Is the Yamaha U1 a good piano?
Because the U1 is such a well-known and well-loved piano, the resale value is particularly high compared with other models. The Yamaha U1 is so popular because it is good enough for performance, rugged enough for institutions, and affordable enough for the home.
How much is a new Yamaha U3?
Yamaha U3 52″ Upright Piano
| Yamaha U3 MSRP Prices | |
|---|---|
| U3 PE Polished Ebony | $14,899 |
| U3 AW Satin Walnut | $17,099 |
| U3 PM Polished Mahogany | $17,099 |
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Are all Yamaha U1 Made in Japan?
Summary: The Yamaha U1 has been made in Japan for decades but more recently Yamaha have started to use local factories all over the world for their U1 production. Up until a couple of years ago, your brand new Yamaha U1 would have been made by Kemble for Yamaha in the Kemble factory in Milton Keynes.
Are all the Yamaha U1’s the same?
All of the above models are the same general piano, they are all the Yamaha U1. That’s the main thing to point out and they are all made in Japan and not in any of Yamaha’s other factories all over the world. So here is a little run down of each different sub-model
What are the specifications of a Yamaha U1 piano?
Yamaha U1 Specifications. 48”/121cm Height. 88 keys made from acrylic resin. 3 pedals (damper, muffler, soft) Soft-close fallboard. 228kg Weight. RRP; around $8,000. As you can see, a fairly standard set of specifications for an upright piano. However, this is anything but a standard piano.
What is a Yamaha U100?
Made in Japan in the mid-1990s the U100 is a very close relative of the Yamaha U1. Both come from the same factory and are equally well built with a great touch and tone. You will notice that the U100 has a line of horizontal beeding across the top of the top panel.
What is the difference between the ym11 and the U1?
The U1 sounds very bright, whereas the YM11 a little mellow, plus a 12% discount which the widen the price gap to about US$1600 (or 23% lower than U1).