Yamaha electric grand

[romanop@attglobal.net]

Hi Mark,

I own three CP-70Bs. They are great for party rentals (outdoors etc.) and
niteclubs .....  You will likely find the action to be in need of a good
regulation. Check the Piano Action Handbook for the specs (can't find mine
right now.) Hammer blow is only 40 (or 41 ) mm. OFten they have had a number
of strings replaced. Hopefully not the bass wires They are almost always
replaced with universals making the bass even more problematic to tune. You
won't ever be satisfied with bass. I usually charge a little less to tune
one. It shouldn't take more than 45 minutes. If your using an ETD you can
plug directly out of the piano into your tuner. Don't forget to turn on the
piano power switch. The key bushings are often worn. The keys are short and
there are many dog legs.

When you get one fixed up, they're a lot of fun. If it's a CP-80 it's even
better. Have fun!

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC



----- Original Message -----
From: <bases-loaded@juno.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 7:16 PM
Subject: Yamaha electric grand


> Greetings -
>
> Dave Renaud brought up a Yamaha electric grand, which made me realize I
> will be servicing one next week for the very first time.  Can't believe
> I've never run into one yet, but I haven't.  I am told this has
> two-string unisons in the plain wire, and an 'acoustic' action.
>
> Is there anything in particular I should look out for with these
> critters, either tuning or otherwise, or do most of the acoustic piano
> principles apply?
>
> All suggestions welcomed.
>
> Mark Potter
> bases-loaded@juno.com