top. There are no complicated wires at all.
Just plug in the mains cable and a single wire to connect the top and bottom. 90% of people choose the self-assembly method, however, here at ePianos, we do have a full delivery and installation service available.
4) It has a USB audio recorder.
If you want to take a high-quality recording of yourself playing your Yamaha CLP635 and transfer it to a computer for mixing into music software or posting online, then the addition of a USB audio record is great news.
You can record onto the piano’s built-in memory as MIDI, insert a USB stick, and then transfer your MIDI recording to a .wav file. In simple terms; your recordings can be easily transferred off the piano onto a computer in a format that will playback on 99% of devices.
5) The polished ebony finish is more expensive
When you’re browsing through the Yamaha CLP Clavinova range don’t be fooled by the jump in price between the matte finishes (Black Walnut, Rosewood, White Ash, Dark Walnut, etc) and the Polished Ebony shiny black finish.
It’s usually around £200. The Polished Ebony finish is a seriously posh finish, as you’ll see particularly when looking close up at the edges of the piano. On the matte-finished you can clearly see the veneer join, however, on the PE finishes all the corners are perfectly smooth.
If you need any more help to decide then just contact the ePianos team by calling 01295 266788 or emailing sales@epianos.co.uk.
Also, check out our YouTube channel here for excellent demonstration, comparison and review videos here.
Have you thought about buying second-hand? – We have a huge selection of preowned pianos and keyboards which you can browse here.
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These items are sold on behalf of Yamaha, and are sent to us on a per-order basis, typically within 5-7 working days, unless an ETA is otherwise stated.
We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
Tracking will be provided by the haulier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
**The Yamaha CSP Series, Yamaha CVP905 & CVP909, Yamaha CLP875, 885 & 895GP, and Yamaha NU1Xa are all sold on behalf of Yamaha and arrive with us on a per-order basis. As soon as your piano has arrived, we will contact you to organise the appropriate dispatch method. ETA for stock is shown on the product page for those items.
***If you have included the optional £99 home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will send your details direct to the installation team, who will contact you within 48 hours to make arrangements.
Depending on which option is most appropriate, we will either contact you to discuss a bespoke ePianos delivery surcharge for goods we can’t package for a 3rd party courier, or otherwise dispatch goods via FedEx or APC.
If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Smaller items, such as books, discs, etc, will be dispatched via Royal Mail second class.
After purchase, you can download the file either from the order confirmation page or the "Downloads" tab in "My Account".
If you have selected the option to receive a pre-loaded USB stick, then this will be dispatched via Royal Mail.
We will contact you regarding any pre-ordered items, and let you know when they arrive so as to arrange delivery with you at a convenient time.
Used items can also be purchased using either of the following options (minimum loan amount of £250 after deposit):
Total amount payable: £893.32
Available finance options are displayed at checkout. Alternatively, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options, or email a finance application to you. Find out more by clicking here
Our seasonal opening hours are as follows:
We are closed on all bank holidays, therefore the processing of sales and deliveries will be delayed.
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
*Cashback amount varies product to product, as indicated.
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