The most popular upright piano in the world, the Yamaha U1 is the ideal choice for schools, studios, and beginner students looking for a piano that they can grow into as a musician, carrying them all the way through their studies. At 121cm, it is the first upright piano in Yamaha's range that we would consider a professional standard. It is a reliable and brilliant design of piano that has proven its quality for generations.

On this page you will find a demo video of the U1, specially recorded in our showroom, and some more information regarding the features and construction methods that make the U series pianos so popular.

Yamaha U1

Without doubt our biggest seller in upright pianos, the Yamaha U1 likely the best performing 121cm piano in the world, with sufficient string length and soundboard to handle quite advanced repertoire, it will carry students all the way through the grading system.

Solid Soundboard

Quality materials in the solid spruce wood soundboard, hammer felt and strings combine to produce the tonal qualities that have made Yamaha the piano industry leaders.

Build Quality

Sturdy construction and unrivalled durability make the U series the first choice of instrument for institutions and professionals alike, being able to easily withstand heavy use and large repertoire for many decades.

Made In Japan

Manufactured in Japan in the traditional method with no synthetic materials.

If you have an existing piano that you would like to trade in towards this piano, click here to find out more.