The Yamaha U3 is a highly regarded upright piano known for its superior sound and strong projection, making it a popular choice for musicians and schools.
Its taller design accommodates longer strings and a larger soundboard, resulting in a full and resonant tone.
The Playability of the U3 acoustic piano is expanded over smaller uprights due to its elongated keys and raised capstans.

The Yamaha U3 features a full permitter V-Pro Plate made in house by Yamaha in Iwata Forge in Japan.
The first Bass string has a speaking length of 47.5 inches, similar to a 5’8″ baby grand piano.
Sound is produced by transmitting the string to the soundboard via the Hard Maple Bridges.


The Yamaha U3 Piano Hammer is Specially designed just for the U3.
Featuring a top tonal felt, a maroon underfelt and a spruce core.
Every U series Hammer set is Made in Japan.
Premium felts are used to achieve the 22 pounds of hammer weight.

The Fallboard is attached to a hydraulic mechanism that allows the fallboard to close itself without slamming or injuring the users hand.
The White keys are made out of Acrypet and the Black keys are Phenolic Resin
The Fallboard also has a lock and comes with 2 keys.
Featuring an elongated key shank on top of an extended piano capstan gives the Yamaha U3 a wider tonal range than most upright on the market.
Described as a grand piano like feel the U3 can be played louder and softer and with more control than it’s upright pianos peers.
This instrument also features Yamaha’s patented Aluminum Action Rail.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sound Board Dimension | 2369 Square inches of solid spruce |
| Speaking Length of #1 Bass Strings | 47.5″ |
| Caster | Single Caster |
| Hammer Weight | 22 Pounds |
| Pedal | Soft, Muffler, Sustain |
| Frame | V-Pro Plate |
| Back Post | 5 total |
| Cabinet Finishes | Polished Ebony, Polished Mahogany, Satin Walnut, Polished White |
| Lid Lock | Yes |
| Soft Close Fallboard | Yes |
| Width | 60″ |
| Height | 52″ |
| Depth | 26″ |
| Weight | 517 lbs. |
*Yamaha U3 Price Subject to Change