Yamaha C3X Piano

This wonderful Yamaha grand piano was found at Apollo Piano in Chico, California. It has a smooth action and a lovely sound that I do not expect from Yamaha, but their new CX line of pianos is quite nice!

[@osantiagues]

I love how into pianos this guy is.

[@krisanapanna]

Your video inspired me. I went to a local dealer to test one. I tried both C3 and C3X, and also C5X. C3X sounds very very good. (C5X, too). From my testing, action is super smooth and precise. The sound is big and warm. I notice also a new frame, and perhaps soundboard. Of course, the new styling is very handsome. I used to own a C3 from around 2002, which was a very nice piano. The C3X won in so many dimensions. I think the new series (maybe new S's and CFX are on the way) will be loved by musicians.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The silent technology is cool and the CX pianos are nice and a good value. You've done this and the C2X. Waiting for the S3X, a truly nice-sounding, (but much more expensive) piano.

[@ThePianoforever]

I recently found one in Ohio, I'll upload it soon. :D

[@user-gu3qs7xo5h]

I could play this piano all day and night.

[@notafanboy250]

Loved the video. Thanks for taking the time to talk about the C3X. I'm looking forward to playing it in person.

[@Modeltnick]

Quite interesting how that mute bar works! Thanks again for another informative video!

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Nice one man - rich sound! Love the being able to play for oneself without everyone else hearing - wow!

[@rrjjgg101]

Very good Sound...Beautiful Piano.... Thanx for informative Video Rj

[@booleanenator]

Again, you inspire me to go shopping. Just wish I had an budget for a piano.

[@CONTRER2010]

This piano is especial, very very beautiful, i would like to have it.

[@theeyeofthestorm5718]

Sir you make an old man want to learn to play the piano

[@kimspiano888]

Love your own piece that you played in this piano.

[@gunpixelgun]

I’m thinking I might get this piano so this is a good video for me

[@michaelandcarolblackburn103]

Now that's different!

[@mahdihonarmandrad8301]

Hi. Have you ever played a feurich 133 concert? If not, I recommend you to do a video on it. It's one of the best upright pianos I've ever seen😍. I'm eager to see how Fantasie Impromptu sounds on it...

[@clydebermingham121]

Does the Silent feature also include MIDI out option ?

[@clydebermingham121]

EXCELLENT 🙏🏽💥🙏🏽

[@danielmkubacki]

Cool piano.

[@ThePianoforever]

Cool thumbnail! Is that at an organ store somewhere?

[@ElenaHelenLove]

Hello! May I ask if the sheets of the original pieces written by James are somewhere available ? Purchase is also ok! I love especially the one in this video, James is so talented and just love love his music and the way he plays, as well as the way he expresses himself!

[@ThePianoforever]

They are not presently available, but I hope to offer some in the future.

[@jakeblatchford6583]

James do you believe the silent piano function may date the piano?

[@rosemarya2487]

Thanks James

[@truthseeker3907]

Thumbs up!

[@FangchenYang]

Beautfiul

[@stephanspiano4593]

Hi great sound. Please can you tell me, if I should buy a S3x or a C3x. Is the S3x so much better? Please tell me your opinion. You played both. Thanks and regards from Germany. Stephan

[@ThePianoforever]

Both of these pianos are wonderful, and I doubt you would find any serious limitations with either of them. The S3X is a fantastic piano with an amazingly warm sound, and it honestly doesn't sound like a 6 foot piano - it sounds bigger to me. But the C3X is a very good piano as well, and I like them both. I think it is up to you, which sound you prefer, and which piano you like more.

[@stephanspiano4593]

Thank you. Is the action Lighter/better of the S3x? Is it easier to play it quietly? The S3x is 15.000 Euros more expensive. Why....

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@stephanspiano4593 The SX series uses a case with the rim's wood that's treated to have an aged quality. That makes the piano have a deeper sound. I don't know about the action. I think as Yamahas get more expensive the already excellent action gets smoother.

[@donkgated8074]

I own a Yamaha C5X and several Kawai grands, have performed plenty on Shigeru grands, and practised on occasion on a Yamaha S6X in my student days. I dislike every SX series Yamahas I've come across - a powerhouse but not a lot of sensitivity with tonal nuance. I prefer the older S series which are quite likeable premium pianos. If you're looking for a premium Japanese grand piano, the Shigeru Kawai is the better musical instrument compared to the Yamaha SX series. It's cheaper too! Otherwise the C3X is a very fine piano. Yamaha made a LOT of improvement from the previous generation C series! I prefer the CX series to Kawai's GX series.

[@elleondejuda4681]

OK , I'm a groove musicians a classical wanna be 🙄 Gospel genres , Latin jazz , ballad , rock , progressive rock , lazz fusion , R&B , hip hop jazz (Robert glassper ) Give me a good advice please I wanna buy a piano that would fit this versatile path I'm taking and just love it , I have in mind Steinway, Fazioli, Yamaha. Is for my house (is gonna be my 2nd baby ) Any expert advice please , much thanks ! I know I sound like I wanna cover a lot a genres but I am a lover of Arts and I do use this genres a lot in my playing lol.

[@ThePianoforever]

Fazioli and Yamaha SX, and above series are fantastic. I do not recommend anyone buy new Steinways anymore, no exceptions!

[@elleondejuda4681]

And between yamaha and Fazioli, which one would you pick in my taste for music ? Which Fazioli 7 Foot is more suitable for me ? Thanks man !

[@ThePianoforever]

@@elleondejuda4681 Both make killer 7 1/2 footers. The Fazioli is a F228, and The Yamaha is a SX7. I wish you luck on picking the best one, as it will not be easy, but you can not make a mistake either.

[@null7320]

1:21 can u pls tell me the name of the song

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Thats his own piece

[@TheMileystar01]

WOW!

[@clydebermingham121]

How did you mic the piano 🎹 for this demo ? 🙏🏽

[@TunesAndToys]

how much do these cost?

[@pierredelecto9385]

I'd pass on the silent play gimmick. It's almost a certainty it will cause issues down the road.

[@JitinMisra]

is this piano in a different class (lower class that is) than shiguru kawai sk2\3?

[@ThePianoforever]

I'd say that the C3X and the SK2/SK3 are trying to be in the same class. However, the Yamaha pianos are much more consistent than the smaller Shigeru models. I have seen them have issues with buzzing and other issues that make them feel less refined than their larger counterparts, as well as less refined and consistent than their competition - Yamaha.

[@JitinMisra]

@@ThePianoforever the piano with issues you refer to is the shiguru kawai, not yamaha correct? just want to make sure i read it correctly.

[@ThePianoforever]

@@JitinMisra The smaller SK line have been known to have problems. The top model Yamahas have been doing a great deal better as of late and seem to be very consistent, and not as bright as they were a few years ago.

[@JitinMisra]

@@ThePianoforever its interesting you comment on the brightness, i never played c7 or c7x( which you made a video of'), is the brightness character of yamaha gone now and are their pianos like c#x series in mellow group now?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@JitinMisra It's not that they are mellow, now. They have a different characteristic to their brightness. The sustain of the tones are much improved.