Yamaha CFX Traditional Grand

Rim & Back Posts

The top one percent of hand selected beech and mahogany are chosen to give the rim a warm, deep sound quality. State-of-the-art A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) technology reduces moisture content to give wood an aged character that suppresses damping for clean vibrations. An innovative joint method brings expertly seasoned woods together for smooth, resonant tone.

Frame

Every CFX frame is sand casted at our custom frame factory in Iwata, Japan. Yamaha master metalsmiths have spent decades refining innovative designs for their unique ability to support the tension of the strings while resonating beautifully with the soundboard.

Soundboard

Each soundboard is fashioned from the top one percent of European spruce. This strong, lightweight wood is hand selected for its ability to transform string vibrations into beautiful, resonant sound. The shape of the crown has been refined to add a deeper, more resonant mid-bass sound and the width, height and position of the sound ribs has been modified to increase dynamic range.

Bridge

The bridge is handcrafted from the finest maple and has been reshaped in the mid treble register to increase effective string length, enhancing lower frequencies between the mid-treble and treble, optimizing balance across the entire register. The result is an extraordinary union of projection and richness in every note.

Hammer

The highest quality German felt is hand-selected and individually shaped to impart an exceptional tone and rich palette of sounds with more depth and nuance in each note. To assure the fibers remain in their pristine, natural state, each piece of felt is carefully shaped and bound to the hammer at the optimum temperature using a specialized in-house process. This custom crafted hammer felt is paired with walnut for its natural ability to enhance the overall sound of the instrument.

Action

Each part of the keyboard action has been refined to increase the connection between player and piano. The capstan screw, contact point between keyboard and action and roller material have all been reimagined to help provide a more responsive touch from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.

Lid

A matte finish reduces distracting reflections from stage lights. Three hinges have been installed on the curved frame and the main roof in optimal positions to improve vibrational characteristics.

Pedals

Elegant brass pedals allow the artist to express an extraordinary range of emotions. A beautifully sculpted pedal support reinforces the connection between the pianist and the instrument.

Profile

The side arms are designed to be flat from the pianist’s point of view for full concentration on playing, and the legs are free of ornamentation for a timeless, classic look.

Keyboard

The white keys are fashioned from moisture-absorbent Ivorite™ for a feel and color similar to natural ivory. The black keys are made of the finest natural ebony. Each key is handcrafted from the finest spruce and precisely measured, weighted and balanced to optimize power and control of your playing dynamics in every note.

Logo

Behind every Yamaha logo is a company devoted to sound for over a century. Innovators, artists and master craftsmen creating the world’s finest instruments. The CFX proudly displays this elegant brass logo on both the treble and bass sides of the piano.

Music Rack

A perforated music rack allows the artist to hear a more natural sound while performing with sheet music. Its lightweight, intuitive design is easy to set up, use and remove.