Yamaha U3S upright piano review and information

The Yamaha U3S is a rare find, its a U3 with a sostenuto pedal installed. If you have any technical info or corrections for this article, please email mgpianos@gmail.com.

The pros & cons of the Yamaha U3S

PROS

  • The Yamaha U3S has all the positives of the world renown U3, with a sostenuto option added.
  • The Yamaha U3S is made from high quality materials and will last a lifetime.
  • The Yamaha U3S has lovely long bass strings, which will help it generate a rich tone.
  • The Yamaha U3S is 131cm tall, and taller is better when it comes to pianos.

CONS

  • The Yamaha U3S is incredibly difficult to find, you may be waiting for a long time for that added sostenuto system.
  • You may also pay a fair bit extra for the U3S, when a U3 is essentially the same beast!

When was it produced?

The Yamaha U3S is a fairly new model and is still being produced today.

Where was it made?

The Yamaha U3S comes from Yamaha’s best factory in Hamamatsu, Japan. Yamaha makes all of its professional-grade pianos at this factory, including its £140k concert grand, the CFX.

What differences between similarly named models?

It’s different from the U3 because of the sostenuto pedal.

Yamaha U3S videos

Here is a video of the U3S in action:

Who should buy them?

The Yamaha U3S is perfect for those who REALLY want a sostenuto option. This option is sometimes found in more recent styles of classical music, for example in Debussy’s Clair de Lune, as shown in this image You can see other example here

Will I need to upgrade at some point?

Nope. A Yamaha U3S will last a lifetime, though you may find yourself tempted by a medium to large grand!

Dimensions

Height: 131cm
Width: 153cm
Depth: 64cm

New and used prices

A new Yamaha U3S costs around £10,000+ and you can get a used one for about 30% less than that.

Alternative models to consider similar to this

Any of the pianos in the U range are worth carefully considering, such as the Yamaha U3, Yamaha UX3, Yamaha U30A, U30BL, etc. If you have a very large space you could also look at a medium to large grand such as the Yamaha C3 or above!

Conclusion

If you come across a Yamaha U3S and really need the sostenuto pedal, you should snap it up, you won’t regret it and it will last a lifetime.

Looking to buy?

To check if we have a U3S in stock, please visit our pianos for sale page.

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