Returns Policy

As an independent company we aim to ensure all of our customers are satisfied.

 

If the item has been received in a damaged condition or for any reason is not working as it should, we will first offer a repair.

 

Refund Policy

If the item cannot be repaired - we will offer a full refund to our customers for the purchase that has been made and arrange a return.

 

Please note we do not offer refunds if the instrument is in fully working order.

UK Delivery

Our UK based delivery service is provided by own very own logistics team so that you can relax and wait for your new instrument to arrive. 

 

Once your purchase has been made we will be in contact to arrange a delivery slot time that best suits you.

 

Worldwide Shipping

Our shipping policy includes an option for a worldwide delivery, subject to any underlying trade embargo's.

 

We can offer a worldwide delivery service on all of our pianos and will be more than happy to accommodate your needs.

Two World-Renowned Piano Sounds

You can play SILENT Piano™ SH2 type with the voices of CFX, Yamaha’s finest concert grand piano, and Bösendorfer’s legendary Imperial. All 88 keys are sampled individually.　As Yamaha’s flagship grand piano, the majestic CFX boasts a wide palette of tonal colors, from sparkling high notes to powerful bass tones. The legendary Bösendorfer, meanwhile, is renowned for its sonorous and rich Viennese sound.

A broad sonic palette

SILENT Piano™ SH2 type offers 20 pre-installed sounds such as electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, choir, and synth pad, allowing you to select the ideal voice to match your preferred musical genre.

Rich resonance and subtle accurate reproduction

CFX Binaural Sampling

Yamaha’s advanced binaural sampling technology uses samples from the CFX, Yamaha’s acclaimed concert grand piano, recorded with specialized microphones that capture locational information and other nuances discerned by the human ear. The resulting sound is so natural, so enveloping, that you’ll soon forget you’re even wearing headphones at all.

VRM physical modeling—the distinctive reverberation generated by the entire body of a concert grand piano

In a grand piano, sound resonates throughout the body of the instrument, producing a rich reverberation that envelops the listener in sound. This phenomena is reproduced perfectly through enhanced Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM). The original VRM calculates the various states of the strings for each of the 88 notes on the keyboard, from one instant to the next, and timing and depth of damper pedals pressed. The enhanced VRM now also calculates aliquot resonance in the upper octaves, and the full resonance of the soundboard, rim, and frame. This technology allows for vivid, bright, richly-varied expression that reflects the limitless number of factors inherent in piano performance.

Stereophonic Optimizer (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand)

Stereophonic Optimizer is an effect which reproduces the natural sound distance, like with the sound of Binaural Sampling, even though you are listening to it on headphones. When one of the Piano Voices other than CFX Grand is selected, the Stereophonic Optimizer is enabled.

Smooth Release-From staccato to legato, superbly expressive sound that responds to the player’s touch

Featuring Yamaha Smooth Release technology, SILENT Piano™ SH2 type offers the crisp tone heard when playing staccato as well as the lingering sound produced by releasing the keys more. This provides finely-nuanced response to the pianist’s playing.

Key-Off samples

The moment a pianist’s fingers are lifted from the keys of a grand piano, subtle changes occur in the instrument’s tone as the damper is lowered onto the strings to mute its sound. Key-Off samples features actual recordings of these changes, offering a faithful reproduction of the most subtle changes in the piano’s sound, allowing for a more realistic performance.

Unique Yamaha technology retains the all-important touch of the piano

Key sensors

Under each of the 88 keys is a Yamaha-unique continuous-detection grey-scale shutter key sensor. These sensors detect the movement of the keys continually, allowing natural musical expression even when the piano is in SILENT Piano™ function. Since they do not come into contact with the keys, these sensors do not affect the feel of the keyboard in any way.

Hammer Sensors 

Grand piano with SILENT Piano™ SH2 type are fitted with hammer sensors that allow even slow keystrokes or rapid trills. To ensure that they do not affect the feel of the keyboard in any way, Yamaha uses non-contact sensors.

Quick escape system

Grand piano with SILENT Piano™ SH2 type features a quick escape system that allows the sound muting mechanism to be fitted to a grand piano without sacrificing any of the playability or musical expression demanded of such instruments in an acoustic performance. This system allows optimal separation to be obtained between the hammers and strings by adjusting the distance between the hammers and strings, ensuring that the feel of the keyboard stays in the best possible condition whether playing acoustically or with the sound muted.

General functions

Smart Pianist App

The smart device app “Smart Pianist” (available as a free download) enables you to use the functions such as selecting Voices, controlling the metronome intuitively with the visualized interface, or display the score on your smart device.

The UD-WL01 USB Wireless LAN Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use Smart Pianist over a wireless connection.

Sophisticated & simple design of the control panel

The control unit has been given a sophisticated design that unobtrusively blends with the piano itself. Moreover, the simple controllers allow you to operate the instrument easily.

Connection terminals

The USB TO HOST terminal allows you to connect to a computer or portable device and record high-quality audio without the need for an additional interface. AUX IN allows listening the sound from the external devices (sound source modules and music players).

Built-in recording and play back functions

SILENT Piano™ SH2 type can record one song in the internal memory. Additionally, connecting commercially available USB memory to the unit allows you save recording data, and play back songs.

Headphones

Simple and compact headphones that come with SILENT Piano™ SH2 type let you enjoy professional-grade sound quality.

Metronome

SILENT Piano™ SH2 type has a built-in metronome that can be used in SILENT Piano™ function so that players can listen to precise rhythm while they play.

Size/Weight 

Dimensions 

• Width 153 cm (60 1/4")
• Height 121 cm (47 3/4")
• Depth 62 cm (24 1/2")
• Weight 232 kg (511 lb)

Control Interface

• Keyboard Key Surfaces - White : Acrylic resin, Key Surfaces - Black : Phenolic rersin
• Hammer Type U Series Special
• Pedal Type Damper/Muffler/Soft

Design/Architecture Detail

• Caster Type : Double Caster

Cabinet

Key Cover

• Lid/Failboard : Yes
• Soft-Close Failboard : Yes

Sensor System

• Key Sensors - Non-contact continuous detection optical sensor
• Damper Pedal - Continuous detection sensor
• Soft/Shrt Pedal - On/Off detection

Silencing System

• Mechanism - Hammer shank stopper operated by centre pedal

Voices

Tone Generation 

• Piano sound - Yamaha CFX Bösendorfer Imperial
• Binaural Sampling - Yes (CFX Grand Voice only)
• VRM - Yes
• Key-off Samples - Yes
• Smooth Release - Yes
• Polyphony (max.) 256
• Preset - Number of Voices - 20
• Voice for Song Playback : 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits

Effects

• Reverb - Yes
• Brilliance - Yes
• Stereophonic Optimizer - Yes (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand)

Songs (MIDI)

• Number of Preset Songs - 20 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
• Recording - Number of songs - 10
• Data Capacity - Approx. 550 KB/Song

Format

• Playback - SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
• Recording - SMF (Format 0)

Recording/Playback (Audio)

• Recording Time (max.) : 80 Minutes/Song

Format

• Playback : WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
• Recording : WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo)

Functions

Overall Controls 

• Metronome : Yes
• Tempo Range : 5 - 500
• Transpose : - 12 - 0 - +12
• Tuning : 414 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
• Bluetooth : Yes (Audio) (May not have this functionality depending on the country in which you purchased the product)

Storage and Connectivity 

Storage

• Internal Memory : approx. 1.3 MB
• External Drives : USB flash Drive

Connectivity

• DC IN : 16 V
• Headphones : Stereo mini jack (x2)
• MIDI : IN/OUT
• AUX IN : Stereo mini jack
• AUX OUT: [L/L+R][R] (Standard phone jack)
• USB TO DEVICE : Yes
• USB TO HOST : Yes

Power Supply

• AC Adaptor : PA-300C (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
• Power Consumption : 12 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
• Auto Power Off : Yes

Accessories

Included Accessories 

• AC adaptor*
• Power cord*
• Headphones
• Headphone hanger
• Attachment screws for headphone hanger
• "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" music book
• Owner's Manual

* May not be included depending in your area. 

Separately Sold Accessories

• USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD - WL01)
• Wireless MIDI adaptor (UD - BT01/MD-BT01)