| Yamaha CP-70 | |
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Corporation |
| Dates | 1976–1985 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Full |
| Synthesis type | Electromechanical |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 73 keys (CP-70, CP-70B) 88 keys (CP-80) |
The Yamaha CP-70 is an electric piano manufactured by Yamaha Corporation between 1976 and 1985. The instrument was based on earlier electric piano technology, but took advantage of improved pickups along with the company's longstanding experience in manufacturing acoustic pianos.
The new technology and a lack of a soundboard gave it a more accurate emulation of an acoustic piano than earlier models. It was well received and used by a number of musicians in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grateful Dead's Keith Godchaux and Genesis' Tony Banks. It continues to be used in the 21st century by a number of artists, and it is still possible to buy replacement parts.