Yamaha U Series Upright Pianos

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.

Yamaha U3 Upright Piano

An expansive soundboard and acoustic chamber give the 131 cm U3 extended power and projection, with the peerless tonal and expressive control of the legendary Yamaha action.

• Advanced Scale Design
• Soundboard and Frame
• Redesigned Hammers
• Soft-Close Fallboard

Also available: U3 SH SILENT Piano™

Silent functionality has been added to this U3. This is an SH-type type Silent piano™ featuring a CFX sound source.

Yamaha U1 Upright Piano

A perennial favorite amongst discerning pianists, the Yamaha U1 offers outstanding musical performance, setting the standards by which many other upright pianos are measured.

• Advanced Scale Design
• Soundboard and Frame
• Redesigned Hammers
• Soft-Close Fallboard

Also available: U1 SH SILENT Piano™

Silent functionality has been added to this U1. This is an SH-type type Silent piano™ featuring a CFX sound source.

Also available: DU1 ENST

A piano of unlimited potential, the ENSPIRE ST provides full recording and playback functionality, the patented Yamaha SILENT Piano™ System and DSP Servo Drive System for users who want more from their acoustic piano. DU1 ENST consists of an upright piano U1.

Advanced Scale Design

Refinements in all elements of sound production have given today’s U series a richer , more resonant voice with evenly balanced timbre across the entire keyboard.

Soundboard and Frame

Special lib configurations add strength to the soundboard, while back post and other advances further enhance rigidity, resonance and structural stability.

Redesigned Hammers

U Series hammers use materials specifically selected for each model to provide optimum tone production, response and long-term durability.

Soft-Close Fallboard

A damping mechanism, formerly used only in grand pianos, prevents the fallboard from dropping abruptly onto the keyboard, guarding against accidental injury or damage.