INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CSP-255PE Clavinova Smart Digital Piano in Polished Ebony combines Yamaha’s innovative CSP learning and entertainment platform with a premium high-gloss cabinet finish.

Designed for developing pianists, families and creative players, the CSP-255PE pairs an 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard with the sounds of two world-class concert grands:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

These piano sounds are supported by Yamaha technologies including Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM, Grand Expression Modeling and binaural sampling for immersive headphone practice.

The CSP-255PE also opens the door to a much wider musical experience through Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app, giving access to:

• 819 Voices

• 495 accompaniment Styles

• 403 preset Songs

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Microphone connectivity

• Vocal features

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio functionality

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

Finished in luxurious Polished Ebony, the CSP-255PE offers the same core CSP-255 musical platform as the Black model but with a much more traditional premium-piano appearance.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CSP-255PE is an 88-note Smart Clavinova in premium Polished Ebony, featuring Yamaha’s GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard, CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano sounds, Stream Lights and Smart Pianist integration.

Highlights include:

• 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for CFX and Bösendorfer

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 403 preset Songs

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Smart Pianist

• Microphone connectivity

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio functionality

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• USB Type-C connectivity

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• Premium Polished Ebony cabinet

• Approx. 61kg

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CSP-255PE
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Polished Ebony
Finish Code	PE
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
VRM	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Voices	819
Styles	495
Preset Songs	403
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Microphone Connection	Yes
MIDI Recording	Multi-track
Audio Formats	WAV / AAC
Amplification	40W × 2
Speakers	16cm × 2
Width	1,418mm
Height	1,041mm
Depth	466mm
Weight	61kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha CSP-200 Series Smart Clavinova

• Premium Polished Ebony finish

• 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for both headline pianos

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 819 Voices

• 495 accompaniment Styles

• 403 preset Songs

• Stream Lights

• Smart Pianist integration

• Audio to Score

• Piano Room

• Microphone connectivity

• Vocal processing

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• USB Type-C connectivity

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• Approx. 61kg

POLISHED EBONY FINISH

The defining difference between the CSP-255PE and CSP-255B is cabinet finish.

PE = Polished Ebony.

This premium finish gives the piano a deep, reflective high-gloss black appearance associated with traditional acoustic pianos.

Compared with the standard Black version, Polished Ebony creates a more formal and luxurious furniture appearance.

Yamaha’s current UK Clavinova catalogue lists the CSP-255PE separately from the standard Black and White versions.

GRANDTOUCH-S KEYBOARD

The CSP-255PE uses Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch-S keyboard.

This 88-note weighted action is designed to provide a responsive piano feel across the full keyboard.

Key surfaces are:

• Synthetic ivory on the white keys

• Synthetic ebony on the black keys

The CSP-255 does not use the full GrandTouch action from the flagship CSP-295 and Yamaha does not specify wooden white keys for this model.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The CSP-255PE includes the sound of Yamaha’s flagship:

CFX Concert Grand.

Its clear, powerful and expressive tonal character makes it suitable for:

• Classical repertoire

• Contemporary piano

• Pop

• Jazz

• Teaching

• Everyday practice

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

Alongside the CFX is the:

Bösendorfer Imperial.

The Bösendorfer offers a warmer and characteristically Viennese tonal personality, giving players a meaningful alternative to the Yamaha CFX.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

Binaural sampling is available for the headline Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer piano sounds.

This creates a more natural spatial impression when practising through headphones.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

Yamaha’s:

Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

recreates the complex sympathetic resonances that occur within an acoustic piano.

This helps notes, pedal behaviour and harmonic interactions feel more connected and organic.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Grand Expression Modeling helps translate subtle differences in touch into corresponding tonal changes.

Together with the weighted GrandTouch-S keyboard, this contributes to a more expressive piano response.

819 VOICES

The CSP-255PE provides:

819 Voices.

The sound library covers a broad range of instruments including:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwinds

• Guitars

• Bass

• Synthesizers

• Choirs

• Percussion

• World instruments

This gives the CSP far greater creative scope than a conventional piano-focused digital instrument.

495 ACCOMPANIMENT STYLES

The CSP-255PE provides:

495 accompaniment Styles.

These generate interactive backing arrangements that respond to the harmony you play.

Depending on the Style, accompaniment can include:

• Drums

• Bass

• Guitar

• Keyboard

• Strings

• Brass

• Other instruments

For recreational musicians, singers and songwriters, this turns the CSP into a responsive backing band.

403 PRESET SONGS

The CSP-255PE includes:

403 preset Songs.

These can be used for:

• Learning

• Practice

• Listening

• Playing along

• Exploring repertoire

SMART PIANIST

The CSP Series is built around Yamaha’s:

Smart Pianist

app.

Rather than filling the cabinet with a large built-in display, Yamaha places deeper instrument control on a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Smart Pianist provides access to:

• Voices

• Styles

• Songs

• Piano settings

• Recording

• Learning functions

• Audio features

• Audio to Score

STREAM LIGHTS

One of the CSP Series’ defining learning features is:

Stream Lights.

Lights above the keyboard indicate which notes to play.

This provides a highly visual route into learning music and can be particularly helpful for beginners and developing players.

AUDIO TO SCORE

Audio to Score works with Smart Pianist to analyse compatible music and automatically create a piano accompaniment score.

This makes it possible to learn from music you already enjoy rather than relying solely on built-in lesson content.

MICROPHONE CONNECTIVITY

The CSP-255PE supports microphone connection.

This allows players to combine singing with:

• Piano

• Backing Styles

• Song playback

• Performance features

making the CSP particularly useful for singer-pianists and home entertainment.

MULTI-TRACK MIDI RECORDING

The CSP-255PE supports:

Multi-track MIDI recording

with up to 16 tracks.

This is useful for:

• Composition

• Songwriting

• Arrangement

• Practice

• Teaching

• Creative production

AUDIO PLAYBACK & RECORDING

The CSP platform supports:

• WAV

• AAC

audio playback and recording functionality.

This gives players an easy way to capture performances and work with existing audio material.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO

Bluetooth Audio allows compatible devices to stream music wirelessly through the CSP-255PE’s built-in speaker system.

BLUETOOTH MIDI

Bluetooth MIDI can provide wireless communication with compatible devices and Smart Pianist where supported.

USB TYPE-C

The CSP-255 provides:

USB Type-C connectivity

for direct connection with compatible devices.

This is particularly useful for Smart Pianist integration.

SPEAKER SYSTEM

The CSP-255PE uses:

40W × 2 amplification

with:

16cm × 2 speakers.

This provides a strong stereo sound system for:

• Piano practice

• Playing Styles

• Song playback

• General home performance

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CSP-255PE is particularly well suited to:

• Beginners

• Developing piano students

• Families

• Returning players

• Recreational pianists

• Singer-pianists

• Songwriters

• Piano teachers

• Players wanting interactive learning

• Musicians who enjoy automatic accompaniment

• Customers who want Smart Pianist integration

• Homes where a traditional high-gloss piano finish is preferred

CSP-255PE VS CSP-255B

The musical specification is essentially the same.

The key difference is cabinet finish.

CSP-255PE

• Polished Ebony

• Premium high-gloss reflective finish

• 1,418 × 1,041 × 466mm

• 61kg

CSP-255B

• Black

• Standard dark cabinet finish

• 1,412 × 1,041 × 465mm

• 58kg

The CSP-255PE is therefore slightly larger and approximately 3kg heavier because of its polished cabinet construction. Yamaha’s current UK catalogue confirms these dimensions and weights.

CSP-255PE VS CSP-275PE

The CSP-275 sits above the CSP-255 in Yamaha’s range.

CSP-255PE

• GrandTouch-S

• Synthetic key surfaces

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• 61kg

CSP-275PE

• GrandTouch-S

• Wooden white keys

• More powerful two-way speaker architecture

• More premium piano specification

• Approx. 69kg in Polished Ebony.

Choose the CSP-255 when value and lower weight matter most.

Choose the CSP-275 when wooden white keys and stronger acoustic performance are priorities.

CSP-255PE VS CSP-295PE

The CSP-295PE is Yamaha’s flagship upright CSP.

CSP-255PE

• GrandTouch-S

• Synthetic key surfaces

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• 61kg

CSP-295PE

• GrandTouch

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Larger Voice and Style libraries

• Much more powerful multi-way sound system

• 103kg

The CSP-255PE provides the core CSP experience at a substantially lower weight and price point.

CSP-255PE VS CLP-825PE

These models have very different priorities.

CSP-255PE

Designed around:

Piano + Smart Pianist + learning + accompaniment + creativity

Key features include:

• Stream Lights

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• Audio to Score

• Microphone connectivity

• Multi-track recording

CLP-825PE

Designed more specifically around:

Traditional piano practice and acoustic-piano simulation.

Choose CSP when interactive learning and creative features matter.

Choose CLP when you prefer a more conventional piano-focused experience.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CSP-255PE
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Polished Ebony
Finish Code	PE
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Main Piano Sounds	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Voices	819
Preset Styles	495
Preset Songs	403
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
MIDI Recording	Up to 16 tracks
Audio File Formats	WAV / AAC
Bluetooth Audio	Yes
Bluetooth MIDI	Yes*
Microphone Connection	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Amplification	40W × 2
Speakers	16cm × 2
Cabinet Style	Upright
Width	1,418mm
Height	1,041mm
Depth	466mm
Weight	61kg
Condition	New

*Regional availability applies.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha CSP-255PE measures approximately:

Width: 1,418mm
Height: 1,041mm
Depth: 466mm
Weight: 61kg

For comparison, the standard Black CSP-255B measures:

1,412 × 1,041 × 465mm

and weighs:

58kg.

The Polished Ebony cabinet therefore adds a small amount of size and approximately 3kg of weight.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Families, developing players and recreational musicians who want the CSP-255 feature set but prefer the premium appearance of a traditional Polished Ebony piano.

Likely upgrade path: Entry-level digital-piano owners, portable-piano users or beginners looking for a long-term furniture-style instrument with significantly stronger interactive learning and accompaniment functionality.

Useful pairings: A compatible tablet running Yamaha Smart Pianist, quality headphones and a suitable microphone.

Our tip: If you’re choosing between the CSP-255B and CSP-255PE, the musical decision is easy — they are essentially the same instrument internally. Choose the PE when the high-gloss cabinet is worth the additional cost and slightly greater weight.

FDM view: The CSP-255PE retains everything that makes the CSP-255 appealing — Stream Lights, Smart Pianist, CFX and Bösendorfer piano sounds, hundreds of Voices and Styles — but places it in a cabinet that looks much closer to a traditional premium acoustic piano. For a living room where the instrument is part of the furniture as well as a musical tool, that can make a big difference.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Our specialist piano team can help with:

• CSP-255PE vs CSP-255B

• CSP-255 vs CSP-275

• CSP-255 vs CSP-295

• CSP vs CLP comparisons

• Smart Pianist

• Stream Lights

• Headphones

• Microphones

• Delivery considerations

• Part exchange

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a digital or acoustic piano?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Approximate age

• Condition

• Finish

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha CSP-255PE.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does PE mean on the Yamaha CSP-255PE?

PE means Polished Ebony.

Is Polished Ebony glossy?

Yes.

It is Yamaha’s premium high-gloss black piano finish.

Is CSP-255PE musically different from CSP-255B?

No major musical difference.

The core specification is essentially the same.

Is the polished model heavier?

Yes.

Yamaha lists:

CSP-255PE – 61kg

CSP-255B – 58kg.

What keyboard does it use?

Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard.

Does it have wooden white keys?

No.

Yamaha specifies synthetic ivory white-key surfaces for the CSP-255.

Which concert grand piano sounds are included?

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Does it have binaural sampling?

Yes.

For both headline piano sounds.

Does it have VRM?

Yes.

Does it have Grand Expression Modeling?

Yes.

How many Voices does it have?

819.

How many Styles does it have?

495.

How many Songs are included?

403.

Does it have Stream Lights?

Yes.

Does it work with Smart Pianist?

Yes.

What is Audio to Score?

Audio to Score uses Smart Pianist to analyse compatible music and create a piano accompaniment score.

Can I connect a microphone?

Yes.

Can it record multiple MIDI tracks?

Yes.

Up to 16 tracks.

Does it support audio recording?

Yes.

WAV and AAC functionality is supported.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes.

Bluetooth Audio and compatible Bluetooth MIDI functionality are supported subject to regional availability.

Does it have USB-C?

Yes.

How powerful are the speakers?

The CSP-255 uses:

40W × 2 amplification

with:

16cm × 2 speakers.

How wide is the CSP-255PE?

Approximately:

1,418mm.

How tall is it?

Approximately:

1,041mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

466mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

61kg.

Should I choose CSP-255PE or CSP-275PE?

Choose the CSP-255PE if:

• Lower price matters

• Lower weight matters

• You want the core CSP learning experience

Choose the CSP-275PE if:

• Wooden white keys matter

• You want stronger speaker performance

• You want the more premium piano specification

Should I choose CSP-255PE or CSP-295PE?

Choose the CSP-255PE for:

• Lower cost

• Lower weight

• GrandTouch-S

• Core CSP features

Choose the CSP-295PE for:

• Full GrandTouch action

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Larger sound and Style libraries

• Flagship speaker architecture

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The Yamaha CSP-200 Series package includes the instrument together with manufacturer-supplied documentation and connectivity accessories.

Package contents typically centre around:

• Yamaha CSP-255PE Clavinova – Polished Ebony

• Owner’s documentation

• USB Type-C connectivity cable where supplied

• Manufacturer-supplied power equipment

• Product registration information

• Bench where supplied for the applicable UK package

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should follow the stock actually supplied.

LEARN. PLAY. CREATE. IN POLISHED EBONY.

The Yamaha CSP-255PE combines a serious piano foundation with Yamaha’s interactive CSP platform.

You get:

88-note GrandTouch-S.

Yamaha CFX.

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Binaural sampling.

VRM.

Grand Expression Modeling.

Then Smart Pianist opens up:

819 Voices.

495 Styles.

403 Songs.

Stream Lights.

Audio to Score.

Microphone connectivity.

Multi-track recording.

Bluetooth Audio and MIDI.

And the whole instrument is housed in a traditional premium:

Polished Ebony cabinet.

For families, developing pianists and creative players who want learning, accompaniment and piano practice in one elegant instrument, the CSP-255PE is a particularly attractive entry point into Yamaha’s Smart Clavinova range.

YAMAHA WARRANTY AND TERMS

5 years Yamaha warranty when registered. We cannot offer 0% Finance on this particular product.  This model is available upon request direct from the manufacturer and usually arrives at our warehouse within 14 days. We will then arrange delivery and installation with you.  This product is sold in the name and on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe and the Yamaha General Terms and Yamaha Data Protection Information will be applicable.