[Newbie] Does anyone own a Yamaha CP 70 (or) 80?

[Saint Everett]

Hello! I'm a brand new member and was wondering if anyone has owned/worked on a Yamaha CP 70/80. I've been looking at purchasing one for a while but haven't been able to find one I think would be a good price. I'd like to get one that needs repairs to begin to know the ins and outs of the keyboard. Let me know if you know anything about them!

[OZDOC]

Hi, the CP-70B is my favourite classic keyboard. Given that it is based on a conventional piano action the same warnings apply that would apply to buying a 40-year-old piano. If the action has been heavily used or abused the work required to make it worth owning could be extensive. If the piano no longer holds its tuning, walk away. In general, you are better off waiting for a lightly played, lightly gigged instrument. David

[Saint Everett]

Thank you for the advice, and you are right, I guess it is a big thing to look out for when looking for one. Maybe it's better look for a simpler or easier repair job for a first project.

[Peter Hayes]

I know of one in S. W. Ohio. Drop me an email offline and I'd be happy to put you in touch with the owner.

Peter@elecedge.com

[pianotuner steveo]

@ David,
Why do you say walk away from one that no longer holds its tuning? It's a much simpler repair than most people think if the tuning pins are loose.

[pianotuner steveo]

Also, even when the tuning pins are tight, these are a royal pain to tune so that they sound ok, the bass is extremely difficult due to inharmonicity.
I've tuned about 8 of these, and I hope I never have to do one again. The action is the best part, but the hammers are not felt.