CDP1

~ PCM sound source
~ 4 levels of touch sensitivity
~ No sliding key cover
~ Half backboard
~ Standard length music desk (straight edged)
~ All buttons are on the display panel
~ 36 cm depth (takes up less room)
~ Weight 45kg
~ Will take you up to grade 7

CDP2

~ High resolution PCM sound source
~ 5 levels of touch sensitivity
~ Sliding Key Cover
~ Almost full backboard, for greater stability
~ Extra long (curved corner) music desk
~ Simplified user panel with only 3 buttons
~ 42 cm depth
~ Weight 50KG
~ Will take you up to grade 8 and beyond

"Both children are really pleased and excited by it"

Dear Graham

I have just taken delivery of the Classenti CDP1 this morning. I've managed to assemble it with no problems and am just going through the User Manual CD. So far, the piano sounds and feels good - both children are really pleased and excited by it.

Louise Nevill, France.

"I couldn't believe the quality I received for such a relatively cheap price!"

I recently bought a Classenti CDP1 from your website, and I couldn't believe the quality I received for such a relatively cheap price! I needed something to practice on when I went away to University, that felt and sounded as close as possible to an actual piano, and the CDP1 is quite sufficient for this need. It even went one better than my piano at home by including a sostenuto pedal!

I would say this is an excellent practice substitute for a piano, although for gigs and the like a stage piano with better sounds and functions would probably be more useful. The metronome function is especially helpful for technical practice.

It only took about 10 mins for two of us to assemble first time, and the fact so much of it comes apart means it is pretty easy to take places in a car. If like me you are too lazy to have to walk somewhere everyday to do your practice. Thank you because it is a brilliant piano!

Joe Schultz
(Hull)

P.S. Also, the fact you can plug in headphones means that you can practice at any time of the day without disturbing people, which is great!

"When listening to Stephanie playing from an adjacent room, it is very difficult to tell which piano she is playing - the acoustic or Classenti"

Classenti CDP1 Dark Rosewood

Hi Graham,

Thank you very much, my Classenti piano arrived as promised and I just wanted to let you know what I thought of it.

The keys are not flimsy and have a great, solid feel when played. It is a very stylish piece of equipment. The sound quality is just like an acoustic piano but is better to play because it is more controllable with the volume control and headphone options.

The pedal is just right - not too stiff and it works well.
The record function allows me to hear back what I have just played and correct myself. No strings means no tuning is needed, hence no ongoing additional costs.

It feels like a new piano because the keys aren't soft to the touch, like some older acoustic pianos. I prefer playing it to an acoustic piano in many ways.

It is a stylish-looking piano. It is very solidly built and stable.

At the moment, it is temporarily located in the lounge of our house, where there is also an upright acoustic piano. When listening to Stephanie playing from an adjacent room, it
is very difficult to tell which piano she is playing - the acoustic or Classenti. This is an indication of its good audio reproduction. It's good value for money.

Regards,
Mike Brooks, Colchester, Essex, UK

"The look is excellent value for the money. All the other sounds are good. I particularly like the vibes"

The touch is absolutely fine. I use the standard touch, and don’t need to use light or heavy, but it’s good that it’s there. It is quite realistic.

The piano 1 sound is a bit “woolly” in comparison with real pianos. Piano 2 is brighter, which helps - but it still takes a bit of getting used to, after the natural overtones & resonance of a piano.

The look is excellent value for the money. We will have to make a cover for the keys, to keep the dust out, though. The brushed steel “button panel” looks good, but I wonder whether in a future design it might be better made in a darker wood colour, even in plastic! The next model up has only 3 buttons - but I particularly wanted the “one touch” of this model, which enables very quick adjustments whilst playing.

All the other sounds are good. I particularly like the vibes. Strings are fine; the one organ sound is not much like the “Cathedral” it claims, but that’s no problem for me. Being able to mix two sounds is a real bonus; I enjoy the strings to back the piano.

It is very sturdy and managed to fit it without perspiration! From box to Bach in 15 minutes.

I had to sell my piano when we moved here 3 years ago, as I knew it wouldn’t fit in the lounge. But after 3 years, we managed to find just the right spot for this electric piano, and it looks good.

As usual, UK Pianos offered a caring service with good advice before the purchase, and delivery happened exactly when planned.

If I need to make another purchase, for Church or wherever, I’ll certainly be in contact.

Yours

Reverand John Chandler, Colchester, UK

"My son Mark is very pleased so far with the piano's performance"

Dear Graham
 
Excellent service! You were kind enough to telephone on the Monday, the piano arrived at nine o'clock the following morning, as promised.

My son Mark is very pleased so far with the piano's performance. 

Assembly was easy, so we expect to find it equally straightforward if we need to dismantle it!

End result? Happy and impressed customer.
 
David Stevens, Canterbury, UK

"The action is superb - if you shut eyes and ears you would be convinced you are playing a real piano keyboard"

I have been using my CDP1 for almost two weeks now and I would like to say I am VERY pleased. As Graham has said, the action is superb - if you shut eyes and ears you would be convinced you are playing a real piano keyboard.

The sounds are good; personally I prefer Piano2 which is brighter but both are excellent piano sounds for the money. I've seen the piano described as woolly, well, it is at very low volume so turn up the volume a bit and it's fine. The other sounds are fun for playing around (which of course I am still doing!). Overall build quality is much better than I expected for the price and the whole unit has a comforting solid feel to it.

The delivery men were kind enough to put the piano box in the sitting room and I had it up and running in about 25 minutes - solo.

This is actually very easy if you follow the following procedure:-
- Open the box , take out the base and sides and screws. Don't remove any of the packing on the keyboard
- Turn the box on its side with the keys facing down.
- Build the base & sides, and lay them down, pedals down.
- WITHOUT removing any packing, slide out the keyboard and get rid of the box
- Remove the polythene bag from the two ends of the keyboard and fit the base to it.
- Lift the whole thing to an upright position (which is quite easy as the weight is supported by the feet)
- remove the polystyrene "hoops" and the rest of the packaging
- Play it and smile

Many thanks,

Mike D, Bedford, UK

"Both children are really pleased and excited by it"

Dear Graham

I have just taken delivery of the Classenti CDP1 this morning. I've managed to assemble it with no problems and am just going through the User Manual CD. So far, the piano sounds and feels good - both children are really pleased and excited by it.

Louise Nevill, France.

"I couldn't believe the quality I received for such a relatively cheap price!"

I recently bought a Classenti CDP1 from your website, and I couldn't believe the quality I received for such a relatively cheap price! I needed something to practice on when I went away to University, that felt and sounded as close as possible to an actual piano, and the CDP1 is quite sufficient for this need. It even went one better than my piano at home by including a sostenuto pedal!

I would say this is an excellent practice substitute for a piano, although for gigs and the like a stage piano with better sounds and functions would probably be more useful. The metronome function is especially helpful for technical practice.

It only took about 10 mins for two of us to assemble first time, and the fact so much of it comes apart means it is pretty easy to take places in a car. If like me you are too lazy to have to walk somewhere everyday to do your practice. Thank you because it is a brilliant piano!

Joe Schultz
(Hull)

P.S. Also, the fact you can plug in headphones means that you can practice at any time of the day without disturbing people, which is great!

"The sound is very much like an acoustic piano, and the keys are just as they should be"

Hello Graham

Thank you for your email. We have bought a piano from UK pianos following the comparisons. We bought the Classenti CDP1 for our six year old daughter who has recently begun to learn how to play, and are delighted with it. 

The sound is very much like an acoustic piano, and the keys are just as they should be. 

The compact size is ideal for anyone short of space, as the depth is minimal. My daughter loves the functions on offer, which are not too complicated for her to use - she especially likes the record and playback facility (and the headphones are
ideal for her to 'plink plink' without me knowing - she thinks!)

We are very happy with UK Pianos.  We ordered the piano on Friday, and it arrived on the following Monday morning.

Thank you - Lynda

"I am extremely pleased with it"

Hi Graham, Thanks very much for the speedy delivery.

The piano arrived safely this morning and didn't take long to assemble with the help of my neighbour!  

I am extremely pleased with it.

Many thanks,

Daryll Little (Ms.), Llanelli, Wales