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Yamaha U Series, Upright Piano
U Series
Yamaha U Series upright pianos have long been a leading choice for educational institutions, professional musicians and discriminating home pianists. Now thanks to comprehensive redesign, these world-standard instruments are better than ever, with numerous advances in materials and construction. Refined scale designs and components improve tonal performance, while other modifications enhance strength and durability. Extra-wide music desks provide plenty of room for sheet music. And the-top-of-the-line sets extraordinary standards of elegance and excellence, incorporating concepts adapted from Yamaha grand Pianos.
U3
An expansive soundboard and acoustic chamber give the 131 cm U3Q extended power and projection, with the peerless tonal and expressive control of the legendary Yamaha action.
88 keys, 3 pedals (center pedal: sostenuto)
Height: 131 cm (51 1/2")
Width: 153 cm (60 1/4")
Depth: 65 cm (25 1/2")
Weight: 235 kg (517 lbs)
Available finishes: Ebony polished.
Exclusive U Series Features
Advanced Scale Design
Refinements in all elements of sound production have given today’s U Series a richer, more resonant voice with evenly balanced timbre across the entire keyboard.
Soundboard and Frame
Special rib configurations add strength to the soundboard, while back post and other advances further enhance rigidity, resonance and structural stability.
Floating Support System (U3S)
A ‘floating’ attachment method, similar to that of grand pianos, allows the soundboard to vibrate more freely, improving the depth and character of bass and mid-range tones.
Redesigned Hammers
U Series hammers use materials specifically selected for each model to provide optimum tone production, response and long term durability.
Soft-Close Fallboard
A damping mechanism, formerly used only in grand pianos, prevents the fallboard from dropping abruptly onto the keyboard, guarding against accidental injury or damage.
Keyboard
Yamaha grand piano keyboards feature black key finished in wood composite and white keys made from Ivorite with a texture so real it is difficult to believe it is not ivory. (Not included on the GB1, GC1, A1, and C3 Studio Models)
Also available as Silent model