Yamaha U3 52'' Studio Upright Piano Polished Mahogany 2004

A great opportunity!

This 2004 Yamaha U3 52" Studio Upright Piano will be a great opportunity for a buyer looking for a world-class musical instrument at a fraction of the cost of new.  Why compromise with the smaller, entry-level uprights typically found at this price range?

Great condition.

The mechanical and musical aspects of this piano are rock-solid - we wouldn't expect anything less from a model that has one of the world's best reputations for durability and stability. It's in very good cosmetic condition as well.

Rare Polished Mahogany finish.

Yamaha pianos feature high-polished ebony finishes almost exclusively - it's extremely rare that we come across one in this attractive Polished Mahogany finish.  It's a great choice for more classic interiors and rooms where a polished black piano would be inappropriate.  It's a fantastic musical instrument in a package that is very aesthetically appealing.

• Includes original matching bench

Enjoyable to play.

We found this U3 to be particularly enjoyable to play. The action is classic Yamaha - quick and light with great repetition. The tone is crisp and clear (like all Yamaha U series uprights) but with a great degree of body and fullness.  A heavier hand will produce a great powerful tone that's surprisingly big for an upright. It has a great expressive range and will speak sweetly or boldly depending on how it's played.

New design features.

Although the overall design of the U3 has remained unchanged over the many decades of its production, this U3 includes a few useful features not found on U3's of previous generations, including:

• Slow-fall fallboard: Protects young hands injury by rapidly closing the fallboard.
• Lid prop stick: Allows some direct sound to emanate forward from the top of the piano, emulating the effect of opening the lid on a grand piano.