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£1199 |
Yamaha CLP 320 This is the start of the Clavinova range, and gives little away in terms of overall ability. A decent, full sound is coupled to a comfortable action, with good response for its price range. As with all Clavinovas the cabinet is of high quality, looking good in the home. The feature range is good - 10 voices, a record function and metronome - and the overall piano is great for beginning, or for advancing from that 5-octave keyboard or that clapped out '20s upright tuned to Bb. A good price and complete with a matching bench.
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£1599 |
Yamaha CLP 330 This is a gem. The piano is fitted with the high-end GH3 action which is just so responsive to play, with a touch reminiscent of a good grand piano. This depth and feel allows a greater expression in playing, especially when moving to more complex pieces. The tone is rich and able to respond to the playability of the action - as a pure piano this is a very satisfying instrument, even if the player is coming from a quality acoustic. The feature set is very good - with 14 usable voices, a record function and metronome, and USB connectivity. This enables the piano to link easily with the ubiquitous home computer for teaching, sequencing or just showing off. The front placed device port allows a memory stick to be used with the inbuilt recorder. This gives a whole new potential for lessons (or for pretending YOU recorded it!). A useful range of extras which complement this superb piano well. I like it. Good value, and complete with matching bench. In stock in mahogany finish at the moment.
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£1999 |
Yamaha CVP-401 This is a good example of Yamaha's 'Ensemble Pianos' - they are a piano, with the full accompaniment section, like a keyboard - but better. This is in a smart dark rosewood finish cabinet with a fully weighted Graded Hammer action for true piano feel, and a rich piano sound - this is a nice piano. It has a full selection of rhythms (191 of them!) which are musical to play across all styles, and over 700 (!) assorted instrument sounds - including anything and everything, even ones I haven't heard of before. Other sophisticated features include Internet Direct Connection, comprehensive computer connectivity, 16-track Song recording, visual score and lyric display, and a wide variety of effects. This is a musical entertainment system for the whole family. Complete with matching bench.
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£699 |
Casio Privia PX-730 The Casio Privia range is the ideal compact piano - they will fit where even a Clavinova won't go - but still with a proper responsive 88-note piano action. This is the latest version of the 'Lifestyle' model with the new piano sound (a 128 note ployphonic sample with beautiful reproduction across the keyboard) and an easy but accurate feel. The cabinet includes a sliding cover for the keys and a pedal bar with three pedals. The sound from the speakers is excellent, reproducing a massive piano tone from such a small package. Superb. I'm adding a matching adjustable piano stool free of charge, to make a proper package.
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£599 |
Casio Privia PX-130 The Casio Privia range is the ideal compact piano - they will fit where even a Clavinova won't go - but still with a proper responsive 88-note piano action. This is the latest model and has a decent, rich sound even from the little speakers and plenty of extra features. Perfect as a first piano - even fitting the bedroom - or where space is so limited. This is complete with the wooden stand and a sustain pedal. PLUS, I'm adding a compact bench with it for a short time only. Brilliant value.
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£699 |
Casio AP 200 A great value piano, with a proper weighted action ideal as a first instrument, or as an addition to a keyboard or organ. The sound is excellent with a remarkably accurate timbre for the price. Eight extra tones, a record function, sliding lid and metronome give a full set of features. Complete with a free adjustable stool. Wonderful value.
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