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I made a video explaining the difference between Yamaha’s CLP, CVP and CSP digital pianos because these three product codes still cause plenty of confusion.
They are all part of Yamaha’s Clavinova range, but each one is aimed at a different type of player.
The CLP range is all about the piano-playing experience.
The focus is on the feel of the keys, the quality of the piano sound and creating something natural and expressive to play.
The CVP range adds far more sounds, rhythms and entertainment features.
You can play with accompaniment styles, explore different instruments and control everything through a large colour screen.
It suits someone who wants a proper digital piano with the creative freedom of a high-end keyboard.
The CSP range is where you can really see Yamaha responding to how people use technology today.
Instead of covering the piano in buttons and screens, most of the features are controlled through Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app.
This keeps the piano looking clean and simple while still giving you sounds, accompaniment styles, recording and helpful learning features.
The Stream Lights can even guide you towards the correct notes, which can be a real encouragement for beginners and returning players.
A CLP suits someone who mainly wants to play piano.
A CVP suits someone who wants sounds, styles and lots to explore.
A CSP suits someone who likes the idea of a modern, app-controlled piano with useful learning features.
The real question is which one would make you want to sit down and play more often.
Later in the video, I do find myself leaning towards the Yamaha CSP-295.
It gives you the feel and sound of a premium digital piano, but it also opens up a huge amount of creativity through the Smart Pianist app.
You can use it as a straightforward piano, follow the Stream Lights, add backing styles or explore different sounds without the instrument itself feeling complicated.
I also made a full review of the CSP-295 if you would like to see it in more detail.
We regularly help customers move from an older digital piano into a newer Yamaha CLP, CVP or CSP model.
Your current piano may have a useful trade-in value, and we can help with the valuation, delivery and collection to make the change as straightforward as possible.
Call us on 01295 266 788, email sales@epianos.co.uk, or visit our Banbury showroom and we will help you work out which Clavinova range suits you best.
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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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