I recently had a client request I replace the stock GH3 action in her Yamaha CVP-305 with a Yamaha Natural Wood action, and so I had an opportunity to do some experimenting. The Yamaha GH3 keyboard action can be replaced with the NW-GH3 action, the GH3X action, or the NWX action. All four of the … Read more
A customer recently brought in their Yamaha P-105, complaining of no sound. Occasionally, it would emit a scratchy noise, but even that was inconsistent. After opening it up, I found the culprit: the amplifier chip on the DM board had burned out. The amplifier chip is a small surface-mount device (SMD) mounted directly on the … Read more
Can I upgrade my older Yamaha Disklavier? This is such a common question that Disklavier upgrades now have their own page! In short, if you have an early Disklavier from the 90s, Yamaha no longer has official upgrade options; however, there are third-party alternatives and much that can still be done, even if you want … Read more
Yamaha Disklaviers are an innovative fusion of digital and acoustic engineering, but connecting your Disklavier to internet is somehow still very challenging! They allow you to experience famous, concert pianists performing right in your living room, on your piano. They’re an excellent tool for both entertainment and for learning. And of course, they’re just fun … Read more