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
Note E KEY
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unlike the other keys (A,B,C,D,E,F & G except bottom E and top G) one of the standard E keys is slightly different to all the rest. Every key has the note designation stamped into the rear of the key but just ONE E note key has E with 4 horizontal lines under it. This special E key is identical at the front BUT the length of the key is just slightly shorter on the top of the key than all the other E keys (approximately 6mm) The mounting slots for the keybed are identical though.
The bottom E key is entirely different and advertised separately.
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 photograph of the key(s)
Original Yamaha component (used)
This key has been carefully inspected and cleaned.
The key is WHITE and has not changed colour to cream or even yellow due to sunlight.
I am offering the complete key:
Weight remains fitted
Rear pivot in place, old grease has not been removed (clean and not sticky) - it is always a good idea to re-grease a replacement key prior to fitting.
The Yamaha grease designed for use with these keys is part #V6274301 and be warned, this grease 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.
The key is supplied sealed in plastic to protect the whole key from the arch enemy, dust and dirt. It is also stored in non-direct light to prevent any discolouration of the plastic key.
