Yamaha B2 upright piano

The Yamaha B2 is a slight upgrade over the Yamaha B1 but it is still an entry-level piano and you may be better opting for a Yamaha U1 to avoid having to upgrade too soon after purchase. If you have any technical info or corrections for this article, please email mgpianos@gmail.com.

The pros

• It is small
• It is cheap

The cons

• The small size (113cm tall) is a negative as well as a positive. Small pianos have short strings and short keys which can limit the quality of a piano. We recommend buying a piano at least 120cm tall such as the Yamaha U1 (121cm).
• You might want to upgrade quite soon

When was it made?

I couldn’t find when the Yamaha B2 was first manufactured (please tell me if you know), but they are still being made today.

Where was it made?

All of the B series pianos are manufactured in Yamaha’s factory in Indonesia. Yamaha’s best pianos are made in Japan.

How does it differ from similar models?

The Yamaha B2 is a slight upgrade to the B1. Unlike the B1, the B2 has a solid spruce soundboard, for an improved tone. It is also slightly taller than the B1, meaning it has longer strings which help it produce a better quality of sound.

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Quotes

Don’t just take my word for it, here is a quote from a piano forum…

‘The B2 is OK if you don’t want to pay more, but not a patch on the U1.’ source

Who should buy them?

If you must have a new piano, and if your budget is limited, and if you don’t have much space, then a B2 could be OK. However, I definitely think you should consider a reconditioned Yamaha U1 which is a much higher quality piano for a similar price.

Will I need to upgrade at some point?

Probably. You might find yourself itching for the superior touch and tone of a U1 or U3 after only a few weeks of owning a B2.

Dimensions

Height:  113cm
Width:    150cm
Depth:    54cm

New and used prices.

You can buy a Yamaha B2 new for around £4000. Expect to pay around 20-25% less for a used one.

Alternative models to consider similar to this.

The obvious alternative to the Yamaha B2 is the Yamaha U1, which is a much better option for those who want a piano that sounds great and will never need to be upgraded. The U1 comes from Yamaha’s best factory in Japan and is suitable for professional use. There are many reconditioned U1 pianos available in the UK.

Conclusion

A Yamaha B2 is better than a B1 but for the same money you could buy a Yamaha U1 which is a model trusted by many piano teachers, music studios and performing musicians for half a century.

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