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Yamaha U1 Upright Piano with latest TA3 Transacoustic System in Black Polyester
Catalogue No: UYAM-U1TA3-BP
IN STOCK
The modern U1 is the culmination of years of development and a very different (and superior) proposition to lightly re-conditioned 60s, 70s & 80s examples.
Made in Yamaha's Japanese factory, its fine tonal qualities make the U1 suitable for the more seasoned pianist. Combining a fine acoustic piano with Yamaha's advanced TA3 transacoustic system, this piano promises all the benefits of a digital piano without needing the headphones, as well as a real acoustic instrument! Its silent function means that you can pop on the headphones for those late night practice sessions, or those considerate of neighbours.
This instrument is also available to order in different finishes.
£13,495.00
-£1,720.00
£15,215.00
Why Transacoustic?
Our range of silent and transacoustic pianos are all completely acoustic instruments. This means that hammers are still striking strings to produce a sound and therefore have the benefit of playing a real acoustic piano, however, they also have a digital component that simply allows players the option to switch to a digital sound for "silent playing" via headphones.
You can control the volume, mute, or play the numerous built-in sampled sounds out loud. This is achieved through transducers attached to the soundboard, it converts digital sound information into vibrations and delivers them to the soundboard. This in turn vibrates and joins the resonance of the strings to turn the entire piano into a resonator.
You may also use the piano as a speaker and enjoy listening to preset songs, recordings of your own performances and even music from your smartphone or other devices via Bluetooth. You can also play along with songs streamed from your devices, adding the piano part for ensemble performances. Both the external music and the sound of the piano pass through the soundboard and body of the piano, combining to create a rich resonance.
In Silent mode it is a powerful digital piano, using Yamaha's latest binaural CFX sample, with all the benefits of having a real piano action at your finger tips.
The most common question regarding the silent piano is "is this a digital piano?".
Our range of silent pianos are all completely acoustic instruments; meaning that hammers are still striking strings to produce a sound and therefore have the benefit of playing a real acoustic piano, however they also have a digital component that simply allow players the option to switch to a digital sound for "silent playing" via headphones.
Silent System features:
- Binarual sampling of full size concert grand piano by Yamaha model CFX allows for a more three-dimentional experience
- Different types of piano effects to emulate a real acoustic piano such as string resonance, sustain, damper resonance and
- 19 sampled sounds which include - Piano, Electric piano 1 and 2, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Celesta, Pipe Organ, Jazz Organ, Strings and Choir
- 50 Demo songs
- Built-in recording and playback functions
- Built-in metronome (Scales will only get better and better!)
- 256 note polyphony
- 256MB Wave ROM
- Downloadable Apps are available to conect your piano to your iPad
- Front control panel for ease of use
- MIDI IN/OUT
- AUX IN/OUT
- USB
- 2 headphone sockets
Need a stool?
We have a wide selection of matching adjustable piano stools available. You can pick up a CGM PIANO STOOL here!
Why Yamaha?
An excellent piano for beginners to intermediate pianists alike!
The Yamaha U1 is commonly regarded as the "yard-stick" by which all other upright pianos are measured and yet over the years this model has changed dramatically, not only in appearance but also in construction, materials and method of manufacture.
Marrying a typically reliable and responsive Yamaha action with a well-balanced sound, the U1 is one of our favourite models from the Yamaha range. In phenomenal condition, you will be amazed by the performance of this instrument.
Main Features:
- Soft-Close fallboard
- Fallboard locks
- 5 back posts for stability
- Specially-designed underfelted hammers
- Advanced scale design
- Extra-wide music desk
- Sitka/Yezo/ Russian spruce soundboard
All transacoustic pianos by Yamaha are supplied with a pair of Yamaha headphones
Dimensions:
Height - 121 cm
Width - 153 cm
Depth - 61 cm
Delivery charges may apply depending on degree of difficulty and location. However, ground floor delivery is typically included provided access is straightforward - enquire now for details.
Although we ordinarily stock these pianos we do like to sell them, so please do call ahead to check stock levels with one of our friendly piano department staff before making a special trip.
We usually have in stock over 40 new grand pianos, over 70 new upright pianos and an ever-changing supply of pre-owned acoustic pianos; we are definitely worth a visit!
Other pianos to compare within our showroom at Forsyth
UYAM-U1TA3-BP
IN STOCK
The modern U1 is the culmination of years of development and a very different (and superior) proposition to lightly re-conditioned 60s, 70s & 80s examples.
Made in Yamaha's Japanese factory, its fine tonal qualities make the U1 suitable for the more seasoned pianist. Combining a fine acoustic piano with Yamaha's advanced TA3 transacoustic system, this piano promises all the benefits of a digital piano without needing the headphones, as well as a real acoustic instrument! Its silent function means that you can pop on the headphones for those late night practice sessions, or those considerate of neighbours.
This instrument is also available to order in different finishes.