Yamaha Clavinova

A few years ago, my parents bought me a traditional upright piano as a wedding present (quite what my now ex-wife got out of it, I don't know - I guess it was somewhere to put photos/vases etc.). Then, my marriage split up (it's in another op, if you want the details!). Working as a doctor, I moved into hospital accomodation - and for obvious reasons, couldn't figure out what to do with the piano. (She wasn't having it, that's for sure!) After lengthy discussions with my parents, we decided to trade the piano in for a Clavinova - the CVP201 to be exact. I ended up adding a bit to the cost, because it was a bit more than the piano, but we felt that it ...  Read the complete review

The Clavinova CVP 107 has proved to be indispensible. With 224 original voices, 6 Organ Flutes, 480 XG voices and 13 drum kits the fun begins. An auto accompaniment (170 of them) gives professional instrumental backing according to the chords you play or you can even create your own! By using the Automatic Vocal Harmony Function and a microphone you can produce vocal harmony allowing a single singer to sound like a group. The disk drive allows you to record your playing, play back midis and the LCD display and guide lamps help you to learn pieces by showing you when and where to play the next note. There is also the facility to sequence midis, change instruments for ...  Read the complete review

This piano is a great substitute to the real thing. What you lose in some areas you make up in convenience and reliability. You have a piano, harpsichord, two types of organ and other sounds to try. You can control the volume and plug in the headphones if you want to stay on good terms with the neighbours. It will never go out of tune. It is easier to move and will fit easily through your doorway. And if you are not at all good at playing, you can pretend with the demo. The keys are satisfyingly heavy, the finish looks a bit plasticky but will wipe clean easily and it comes with a stool and some music. I bought mine second hand for 750 pounds from a shop. But ...  Read the complete review

What ever any one says about "real pianos", the top of the range Yamaha Clavinova is the best thing i have ever played on. The choice of instruments, styles is amazing and the general sound quality very good. For the ardent pianists even the touch sensitivity is brilliant. The only draw back is its weight it is definitly not portable, which is unfortunate as it is ideal for shows and concerts. It certainly does piano tuners out of a job. ...  Read the complete review