Yamaha U3 Professional Series Upright Acoustic Piano
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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.
- Handmade in Japan
- Soundboard: Solid Spruce
- Soundboard Ribs: Spruce
- Back Posts: 5 - Spruce
- Bridge Construction: Two-piece separated
- Wood seasoned for destination: Yes
- Frame: V-Pro Vacuum Shield Mold Process
- Key Material: Seasoned spruce
- Fallboard: Soft close
- Fallboard lock: Yes
- Pedal: Soft/Mute/Damper
- Caster: Front: Double-wheeled, Rear: Single-wheeled
Colours: Polished Ebony, Polished Mahogany, Polished White, Satin American Walnut
Depth: 65cm (25 1/2")
Width: 153cm (60 1/4")
Height: 131cm (51 1/2")
THE BENCHMARK UPRIGHT
The Yamaha U Series is widely regarded as the standard against which other upright pianos are measured. It appears in Toronto conservatories, schools, and family homes alike, and responds accurately to a wide range of playing styles. Its action is precise and consistent, making it a reliable instrument for students through to professionals.
TONAL RANGE AND PROJECTION
The U Series carries Yamaha's "singing" tone in a compact footprint. Its soundboard and scale design produce a full, balanced tone from the treble to the bass, with even response across the register. This consistency is a large part of why the U Series is so widely specified by educators and institutions.
BUILD AND CONSTRUCTION
The U Series is built to the same construction standards Yamaha applies across its range. Thousands of wood, felt, and cast-iron parts are assembled into each instrument. Every U Series piano delivered by Remenyi arrives fully regulated and prepared for use.
MATERIALS
The U Series soundboard and ribs are made from solid spruce, selected for acoustic resonance and structural strength. The instrument uses Yamaha's V-Pro (Vacuum Shield Mold Process) cast-iron frame, which provides high tuning stability and withstands sustained string tension over many years. Specially formulated hammer felts and premium action components complete the build.
CRAFTMANSHIP
The U Series combines precision manufacturing with hand-finishing. Yamaha's production process ensures consistent quality across every U1 and U3, while final voicing, regulation, and tuning are completed by skilled technicians. The result is a reliable instrument with consistent action and tone across the full production run.
LONG-TERM VALUE AND SUSTAINABILITY
The U Series has been used by students worldwide for decades and holds its value strongly on the resale market, a direct reflection of its build quality and reputation. Yamaha's commitment to education and responsible manufacturing makes the U Series a sound long-term purchase.