Unlock a Yamaha U Series Piano - The World's Most Popular Upright Piano

What’s the best way to recreate the touch and tone of a grand piano in an upright? You take everything you learn from a century of crafting grand pianos and turn it on its head. Literally. Which might explain why more professionals choose Yamaha U Series (U1 and U3) upright pianos for their practice spaces, recording studios and small stages.

In 1900, Yamaha changed the way the world thought about uprights. More than a century later, Yamaha continues to redefine what an upright can be, thrilling players of all levels with its rich, resonant tone, reliable action and incredible value. Yamaha innovations make these pianos better than ever, year after year.

The Finest Woods - The Yamaha U Series (U1 and U3 pianos) soundboards and ribs are crafted from solid spruce that has been hand selected at our Kitami Mill in Hokkaido, Japan giving these pianos a richer, more resonant voice and evenly balanced timbre across the entire keyboard.

Back Posts and Forward Thinking - Years of cutting-edge research, including Yamaha's proprietary wood-drying process, result in back posts that maintain their shape, strength and resonance for years to come.

Advanced V Pro Frame - Yamaha was the first company to use an advanced Vacuum Shield Mold casting technology called V-Pro to create a stronger, lighter, more durable frame. Every Yamaha U Series (U1 and U3) piano features a full-perimeter frame built to our exacting specifications at Yamaha's Iwata Forge in Japan.

Specially Designed Hammers - Yamaha U Series (U1 and U3) hammers are crafted of the finest materials and painstakingly designed for each model to provide optimum tone, response and a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

The World's First Aluminum Action Rail - Often copied but never equaled, the patented Yamaha aluminum action rail helps assure Yamaha piano keyboards are resistant to tiny fluctuations in humidity and temperature over time.  Perfect for changing weather conditions in places like Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg. 

Yamaha Crafted Bass Piano Strings - Yamaha artisans in the factory in Kakegawa, Japan oversee the winding of pure copper and adjust the balance and tension of each bass string to the exacting standards and sound profile of every Yamaha U Series (U1 and U3) piano.

Contact your local St. John's Music Yamaha Piano Dealer near you.