Selected Japanese Yamaha U3 pianos are currently available from £3990 including lifetime warranty, UK delivery, first tuning, adjustable stool and 14-day free returns.

Choose Your Yamaha U3

The Yamaha U3 is one of the best upright pianos ever made.

Taller than the Yamaha U1, with longer strings and a larger soundboard, it gives a deeper bass, bigger tone and a more powerful playing experience.

Our current Yamaha U3 stock is shown below. The £3990 offer applies only to selected early 1970s models while available.

Yamaha U3

The most popular high-end acoustic piano of the last 50+ years. We currently have 10 in stock.

150+ Google Reviews

We have supplied thousands of Yamaha pianos across the UK since 2002. Here is a small sample of our Google reviews.

★★★★★

Great service from Mark and Julie. Got a beautiful Yamaha piano that sounds exceptional. Delivery was smooth and the whole experience felt very personal and professional.

Anand G.

★★★★★

If you’re buying a Yamaha piano then Mark and his team are excellent. Honest advice, fantastic preparation and no pressure selling.

Sebastian M.

★★★★★

Wonderful Yamaha U3 delivered to London exactly as described. The videos beforehand were extremely helpful and reassuring.

Sarah P.

★★★★★

Great service from Mark and Julie. Got a beautiful Yamaha piano that sounds exceptional. Delivery was smooth and the whole experience felt very personal and professional.

Anand G.

★★★★★

If you’re buying a Yamaha piano then Mark and his team are excellent. Honest advice, fantastic preparation and no pressure selling.

Sebastian M.

★★★★★

Wonderful Yamaha U3 delivered to London exactly as described. The videos beforehand were extremely helpful and reassuring.

Sarah P.

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Why Are So Many People Choosing The Yamaha U3?

Because a good Yamaha U3 gives you a serious long-term acoustic piano without moving into the cost and size of a grand piano.

For decades the Yamaha U3 has been trusted by:

• Piano teachers
• Boarding schools
• Conservatoires
• Recording studios
• Advanced students
• Serious home pianists

Many customers describe the U3 as the point where an upright piano starts to feel genuinely “professional”.

The longer strings and larger cabinet give the U3 a noticeably richer and deeper sound compared with smaller uprights.

Why This £3990 Yamaha U3 Offer Works So Well

A good Yamaha U3 is a serious lifetime piano.

It is suitable for children, adults, advanced players, teachers and families who want one proper acoustic piano rather than replacing a cheaper instrument later.

At £3990, selected older U3s give you the main benefit of the famous Japanese Yamaha U3 design without moving into the higher prices of newer or premium models.

Included with every qualifying Yamaha U3:

• Free UK ground floor delivery
• Free first tuning
• Lifetime warranty
• Matching adjustable stool
• 14-day money-back guarantee
• Professionally prepared in our own workshop
• Manchester and London viewing available

Why Are You Here?

Not sure whether the Yamaha U3 is right for you?

Most customers start with the same questions:

• Is the U3 really better than the U1?
• Will a U3 be too large or powerful for my room?
• Is an older Japanese Yamaha better than a cheaper new piano?
• Which years and models are best?
• Should I buy standard or silent?
• Can I see videos before travelling?

If you want quick, honest advice, message Mark directly on WhatsApp.

We can recommend suitable pianos, send videos and help you avoid buying the wrong model.

Sample 0% Finance Purchase

Example based on a Yamaha U3 at £3990:

• Total price: £3990
• Deposit: £399
• Balance: £3591
• 18 monthly payments: £199.50
• 0% finance available subject to status

This makes a proper Japanese Yamaha U3 much more reachable than many customers expect.

Visit In Manchester Or London

You can try a Yamaha U3 in our Manchester showroom or London showroom.

If a specific piano is currently in Manchester, we may be able to move it to London for you. If it is in London, we can confirm availability before you travel.

See And Hear A Yamaha U3

Watch and listen to one of our Yamaha U3 pianos in our showroom. This one is from 1973, played by our friend Oliver.

Yamaha U3 vs Baby Grand Piano

If you are drifting towards a baby grand expecting it to sound automatically better than an upright, take a moment to consider that a Yamaha U3 actually has longer bass strings than many small baby grand pianos.

This helps give the U3 an unusually rich and powerful bass sound for an upright piano.

For many homes, the Yamaha U3 is the more practical and better-value choice.

Looking For A Newer Or Premium U3?

The £3990 pianos are selected entry-point U3s.

If you want something younger, cleaner, more refined or more premium, look at our premium U3 models below.

These may include U30A, U30BL, UX, UX30A or other high-grade Japanese Yamaha uprights when available.

Yamaha U3 Premium

An upgraded version of the U3 with higher-grade internal materials. We currently have 4 in stock.

What About The Yamaha U1?

Many customers compare the Yamaha U3 with the Yamaha U1.

The U1 has the same strong Yamaha character in a smaller 121cm cabinet.

It is often the better choice where:

• Space is tighter
• Volume needs to be more controlled
• Budget is the main priority
• You want a slightly smaller cabinet

However, the U3 usually gives:

• Richer bass
• Bigger sound
• More musical headroom
• Longer strings
• Larger soundboard
• More power for advanced playing

Yamaha U1

Made in Japan. A hugely respected piano of the last 60+ years. We currently have 1 in stock.

Can A Yamaha U3 Be Too Loud?

If you are worried that a Yamaha U3 might be too loud for your room or neighbours, you will be pleased to know that the middle pedal dramatically reduces the volume for practice.

If you want even more privacy, many Yamaha U3 pianos can also be fitted with silent systems for headphone practice.

Will A Yamaha U3 Hold Its Value?

Used Japanese Yamaha piano prices have steadily increased for many years as supply tightens and demand remains strong.

A customer who bought a Yamaha U3 from us years ago recently returned and sold it for more than they originally paid.

While no piano should be treated as a guaranteed investment, a properly prepared Japanese Yamaha upright usually holds value far better than many cheaper modern pianos.

Why Buy From Mark Goodwin Pianos?

We have specialised in used and reconditioned Yamaha pianos since 2002.

We are not a general music shop dabbling in pianos. We import directly from Japan, prepare pianos in our own workshop and sell them across the UK every week.

Reasons customers choose us:

• Established family piano business since 2002
• Thousands of Yamaha pianos sold across the UK
• Direct Japanese imports
• In-house piano technicians and cabinet technicians
• Manchester and London showrooms
• Nationwide delivery
• Excellent customer reviews
• 5-star Google rating
• Honest advice before and after purchase

Is A Yamaha U3 Right For You?

Choose the Yamaha U3 if you want a proper full-size upright piano with a deeper tone, bigger sound and long-term musical headroom.

It is especially suitable for:

• Serious beginners
• Children progressing through grades
• Adult returners
• Advanced players
• Piano teachers
• Families wanting one piano to last for years

If you are unsure whether to choose a U1 or U3, ask us. We sell both every week and will not push you into the wrong piano.

Questions?

If you want to check availability, compare specific pianos, arrange a showroom visit or ask whether a U3 is right for your home, contact us.

Thanks

Mark

hello@markgoodwinpianos.co.uk