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Yamaha C1X TA3 TransAcoustic grand piano - polished ebony

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5'3'' grand piano, the first model in the Yamaha CX series
A small but powerful domestic model, available in a variety of finishes
Bespoke CX series hammers, 88 keys and three pedals including sostenuto
Yamaha's latest TransAcoustic TA3 technology
Features convenient volume control, but maintains acoustic piano resonance
Headphone sockets for use as a silent piano

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Introducing the Yamaha C1X TA3 TransAcoustic grand piano

The Yamaha C1 grand piano is a wonderful combination of compact design and big resonant sound quality. At 5'3'' the instrument is big enough to produce a real depth of sound but small enough to fit domestically. The C series, as of January 2013, had their first major redesign. The C1X now has a redesigned soundboard crown, new string material and a much more refined set of hammers which resulted in a massive overall improvement. It is perfect for beginner, intermediate and professional pianists alike and is available in a selection of attractive finishes, polished ebony, polished mahogany, satin walnut, white and satin ebony.

First and foremost an acoustic piano, a TransAcoustic piano is a versatile tool which combines the best features of a digital piano with the inimitable resonance and feel of an acoustic instrument.

Specially positioned transducers transform the piano's soundboard into a natural loudspeaker, meaning you can practice at a lower volume without wearing headphones.

Dominic Barnett – Chamberlain Pianos

TA3 TransAcoustic system

TransAcoustic pianos are genuine acoustic pianos equipped with volume control features powered by Yamaha's latest technology. As well as being able to control the volume of your piano, you can also play silently through headphones, so you don't disturb anyone.

Even at low volumes, the soundboard vibrates so you can enjoy the full physical sensation of natural acoustic sound as you play.

Quiet practice without headphones

Activate the TransAcoustic mode and a rail moves between the hammers and the strings to 'switch off' the acoustic piano. Highly sophisticated optical sensor technology captures the precise movement of each key and you can hear the beautiful sound of a Yamaha CFX concert grand transmitted through the soundboard, sympathetically vibrating the bridges and strings for the most authentic digital piano sound ever produced!

Binaural Sampling

The sound of the Yamaha CFX concert grand has been captured from the perspective of the pianist to create a truly spacial and immersive sound. The piano sounds like it is in front of you rather than in your ears, which also reduces fatigue and enables you to practice for longer!

Virtual Resonance Modelling technology

Virtual Resonance Modelling technology reproduces the resonance produced by the frame, rim and strings of an acoustic piano and brings the sound of the fabulous Yamaha CFX concert grand piano to life.

Download the Smart Pianist app

Smart Pianist connects your iOS or Android device to the piano, either via USB or via the optional UD-WL01 wireless LAN adaptor to remotely control the instrument's sounds, control the record facility and metronome and even display music notation on screen. The app will also scan your iTunes library and produce a basic score so you can learn to play your favourite songs!

Installation at the Yamaha factory

Unlike most silent systems, Yamaha's Silent and TransAcoustic systems are installed during the manufacturing process. Yamaha piano actions are designed to accommodate these systems, so you can be sure of the highest quality performance and reliability. Nothing has been compromised!

Register your piano to claim an extra 5 years warranty for FREE!

Yamaha offers all acoustic piano customers 5 years warranty on a new piano and 2-year warranty on included electronics as standard. However, if you register your piano with Yamaha to increase that to 10 years warranty on the piano and 5 years on electronics. This extended warranty ensures your investment is protected for added peace of mind.

For more information, or to register your instrument and claim your warranty, click the link below.

CLICK HERE TO CLAIM YOUR EXTENDED WARRANTY

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How to care for your Yamaha Piano

	C1X TA3 TransAcoustic grand piano
Dimensions	Width	149 cm (59")
	Height	101 cm (40")
	Depth	161 cm (5'3")
	Weight	308 kg (679 lb)
Control Interface:
Keyboard	Key Surfaces - White	Ivorite
	Key Surfaces - Black	WPC
Hammer	Type	CX Series Special
Pedal	Type	Damper/Sostenuto/Shift
Design/Architecture Detail
Caster	Caster	Single Caster
Cabinet:
Lid	Prop Safety Stop	Yes
Key Cover	Lid/Fallboard Locks	Yes
	Soft-Close Fallboard	Yes
Sensor System:	Key Sensors	Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
	Hammer Sensors	Non-contact 2-point optical fiber sensor
	Damper Pedal	Continuous detection sensor
	Sostenuto Pedal	On/Off detection sensor
	Soft/Shift Pedal	On/Off detection sensor
Silencing System:
Mechanism	Hammer shank stopper operated by motor drive
Action	Quick Escape mechanism
Soundbord Drive System	Mechanism	TransAcoustic™ technology
Voices:
Tone Generation	Piano Sound	Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
	Forte Piano	Yes
	Binaural Sampling	Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
	VRM	Yes
	Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
	Key-off Samples	Yes
	Smooth Release	Yes
Polyphony (max.)	256
Preset	Number of Voices	25
Voices for Song Playback	480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
Effects:
Types	Reverb	Yes
	Brilliance	Yes
	Stereophonic Optimizer	Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”)
Songs (MIDI):
Preset	Number of Preset Songs	25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
Recording	Number of Songs	10
	Number of Tracks	2
	Data Capacity(max.)	approx. 500 KB/Song
Format	Playback	SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
	Recording	SMF (Format 0)
Recording/Playback (Audio):
Recording Time (max.)	80 minutes/Song
Format	Playback	WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
	Recording	WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions:
Rhythm Patterns	20
Overall Controls	Metronome	Yes
	Tempo Range	5 – 500
	Transpose	-12 – 0 – +12
	Tuning	414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Control Interface	Display	7-Seg
Bluetooth	Yes (Audio/MIDI) *May not have this functionality depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Storage and Connectivity:
Storage	Internal Memory	approx. 1.3 MB
	External Drives	USB flash drive
Connectivity	Headphones	Stereo mini jack (x2)
	MIDI	IN/OUT
	AUX IN	Stereo mini jack
	AUX OUT	[L/L+R][R] (Standard phone jack)
	USB TO DEVICE	Yes
	USB TO HOST	Yes
Power Supply:
AC Adaptor	PA-500 (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
Power Consumption	26 W (When using PA-500 AC adaptor)
Auto Power Off	Yes
Accessories:	AC adaptor
	power cord
	headphones
	headphone hanger
	attachment screws for headphone hanger
	“50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book

Delivery methods

All acoustic pianos purchased from Chamberlain Pianos are delivered by specialist piano removers. Our delivery team have transported pianos all over the world, are fully insured and can get your piano into even the tightest of spaces. Wherever you are located you can be confident that your instrument will arrive safely.

We do our best to fit around your schedules and to meet your delivery requirements, and we keep you informed every step of the way to ensure that piano delivery day is the happy event it should be!

All acoustic pianos are delivered free of charge to UK mainland ground floor locations. More complicated deliveries, including those involving flights of stairs may incur additional charges which would be agreed in advance.

For delivery charges relating to products other than acoustic pianos, see details below.

Click & Collect

It is possible to collect your order for free from our showroom at:

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Corporate House
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Surrey
GU27 2QH

Collections can be made Monday to Friday, 9:00am –5:30pm. You can collect from our showroom where there is ample car-parking available.

Select ‘Click & Collect’ as the delivery method when you reach the checkout page. Your order will be processed quickly, and we will inform you by email when it is ready for collection (usually within 24 hours, subject to stock availability). Please bring a copy of your order confirmation with you when collecting.

Delivery charges

Our carriage charges are normally calculated according to order contents as below:

UK mainland

Most instruments, accessories, & books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Free over £50 inc.VAT
Large items (Portable digital pianos, A-frames etc.)	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) for first item £12.50 ex.VAT (£15 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital pianos (Most upright style models)	FREE boxed delivery (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Large digital pianos (Grand piano style cabinets and selected larger models)	£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Acoustic pianos	Free ground floor delivery Call us for more complicated deliveries

Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, & Channel Islands

Books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Channel Islands: £7.50 ex.VAT (£9 inc.VAT)
Most instruments & accessories	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) per order
Large items	£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) per item
Digital pianos	£59 ex.VAT (£70.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Large digital pianos	£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £129 ex.VAT (£154.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Republic of Ireland

Books & sheet music	10% of basket total Min £15 inc.VAT
Most instruments & accessories	12.5% of basket total Min £30 inc.VAT
Large items	£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for first item £50 ex.VAT (£60 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital and acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Mainland Europe and Rest of World

If you would like to order from us, but you live outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, or Republic of Ireland, please email us at pianos@chamberlainmusic.com with your enquiry and we will do our best to help.

If your basket contains items from more than one of these categories, you will be charged a blended rate (usually equivalent to the highest individual carriage charge). Some extremely large and built-to-order products are shipped direct from the manufacturer and are subject to further surcharges (see individual product pages for more information).

Orders paid before 3pm are normally despatched the same day subject to availability. If you need something in a hurry, we can normally organise next day delivery on products we have in stock. Call us for a quote.

Couriers are contracted to deliver Monday to Friday only, with the exception of our private piano delivery team who deliver on Saturdays where applicable.