Yamaha U3 Upright 

If you like music, you might want to check out my second channel "Milan Recording Studios". Feel free to subscribe and hit the bell icon if you want to! ru-vid.com/show-UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w

It's amazing the tone and sound quality of this upright piano.

I have an older U3 which I purchased used about 15 years ago for $4500. The piano technician that I bought it from said it was a “dark” sounding U3, meaning it didn’t have that typically bright sound of a Yamaha, which was fine by me. I like a more muted sound. It’s not perfect, but I do enjoy it. The biggest issue for me is the lack of a rich bass which is understandable in an upright. I first owned a Yamaha grand 5’3” and a 6’ Baldwin grand. In comparison I like the U3 better than the Y baby grand but neither come anywhere close to the Baldwin. The bass on the Baldwin was incredible. Also owned a Yamaha Clavinova several years ago which filled a different function and provided many other options that can’t be done on an acoustic. Have the upright because of room constraints. Will also be looking for another newer digital keyboard again to play and experiment with. Anyway, just thought I would share my experience FWIW. Love your reviews. Thank you.

I have bought today a pristine U3H... can't wait till tomorrow for it to arrive home!!!😍

The piano is only as good as the player and you make it sound beautiful.Well done Maestro .

Another great video. It gives people an very good feel of what kind of pianos are out there these days. Keep up the great work.

Another great video. I enjoyed your composition. I'm learning piano now after 51 years on this earth. I've been watching your videos to understand different pianos, makes and models, tones, play-ability etc. I appreciate the education. It's interesting to me that comments on the sound are all over the place. No bass...nice bass, no mids....balanced.... bright, boxy etc. I have no idea. I'll go with your pro ear. The Yamaha U3 will be on the list of pianos to try. Thanks.

Love music's .love to plays. Love to sings.love the sounds of pianos. Love many kind of instruments...( bass guitars. Bass guitars.trumpet.trombone .flutes keyboards. Jazz drums, cymbals. Love all the best.....love .

This would make an excellent practice instrument.

With my own studio uprght Kawai, I found it sounded better not against a wall. The sound from the sound board is muffled against a wall, so I moved it into the room where the back of the sound board is free to express sound more. Here the piano seems to be back to back with another similar.

I loved the piece you placed. I'd love to take a peek at the sheet music, if you wouldnt mind.

If I would have to come up with a phrase to define the sound of this piano I would say, well-balanced. Yes, the bass could be stronger but the pitch is spot-on and it blends nicely with the other sections of the piano: the mid-range is gorgeous; the treble is sparkly and clean. Altogether, a nice job! Well done, Yamaha!

Enjoyed seeing the extra features this piano has. Crisp clarity. Excellent compositions.

I love your videos,they are very informative.

James, Another great review. I am so amazed at your knowledge of so many fine pianos. I really enjoy watching you play so much beautiful music from memory and the songs that you write. Keep the videos coming!!! Thanks for sharing, Brad Maier Babylon, NY

Good, informative videos. I like the comments, so many musicians and aficionados with informed and intelligent comments.

I love that song. ❤️ Things that make me strong. More than anything u did in this video I enjoyed u playing it😊

Love your reallistic reviews 👍

I tried the YAMAHA U3 and when I play it, it sounds like a YAMAHA baby grand, my friend who is a piano tuner he says that the YAMAHA U3 is a studio piano, that's the best Upright Piano I ever play.

Love this piano!

Had a new-condition U3 once, I would recommend used U3:s and if one can find U2:s too to intermediate students (I like to think myself as one). Some of U3:s have been able to beat even some new Yamaha models in sound to my ears.. (I hate too bright ones, also some (cheaper) Yamahas just have too slippery plastic keys, these I can manage having accustomed to real ivory) Also I find in brand new Yamaha uprights action often a tiny notch too stiff/heavy for my liking so private owned used ones I have actually often liked best.. Boston:s biggest upright was also to my liking for the price range, it beat way more expensive Yamahas to my ears and ivory replica keys were excellent.. Please a review on one of those.. (and a Bach piece or easy Chopin nocturno/prelude ;-)

Hi, I just purchased the U3. What sort of mic did you use to record that playing segment? It was so clear!

How about YUS3, YUS5 ?

Genius. And you know so much about pianos.

I also like your playing and compositions.

Why it sounds different than other black U3'S it has a warmer rather than brighter mess of Yamaha, or the strings and Hammers was replaced by European strings and Hammers?

Nice sound. I like it.

I'm impressed just how clear every note in "Things that make you stronger" sounded on this recording. Is this just the recording being exceptionally clear, or is the piano's sound so precise? I'm hoping that you'll soon find a Bechstein Concert 8, and the Kawai K-600 or K-800 to compare. The Concert 8 is the best upright I've ever played, I like both the action and sound of it.

Sounds like a YAMAHA baby Grand, I love YAMAHA pianos.

I am just wondering how much does a new yamaha u3 cost.

Coool playing man!

I'd have to rate the piano as having potential. I wasn't really satisfied with any of the ranges. The treble lacked the crisp "alive" sound that other U's have, the alto/tenor seemed a bit held back and as James said, the bass can use work as James expressed. But, I think voicing changes to make it a little more alive and warm in the bass are all that's needed to bring out its potential.

There is a great selection of pianos in the are greene music

You sound great

Are there uprights that come close to the sound of a grand piano?

😊👍🏻🎹🎼

What year is this is it a u3 g or u3 h ?

Does it have a silence system?

Thumbs up Indiana USA.

Looks like my 1903 Gors & Kallmann resurrected without the frills.😀 But unfortunately I must agree. The bass on Grandma Gors sounds better.

Hi James, It's OK but it's very bright...doesn't seem to have the rich sound that adds to emotional content. Having said that I'm more critical now after having watched many of your videos:}

Strange thing, piano is tall but it's bass is not rich. For me nothing special in this piano.

Sustain !

I didn't like it because there's no tonal difference in the sound. It just goes from soft to a little louder and that's it. There is so much more to music than that. This is my first time hearing this model.

Yeah first like