INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CSP-295PE Clavinova Smart Digital Piano in Polished Ebony is the flagship upright-style model in Yamaha’s CSP-200 Series, combining premium GrandTouch piano performance with extensive interactive learning, accompaniment, recording and entertainment features.

Finished in luxurious Polished Ebony, the CSP-295PE adds a traditional high-gloss piano appearance to Yamaha’s most advanced upright-style CSP platform.

At its heart is Yamaha’s flagship GrandTouch keyboard, featuring wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, counterweights and 88-key Linear Graded Hammers.

This sophisticated action is paired with two world-class concert grand sounds:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Both benefit from binaural sampling and Yamaha technologies including Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM, Grand Expression Modeling, Key-Off Samples and Smooth Release.

Connect Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app and the CSP-295PE opens up an enormous creative environment with:

• 919 total Voices and Drum/SFX sounds

• 403 preset Songs

• 525 accompaniment Styles

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Piano Room

• Microphone connectivity

• Vocal Harmony

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

All of this is housed within a comparatively compact upright-style cabinet, making the CSP-295PE a powerful option for players who want flagship CSP performance and premium piano aesthetics without moving to the much larger CSP-295GP grand-style cabinet.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CSP-295PE is the flagship upright-style CSP-200 Series digital piano in premium Polished Ebony.

Highlights include:

• 88-note GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for CFX and Bösendorfer

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 256-note polyphony

• 919 total Voices and Drum/SFX sounds

• 403 preset Songs

• 525 accompaniment Styles

• Smart Pianist

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Microphone input

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• GP Response Damper Pedal

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Powerful three-way speaker system

• (50W + 50W + 40W) × 2 amplification

• Premium Polished Ebony cabinet

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CSP-295PE
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Polished Ebony
Finish Code	PE
Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch
White Keys	Wooden
Keytops	Synthetic Ebony & Ivory
Escapement	Yes
88-key Linear Graded Hammers	Yes
Counterweights	Yes
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
VRM	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Total Voices / Drum-SFX	919
Preset Songs	403
Styles	525
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Microphone Input	Yes
MIDI Recording	Multi-track
Amplification	(50W + 50W + 40W) × 2
Cabinet Style	Upright
Finish	High-gloss Polished Ebony
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Flagship upright-style CSP-200 Series Clavinova

• Premium Polished Ebony finish

• GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for both headline pianos

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Key-Off Samples

• Smooth Release

• 256-note polyphony

• 919 total Voices and Drum/SFX sounds

• 403 preset Songs

• 525 Styles

• Smart Pianist integration

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Piano Room

• Microphone connection

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• GP Response Damper Pedal

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Three-way speaker system

• Spruce Cone Speaker technology

• (50W + 50W + 40W) × 2 amplification

• Two headphone outputs

POLISHED EBONY FINISH

The defining difference between the CSP-295PE and the CSP-295B is its premium cabinet finish.

PE = Polished Ebony.

This gives the instrument a deep, reflective, high-gloss black surface inspired by the finish traditionally associated with premium acoustic pianos.

Compared with the standard Black CSP-295B, the PE version has a much more formal and luxurious furniture appearance.

Yamaha’s current catalogue lists the upright CSP-295 in:

• B – Black

• PE – Polished Ebony

• PWH – Polished White

FLAGSHIP GRANDTOUCH KEYBOARD

The CSP-295PE uses Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch keyboard.

This premium 88-note action features:

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Escapement

• Counterweights

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

Yamaha describes GrandTouch as providing a broad dynamic range and faithful response to nuances of touch, with wooden keys selected and engineered for stability and a grand-piano-like feel.

88-KEY LINEAR GRADED HAMMERS

The CSP-295PE incorporates:

88-key Linear Graded Hammers.

Rather than grouping the keyboard into only a few weight zones, the weighting changes progressively across all 88 notes.

This gives a smoother transition from the heavier bass register towards the lighter treble.

COUNTERWEIGHTS

Counterweights are incorporated into the GrandTouch action.

These help improve control during delicate playing and support responsive key return.

YAMAHA CFX & BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

The two headline piano sounds are:

Yamaha CFX

and

Bösendorfer Imperial.

The Yamaha CFX provides Yamaha’s modern flagship concert-grand character.

The Bösendorfer Imperial offers a warmer, more characteristically Viennese alternative.

Yamaha specifically highlights both concert-grand samples and their binaural versions on the CSP-295.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

Binaural sampling is provided for both:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

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

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM recreates the complex sympathetic interactions found within an acoustic piano.

This includes the way strings, pedals and resonating structures interact rather than treating every note as an isolated sample.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Grand Expression Modeling helps translate subtle differences in physical playing technique into changes in tonal response.

Combined with the GrandTouch keyboard, this gives the CSP-295PE a sophisticated piano-focused foundation despite its huge creative feature set.

919 TOTAL VOICES & DRUM/SFX SOUNDS

Yamaha markets the CSP-295 as providing:

919 Voices

across its instrument and Drum/SFX sound library.

This enormous selection covers categories including:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwinds

• Guitars

• Bass

• Synths

• Choirs

• Percussion

• World instruments

• Drum kits

• Sound effects

525 ACCOMPANIMENT STYLES

The CSP-295PE includes:

525 accompaniment Styles.

These create interactive backing arrangements that follow the chords you play.

For solo performers, singers, students and recreational players, this turns the piano into a responsive backing band rather than a simple rhythm machine.

403 PRESET SONGS

The instrument provides:

403 preset Songs.

These can support:

• Learning

• Listening

• Practice

• Playing along

• Exploring styles and repertoire

SMART PIANIST

The CSP platform is designed around Yamaha’s:

Smart Pianist

app.

Smart Pianist provides intuitive access to the instrument’s advanced functions from a compatible smartphone or tablet.

This includes:

• Voice selection

• Styles

• Songs

• Piano settings

• Recording

• Learning features

• Audio functions

• Audio to Score

Yamaha specifically identifies the free Smart Pianist app as central to operation of the CSP-295.

STREAM LIGHTS

One of the CSP Series’ signature learning features is:

Stream Lights.

Lights above the keyboard indicate which notes should be played.

This provides a highly visual approach to learning music.

AUDIO TO SCORE

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

This allows players to work with music they already enjoy rather than relying only on built-in lesson material.

MICROPHONE CONNECTION

The CSP-295PE provides microphone connectivity.

This allows singers to integrate vocals directly with piano playing and accompaniment. Yamaha lists microphone connection among the flagship model’s standard features.

MULTI-TRACK MIDI RECORDING

The CSP-295PE supports:

Multi-track MIDI recording

in SMF Format 0.

This is useful for:

• Composition

• Arrangement

• Songwriting

• Practice

• Teaching

WAV & AAC AUDIO

The CSP-295 supports:

• WAV

• AAC

audio playback and recording functionality.

GP RESPONSE DAMPER PEDAL

The upright CSP-295 uses Yamaha’s:

GP Response Damper Pedal.

This is designed to reproduce the changing pedal resistance associated with a grand piano damper mechanism.

GRAND ACOUSTIC IMAGING

The CSP-295PE uses:

Grand Acoustic Imaging

to create a more natural sound field around the pianist.

The speaker system and cabinet work together so the instrument sounds less like a conventional speaker enclosure and more like a piano radiating naturally into the room.

THREE-WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM

The CSP-295 uses:

(16cm + 8cm + 2.5cm dome with Bidirectional Horn) × 2

with:

Spruce Cone Speaker

technology.

POWERFUL AMPLIFICATION

Amplification is:

(50W + 50W + 40W) × 2

giving substantial headroom for both piano reproduction and the CSP’s full accompaniment arrangements.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO & MIDI

The CSP-295 supports:

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

Bluetooth MIDI provides a particularly convenient route to wireless Smart Pianist control.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CSP-295PE is particularly well suited to:

• Advanced pianists

• Developing students

• Families learning together

• Singers and pianists

• Singer-songwriters

• Piano teachers

• Entertainers

• Composers

• Creative musicians

• Players wanting automatic accompaniment

• Players wanting interactive learning

• Musicians wanting a huge sound library

• Customers who want flagship CSP technology in a premium high-gloss cabinet

CSP-295PE VS CSP-295B

The core musical specification is essentially the same.

The primary distinction is cabinet finish.

CSP-295PE

• Polished Ebony

• High-gloss reflective cabinet

• More traditional premium-piano appearance

CSP-295B

• Black

• Standard dark cabinet finish

• More understated appearance

Both provide:

• GrandTouch

• Wooden white keys

• Linear Graded Hammers across all 88 keys

• Counterweights

• CFX and Bösendorfer

• 919 sounds

• 525 Styles

• 403 Songs

• Stream Lights

• Smart Pianist

• Audio to Score

• GP Response Damper

• Three-way speaker system

• (50W + 50W + 40W) × 2 amplification

CSP-295PE VS CSP-295PWH

Again, the underlying musical specification is the same.

CSP-295PE

Polished Ebony

CSP-295PWH

Polished White

The choice is therefore primarily aesthetic.

CSP-295PE VS CSP-295GP

The CSP-295PE and CSP-295GP share the flagship CSP platform but use very different cabinets.

CSP-295PE

• Upright-style cabinet

• Polished Ebony

• Compact floor footprint

• GP Response Damper Pedal

• Upright three-way speaker layout

CSP-295GP

• Grand-style cabinet

• Opening grand-style top

• GrandTouch Pedals

• Additional grand-cabinet acoustic design

• Much larger floor footprint

The upright CSP-295PE is the more practical choice for most homes.

The CSP-295GP provides the more dramatic grand-piano visual and acoustic presentation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CSP-295PE
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Polished Ebony
Finish Code	PE
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch
White Keys	Wooden
Keytops	Synthetic Ebony & Ivory
Escapement	Yes
88-key Linear Graded Hammers	Yes
Counterweights	Yes
Main Piano Sounds	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256
Total Voices / Drum-SFX	919
Preset Styles	525
Preset Songs	403
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Multi-track MIDI Recording	Yes
Audio File Formats	WAV / AAC
Bluetooth Audio	Yes
Bluetooth MIDI	Yes
Microphone Connection	Yes
Pedal System	Three pedals with GP Response Damper
Amplification	(50W + 50W + 40W) × 2
Speakers	(16cm + 8cm + 2.5cm dome with Bidirectional Horn) × 2
Spruce Cone Speaker	Yes
Cabinet Style	Upright
Finish	High-gloss Polished Ebony
Condition	New

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Pianists and families who want Yamaha’s flagship upright CSP experience with the premium visual appeal of a traditional high-gloss piano finish.

Likely upgrade path: Existing CSP owners, older Clavinova users, arranger-piano owners and advanced digital-piano players who want a much broader creative and learning platform.

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

Our tip: Choose the PE version when the cabinet appearance genuinely matters. Musically it gives you the same flagship CSP platform as the Black version, but the high-gloss Polished Ebony finish gives it a much more traditional premium-piano presence in the room.

FDM view: The CSP-295PE may be the sweet spot for buyers who want flagship CSP functionality without the huge footprint of the CSP-295GP. You still get GrandTouch, CFX, Bösendorfer, Stream Lights, Smart Pianist, 525 Styles and the powerful three-way sound system — but in a polished upright cabinet that is far easier to accommodate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does PE mean on the Yamaha CSP-295PE?

PE means Polished Ebony.

Is CSP-295PE the same as CSP-295B?

Musically, the specification is essentially the same.

The main difference is cabinet finish.

Is Polished Ebony glossy?

Yes.

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

What keyboard does it use?

Yamaha’s flagship GrandTouch keyboard.

Are the white keys wooden?

Yes.

Does it have 88-key Linear Graded Hammers?

Yes.

Does it have counterweights?

Yes.

Which concert grand sounds are included?

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Does it have binaural sampling?

Yes.

How many sounds does it have?

Yamaha markets the CSP-295 with:

919 Voices across its instrument and Drum/SFX library.

How many Styles?

525.

How many preset Songs?

403.

Does it have Stream Lights?

Yes.

Does it work with Smart Pianist?

Yes.

Does it have Audio to Score?

Yes.

Can I connect a microphone?

Yes.

Can it record MIDI?

Yes.

Multi-track MIDI recording is supported.

Does it support audio recording?

Yes.

WAV and AAC functionality is supported.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes.

Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI are supported.

Does it have a GP Response Damper Pedal?

Yes.

Is this the grand-style model?

No.

The CSP-295PE is the upright-style CSP-295.

The grand-style version is the CSP-295GP.

What is the Polished White upright version?

CSP-295PWH.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The standard Yamaha package centres around:

• Yamaha CSP-295PE Clavinova Smart Digital Piano – Polished Ebony

• Owner’s documentation

• Manufacturer-supplied power equipment

• Applicable USB cable

• Product registration information

• Bench where supplied for the applicable UK package

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

FLAGSHIP CSP PERFORMANCE — IN POLISHED EBONY

The Yamaha CSP-295PE brings together premium piano performance and one of Yamaha’s broadest home-music feature sets.

As a piano, you get:

GrandTouch.

Wooden white keys.

88-key Linear Graded Hammers.

Counterweights.

Yamaha CFX.

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Binaural Sampling.

VRM.

Grand Expression Modeling.

Then the CSP platform adds:

919 sounds.

525 Styles.

403 Songs.

Stream Lights.

Audio to Score.

Smart Pianist.

Microphone connectivity.

Multi-track recording.

All housed in a premium:

Polished Ebony upright cabinet.

For players who want serious piano performance, sophisticated learning features and a huge creative toolkit in a traditional high-gloss piano finish, the CSP-295PE is one of Yamaha’s most complete upright-style Clavinovas.

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.