Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano

Just like a real piano. Mechanically, it is a real piano.

Same as previously stated. XLR and 1/4 inch outputs... volume and some tone controls... extra cheesy tremolo. Mine also included a custom Anvil case for each half of the piano. I don't need them anymore, so if anyone is interested in the Anvil cases (in Sacramento area), let me know. They are foam lined, with casters and handles.

Everything that a real piano can do, minus a few keys at the upper and lower end. Mechanical damper works great, too.

It's a piano that's built to travel. Don't throw it out a 2nd story window and it will last forever.

I bought it used from a an ex-roadie, who in turn purchased it from the band when they broke up. The Whiskey Hill Gang or some such. As for customer service, he helped me load it in the truck. Doesn't get much better than that.

Great if it's what you want. I wanted easier portability and my wife wanted dead on piano action. That's what we got in spades.

Can you play a piano? That's what it is. Unfortunately,
it's heavy and comes in two parts. But that's because it
has a real grand piano action and horizontal harp.
Using it is easy, moving it is not like moving a synth.
(Nor is it anything like moving a real piano, thank goodness.)

The main feature is a real grand piano action.
Other than that, it has separate outputs: 1/4" that are affected
by the volume control, and XLR that are not, ideal for local
monitor and send-to-board scenario. It also has a stereo
vibrato which is more of a gimmick than a useful feature.
It has useful bass, middle, and treble controls.

While it doesn't sound just like a real piano, it has a
great sound all it's own. It certainly sounds more like
a piano than anything that was available back in the
early 80's, and still sounds better than many electronic
pianos today, especially considering dynamic range. You
can really bang on those keys!
The touch is relatively light and fast, compared to pianos.
It is relatively heavy, compared to electronic pianos and
weighted-keyboard synths.

This piano was used by many pros, including Billy Joel, for
gigs where a real grand piano was not practical.

Because of its high and long sustain, I like it better for
rock, blues, and ragtime than for intricate jazz or classical
music, where the sustain tends to interfere with note separation.

I bought one that was severly abused by some hard rock group,
never fixed it (I still move it by tying the covers on), and
have used it continuously for 20 years now. (I don't gig with
it very often). The legs are very sturdily mounted and did not
suffer at all from the horrendous treatment that the piano apparently
got. The casing is battered and dented, the casing screws are
missing, and the buckles and a hinge or two were torn off, obviously
from a very heavy-handed crew. But it still plays great.

Never needed any, other than to order the service manual,
which arrived promptly (20 years ago). I don't know whether
parts are still available, but I bet they are.

When I bought it, there was a waiting line of months, even at
the list price of over $4000 (which I didn't have). At $2500,
this is the best money I ever spent on a musical instrument,
with the possible exception of the first guitar I ever bought
at $60. Playing a real grand piano action had a major influence
on my style and ability.

Today, however, electronic pianos and synths have pretty damn
good piano sounds and even reasonable actions, in addition to
having alternate sounds. But a good piano sound and a good
weighted keyboard are still pretty expensive, and CP70's can
be found at under $1000. If you don't have to move it often
(or if you have a good road crew) and if you don't need other
sounds, it's a great option.

It sounds really great for rock classics like Paul McCartney
style playing, or the end to Layla, or Allman brothers tunes
(my age is showing!) It's also a killer piano for many styles
of blues.

Very easy to use, after the ordeal of getting it on stage! Perfect eq. for live use, nice tremelo effect and effect in/out. All very simple. Straightforward manual

I know that this is not a synth, but a real grand-piano. As it is a electric instrument which is in my opinion really vintage I believe that it should be mentioned here. The keyboard action is superior to any synth I ever played. Real contact between hammers and strings

Very distinctive sound, you can recognize it at once on a record. Love it!

Survived many gigs and 'accidents', stays in tune very well. Built to last.

Broke a hammer once, the dealer replaced it without costs. Never dealt with them again.

I bought this beauty in 1982 and we grew up together, probably going to be buried in/with it. At that time there was no alternative for a real piano sound. Play it every day, as it is +/- irreplacable I woud be very,very sad if I ever lose it. I don't use it on stage anymore so I hope my house will never burn down!