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What's covered: Main structure, electronics,
key mechanism, pedals, functions, and parts. Read more
Colour: Black Satin (more colours below)
Or order by phone: Call 020 8367 2080. Price: £829 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe)
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Availability:
Dark Rosewood, Cherry, Maple, Mahogany, Polished White, and Polished Rosewood in stock. Black satin out of stock
until 1st week of September
2010.
(We
deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
You
Get:
5 Year Warranty (Covers all parts and labour for 5 years. Repairs carried out in your
home)
The Classenti CDP2 comes with a 5 year 'on-site', parts and labour
warranty.
This means a technician will come to your home if any repairs are needed.
There is no cost to you. You won't have to send your piano anywhere.
Available Colours: Black satin, dark rosewood, polished ebony, cherry, maple,
mahogany, polished white or polished rosewood (see down the page)
The main features of the CDP2 are listed down the page
Save on the delivery cost and collect this piano from our London store: 83 Southbury Road, Enfield, Middx, EN1
1PJ. The piano comes in one box. It fits easily in any car that has fold-down back seats. Our piano store is open
Monday to Saturday 10am to
6pm.
"The best all-round piano I've seen under £1000. Super value for money!", Graham Howard - Piano
Advisor.
Click on the link below to ask me a question...
What our customers say...
"Once the first few notes were played it was confirmed, we knew we had picked a winner,
the sound is very impressive"
We are really pleased with our decision to go with the Classenti brand for our
purchase of a digital piano. The courier driver you used was careful in unloading the piano. The strong packaging by the supplier
helped to ensure the piano arrived in mint condition. The set up was straightforward after following the simple instructions in
the manual.
The piano has good build quality, sturdy yet sleek looking with great curved lines
and the polished black finish looks great. Once the first few notes were played it was confirmed, we knew we had picked a winner,
the sound is very impressive.
The simple layout of the buttons makes them easy to use and the manual explained how
to get the different instrumental voices, practice songs etc. My daughter is really enjoying practicing on the piano.
Thanks for the great service Graham & please also thank your team on our
behalf
Leo Botrugno & Family, Bedfordshire,
UK
"I was looking for a
digital piano with a firm realistic keyboard action and that is exactly what the Classenti has,
perfect"
Hi Graham,
My CDP2 arrived safely and we assembled it without trouble. The main feature I was looking for in a digital piano was a
firm realistic keyboard action and that is exactly what the Classenti has, perfect. No unnecessary frills, just a good solid
piano with the most important essentials such as good sounds,two track recording, metronome etc. I am amazed at the low price for
such a good instrument.
~ Not sure if your child will take to playing the piano?
~ Are you worried about the initial investment?
~ Why not consider our 'rent-to-own' programme...
CDP2 Dark Rosewood (See other colours further down the
page)
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Price: £829 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability:In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx. (We'll call you to
arrange the day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
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details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
CDP2 Cherry (See other colours further down the
page)
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Price: £829 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability:In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx. (We'll call you to
arrange the day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
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details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
Price: £977 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability: Out of stock until 1st week of September. Call 020 8367 2080 to reserve
one.
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Europe).
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details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
CDP2
Maple
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Price: £829 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability: In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx (We'll call you to arrange the
day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
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details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
CDP2
Mahogany
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Price: £829 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability: In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx (We'll call you to arrange the
day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
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details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
CDP2 Polished
White
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Price: £1,019 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability: In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx (We'll call you to arrange the
day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
(Interest Free Finance Available: 50% deposit, remaining balance interest free over 12 months) Read more, or call 020 8367 2080 for more
details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
CDP2 Polished
Rosewood
(Picture coming soon)
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Price: £1,065 (Delivery £45 for UK, Rep. Ireland, and most
of Europe)
Availability: In Stock. Delivery 1-2 Working Days by FedEx (We'll call you to arrange the
day).
(We deliver this piano to UK, Rep. Ireland, and most of
Europe).
(Interest Free Finance Available: 50% deposit, remaining balance interest free over 12 months) Read more, or call 020 8367 2080 for more
details. Printable forms: Standing order, Hire purchase
The main features of the CDP2 are listed down the page
What our customers say...
"I like the feel and
the sound which is almost as good as a real piano"
Hi Graham,
The piano arrived yesterday. I am very happy with the decision l took to buy the Classenti. I like the feel and the sound which
is almost as good as a real piano. Thank you first of all for helping me in the process of deciding which digital piano to buy
and giving me the right advice.
Kind regards,
John Butcher, Reading, UK.
"Thanks for going the extra mile"
Hi Graham,
The piano has arrived and we are all enjoying it. Thanks for "going the extra mile" and taking it to the courier depot on Tuesday
to make sure it arrived yesterday, I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Martin Lascelles, Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, UK
Represents the full 7¼ octave range of an upright or grand piano. The keys are exactly the same size as a
real piano.
Touch Sensitive Keys
The harder you strike the key, the louder it sounds. Gives added expression to your music.
Touch Sensitivity Levels: 5 (p, mp, mf, f, ff)
Graded Hammer Action Keyboard
With heavier key weighting in the bass, getting progressively lighter as you go up the keyboard. This mimics the
exact feel of an upright or grand piano.
High Resolution PCM Sound Source
The PCM sound source (also used on Yamaha Clavinovas and
Roland HP digital pianos) is currently the best way of digitizing natural sounds. The result is an electronic piano that sounds like a real
piano.
8 Instrumental Voices
Piano 1, Piano 2 (brigher sound), Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2, Harpsichord, Organ, Strings and
Vibraphone.
The instrumental voices, effects, reverb, chorus, metronome and other features are all accessed from just three
buttons. These buttons are located on the left cheek, which is next to the bottom note on the piano.
Sliding Key Cover
The sliding key cover is the same colour as the piano. It protects your piano keys from getting chipped,
prevents them from getting ruined by liquid spills, and stops dust from getting in-between or underneath the keys.
Built-in Speakers
2 x 20 watts - that’s 40 watts stereo amplification! Big volume range.
Record and Play Back
This feature allows you to record your own music. All you need to do is press the ‘record’ button and start
playing. When you’ve finished playing, press the ‘play’ button and it will play back your song.
Built-in Metronome
No need to buy one, it's built-in. Essential for learning how to play in time. You can adjust the speed to suit
the music you are playing.
Voltage Adjustment
The Classenti CDP2 has a built-in transformer which allows you to use the piano in any Country. It automatically adjusts to
your Country's voltage!
Power Adaptor
AC mains adaptor with UK plug included.
3 Pedals: Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto
Sustain pedal. This is the pedal on the right. On upright pianos it is sometimes
referred to as a ‘damper pedal’. This pedal allows you to sustain any note, or notes, without having to hold the key down.
Soft pedal. This is the pedal on the left. Pressing this down makes the sound a lot
quieter. It’s very useful when you’re required to play something very delicate.
Sostenuto pedal. This pedal is in the middle. Used mainly by experienced pianists.
The sostenuto pedal sustains only notes that are depressed at the time the pedal is depressed. More proficient players use it when a note, or
notes need to be sustained without being disturbed when the right pedal comes into play.
Key weight Control
Prefer a heavier or lighter touch? No problem, just use the key weight control button to select from three
settings: Standard, heavy and light. The piano’s default setting is standard. The keys remain touch sensitive on all
settings.
Cabinet (Keyboard, Base, Legs, Pedal board)
Extremely strong, hard wearing cabinet and base
Really easy to assemble or take apart (only 4 hand-tight wing nuts to secure keyboard to base)
Easy to move the piano around (even on your own)
Elegant, stylish, curved edge design. Looks stunning in any home
Almost full backboard for greater stability
Available colours: Black satin, dark rosewood, polished ebony, polished white, polished rosewood, cherry, maple or
mahogany
User Panel
Easy to use control panel that's tucked away neatly at the left hand end of the keyboard
section.
Fixed Wooden Stand
The fixed wooden stand with all 3 pedals built-in is included in the price. With just 4 hand-tight wing nuts to secure the
stand to the keyboard section, the CDP2 can be put together or taken apart with ease.
Music Desk (Folding)
Extra long (curved corner) music desk. This comes in really handy when having to spread out pages of sheet
music. Fold away your music desk when your piano is not in use, this will protect it from getting damaged.
Headphones
2 x Headphone jacks to connect headphones. Two players can play with headphones at the same time.
64 Note Polyphony
This allows you to play up to 64 notes simultaneously (I know you only have 10 fingers, but this includes notes
held down by the pedal).
MIDI In/Out
Connect to your computer and other MIDI compatible hardware.
AUX In (also known as 'Line in' or 'audio in')
The Aux-in (or auxiliary-in) allows you to connect external music sources (with RCA outputs) such as your PDA or
MP3 player.
AUX Out (also known as 'Line out' or 'audio out')
If you want to give a live performance, connect your Classenti piano to your hi-fi system through the AUX-out
(or auxiliary-out).
Transpose
Change your piano’s pitch to play along with other instruments such as trumpet, clarinet, etc. Or make some
musical pieces more comfortable for singers.
Reverb
This produces a slight echo on each note to mimic the sound a grand piano makes in a concert hall. The Classenti
CDP2 offers 4 levels of reverb.
Dual Voice With Layer Balance
Choose any two sounds and merge them together. A very nice combination is piano combined with
strings.
Master Volume Switch
You can turn the sound right down for late night playing, or up to its maximum for loud performances.
Power Switch
You can turn your piano on or off without having to reach for the mains socket.
More Features:
8 demo songs
32 practice songs
2 track sequencer. Approximately 5,000 notes
Simplified user panel with only 3 buttons
What Else Is In The Box?
English User Manual
AC input
English 3-pin plug
pedal lead
Available Colours: Black satin, dark rosewood, polished ebony, cherry, maple,
mahogany, polished white or polished rosewood
Piano Dimensions: Length 138cm (54.3 inches), Height 82cm (32.3 inches),
Depth 42cm (16.5 inches) Music Rest Height: 17cm (7 inches) Music Rest Width: 63cm (25 inches) Floor to bottom of keybed (leg room): 65cm (25.5 inches)
Weight: 50kg
Assembly
Really easy to put together.
Approximate assembly time 15-20 minutes.
Easy-to-use assembly instructions in English are included.
All holes are pre-drilled. In the assembly pack you get 4 screws to connect the side panels and pedal board
and 4 wing nuts to secure the keyboard to the base. The piano can be assembled on your own, but we recommend getting help to lift the
keyboard section onto the base.
Storing The Piano Away
The Classenti CDP2 digital piano can easily be taken apart and stored away. Just undo the 4 wing nuts and the keyboard
section comes away from the base.
The Classenti CDP2 comes with a 5 year 'on-site', parts and labour
warranty.
This means a technician will come to your home if any repairs are needed.
There is no cost to you. You won't have to send your
piano anywhere.
Quick Glance Differences Between The CDP1 And The CDP2
CDP1
~ PCM sound source (brighter sound than CDP2)
~ 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 (warmer sound than CDP1)
~ 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
Advantages Of The CDP2 Over The CDP1
The main advantage is the sound. The CDP2’s high resolution PCM sound source produces an even more realistic
sound than the CDP1’s standard PCM sound source.
The CDP2 has a sliding key cover. This will protect your piano keys from getting chipped or ruined by liquid
spills. It also stops dust from getting in-between and under the keys.
The almost full backboard on the CDP2 provides a much stronger and more stable piano. The main panels are less
likely to be damaged if you intend moving your piano around a lot.
If you use a lot of individual sheet music, rather than books, the extra length music desk on the CDP2 comes in
really handy.
The CDP2’s simplified user panel was designed to reduce the chances of being distracted while playing. Only
3 buttons are viewable on the user panel.
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Q/"Why is the action on the Classenti digital piano so
realistic?"
A/ After years of research and development, Classenti has patented a new piano action mechanism called “Real
Hammer Action Mechanic With Adjustable Action Point”.
In plain English, this really means: The moving parts that are connected to the piano key have been designed to
feel exactly like a real piano.
Q/ "Do you have any idea how the Classenti CDP2 and CDP3 compare for resale prices if we might want to upgrade
after say 2 years?"
For instance, if we were to buy another piano from you and they were in good condition, what would you buy them back for? (this
is not a meant to be a commitment on your part, but just to get an idea comparing them).
A/ Classenti digital pianos have got a good resale value.
A two year old CDP2 should sell for between 70% and 80% of the price you paid for it. A two year old CDP3 should sell for
between 65% and 75% of the price you paid for it. This is assuming you keep it in good condition, of course. If you want to upgrade to an upright
piano later then we would offer you an attractive part-exchange price.
Q/"I have been thinking about the classenti but would be nervous about buying without trying it
first. Do you know of any stockists in Dublin Ireland by any chance?"
A/ There aren't any stockists of Classenti digital pianos in Ireland.
Classenti digital pianos can only be purchased online. Classenti offer a '60 day money back if you're not satisfied'
guarantee. This way you can try the piano out in your home without commitment.
"It plays beautifully - not at all like and electric piano"
Hi, My classenti piano arrived on the due date. We assembled it that night without
the mannual. It plays beautifully - not at all like and electric piano ( I,m such a ludite). I am amazed I can still play after
more than 10 years. There's hope for a lot of people!
Freddie 8 is having his first lessons with me and is being taught traditionally. I am
teaching Henry 6 with colours and by ear. It really helps the piano has no distracting "bells and whistles". Tilly 3 is
singing "Once upon a dream" from Disney's Sleeping Beauty.
Thank you for the electonic mannual. Very environ friendly. Being a bit slow, I had
wondered where it was.
The service we have had from you has been excellent, thank you
Alison Burton, Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, UK
"I fell in love with this instrument straight away, and
ended up taking one home with me"
I had decided to take up piano playing after a gap of many years, having recently
semi-retired. This time I had my heart set on a digital piano. Not knowing much about them, I contacted Graham Howard for his
advice on what to look for.
After a few friendly emails, and receiving very helpful advice, I decided to drive
from Northampton to Enfield to visit the showroom. There, I was shown the Classenti CDP2, and given a short demonstration. I fell
in love with this instrument straight away, and ended up taking one home with me.
It was very easy to assemble, having downloaded the instruction manual from the
internet.
Once assembled, this piano makes a wondrous addition to any room, a really beautiful looking, and at the same time very solid,
instrument.
To play it is to be transported into another world, the sounds are so authentic. The
extras are an added bonus, with just enough not to get too complicated, for instance 5 instrumental voices, various demo songs to
listen to, a metronome, and reverb are my particular favourites.
This has given me the enthusiasm to take lessons again, because the Classenti deserves to be played well, and I hope one day that
I will be able to do it the justice that it deserves. It will certainly be fun trying.
Alan G Mitchell, Northampton
"In regards to its sound, build quality etc. You have not let me down. Straight away the default
piano sound was authentic and instantly reminded me of the acoustic
piano..."
Hi Graham,
I received delivery of a Classenti CPD2 in polished black. I
have only had it a few days so still working through the instruction manual! However, first impressions are excellent. It was a
bit of leap of faith with the Classenti as I had no opportunity to try one out before I bought it.
However, I relied on your guide book in regards to its sound, build quality etc. You have
not let me down. Straight away the default piano sound was authentic and instantly reminded me of the acoustic piano in Sunday
School many years ago.
The demo tunes show off the full potential of sounds that can be produced, the sounds
are rich and have good presence. I am very pleased with the overall quality and look of the piano.
While it is not endowed with dozens of buttons an dials it has a simple elegance and
looks great in the lounge.
With thanks
Jeff Charnock, Liverpool, UK
"I would recommend it to anyone about to buy their
first piano. My daughter can't stop playing it !"
Hi Graham, just a quick word about the
piano I bought from you last month - Classenti Digital Piano CDP2 Dark Rosewood. I must say I am very impressed by it's build
quality and sound. Would have had to pay £400+ extra for a similar spec Kawai which I tried in a local shop.
I find the aux-in facility very handy especially since I have a Yamaha synthesiser
which I can control with the piano via Midi. The quality of the other limited voices are not as good
as the main piano sound, but we as a family use it as a piano only which is why we bought it in the first place.
Just a small quibble regarding the use of headphones; level is quite low and slight
distortion occurs when volume turned up to max. Overall a good quality digital piano, would recommend it to anyone about to buy
their first piano, my daughter can't stop playing! (in her own unique way) it, many thanks,
Llion Baines, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales,
UK
"The buttons are almost self-explanatory"
I’m delighted with the piano, and the manual is no problem. The buttons are almost
self-explanatory or easy to work out,
though I think I’ll need to experiment a little more to get the most out of all the features. That’s the case with any versatile
product!
John Chandler, Colchester, UK
"Your technician was punctual, knowledgeable and very
helpful indeed, so all round a good result"
Hi Graham
Doubtless you're aware, but Jerry was here yesterday fixing the keyboard. Many thanks
for arranging for him to do so. I didn't really know what the fault was, but it was explained to me and it's clear why the unit
wasn't working properly. Everything is OK now.
I'm very pleased to have it back, and, listening to Jerry's assessment of various
different models I'm also please to have that quality of board. I have to say that your technician was punctual, knowledgeable
and very helpful indeed, so all round a good result.
Thanks, Adrian Taylor, Hatherleigh, Devon, UK
"You kindly sent your piano fixer up from London to Leicester and he did a fantastic
job"
Dear Graham
I recently bought a digital piano from you (about June) but it had some sound
problems. You kindly sent your piano fixer up from London to Leicester and he did a fantastic job.
My daughter is delighted now that the noise she complained of has gone. I have been meaning to thank you but have not got
around to it. Thank you for your support. I hope you have a Happy and prosperous Christmas / New Year!
Regards
Paul Williams
" think your excellent customer service combined with the 5 years warranty would
compensate or outweigh for the aforementioned"
The sound is very nice and the touch quite heavy. I did not
feel there was a distinctive difference between 'hard,soft, and normal'
The polished ebony look is just fantastic. unfrtunately when I was
removing the selotape, a part of the silver paint came out. this made it look like an eyesore.
The price: definitely not a competitve price when compared to yamaha
clavinova 220 PE. I have mostly used piano voices. I think they are ok. Speed of delivery was excellent despite the fact I
had the piano delivered on one day and the stool on another day, but your communication was excellent.
helpfulness I consider the most important thing. You have been very
helpful. I give 10/10 on this.
In conclusion: think your excellent customer service combined with the 5 years warranty would compensate or outweigh for the
aforementioned.
Kind regards
Milad Kehdr,
"The key touch was perfect, just what I was hoping for"
I've been looking on internet for some time now as I needed to buy a digital piano. I
carefully read all your comments including your guide to buying digital
piano which I found extremely useful, thank you!
After some time I made up my mind and decided to buy Classenti CDP2, the specs
sounded good to me and the fact that it had heavy weighted keys was the major aspect that made me buy this
piano. When it finally arrived I was chuffed, my first digital piano, of course I was excited.
I knew it would be different from the usual upright piano I had and it would take some time getting used to it. The key touch was
perfect, just what I was hoping for.
Jane Bowyer
"My wife hasn't stopped playing it!"
My wife is delighted with her piano and hasn't stopped playing since I
set it up on her birthday 2.5 weeks ago - she's really coming on too!
I live in Anglesey and we do not have many shops where one can try the pianos . I am hoping to go further
afield to play more very soon. My local shop in Bangor has 2 - a YDP140 Arius and a CLP 320 Yamaha. The latter I can buy for 829. As I shall be
teaching piano on the instrument I want to be sure I make the right decision. I just wish I could have played a Classenti CDP2 as it seems to
tick the boxes for me. I visited a store in Portmadog yesterday and played a slection of Kawai pianos- definitely not for me.
Thanks for your interest.
Best wishes,
Linda
Reply/ Hi Linda
Yes, the Classenti CDP2 is a lovely piano. It's
only available online, so you would have to buy
it blind.
You won't regret it though... The sound and
touch on the CDP2 is very realistic.
The Yamaha CLP320 is also a good piano.
Although the touch is not quite as heavy as the
Classenti, the sound is really nice.
Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
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Why is the action on the Classenti digital piano so realistic?
After years of research and development, Classenti has patented a new piano action mechanism called “Real
Hammer Action Mechanic With Adjustable Action Point”.
In plain English, this really means: The moving parts that are connected to the piano key have been designed
so it feels exactly like you're playing a real piano.
Value for money
Parts such as the soundboard and sound chip are produced in France and Japan respectively. The most
important parts of the mechanism are made in Germany. These parts are then shipped to China where the piano is assembled. Labour costs are much
lower in China which keeps the overall cost of the piano down.
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Dear Graham
Thanks again for the very honest, knowledgeable and impartial advice for confused parents (but music lovers) like ourselves. Many thanks again for all the support and advice.
With regards
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