Yamaha Pianos, renowned for their excellence since 1887, have become a favored choice among musicians, educational institutions, and households throughout the world. Yamaha offers an extensive range of models, including pre-owned pianos that embody enduring quality and craftsmanship. We are passionate about Yamaha pianos and advise ensuring that any piano you consider has been professionally reconditioned. To learn more about our reconditioning process, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Yamaha U1 / U3 series
Made in Japan. Arguably the most popular series of pianos ever made, the Yamaha U1 and U3 upright pianos have set a standard of production for decades, and it is a protected production.
- Rich balanced tone, very clear.
- Reliable quality, almost every U1 or U3 piano we have tried has been of unwavering quality.
- Competition is high, and used prices are high
An excellent choice when reconditioned, some technicians claim that the 70’s – 80’s was the prime period for the U series.
Yamaha G series grand pianos
Commonly available, these older Japanese Yamaha grands are widely available, but starting to deteriorate in condition in some cases, be selective when purchasing. The newer C7 grand can be a better choice in some cases. See our page on voicing for information on a C7 that was voiced. As of most pianos, after 40+ years, light to moderate reconditioning is required.
Yamaha M1/M2 uprights
Smaller, European style upright pianos, made in Japan
- Rich balanced tone
- Small profile, slightly less volume than larger U1 series.
- A personal favorite, the M1/M2 series are one of our favorite small uprights to own.
An excellent choice when reconditioned.
American made consoles
As far as we are aware, Yamaha were under such demand in the US, that they started making pianos in Thomaston, Georgia in order to supply the growing demand. Their features
- Quality contruction and tone
- American console cabinets is a tell tale sign of Yamaha’s made for the US market.
- Some Japanese Yamaha’s are similar in style and it can be difficult to tell them apart
In our experience, they almost always require reconditioning, several days of tweaking. We recommend buying a Japanese Yamaha where possible.
Occasionally Yamaha pianos can have a brighter tone. We can help! Some basic voicing can improve the tone of these instruments.
