Yamaha U1 upright piano - Polished Ebony

Introducing the Yamaha U1 Upright Piano

A perennial favourite among discerning pianists, the U1 offers outstanding musical performance, defining the standards by which other upright pianos are measured. A perfect combination of outstanding engineering and attentive craftsmanship, the U1 is a reliable and robust instrument that is used and trusted by amateur and professional musicians all over the world.

While 121cm tall and the same size as the b3 and P121 models, the U1 is crafted in Hamamatsu Japan at the same factory as the CX Series grand pianos.

Also available with Silent Technology - allowing you to play silently, using headphones, any time of day or night.

Design heritage and expertise

The Yamaha U Series has been 65 years in the making and these new, improved models are better than ever before. Improvements include a redesigned scaling and frame for improved power and consistency, along with structural enhancements to improve stability and longevity. A long music desk is ideal for those longer scores or individual sheets.

Superior component quality and refinement

The Yamaha U Series is crafted at Yamaha's main factory in Hamamatsu, Japan by the same craftsmen who produce the class leading CX Series grand pianos. Wooden components come from Yamaha's wood processing plant in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, including the solid Alaskan spruce soundboard. These parts are specially selected for maturity and harmonic quality.

Specially selected hammers

Refined lambs wool hammers are specially selected for Yamaha U Series uprights, which have a layer of under-felt to enhance the warmth of tone and also ensure the hammers stand up to a lifetime of playing.

Soft-closing fallboard

The Yamaha U Series is the first series in the Yamaha lineup to feature a soft-closing lid or fallboard. A luxurious feature previously only found on grand pianos and means no more trapped fingers!

Low maintenance costs

Each instrument leaves Yamaha workshops in optimum condition, with the highest level of quality control and ready for a lifetime of service. Each Yamaha U Series upright is prepared by our in house technical team to ensure it delivers optimum performance.

See how this piano would look in your space!

Wouldn't it be great if you could see how your piano is going to look in your home or venue before buying it... With the help of innovative AR technology from Yamaha, now you can! Place the piano exactly where you'd like it to go and check whether the mahogany finish works with your oak flooring, all with the power of your smartphone.

Follow the link below and choose your desired Yamaha piano, rotate and place the 3D piano models anywhere in your home. They are true-to-life and you can select different colour finish options to visualise if the piano works with your home's aesthetic.

To use, simply tap "view in your room" on Mobile or scan the QR code on a desktop. It's as simple as that!

Click HERE! to visit the Yamaha AR website and experience what your piano could look like!