Yamaha Piano

Madasafish · Post by **Madasafish** » 31 Jul 2007, 08:53

Am looking to buy first piano - have done some research and have decided to go for a Yamaha. Have found a second hand Yamaha U1 Overstrung- serial number G1217881 which I believe is at a good price. How would I find out age and value of this item! help!!!

jackg · Post by **jackg** » 31 Jul 2007, 12:08

Use the search button on this site with Yamaha U1 as the query.
Serial numbers above 4 million are prefered. Pianos wear out with use.

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 01 Aug 2007, 11:08

It's very old.

Unless it's less than 2K and immaculate I'd try and find something newer. Serial numbers above 4 million are better pianos.

If you want to proceed with this one get it checked out by a tuner. There are issues that can afflict U1s and U3s such as bridge/soundboard problems and hammer spring loops.

Madasafish · Post by **Madasafish** » 16 Aug 2007, 22:49

thanks for all your help - I have now found another U1 which is much younger than the other one and sounds fantastic!!