Yamaha and Steinway are two of the most popular upright brands (as they are for many other pianos too), but they are popular for different reasons. You can find a Yamaha upright piano for around $4,500 (they go up to about $19,000), and entry-level Steinway uprights start at $25,600.Jul 7, 2016
What is a Yamaha U3 piano?
The Yamaha U3 52″ Upright Piano is part of the Yamaha Professional collection. Featuring the largest strings, key shanks, capstans and sound board the U3 upright is refereed to as the Yamaha Upright Grand. This instrument is one of our favorite in Yamaha's collection of World Class Upright Pianos.
How much does a Yamaha U3 piano cost?
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Is U3 better than U1 piano?
Yamaha U3 Upright Piano The big sister to the U1, the Yamaha U3, at 52” tall and 59” wide, offers many of the same advantages to the U1, and more. The U3 provides a sound which is both louder and richer, thanks to its larger soundboard surface area and longer bass strings.
Are all Yamaha U3 made in Japan?
Manufacture location The first thing to say is that every single Yamaha U3 that has ever existed was made in Japan at the Hamamatsu factory which is responsible for making all of Yamaha's highest quality pianos including the £100,000+ concert grand piano, the CFIIIS.
What is a U3 piano?
The U3 is a large cabinet upright piano, with an extra 10 cm of height over it's smaller relative, the Yamaha U1. This is extra height means longer strings, and that means a much richer tone, especially in the bass.Sep 7, 2015
What year is U3?
A very consistent model and a strong favourite amongst our customers over the years. Some customers can feel a little bit worried about getting a piano from the 1970s due to the age and they feel happier with a 1980s Yamaha U3. The Yamaha U3M dates from around 1980 to around 1982 or 1983.