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At the Kakegawa piano factory, Yamaha combines the strengths of the latest technologies with traditional crafting skills to manufacture the models in this new series. At the same time, Yamaha conducts constant research and development pursuing their goal of creating pianos that are not only mechanically perfect but also superb, top-quality musical instruments.

The new CX Series is an improvement on the very successful C Series, which was launched in 1967. Yamaha has fully drawn on the technology developed for creating the CFX (introduced in 2010), and these models incorporate Yamaha’s expertise in sound craftsmanship. The C3X and higher models in the series are equipped with soundboards based on the soundboard technology of the CFX, and to project a richer resonance, the design of the back posts has also been changed. To pursue further expressiveness, they have also improved the music wires and hammers.

The sleek, yet sophisticated external design of the CX Series also was influenced by the appearance of the CFX.

The CX Series inherits the legacy of “pianos that truly sing” that Yamaha pursued when developing the CFX. Just as the sounds made by a great singer reverberate throughout his or her body, so do the rich resonances that are projected when the vibration of the strings is transmitted to the soundboard. And added to this is an unparalleled ability for changing musical nuances, which gives the CX Series pianos outstanding expressivity.

The soundboards of the CX Series (C3X and higher models) are made using the same technology that was developed for the CFX. They have been designed to be rich in resonance, while providing an unprecedentedly sensitive response, long sustain, and ample tonal projection.

The dimensions of the back frame of the piano, where the entire tensile force of the piano comes together, have been made more than 20% thicker than in previous models. This produces wide reverberations with greater resonance over a wide dynamic range with little tonal decay.

Music wires made in Europe, which have distinctive sustained overtones, have been used in the CX Series, thus giving these instruments a wide, natural resonance with rich overtones. Also, a grade of similar hammer felts as used in the CFX, which feature a feeling of resilience and an abundant range of tonal colors, has been installed in the CX Series. Even pianissimo tones have long sustain, and a nuanced, expressive sound is possible even when playing fortissimo.