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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.
Years of maufacture: 1971-1990 Dimensions: 131Hx154Wx65D Finish: Polished Ebony finish No. of pedals: 3. Middle pedal is a practice (celeste) pedal. Weight: 241Kg
![]() Yamaha U3G upright piano Click here for a list of yamahas (including all pianos) 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. 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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