Roberts Pianos - Used Yamaha U3 Upright pianos.

Yamaha U3 pianos in general.

The U3 range of Yamaha upright pianos, measuring about 131cm in height, is Yamahas main top range upright piano. Used ones available are nearly all with black polish finish. Here is a list of the most common models of U3 sold over the years, with dates of manufacture, followed by details of the ones we consider to be the best ones that are most available:

Yamaha U3G .....1971-1975
Yamaha U3H .....1972-1980
Yamaha YUA .....1978-1982
Yamaha U3M ....1980-1982
Yamaha YUX .....1980-1982
Yamaha UX5 .....1982- 1988
Yamaha U3A .....1982-1987
Yamaha UX3 .....1982-1988
Yamaha U30B ...1987-1989
Yamaha UX30B 1988-1990
Yamaha UX50B 1988-1990
Yamaha U30A ...1990
Yamaha UX50A 1990
Yamaha UX30A 1992-1994

CURRENT MODELS 2008:
Yamaha U3S. Made mainly in Japan
Yamaha U3N. Made in the UK
Yamaha YUS 3. Made in Japan.
Well made pianos but tone thinner than the older U3G and U3H
Yamaha YUS 5. Made in Japan.
Well made pianos but tone thinner than the older U3G and U3H
Yamaha SU7. Made in Japan.
Excellent pianos, with very responsive action and rich tone, similar to the quality of the older U3G and H uprights

BEST QUALITY : By far the most common of these are the U3G and U3H. These are very consistent in quality. The "X" series are identified by an "X shaped" back bracing. This doesn't seem to be an improvement on the usual bracing which continued to be produced. The "X" series varies more in quality than the earlier G and H series.
We have listed the pre 1995 models. After about this date, the models hugely increase in variety become difficult to track with regards to which country they were made in and what the quality is. We have also listed current models.

 

DETAILS OF THE MOST COMMON TOP MODELS:

Yamaha U3H and U3G upright piano

Yamaha U3H and U3G upright pianos had the longest production run of all Yamaha U3 upright pianos. They have a rich warm tone and a medium touch.

Yamaha U3H and U3G upright pianos are very consistent in quality, though the "loops" which attach the butt springs generally need replacing. This work is carried out in our workshop before sale. We regard the Yamaha U3H and U3G as some of the best modern uprights ever made. They are used extensively by top musicians.

Yamaha U1H upright piano
Yamaha U3H upright piano
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Model: U3H

Years of maufacture: 1971-1990

Dimensions: 131Hx154Wx65D

Finish: Polished Ebony finish

No. of pedals: 3. Middle pedal is a practice (celeste) pedal.

Weight: 241Kg

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Yamaha U3G upright piano
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Yamaha U3G upright piano

Yamaha U3G upright pianos are extremely similar to the more common U3H though a lot less of them were produced. They tend to be slightly richer in tone, though tone can vary between pianos. They have a rich warm tone and a medium touch.
We regard the Yamaha U3G as one of the best modern uprights ever made. It is used extensively by top musicians.

Model: U3G

Years of maufacture: 1971-1975

Dimensions: 131H x154W x65D

Finish: Polished Ebony finish

No. of pedals: 3 Middle pedal is a practice (celeste) pedal.

Weight: 241Kg

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Sales History :

Since 1983 we have sold pianos throughout the UK and abroad. UK sales since 2000 have been to the following locations: Aberdeen, Abingdon, Amersham, Ascot, Aylesbury, Banbury, Bangor, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bicester, Birmingham, Brackley, Bognor Regis, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, Burford, Chesterfield, Chesterton, Chichester, Chipping Norton, Chiswick, Colchester, Cosham, Coventry, Croydon, Deal, Dorchester, Dorset, Drayton, Dunstable, Ealing, Edinburgh, Emsworth, Essex, Fareham, Faringdon, Forest Gate, Gloucester, Goring, Gosport, Great Milton, Hambledon, Hampshire, Harpenden, Hartley Witney, Haslemere, Hayling Island, Heathfield, Horsham, Ilkley, Inverness, Isle of Wight, Kent, Kings Lynn, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Lincolnshire, Central London, West London, North London, South London, Maidenhead, Malvern, Manchester, Marlow, Meon Valley, Milton, Newbury, Northampton, Northants, Norwich, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Reading, Rugby, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Solihull, Somerset, Southampton, Southsea, Stafford, Stratford, Stoke Newington, Suffolk, Surbiton, Surrey, Stratford on Avon, Tangmere, Thame, Thetford, Titchfield, Tring, Tunbridge Wells, Twickenham, Twyford, Virginia Water, Wallingford, Wantage, Warwick, Waterlooville, Wendover, West Sussex, Winchester, Wimbledon, Windsor, Witney, Wokingham, Woodstock, Woolwich, York.

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New Uprights:
Yamaha B1
Yamaha B2
Yamaha B3
Yamaha P114-M
Yamaha P114
Yamaha P116-NT
Yamaha P121-NT
Yamaha PX124-NT
Yamaha Radius-RD1
Yamaha Radius-RD2
Yamaha Radius-RD3
Yamaha SU-118-C
Yamaha SU-7
Yamaha U1Q
Yamaha U3S
Yamaha YUS-1
Yamaha YUS-2
Yamaha YUS-5

Used Uprights:
Yamaha U1
Yamaha U3


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