Yamaha CLP625 Clavinova

Description

This piano has been discontinued.
Replaced by the Yamaha CLP725

 

Check out these similar pianos:

Broadway BW1
Gewa DP300G

 

Questions and Answers

Q/ Hello Graham,

My daughter has been using a Yamaha YDP I bought new in 2008 and is now on grade 6. She and her teacher say the piano is buzzing so I guess time to change after 11 years of good service.

Her teacher says acoustic is preferable but she has no experience of DP so will not advise on them – which is fair enough.

So I would like your advice on whether a new Clavinova CLP 625 for about £1100 will be suitable for grade 8. Is there something significantly better for max price £1500 I should consider. We have no interest in any bells and whistles, only the best sound output and feel of the keys is important.

Many thanks for your help.

Regards, Patricia

A/ Hi Patricia

I really don’t recommend the Yamaha CLP625 for
anything above grade 6 level.
The keys are not sensitive enough for the high level
of playing your daughter is aiming for.

As alternatives to the Yamaha I recommend the
Gewa UP360G and Kurzweil MP120.

The Gewa UP360G would be my first choice.
It’s a newly launched model (made in Germany) and
has a lovely piano tone…

The sound is taken directly from a Steinway concert
grand. It has a warm, resonant and natural tone –
refreshingly different Yamaha’s bright, hard tone.

What’s more, the UP360G has an extra dynamic level
over the equivalent priced Yamaha, Roland and
Kurzweil pianos.
This makes it suitable for at least grade 8 level.
So it’s a piano you won’t need to upgrade later.

You can see the UP360G here:

The Kurzweil MP120 is another for you to consider.
And this is one of our best sellers in the £1200-£1500
price range.

Kurzweil make really good digital pianos.
Both the sound and feel of the keys are close to a
real, acoustic piano.

You can see the Kurzweil here:

The Gewa and Kurzweil pianos all come with a home
warranty. So we come to your home to fix the piano
anywhere in the UK.

Will you order from us, Patricia?

Let me know if you have any questions.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

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“CLP or CVP Clavinova? Which has the better key feel?”

Thinking about key action I am considering Clavinova series.
Is there any different key action between CLP and CVP? Grand touch S for CLP and NWX for CVP? Which one better?

I know that CVP cost relatively more than CLP, is it simply because of the extra features?
I am interested in CVP but worried that I pay more for the great features but get less key action at the other side. Also I heard that lots of features might be interested but might also distract the kids.

Talking about price quality, what is your suggestion which one better for beginner grade 1 (piano) between CLP 745 and CVP 701?
Or should I upgrade to higher type?

Reply/ Hi Dee

There is very little to choose from regarding key touch
or sound quality between the CVP and CLP range
of digital pianos.

You are paying a lot more for the huge range of features
on a CVP piano over a CLP.

Seeing as you are just starting out, I advise going for
the lower models in either range.
You won’t notice much difference in the subtleties
of the higher priced pianos until you reach an
advanced level.

Alternatively, I recommend a digital piano from the
Gewa range.

These pianos are made in Germany and all models
are sampled on a Steinway concert grand in a
Hamburg studio.
Their natural, resonant sound quality is second
to none.
You can see the range here

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Yours pianistically, Graham Howard

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Q/ Hoping you can help, please. I am considering the Yamaha CLP-645 on your recommendation but previously had earmarked the CSP-170. Could you please help advise on the difference between the two? As far as I can determine they are almost identical, save for the better speakers in the 170 and the Smart Pianist functionality. Any help gratefully received.

Kind regards,
Frank Doyle

A/ Hi Frank

The main difference between the two pianos is
that the CSP-170 has a larger range of additional
sounds, backing tracks and built-in learning features.

If you don’t think you’ll need all the extra gizmos,
Then I recommend going for the CLP645.
It will save you a few hundred pounds.

Yours pianistically, Graham Howard

 

Q/ Hi.
I’m torn between the Roland RP501R, Yamaha Clavinova clp535 or the new Clavinova clp625, what would you recommend?
Regards Pat

A/ Hi Pat
All three are similar pianos in regard to key feel and sound quality.

The CLP535 has a marginally weightier feel than the others… but I find the sound muffled, so it’s difficult to put enough expression into your music.

I would recommend either the RP501R or CLP625.
With my preference being the RP501R because the tone has a little more warmth to it.

Yours pianistically, Graham Howard

 

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