Yamaha 5’ 3” Baby Grand Piano

This is a Yamaha GH1 – 5′ 3″ baby grand piano in ebony polish.  It was hand made in Japan and is in like new condition.

The Yamaha GH1 is a very appealing baby grand for anyone who wants the refinement, responsiveness, and musical character of a Yamaha grand in a relatively compact instrument. At  5’3″ in length, the GH1 occupies a particularly useful size: large enough to have a satisfying grand-piano presence, yet compact enough to fit comfortably into many homes, studios, and teaching rooms. The GH1 was manufactured in Japan, and Yamaha’s reputation for precision engineering and consistency is one of its greatest attractions.

A major strength of the GH1 is its Yamaha grand-piano action. Even though it is a baby grand, it has the fundamental advantages of a horizontal grand action, giving the pianist excellent control over repetition, articulation, dynamics, and touch. Yamaha’s carefully engineered action components and hammer system give the GH1 the characteristic clean, precise response for which Yamaha grands are known. This makes it an especially enjoyable instrument for classical repertoire, while its clarity and responsiveness also work beautifully for jazz, popular music, and lighter playing.

The GH1 also has a solid spruce soundboard, laminated hardwood rim, quality Yamaha construction, and copper-wound bass strings. These features contribute to its clear attack, resonant middle register, and warm, sustained bass. The result is a tonal character that can be both focused and expressive, allowing the pianist to bring out subtle differences in volume and color rather than simply producing a large amount of sound. A well-maintained GH1 can therefore be a remarkably musical little grand, with considerably more personality and refinement than its compact dimensions might suggest.

This instrument gives a pianist the elegance and playing experience of a grand, along with Yamaha’s reputation for dependable engineering, while requiring substantially less space than a 6-foot instrument. For a pianist who wants a genuine Japanese Yamaha grand without dedicating an entire room to a larger instrument, the GH1 can be a wonderfully satisfying choice.

The piano comes with a matching bench and an 8 year guarantee, parts and labor.