Product Overview
The U1 piano feature a new scale design, delivering rich, resonant tone with evenly balance timbre over the entire range of the keyboard. The ribs and soundboard are crafted from the finest timbers and accurately configured for optimum sound reproduction, while new backposts provide increased strength and improved resonance.
121cm (47 3/4'') Acoustic Upright U Series Piano, The time-tested choice of professionals, now redesigned
Product Details
The U1 piano feature a new scale design, delivering rich, resonant tone with evenly balance timbre over the entire range of the keyboard. The ribs and soundboard are crafted from the finest timbers and accurately configured for optimum sound reproduction, while new backposts provide increased strength and improved resonance. Hammers on the U Series upright pianos are crafted from select materials, chosen for their durability, while the precise piano action provides exceptional control over tone. The unique soft-shut fall system prevents the lid slamming onto the keyboard or the pianist's fingers.
Designed with the professional in mind at home or in an institution Built in Japan by Yamaha's top technicians Highest quality finish possible, ensured by greater time spent on each piano
Carefully selected materials offer the optimum in response, feel & durability Advanced scale design enhances the warmth, depth and clarity of tone Celeste pedal for muted practice
Special rib construction adds strength to the soundboard The back post construction enhances rigidity and improves tone balance
Available in a selection of finishes to suit all tastes Extended music desk for larger scores
The choice of leading institutions around the world
A perennial favourite among discerning pianists, the Yamaha U1 offers outstanding musical performance, setting the standards by which many other upright pianos are measured.
- Designed with the professional in mind
- Built in Japan by Yamaha's top technicians
- Highest quality finish possible, ensured by greater time spent on each piano
- Carefully selected materials offer the optimum in response, feel & durability
- Advanced scale design enhances the warmth, depth and clarity of tone
- Traditional style cabinet with solid brass double front and rear castors
- Three elegantly styled pedals for smooth and effortless operation
- Celeste pedal (U1 only) for muted practice
- Sostenuto pedal (U3 & U5) enhances tone for sustained chords
- Special rib construction adds strength to the soundboard
- The back post construction enhances rigidity and improves tonal balance
- Floating support system (U3 & U5) allows the soundboard to vibrate freely
- Soft shut fall (U5 fall folds away into cabinet)
- Extended music desk for larger scores
- Pull-out music desk (U5 only) can be angled to hold any size of score
- The choice of leading institutions around the world
88 keys, 3 pedals
Height: 121 cm (47 3/4")
Width: 153 cm (60 1/4")
Depth: 61 cm (24")
Weight: 228 kg (502 lbs)
Pictured in Black Polyester finish.
Available finishes:
Black Polyester
Mahogany Polyester
Natural Cherry Satin
Natural Beech Satin
Open Pore Dark American Walnut
Open Pore Oak.
Also available as Silent model (U1-SILENT)
