Price was a concern, but I went ahead and bought one. No regrets. This is a beautiful instrument, fits well in my small home, and the sound is gorgeous. It has way more bells and whistles than I'll ever need, but the quality of sound was so much better than the lower models, the extra $ was worth it. Now I won't always be wishing I had gone for the best.
Congratulations on your new Clavinova! Thank you for watching and thanks for the great feedback! We always tell folks that nobody is ever sorry they bought the "better" piano. You're living proof! Thanks again and don't be a stranger!
I could 'ditto' your message. I researched for 3 years before taking the plunge after selling my Yamaha C2 grand piano (downsized our house for retirement). I thought I was being too extravagant with the CLP785 and tried to talk myself into something less expensive. But, after reading copious reviews and watching every RUclips I could find, I ordered the 785. I received it right before Christmas. It is everything I hoped it would be. It arrived in perfect condition-not a flaw on it. We had to assemble it. It takes 2 strong people to accomplish that. But, I love-love-love my new piano--the polished ebony is gorgeous and the sound is incredibly like my grand. The touch seemed stiff to me at first. I like a very sensitive light touch which I found in my Kuwai Studio and the Yamaha C2. But, after a few days, I don't notice it now. Just got it connected to WiFi today and diving in to learn all that I can do with it.
Congratulations, Gloria. I am glad to hear you're loving your CLP-785! What kind of after-the-sale support did your dealer offer you? Do you have all the help you need?
Do you have a recommended "preferred location" within a room for the best sound? (For example, up against a wall, or a certain number of feet from the wall, etc.) Thanks.
Hi, Pac! With the upright-style Clavinovas, I'd recommend having them against a wall. Leave a few inches between the back of the piano and the wall. That way, the sound will bounce forward as intended. It'll sound better and make playing more fun. Good luck!
@@RivertonPianoCompany Thanks for the 7-minute reply time (a RUclips record for me!) -- and for your guidance. Just had one of these marvellous instruments delivered, today, and I'm trying to find the optimal location.
Hahahaha! My pleasure! I just happened to check my messages at the perfect time! lol Have fun with that Clavinova. I am sure you're going to have a blast with it!
Hi, Aldo! Thanks for watching. You can connect an iPad to the piano via WIFI if you want (you'll need the optional UD-WL01 Wireless Adaptor), but I would recommend connecting via Bluetooth. The 785 can connect with Bluetooth MIDI for interactivity and Bluetooth Audio for streaming and play-a-long fun. Everything you need to connect with Bluetooth is built-into the piano. Just use Yamaha's Smart Pianist app to guide you through the connection process and you'll be all set. Have fun!
The first digital pianos were made in wood furniture cabinets (back in the 1970s). Manufacturers moved away from this as they were insanely heavy, hard to move and (naturally) more expensive. None of the major brands build wood-cabinet digital pianos anymore. They do have hybrids, though, like this one: ruclips.net/video/uH7KoHMga1c/видео.html
@@RivertonPianoCompany thank you. Was curious if they had some kind of finished veneer. Now if only we could figure out how to make acoustic pianos lighter 😂
You can make them lighter. That part is easy... but make them lighter without ruining their sound... THAT is the hard part. :) ...and yes. Most acoustic pianos use veneer over some kind of core wood (or composite - depending on the quality of the acoustic piano). Digital pianos use veneer over composite panels... but they use a synthetic veneer instead of wood (except with the black polish finishes - then it's a polyester, etc.). Hope that helps!
That's always the worst part of majoring in piano. You have the ability to REALLY appreciate a good piano... but can't afford one. Hahaha. We've SO been there!
I am not sure how to answer this question. You can stream music through the piano wirelessly using Bluetooth audio (any mobile device) or you can play onboard songs or songs from a connected flash drive without a mobile device.
Price was a concern, but I went ahead and bought one. No regrets. This is a beautiful instrument, fits well in my small home, and the sound is gorgeous. It has way more bells and whistles than I'll ever need, but the quality of sound was so much better than the lower models, the extra $ was worth it. Now I won't always be wishing I had gone for the best.
Congratulations on your new Clavinova! Thank you for watching and thanks for the great feedback! We always tell folks that nobody is ever sorry they bought the "better" piano. You're living proof! Thanks again and don't be a stranger!
I could 'ditto' your message. I researched for 3 years before taking the plunge after selling my Yamaha C2 grand piano (downsized our house for retirement). I thought I was being too extravagant with the CLP785 and tried to talk myself into something less expensive. But, after reading copious reviews and watching every RUclips I could find, I ordered the 785. I received it right before Christmas. It is everything I hoped it would be. It arrived in perfect condition-not a flaw on it. We had to assemble it. It takes 2 strong people to accomplish that. But, I love-love-love my new piano--the polished ebony is gorgeous and the sound is incredibly like my grand. The touch seemed stiff to me at first. I like a very sensitive light touch which I found in my Kuwai Studio and the Yamaha C2. But, after a few days, I don't notice it now. Just got it connected to WiFi today and diving in to learn all that I can do with it.
Congratulations, Gloria. I am glad to hear you're loving your CLP-785! What kind of after-the-sale support did your dealer offer you? Do you have all the help you need?
@@RivertonPianoCompany Thanks for asking. So far, they have been very attentive to my questions.
Glad to hear it. Have fun!
Do you have a recommended "preferred location" within a room for the best sound? (For example, up against a wall, or a certain number of feet from the wall, etc.) Thanks.
Hi, Pac! With the upright-style Clavinovas, I'd recommend having them against a wall. Leave a few inches between the back of the piano and the wall. That way, the sound will bounce forward as intended. It'll sound better and make playing more fun. Good luck!
@@RivertonPianoCompany Thanks for the 7-minute reply time (a RUclips record for me!) -- and for your guidance. Just had one of these marvellous instruments delivered, today, and I'm trying to find the optimal location.
Hahahaha! My pleasure! I just happened to check my messages at the perfect time! lol Have fun with that Clavinova. I am sure you're going to have a blast with it!
2:59 Star Trek!!
Good ear! You spotted our "not so inner" geek. Hahahaha. Live long and prosper!
This pianist is bold to go where no pianist has gone before ;)
Live Long and Play the Piano. ;)
How do you connect the iPad to the piano, bluetooth or wifi? Or do we need special kit for it?
Hi, Aldo! Thanks for watching. You can connect an iPad to the piano via WIFI if you want (you'll need the optional UD-WL01 Wireless Adaptor), but I would recommend connecting via Bluetooth. The 785 can connect with Bluetooth MIDI for interactivity and Bluetooth Audio for streaming and play-a-long fun. Everything you need to connect with Bluetooth is built-into the piano. Just use Yamaha's Smart Pianist app to guide you through the connection process and you'll be all set. Have fun!
are any of the cabinet finishes real wood? Its hard to tell from the video.
The first digital pianos were made in wood furniture cabinets (back in the 1970s). Manufacturers moved away from this as they were insanely heavy, hard to move and (naturally) more expensive. None of the major brands build wood-cabinet digital pianos anymore. They do have hybrids, though, like this one: ruclips.net/video/uH7KoHMga1c/видео.html
@@RivertonPianoCompany thank you. Was curious if they had some kind of finished veneer. Now if only we could figure out how to make acoustic pianos lighter 😂
You can make them lighter. That part is easy... but make them lighter without ruining their sound... THAT is the hard part. :) ...and yes. Most acoustic pianos use veneer over some kind of core wood (or composite - depending on the quality of the acoustic piano). Digital pianos use veneer over composite panels... but they use a synthetic veneer instead of wood (except with the black polish finishes - then it's a polyester, etc.). Hope that helps!
This piano would be perfect for me as a piano major...if it weren’t for the obscene price tag.
That's always the worst part of majoring in piano. You have the ability to REALLY appreciate a good piano... but can't afford one. Hahaha. We've SO been there!
@@RivertonPianoCompany yeah. It has the best of all worlds: computer connectivity, great action, awesome sound, and more.
You're so right!
@@RivertonPianoCompany I’d totally buy this if it wasn’t so dadgum expensive.
We've all been there!
the only problem is that in europe they sell this for OVER 7K usd... so that's WAY above what i would pay
That's understandable. We all have to make our own value judgements. Thanks for watching!
So it can’t reproduce music without connecting your phone?
I am not sure how to answer this question. You can stream music through the piano wirelessly using Bluetooth audio (any mobile device) or you can play onboard songs or songs from a connected flash drive without a mobile device.
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Glad you enjoyed the video!
0:53 sweet.
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We've never gotten feedback from a goose before, but we're not mad at it! Hahaha.