Yamaha 52” Pro-Upright Piano

The Yamaha UX-3 is a particularly impressive Japanese-made professional upright, and it is often regarded as one of the standout instruments from Yamaha’s highly respected UX series. At 131 cm (51½ inches) tall, the UX-3 has the substantial scale needed to produce a rich, powerful bass, clear middle register, and singing treble, while retaining the responsive and precise touch for which Yamaha uprights are known. One of its most distinctive features is Yamaha’s X-shaped rear bracing, an unusual construction that gives the cabinet exceptional structural rigidity and supports the instrument’s substantial string tension. The UX series was positioned above the conventional U-series instruments of its era, with the UX-3 incorporating refined materials and construction details; one piano specialist notes that the model originally carried a considerably higher price than the standard U3 and has become relatively uncommon since Yamaha discontinued the X-braced design. The UX-3 is also a generously proportioned instrument at approximately 154 cm wide and 65 cm deep, giving it the presence and acoustic capacity one would expect from a serious studio or professional piano. Overall, the Yamaha UX-3 offers a wonderful combination of powerful projection, tonal depth, responsive action, Japanese craftsmanship, and distinctive X-braced construction, making a well-maintained example a very appealing piano for both the serious pianist and the home where a substantial, professional-quality upright is desired.  This one comes complete with a matching bench and a 5 year guarantee on parts and labor.