Yamaha UX10 upright piano review and information

The UX10 is a part of the highly coveted UX series. A fantastic piano that is great for those smaller spaces. Very similar in size and design to the world renown Yamaha U1, with an X brace in the back, which Yamaha claims creates a sturdier and more durable piano.

Pros and cons of the Yamaha UX10?

PROS

  • The Yamaha UX10 is made from the highest quality materials.
  • At 121cm tall the Yamaha UX10 is a fantastic smaller piano, perfect for rooms where space is an issue.
  • The U10A is better than a U1 but the UX10A is even better than a U10A. It’s aimed at the very best musicians who want the highest quality possible
  • It will last a full lifetime. These are very strong pianos.

CONS

  • The Yamaha UX10 can be hard to find. If you like it but can’t source one, try a Yamaha U1 instead.

When was it produced?

The Yamaha UX10 was made between 1988, when it was labelled as the UX10BL, and 1994, when it was called the UX10A, there were some very minor design changes in this time, but they are virtually the same piano.

Where was it made?

The Yamaha UX10 was produced in Yamaha’s Hamamatsu factory in Japan. All of their greatest pianos are made here, including the CFX concert grand, which sells for around £140,000!

Videos

Here is a video of a Yamaha UX10A that is very similar to the UX10

Who should buy them?

The Yamaha UX10 would suit students who are ambitious and want to pass all their grades on a piano that will last a lifetime and even professional players who don’t have the space for a larger piano.

Will I need to upgrade at some point?

No, this piano will last a lifetime. However, you may someday find yourself craving a taller piano with a more powerful sound or upgrading to a Yamaha C3 grand piano in later life.

Reviews

“The X in UX10 refers to the back. All Yamaha X verticals have a a radial backpost design to brace the soundboard. The bracing forms an X. Generally the X models have beefier cabinets than the standard U series. In height, width, and depth, the U1 and UX1 are virtually identical.
If this is a new-to-new comparison, the UX10 will be more expensive than the U1. Whether the price difference is worth it is up to the buyer.
If this is a used-to-used comparison, it’s more about age and condition than the X factor. If all things were equal, I’d choose an X, but things are almost never equal.” – http://forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/251924/yamaha-ux10-vs-yamaha-u1.html

Dimensions

Height: 121cm
Width: 151cm
Depth: 62cm

New and used prices.

The UX10 is not made new anymore and you should expect to pay around £6000 for a professionally reconditioned 2nd hand one.

Alternative models to consider similar to this.

The Yamaha UX100 is a good alternative to the UX10 and are very similar, sadly though, they are just as rare. If you need something cheaper and easier to find, but with the same high quality you should consider the Yamaha U1… or better yet, go slightly bigger and look at the U3!

Conclusion
The UX10 is an amazing smaller piano, if you find one that has been cared for and properly reconditioned, you should definitely snap it up.

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I hope this summary was helpful. Feedback, thoughts and questions are welcome.
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Mark & Julie Goodwin

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