For more than a century Yamaha has been building grand pianos, continuously perfecting both skills and designs in their pursuit of musical excellence. During
the nineteen years following the launch of the popular CFIIIS concert grand pianos, Yamaha combined traditional craftsmanship with high-tech engineering to
reexamine literally every element of the piano, discovering how each detail affects the sound. Developed together with some of the greatest pianists the world
has ever seen, the CF Series represents a pinnacle in the evolution of concert grand pianos.

The concept behind the series is “Beauty and Power.”
Beauty for its wide range of tonal colors and the ability to create the most subtle musical voices.
In the hands of a good pianist, the CF Series pianos can “sing” with an expressiveness rarely heard.
Power describes the incredible tonal presence. Not only when played fortissimo, but even soft
delicate passages carry throughout the hall. The bass is amazing, and all registers can project over a
full symphony orchestra regardless of a venue’s size.

Handcrafted from the same materials by the same elite artisans, all three models of the CF Series share a beautiful expressiveness and deep tonal
presence. The flagship model is the CFX; a full sized 9-foot (275cm) concert grand piano suitable for the largest of concert halls. Retaining the same
outstanding characteristics as the CFX, the 7-foot (212cm) CF6 is a perfect choice for recital halls, while the 6-foot 3-inch (191cm) CF4 is excellent for
performing at smaller venues and teaching studios.

〔 Piano Casing 〕
The shape, thickness, and even manufacturing
process of the back beam and posts were
changed, and the one-piece inner/outer rim is
also made using a newly developed process.
The result is a deep rich sound with
outstanding tonal projection that can fill the
concert hall.

〔 Ribs & Soundboard 〕
Only the most carefully selected European
spruce is used for the soundboard. A new
method for attaching the ribs to the
soundboard helps free it from stress, adding
rich overtones to the sound for a wide range
of expressive tonal colors.

〔 Metal Frame 〕
The frames are individually hand molded and
sand cast to enhance the strength and stability
of the pianos. This contributes to the
outstanding tonal character and sustain of the
series. The CF6 and CF4 feature an open pin
block design which improves both the attack
and sustain of the notes.

〔 Hammers 〕
The hammers have a big affect on the tonal
clarity and character, and also help determine
how the sound projects and sustains. Yamaha
uses the best possible materials and
treatments for optimum performance despite
possible changes in temperature and humidity.

〔 Piano Wire 〕
All aspects of the piano wire have been
researched—from the wave patterns of
various harmonics to the way it reacts when
struck by the hammers. Both materials and
manufacturing methods are very important,
and Yamaha’s bass strings are hand wound by
skilled craftspeople.

〔 Appearance 〕
The pianos of the CF Series share a beautiful
silhouette which mirrors the elegance and
purity of their sound. Unnecessary
ornamentation has been eliminated in favor
of a sleek modern design throughout. The
pianos look as good as they sound.

〔 Finish 〕
The wood of the CF Series is smoothed
numerous times, gradually changing the grade
of the sandpaper. And the finish is applied
one layer at a time with meticulous buffing
in between. The result is a rich black
appearance of unusual beauty.

〔 Pedal Lyre 〕
The modern style of the pedal lyre
matches the simplicity of the legs, yet is
more durable and stronger than on any
previous models.

〔 Keys 〕
The white keys are of a newly developed
“Ivorite” material that both looks and feels
like natural ivory for a comfortable touch.
The black keys are made of carefully
selected high-grade ebony