Carefully removed from a vintage Yamaha YP40 Electric Piano/Clavinova (76 Key)
These keys are used in a number of 1980's Yamaha keyboards and models such as the YP-40 that have no keyboard cover are prone to key damage at the front of the key when someone carelessly handles the instrument. This usually affects the white keys but sometimes the black keys if someone has dropped a heavy object on the keyboard!
Known to be an original component used in these models from Yamaha
YP-40
KX-88
PF-15
PF-80
YAMAHA YP-40 Clavinova Electric Piano SPARE PART
BOTTOM E KEY
This is the special E note, the first key on the far left of the keyboard - it is physically unlike the other E keys
It is identified by the E stamp at the top rear of the key which also has a small dot next to the letter
Please look at the key(s) you are replacing, take note of the note designation stamped onto the rear top of the key carefully before purchasing a replacement key.
To assist identification of the correct key, I have placed a green dot onto the diagram of the keyboard
Original Yamaha component
This key has been carefully cleaned, inspected and refurbished
Weight remains fitted
Rear pivot in place, old grease has not been removed (clean and not sticky) although it is always a good idea to re-grease any replacement key prior to fitting.
The Yamaha grease designed for use with these keys is part #V6274301 This can be difficult to find.
Leaf spring is supplied (not bent!)
NOTE: A common trick by "backyard" repairers is to bend the spring to increase the tension and repair sticking keys. Never bend the springs, always find out why the key is sticking - remove the key completely and inspect the key and keyboard bed. Sometimes objects drop down between the keys but more likely it just needs a good clean (non-chemical based such as a mix of water and white vinegar) and check the smooth operation of the rear pivot (removeable) - re-grease if required.
This key is supplied sealed in plastic to protect both the key and the rear pivot.
