Crafted at Yamaha's legendary kakegawa factory in Japan and shaped by the design philosophy and heritage of the acclaimed C Series, the new GCB grand piano brings greater depth, balance and expressive nuance to players at every level. It introduces a refined slider music desk, a richer appearance and added sostenuto pedal.
Yamaha's most compact grand piano at 151 cm, designed to bring the Yamaha grand experience to more players than ever. Equipped with the SILENT Piano™ SH3 system, allowing you to enjoy the full grand piano experience with headphones.
A Grand Beyond Measure
From the legendary Kakegawa factory in Japan comes a grand piano that brings Yamaha’s celebrated touch, tone and craftsmanship into more homes, more lives and more moments than ever before. Compact in scale yet expansive in voice, the GCB delivers the depth, balance and expressive character that have defined Yamaha grand pianos for over a century.
Unlimited Expression
The Yamaha grand experience begins with the GCB, but the possibilities are endless. Built upon the same principles that guide Yamaha’s world-renowned C Series grands, the GCB reveals a level of resonance, balance and projection that reaches far beyond its sleek, sophisticated footprint. The result is remarkable presence, depth and nuance, giving players the freedom to explore every shade of expression with extraordinary precision.
The Dream Comes Home
More compact in size, yet unmistakably grand in character, the GCB carries forward everything Yamaha has learned about the art of piano making and reimagines it to fit your life, without surrendering an ounce of sound. It’s a remarkable instrument that brings the beauty of a Yamaha grand to homes and players everywhere, opening the door to a lifetime of musical expression.
Specifications
Cabinet Color: Polished Ebony
Finish: Polished
Width: 147 cm (58")
Height: 101 cm (40")
Depth: 151 cm (5')
Weight: 282 kg (622 lbs)
Number of Keys: -
Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic Resin
Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic Resin
Pedal Type: Damper / Sostenuto / Shift
Lid Prop Positions: -
Prop Safety Stop: Yes
Lid Edge: -
Lid/Fallboard Locks: -
Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Hammer Type: GCB Special
Caster Type: Single Caster
Key Sensors: Non-Contact Continuous Detection Electromagnetic Inductive Sensor
Hammer Sensors: -
Damper Pedal: Continuous Detection Sensor
Sostenuto Pedal: On/Off Detection Sensor
Soft/Shift Pedal: On/Off Detection Sensor
Mechanism: Hammer Shank Stopper Operated by Motor Drive
Action: Quick Escape Mechanism
Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
Forte Piano: Yes
Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
VRM: Yes
Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
Key-Off Samples: Yes
Smooth Release: Yes
Polyphony (Max.): 256
Number of Voices: 25
Voices for Song Playback: 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
XG Compatibility: -
GM Compatibility: -
Reverb: Yes
Brilliance: Yes
Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes (Piano Voices Other Than "CFX Grand" and "Bösendorfer")
Number of Preset Songs: 25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
Recording - Number of Songs: 10
Number of Tracks: 2
Data Capacity (Max.): Approx. 500 KB/Song
MIDI Playback Format: SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
MIDI Recording Format: SMF (Format 0)
Recording Time (Max.): 80 Minutes/Song
Audio Playback Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo)
Audio Recording Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo)
Rhythm Patterns: 20
Metronome: Yes
Tempo Range: 5–500
Transpose: -12–0–+12
Tuning: 414.8–440.0–466.8 Hz (Approx. 0.2 Hz Increments)
Display: 7-Seg
Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI)*
Recording: -
Internal Memory: Approx. 1.3 MB
External Drives: USB Flash Drive
Headphones: Stereo Mini Jack (×2)
MIDI: IN/OUT
AUX IN: Stereo Mini Jack
AUX OUT: [L/L+R][R] (Standard Phone Jack)
USB TO DEVICE: Yes
USB TO HOST: Yes
OUTPUT: -
DIGITAL OUT: -
LAN: -
OMNI (SYNC): -
USB Flash Memory (Optional): -
AC Adaptor: PA-300C (or an Equivalent Recommended by Yamaha)
Power Consumption: 8 W (When Using PA-300C AC Adaptor)
Auto Power Off: Yes
Power Requirements: -
Included Accessories: AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Headphones, Headphone Hanger, Attachment Screws for Headphone Hanger, "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" Music Book, Owner's Manual
Separately Sold Accessories: USB Wireless LAN Adaptor (UD-WL01)*
Key Drive: -
Pedal Drive: -
Damper Drive: -
Drive Unit - Number of Preset Songs: -
Compatible Data Format - Playback: -
Compatible Song Format: -
