Used Yamaha U1 Upright Piano in Polished Ebony

Yamaha was founded under the moniker the Nippon Gakki Company in 1887. The company started out as a reed organ manufacturer, but it did not take long for them to expand their scope of instrument manufacturing to pianos. In 1900, the first Yamaha piano was built and history was set into motion. Today, Yamaha is one of the largest and most reputable piano manufacturers in the world, which is a testament to the company’s consistent output of well-made and reliable pianos.

Yamaha’s U1 professional upright is amongst the most played piano models of all time for a very good reason. Its 48” height allows for long enough bass strings and a large enough soundboard to produce exceptional dynamic and tonal range. This makes the U1 a suitable choice for even experienced players studying the most advanced piano repertoire. It has a very clear voice and a heavy touch that optimizes a player’s control and sense of connectivity to the instrument.

This Yamaha U1 is a very early specimen that was manufactured in 1964. A true testament to the notion that Yamaha pianos are built to stand the test of time, it still offers an exceptional musical experience. Its action still offers wonderful precision and its voice is powerful and clear. As is the case with early U1s from this era, it has only two pedals as opposed to three. The Yamaha logo being placed on the upper right corner of the cabinet’s face also gives this U1 a distinct look from its modern counterparts. Overall, this is a wonderful Japanese-made U1 with plenty to offer its next owner.