The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH Clavinova Grand Digital Piano in Polished White combines the visual presence of a baby-grand-style cabinet with Yamaha’s sophisticated CLP-800 Series piano technology.

At its heart is an 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement. Unlike the CLP-845, the CLP-865GPWH does not use wooden white keys. Its keyboard construction is much closer to the CLP-835 platform, making accurate comparison especially important.

The sound engine centres on two flagship concert grand pianos: the powerful Yamaha CFX and the warm, distinctive Bösendorfer Imperial. Yamaha complements these with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) and Grand Expression Modeling, helping recreate the complex resonance and expressive tonal changes of an acoustic grand.

The CLP-865GPWH also provides 256-note polyphony, 38 Voices, binaural sampling for both flagship grand pianos, 16-track MIDI recording, USB audio recording, Bluetooth Audio/MIDI, Smart Pianist compatibility and GrandTouch pedals.

Its substantial (45W + 35W) × 2 amplification system drives a two-way speaker configuration using 16cm speakers with diffusers plus dedicated 5cm drivers, giving the instrument greater acoustic presence than the CLP-835 while retaining the same non-wooden GrandTouch-S action.

Finished in luxurious Polished White, the CLP-865GPWH is particularly suited to customers who want a digital piano to become a visual centrepiece within a contemporary interior.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH is a grand-piano-style Clavinova digital piano featuring a non-wooden 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard, Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand Voices, 256-note polyphony and a powerful two-way sound system.

It shares much of its sound engine and digital functionality with the wider CLP-800 family, while its keyboard specification is technically closer to the CLP-835 than the wooden-key CLP-845.

The defining attraction is its Polished White grand-style cabinet, which gives the instrument a dramatic furniture presence while retaining modern digital-piano advantages such as volume control, headphone practice, recording, Bluetooth and Smart Pianist integration.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CLP-865GPWH
Series	CLP-800
Product Type	Grand-style Clavinova Digital Piano
Finish	Polished White
Finish Code	GPWH / WH
Keyboard	88-note GrandTouch-S
Key Material	Non-wooden
Key Surfaces	Synthetic ebony & ivory
Escapement	Yes
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX & Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX Grand & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Voices	38
Amplification	(45W + 35W) × 2
Speakers	(16cm with diffuser + 5cm) × 2
Bluetooth	Audio & MIDI*
Pedals	3 GrandTouch pedals
Cabinet Style	Baby-grand-style
Condition	New

*Bluetooth availability varies according to area.

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha CLP-800 Series Clavinova Grand

• Elegant Polished White baby-grand-style cabinet

• 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard

• Non-wooden keyboard construction

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement mechanism

• Six Touch Sensitivity settings

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural Sampling for both flagship grand Voices

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 256-note maximum polyphony

• 38 instrument Voices

• 7 Reverb types

• 3 Chorus types

• 12 insertion effects

• Dual / Layer

• Split

• Duo

• Piano Room

• GrandTouch three-pedal system

• Half-pedal capability

• Full-dot LCD display

• 20 built-in Rhythms

• 16-track MIDI recording

• USB audio recording

• 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo USB Audio Interface

• Bluetooth Audio & MIDI*

• Two headphone outputs

• AUX input

• Dedicated AUX outputs

• Intelligent Acoustic Control

• Stereophonic Optimizer

• (45W + 35W) × 2 amplification

• Two-way speaker system

• Yamaha Smart Pianist compatibility

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The CLP-865GPWH is designed for customers who want more than a digital piano tucked against a wall.

Its grand-style Polished White cabinet makes the instrument part of the room.

But the appeal is not purely visual.

Underneath the cabinet is a serious Clavinova platform with:

• GrandTouch-S weighted action

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

• VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• GrandTouch pedals

• Strong two-way amplification

• Recording

• Bluetooth

• USB audio

• Smart Pianist

It gives you the look of a grand-style piano without the tuning, acoustic volume and maintenance requirements of a traditional acoustic grand.

GRANDTOUCH-S KEYBOARD

The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH uses an 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard.

It provides:

• Fully weighted hammer response

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Escapement

• Six Touch Sensitivity options

The important distinction is that the CLP-865GPWH does not use wooden white keys.

Yamaha’s detailed specification table places its keyboard in the same non-wooden GrandTouch-S category as the CLP-835.

SYNTHETIC EBONY & IVORY KEYTOPS

The white and black key surfaces use synthetic ivory and ebony materials.

These provide a slightly textured surface designed to help maintain comfortable, secure contact beneath the fingers during longer playing sessions.

ESCAPEMENT

The GrandTouch-S action includes escapement.

This recreates an element of the subtle mechanical sensation associated with playing an acoustic grand piano action slowly and with control.

SIX TOUCH SENSITIVITY SETTINGS

The keyboard response can be adjusted using:

• Hard 2

• Hard 1

• Medium

• Soft 1

• Soft 2

• Fixed

This lets the instrument respond more appropriately to different playing styles and levels of finger strength.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The Yamaha CFX is Yamaha’s flagship concert grand piano.

Its sampled Voice provides the CLP-865GPWH with a powerful, clear and expressive principal piano sound.

Combined with Yamaha’s modelling technologies, it forms the main tonal foundation of the instrument.

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

Alongside the CFX is the Bösendorfer Imperial.

Its Viennese tonal character provides a genuine contrast to the Yamaha CFX, giving the pianist two distinct concert-grand personalities rather than simple variations of a single piano.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

The CLP-865GPWH provides binaural sampling for both the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Voices.

This is especially valuable during headphone practice.

Binaural sampling creates a more natural spatial impression, helping the piano feel less as though the sound is coming directly from inside the headphones.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

A real acoustic piano is a network of interacting resonances.

Strings influence other strings.

The soundboard responds.

The dampers and cabinet contribute.

Pedalling changes which strings are free to vibrate.

Yamaha’s Virtual Resonance Modeling recreates these interactions digitally so the sound develops more naturally as notes and pedals interact.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Grand Expression Modeling recreates tonal changes created by subtle differences in the way a pianist presses and releases the keys.

The result is a more expressive relationship between physical technique and the resulting sound.

256-NOTE POLYPHONY

The CLP-865GPWH provides 256-note maximum polyphony.

This gives the sound engine substantial headroom for:

• Complex piano repertoire

• Long sustain-pedal passages

• Layered sounds

• MIDI playback

• Multi-track recording

38 VOICES

The CLP-865GPWH includes 38 instrument Voices.

Piano remains the primary focus, but additional Voices provide useful flexibility for layering, splitting and creative playing.

GRANDTOUCH PEDALS

The CLP-865GPWH uses Yamaha’s GrandTouch pedal system with:

• Damper

• Sostenuto

• Soft

The damper supports half-pedalling, allowing finer sustain control than a simple on/off pedal.

POWERFUL TWO-WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM

The CLP-865GPWH uses:

(45W + 35W) × 2 amplification

driving:

(16cm with diffuser + 5cm) × 2 speakers.

This is a stronger and more sophisticated system than the CLP-835, which uses 30W × 2 amplification with 16cm diffuser speakers.

It does, however, remain below the CLP-845’s (45W + 45W) × 2 system with larger 16cm + 8cm two-way speakers.

SPEAKER DIFFUSERS

The main 16cm speakers incorporate diffusers.

These help spread sound more naturally into the surrounding space, contributing to a broader acoustic impression.

GRAND-STYLE CABINET

The defining physical feature of the CLP-865GPWH is its grand-piano-style cabinet.

This gives the instrument:

• Much greater visual presence than an upright Clavinova

• A sweeping baby-grand silhouette

• A premium furniture appearance

• A focal-point role within the room

The Polished White finish makes that visual effect particularly striking in lighter or more contemporary interiors.

NO ACOUSTIC TUNING REQUIRED

Unlike a traditional acoustic grand, the CLP-865GPWH does not require periodic tuning.

Its piano sound is generated digitally, so pitch remains stable without regular technician visits.

VOLUME CONTROL

The master volume can be adjusted to suit the room and time of day.

This gives the CLP-865GPWH a major practical advantage over an acoustic grand in shared homes or environments where unrestricted volume is not always appropriate.

HEADPHONE PRACTICE

Two headphone outputs allow completely private practice.

This also allows two listeners to use headphones at the same time, which can be useful for tuition.

STEREOPHONIC OPTIMIZER

For suitable Voices outside the dedicated binaural piano sounds, Yamaha’s Stereophonic Optimizer helps create a more spacious headphone image.

DUAL / LAYER MODE

Dual mode allows two Voices to sound simultaneously across the keyboard.

For example:

Piano + Strings

SPLIT MODE

Split mode assigns different Voices to different keyboard regions.

DUO MODE

Duo divides the keyboard into two equivalent pitch ranges.

This is particularly useful for:

• Piano lessons

• Teacher/student demonstrations

• Side-by-side practice

20 BUILT-IN RHYTHMS

The CLP-865GPWH includes 20 Rhythms.

These provide straightforward accompaniment for timing practice and informal playing.

MIDI RECORDING

The onboard MIDI recorder supports:

• Up to 250 Songs

• 16 tracks

• Approx. 500KB per Song

• Approx. 22,000 notes per Song

USB AUDIO RECORDING

The CLP-865GPWH supports audio recording to compatible USB storage in:

WAV – 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo

with up to approximately 80 minutes per Song.

USB AUDIO INTERFACE

The built-in USB Audio Interface operates at:

44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo

for high-quality digital audio communication with compatible computers and devices.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO & MIDI

Yamaha specifies Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, with availability varying according to region.

Bluetooth Audio allows compatible music to be played through the Clavinova’s internal speaker system.

Bluetooth MIDI provides wireless MIDI communication with compatible devices and applications.

SMART PIANIST

The CLP-865GPWH supports Yamaha’s Smart Pianist ecosystem.

Smart Pianist provides a graphical interface for compatible instrument settings and functions using a suitable smartphone or tablet.

INTELLIGENT ACOUSTIC CONTROL

Intelligent Acoustic Control – IAC helps preserve tonal balance when the piano is played quietly.

This keeps bass and treble detail more satisfying at lower volume levels.

FULL-DOT LCD DISPLAY

The CLP-865GPWH includes a full-dot LCD display and physical buttons.

This provides direct access to Voices, Songs, recording and settings without requiring a connected device.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH is particularly well suited to:

• Intermediate pianists

• Advanced pianists

• Returning players

• Serious beginners wanting a long-term instrument

• Grade students

• Piano teachers

• Families wanting a premium home piano

• Pianists who regularly use headphones

• Customers attracted to a grand-piano-style cabinet

• Homes where the piano will be a major visual feature

• Customers wanting a bright contemporary cabinet finish

• Players considering the CLP-835 but wanting a grand-style presentation

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The CLP-865GPWH is well suited to:

• Classical repertoire

• Contemporary piano

• Jazz

• Pop

• Musical theatre

• Examination practice

• Technique development

• Composition

• Teaching

• Duet lessons

• Silent headphone practice

• Recording

• Home performance

HOW IT COMPARES

CLP-865GPWH vs CLP-835

This is the most useful technical comparison.

Both use a GrandTouch-S keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement.

Neither uses wooden white keys.

Both also provide:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

• 256-note polyphony

• 38 Voices

• VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Binaural Sampling

• 16-track MIDI recording

• 24-bit USB audio

• Bluetooth Audio/MIDI

The CLP-865GPWH then adds:

• Grand-piano-style cabinet

• Polished White finish

• More powerful (45W + 35W) × 2 amplification

• Two-way 16cm + 5cm speaker system

• Much greater physical and visual presence

The CLP-835 uses 30W × 2 amplification with 16cm diffuser speakers.

CLP-865GPWH vs CLP-845

The CLP-845 differs in two particularly important hardware areas.

CLP-845

• GrandTouch-S

• Wooden white keys

• (45W + 45W) × 2 amplification

• (16cm + 8cm) × 2 speaker system

• Upright-style cabinet

CLP-865GPWH

• GrandTouch-S

• Non-wooden keys

• (45W + 35W) × 2 amplification

• (16cm + 5cm) × 2 speaker system

• Grand-style Polished White cabinet

So although the two share much of Yamaha’s digital sound and feature platform, the CLP-845 has the more advanced keyboard and speaker specification, while the CLP-865GPWH delivers the dramatic grand-style presentation.

CLP-865GPWH vs CLP-895GPWH

The CLP-895GPWH sits much further up Yamaha’s current grand-style Clavinova range.

It introduces features such as:

• Full GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• GP Response Damper

• More sophisticated speaker and amplification architecture

The CLP-865GPWH is therefore the more accessible route into Yamaha’s grand-style Clavinova family.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CLP-865GPWH
Product Type	Clavinova Grand Digital Piano
Series	CLP-800
Cabinet Style	Grand piano
Finish	Polished White
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
Wooden White Keys	No
Keytops	Synthetic ebony & ivory
Escapement	Yes
Touch Sensitivity	Hard2 / Hard1 / Medium / Soft1 / Soft2 / Fixed
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX Grand & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Number of Voices	38
Reverb	7 types
Chorus	3 types
Brilliance	7 types + User
Insertion Effects	12 types
Intelligent Acoustic Control	Yes
Stereophonic Optimizer	Yes
Dual / Layer	Yes
Split	Yes
Duo	Yes
Piano Room	Yes
Rhythms	20
Preset Songs	23 Voice Demo + 50 Classics + 303 Lesson Songs
MIDI Recording	Up to 250 Songs / 16 tracks
MIDI Capacity	Approx. 500KB / 22,000 notes per Song
Audio Recording	WAV 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo
USB Audio Interface	44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo
Bluetooth	Audio & MIDI*
Headphone Outputs	2
AUX IN	Stereo mini jack
AUX OUT	L/L+R / R
USB TO DEVICE	Type A
USB TO HOST	Type B
Pedals	Damper / Sostenuto / Soft
Half-Pedal	Yes
Pedal System	GrandTouch
Display	Full-dot LCD
Amplification	(45W + 35W) × 2
Speakers	(16cm with diffuser + 5cm) × 2
Width	1,430mm
Height	932mm
Height with Music Rest Raised	1,094mm
Depth	1,146mm
Weight	106kg
AC Adaptor	PA-500
Auto Power Off	Yes

Yamaha’s current technical table confirms the 1,430 × 932 × 1,146mm dimensions, 106kg weight and non-wooden GrandTouch-S action for the CLP-865GP platform.

DIMENSIONS & PLACEMENT

The CLP-865GPWH measures approximately:

Width: 1,430mm
Height: 932mm
Depth: 1,146mm
Weight: 106kg

With the music rest raised:

Overall height: approximately 1,094mm.

At more than 1.14 metres deep, this is a genuine grand-style furniture footprint rather than an instrument designed to sit neatly against a wall.

We recommend measuring the intended location carefully and allowing additional space for:

• Bench

• Player

• Lid and cabinet clearance

• Comfortable access around the piano

POLISHED WHITE GRAND CABINET

The WH designation identifies Yamaha’s Polished White variation of the CLP-865GP.

Yamaha currently lists both Polished Ebony and Polished White versions of the model.

The Polished White cabinet gives the sweeping grand-style shape a brighter, more contemporary character than the traditional Polished Ebony version.

The musical specification remains the same between the two finishes.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH uses the PA-500 AC adaptor.

Exact power-supply contents should be confirmed against current UK stock where required.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Pianists who want Yamaha’s non-wooden GrandTouch-S Clavinova platform combined with stronger amplification and the dramatic appearance of a Polished White grand-style cabinet.

Likely upgrade path: A natural consideration for players moving from Yamaha Arius models, portable weighted pianos, entry/mid-range Clavinovas or conventional upright digital pianos where cabinet presentation has become a major part of the buying decision.

Useful pairings: Quality Yamaha headphones, USB flash memory for recording and Yamaha Smart Pianist on a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Our tip: Don’t assume the grand cabinet means you’re getting the CLP-845 keyboard. The CLP-865GPWH uses the same non-wooden GrandTouch-S key construction shown on the CLP-835. The reason to choose it is the combination of that solid Clavinova platform, stronger speaker system and the visual impact of the grand-style cabinet.

FDM view: The CLP-865GPWH makes the most sense when viewed as CLP-835-class keyboard technology with upgraded amplification and a dramatically different cabinet format. The Polished White finish makes it especially distinctive for contemporary interiors where a conventional black piano might feel visually heavy.

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.

The CLP-865GPWH is exactly the sort of piano worth comparing in person.

The keyboard differences between the CLP-835, CLP-845 and CLP-865GP are important, and the physical size of the grand cabinet also needs to make sense for your room.

Visit our Birmingham showroom to compare Clavinova actions, sound systems and cabinet styles and speak to our experienced piano team.

We can also help with room planning, delivery questions and part exchange.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a piano or keyboard?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable digital pianos, keyboards, synthesisers and other musical instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha Clavinova.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does CLP-865GPWH mean?

CLP-865GP identifies the grand-style Clavinova model.

WH identifies the Polished White finish.

Does the CLP-865GPWH have wooden keys?

No.

It uses a GrandTouch-S keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement, but Yamaha does not specify wooden white keys for this model.

Which Clavinova has the most similar keyboard?

The CLP-865GPWH’s keyboard specification is the same non-wooden GrandTouch-S type shown for the CLP-835.

Is it basically a CLP-845 in a grand cabinet?

Not in terms of keyboard hardware.

The models share many sound-engine and digital features, but the CLP-845 has wooden white keys and a stronger speaker specification.

Does it have weighted keys?

Yes.

GrandTouch-S is a fully weighted hammer-action keyboard.

Does it have escapement?

Yes.

Which piano Voices are included?

The headline piano Voices are:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Does it have Binaural Sampling?

Yes.

Binaural Sampling is available for both principal grand piano Voices.

How much polyphony does it have?

256 notes.

How many Voices are included?

38 Voices.

How powerful are the speakers?

The CLP-865GPWH uses:

(45W + 35W) × 2 amplification

with:

(16cm with diffuser + 5cm) × 2 speakers.

How does that compare with the CLP-835?

The CLP-835 uses 30W × 2 amplification.

The CLP-865GPWH therefore has a substantially stronger speaker system.

How does it compare with the CLP-845?

The CLP-845 uses (45W + 45W) × 2 amplification and larger 16cm + 8cm speakers.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, subject to regional availability.

Does it support Smart Pianist?

Yes.

Can I record my playing?

Yes.

The CLP-865GPWH supports:

• 16-track MIDI recording

• USB WAV audio recording

Does it have USB audio?

Yes.

The USB Audio Interface operates at 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo.

Does it have three pedals?

Yes.

The GrandTouch pedal system provides:

• Damper

• Sostenuto

• Soft

Half-pedalling is supported.

Can I practise silently?

Yes.

Two headphone outputs are provided.

How large is the CLP-865GPWH?

Approximately:

1,430mm wide × 932mm high × 1,146mm deep

How much does it weigh?

Approximately 106kg.

Is the Polished White version technically different from Polished Ebony?

No.

The underlying piano specification is the same.

The difference is cabinet finish:

• CLP-865GP – Polished Ebony

• CLP-865GPWH – Polished White

Does it require acoustic tuning?

No.

It is a digital piano.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Yamaha’s documentation lists supplied items including:

• Yamaha CLP-865GPWH Clavinova Grand Digital Piano – Polished White

• Owner’s Manual

• 50 Classical Music Masterpieces music book

• Online Member Product Registration information

• PA-500 AC adaptor / appropriate power connection

• Bench – availability may vary according to area

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should be confirmed where required.

A DIGITAL GRAND WITH A BRIGHTER, CONTEMPORARY CHARACTER

The Yamaha CLP-865GPWH combines the practicality of a sophisticated digital piano with the visual impact of a grand.

Its GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard provides the physical foundation.

The Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial provide two distinctive concert-grand characters.

Virtual Resonance Modeling and Grand Expression Modeling add depth and responsiveness.

The powerful two-way speaker system gives the instrument greater acoustic authority.

And the sweeping Polished White grand-style cabinet turns it into a genuine visual centrepiece.

Add:

Headphones. Volume control. Recording. Bluetooth. USB audio. Smart Pianist. No acoustic tuning requirement.

and the CLP-865GPWH becomes a compelling option for customers who want digital convenience without settling for the appearance of a conventional upright digital piano.

Sit down. Forget the technology. Play the piano.

Discover the Yamaha CLP-865GPWH Clavinova Grand Digital Piano in Polished White at Fair Deal Music.