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This page features carefully selected, pre-owned quality instruments, many of which are as close to new condition as possible.

Rarely found: 2022 Yamaha U1, Made in Japan

Take advantage of this unique opportunity: This Yamaha U1, purchased new in 2022, is Made in Japan and is identical in features, performance capabilities and appearance to a new boxed model. With the advantage of being settled and seasoned and offering excellent tuning stability, this instrument is ready for exceptional, long-term service. Yamaha U1 is the world’s best-selling upright piano model, and it is used by countless universities, colleges, and music conservatories worldwide, including the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Yamaha U1, Made in Japan, is the epitome of piano reliability, longevity and immaculate performance. Just ask any experienced piano technician – they love this legendary model! One only.

Yamaha U1 at 48″ (121 cm) in height boasts an extensive history and deep-rooted popularity—and delivers outstanding expressive musical performance.

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2022 KAWAI NV5S – Advanced Hybrid Upright Piano

Limited Edition, Korean-made Young Chang American Console Upright Piano (44″)

This model is inspired by and shares the overall, proven dimensions and geometry of some of the most beautiful console upright pianos of all times – such as 1950’s Steinway, Baldwin and Heintzman. This is an opportunity to own a remarkable musical instrument for a fraction of the cost of Premium brands, yet built with pride and outstanding craftsmanship, using high-quality components and materials: Roslau, made in Germany strings, double-felted premium hammers, all-maple action with aluminum railing; solid Alaskan spruce sounding board, north-American maple pin-block and bridges. A gorgeous, rarely-found, rich-grain, satin cherry cabinet with inlays and elegant details only adds to the overall musical and aesthetic value and appeal of this fine piano. One only.

The warm and classy aesthetic presence and beautifully crafted satin-walnut cabinet are only the beginning: This beautiful-sounding instrument offers a rich, singing tone, resonant bass, smooth transition between the registers and responsive, balanced and pleasure-to-play-on, direct-blow key action. Such performance capabilities of this elegant yet compact upright piano are directly related to the high-quality components and materials used to create this outstanding instrument:

Quality upright pianos cased in cabinet, as found in this beautiful instrument, are rare today and are, in most situations, available by special order only and at a significantly higher price point. More importantly, piano makers reward only their best models with such expensive and, by today’s standards, elaborate piano cabinets.

Established in 1956 by brothers Jai-Young and Jai-Chang, this ambitious piano company entered a direct partnership with Yamaha of Japan, eventually setting up a full-scale production of pianos. Remarkably, skilled and highly motivated Korean craftsmen manufactured virtually every component of every Yamaha piano in a South Korean plant. Over the years, YC was in partnership with a number of prestigious piano makers and designers, making instruments for iconic Baldwin and Steinway (some of the best Essex piano models) and legendary piano designer Joseph Pramberger.