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  • CP-70
  • CP-70
  • CP-70

Holdings Classification (Registered Name)

CP-70

CP-70

Holding Institution

Yamaha Corporation

Category
  • #Product
Year of Production (First Edition)

1976

Release Year

1976

Designer

Yamaha Design Laboratory Yasuhiro Kira (Designer)

Manufacturer

Yamaha Corporation

Distributor

Yamaha Corporation

Dimensions

W1290 × D1044 × H930mm

Design Registration Number

Unknown

Portrait and Publicity Rights Holder

Not applicable

Copyright Registration Number

Not registered

Related Links
Inquiries

Yamaha Corporation

Data Source

Yamaha Corporation official website; Yamaha Design Website

An electric piano with the structure of a grand piano, designed to be disassembled and portable.

Description

The CP-70 is an electric grand piano developed to deliver the expressive depth and richness characteristic of acoustic pianos while matching the volume levels of electric guitars and other amplified instruments on live stages. Based on the structure of a grand piano, it retains the same piano action and frame construction, yet can be separated into two cases for transport. Sound is captured via pickups and amplified, applying the amplification principles of electric guitars to a piano.

Characterized by a bright and well-defined tone, the CP-70 became widely used across music scenes, not only for live performances but also extensively in recording environments.