Yamaha U1
The classic: the world’s best-selling professional upright – the standard in music schools.
Keys
88
full size
Action
Hammer
weighted
Footprint width
~153 cm
plus seating
Price range
€10,990
estimate
Colours
Where it sits
Its price class holds 7 acoustic upright pianos between €6,100 and €20,000 (EU street prices) – the Yamaha U1 sits in the upper third there. The Yamaha P 116 from the same brand sits around €4,600 below it. At a comparable price the comparison also lists Seiler 122 cabinet.
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- The reference standard in teaching worldwide
- 131 cm tall: almost grand-like bass foundation
- Legendary value retention, huge used market
Against it
- Needs tuning and climate care
- Buying used: check grey imports and age (serial number!)
Price comparison
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Technical data
| Action | Acoustic piano, made in Japan |
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| Weight | 228 kg |
| Pedals | 3 pedals |
| Notable | Height 131 cm – the world standard in professional practice rooms |
- Acoustic piano, made in Japan
- pedals: 3 pedals
- Weight: 228 kg
- Reference class in resale – extremely value-stable
- Height 131 cm – the world standard in professional practice rooms
♻️ Used tip: The U1 is THE used classic: well-kept examples from ~€2,500, dealer-refurbished ~€4,000–6,000. Check the build year via the serial number and always try it in person.
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Alternatives in the same category
Yamaha U1 €10,990The classic: the world’s best-selling professional upright – the standard in music schools.
Seiler 122 cabinet EU approx. €12,000–13,000Acoustic upright (real strings).
Kawai K-500 €9,490Acoustic upright (real strings).
Yamaha P 116 €7,990Acoustic upright (real strings).
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