24/03/2022
The Yamaha U1 Upright belongs to the U Series Class. It is manufactured in Japan and was designed with professional musicians in mind. The U1 Upright has an outstanding tone and touch that will last for many years. The U1 Upright is the best-selling upright piano
Yamaha U1 Upright Piano Features
1. Scale Design
The U1 Upright has refined sound production elements, giving a richer, resonant sound with a balanced timbre.
2. Soundboard and Frame
The piano boasts a special rib configuration that strengthens the soundboard while the back post enhances rigidity, structural stability, and resonance.
3. Redesigned Hammers
The Yamaha U1 Upright has hammers specifically made just for the model to provide the best tone and response with durability.
4. Soft-Close Fallboard
The Yamaha U1 comes with a fallboard with a damping mechanism to stop the fallboard from abruptly closing on the keyboard which can cause accidental injury or damage.
Speaking length of #1 bass string 46.8”
Hammer Weight: 22lbs.
Soundboard: 2137 square inches
Soundboard material: Spruce
Back post material: Spruce
V-pro Plate: Yes
Bridge Material: Hard Maple
Pinblock Material: Hard Maple
Tuning Pins: Cut Thread
Center Pedal: Mute
Metal Action Rail: Yes
Seasoned for Destination: Yes
Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Number of Keys Standard: 88
Pedals: Soft Pedal, Mute Pedal, Damper Pedal
Finishes: Polished Ebony, Satin Ebony, Satin American Walnut, Polished American Walnut, Polished White, Polished Mahogany
Height: 48”
Width: 60”
Length: 24”
Weight : 502 lbs.
The Yamaha U1 Upright Piano did not become the most popular piano all over the world without good reason. It has superior features that make it different from other pianos. Let’s take a look:
1. Made in Japan
Many piano makers outsource their production to other countries where labor is cheaper. The U1 upright is made in Japan. And many people associate Japan with quality and great attention to detail. Also, Yamaha made the U1 Upright Piano in the same factory as the Yamaha CX Grand, so you don’t have to worry about loose quality control.
2. It Has a Rich Tone
The U1 Upright Piano gives a resonant tone – a Yamaha signature sound. The piano has become very good for playing classical music, jazz, rock, and pop. It’s a very versatile piano that can hold a tune quite well.
3. Made from High-quality Materials
The U1 Upright uses Spruce wood for its soundboard. Yamaha uses this material for top-of-the-line pianos because of its outstanding acoustical properties. For this reason, the Yamaha U1 Upright has become popular with music schools to use for their classes and performances.
The Yamaha U series lists the following materials:
Spruce soundboard,
Beech bridges,
Whitewood hammers,
Pine back-posts, and
Cast-iron frame.
4. Precise Action
The Yamaha U1 has superior precision that responds astonishingly well when you shift dynamics. It allows for a wide variety of possibilities in tone. A bonus is that the Yamaha U1 Upright does not need to be tuned often as it can keep a tune well, so you’ll always have a satisfying time when you play.
5. Very Reliable
Robust is something you need to look for in a piano if you want it to last for generations. A piano has many, many parts, and it gets stuck constantly with hours and hours of playing. The Yamaha U1 Upright is sturdy and robust so that you won’t have to replace parts, even after years and years of playing.
6. Has a Very Good Resale Value
The Yamaha U1 Upright Piano has a market value that holds very, very well. All pianos in the U series actually have a strong resale value. While many other pianos depreciate over time, the U1 Upright still commands a good price even after years of use.
