I just purchased a Yamaha U3 and it is a very nice addition to our home. We had an inexpensive spinet type piano we bought over 40 years ago. It served our family well and my wife used it to teach piano lessons for over 25 years. It was not a high quality piano, but it encouraged two of our children to get music degrees, our oldest daughter has seriously studied the piano for the past twenty five years. I have sat down and started giving myself lessons (I took lessons for eight years as a child) and my wife, who played on a high level in her youth, practices everyday for about an half hour. We decided to buy the Yamaha as a retirement gift to each other. (I retire in a few months and she retires in a couple of years) At this point in our life we are able to afford a high quality piano, and the Yamaha U3 fits that bill. It fits well in our living room and we hope to enjoy this for many years to come.
When the power goes out, the acoustic piano starts playing. (As well as other acoustic instruments) The piano isn't as easy to carry with you as a guitar, but it certainly is one of the best sounding acoustic instruments that was ever made. Thanks again for your experience and wisdom when it comes to pianos, James. Of all your channels, this one remains my favorite and probably always will.
The U3 is indeed a perfect workhorse. That type of piano that never fails and most of the time is affordable but it is not my most favorite one. O, I played on them a lot. But they don’t have that much karakter. They are good. Yes, but standard good. If you know what I mean. On the other site they are easy to play and take everything. But besides my humble opinion, thank you for sharing and playing.
I have our U3A for a month or so and I love the tone and touch very much. Warm bright yet full rich tone. Placement of the piano is also important, 3 inch away from the wall sounds just nice for me, clear and warm at the same time. And my wife and son love it too.
Superb playing. Exquisite touch. Light years beyond the same performance from a few years ago. Hell of an upright piano at its price point. Good enough for most recordings of pop music.
I’m of the generation when these instruments were just pianos (keyboards were not really very good because there had been no advances in electronics) I have use both and there is a huge difference between the action of a mechanical piano to a keyboard. Yamaha are coming close to it but in my opinion nothing compares to the tone and amount of expression that is produced by different pianists on a real piano. I think all virtuoso pianists use ‘real’ pianos as opposed to the electronic keyboards. Certainly electronic keyboards imitate the sound well enough plus, as the reviewer rightly says, they are more compact and can produce many effects and voices and are more compact to fit in smaller homes but for my money, nothing beats playing a real piano.
Great review as usual, would you consider a review of the Kawai aures models? K300? And in your opinion is a Yamaha u worth the extra cash over kawai k?
I have no knowledge of piano whatsoever. Or quite ignorant about music in general. I have been interested in piano recently because of my less than 3-year old son who has shown an incredible passion on piano. I have really enjoyed your shows and gained a lot perspective on the piano world thanks to them. Anyway, just bought a Yamaha PSS-f30 for my son thanks to your recommendation. He is on it all the time. Meanwhile, I’m examining all the other advanced options if he is really sticking to it. I would really appreciate if you can do a comparaison on the entry level pianos from both Yamaha ( b serie ) and Kawai ( k 15, k-200, k-300) thanks!
Whats the name of the first two songs you played at around min 5? I heard you play em before on different keyboards but my god how amazing they sound on this piano.
How about a review of the top-of-range upright, the Yamaha YUS5. We tried one recently and thought it compared very favourably with top brand grands around the 6' mark.
Have you published your treble test piece? I think you talked about it in a video a while back and the fact that tons of people always ask, but I can't remember what video that was. Thank you!
There are pretty big differences between C and CX pianos:different design,new frame,thicker rim and backposts,differently voiced hammers,new steel wire for strings,everything inspired by CFX🙂.
@@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 No. Not comparable. The UX has to do with the X frame in the back and it isn't the same as the X grand pianos (CX and SX) that incorporates some of the changes in tone and build from the CFX and produced after the CFX (after 2010). The UX was produced long before the CFX. There is an SE Yamaha that has the type of changes in tone and design that the CX and SX have but unfortunately, it is not available in the USA. If you're in the UK or Europe, that's where it's available. It's more premium and premium priced, however.
I'm a newbie collecting pieces that I like and want to play, so.... could I get sheet music for your treble test piece? (Pretty sure I've seen this asked before, but don't recall any answer.) As always, good review.
I'll stick with my P515, it's not perfect but then how many of us are lol I prefer to spend my time practicing and studying, than thinking about what gear I have. I try and avoid that rabbit hole
I just purchased a Yamaha U3 and it is a very nice addition to our home. We had an inexpensive spinet type piano we bought over 40 years ago. It served our family well and my wife used it to teach piano lessons for over 25 years. It was not a high quality piano, but it encouraged two of our children to get music degrees, our oldest daughter has seriously studied the piano for the past twenty five years.
I have sat down and started giving myself lessons (I took lessons for eight years as a child) and my wife, who played on a high level in her youth, practices everyday for about an half hour. We decided to buy the Yamaha as a retirement gift to each other. (I retire in a few months and she retires in a couple of years)
At this point in our life we are able to afford a high quality piano, and the Yamaha U3 fits that bill. It fits well in our living room and we hope to enjoy this for many years to come.
The more I play digital pianos, the more I love the sound of an acoustic. I could really use this piano even if I do live in an apartment.
I live in an appartment and it was so wort getting an acoustic. Just can't play too late in the evening.
@@99xara99 Well this one comes with a practice pedal so that shouldn't be an issue
When the power goes out, the acoustic piano starts playing. (As well as other acoustic instruments) The piano isn't as easy to carry with you as a guitar, but it certainly is one of the best sounding acoustic instruments that was ever made. Thanks again for your experience and wisdom when it comes to pianos, James. Of all your channels, this one remains my favorite and probably always will.
Really enjoyed your review on this lovely Yamaha. My U3 is from 1976.🙋
I'm super fan of Yamaha piano and have watched your videos for 2 years, thanks very much for your review. Great job!
The U3 is indeed a perfect workhorse. That type of piano that never fails and most of the time is affordable but it is not my most favorite one. O, I played on them a lot. But they don’t have that much karakter. They are good. Yes, but standard good. If you know what I mean. On the other site they are easy to play and take everything. But besides my humble opinion, thank you for sharing and playing.
Which is your favourite?
Wow, some coincidence - that's the same store where I bought my first piano years ago! I knew I recognized that place haha.
So cool! DC Pianos is awesome.
I have our U3A for a month or so and I love the tone and touch very much. Warm bright yet full rich tone. Placement of the piano is also important, 3 inch away from the wall sounds just nice for me, clear and warm at the same time. And my wife and son love it too.
Superb playing. Exquisite touch. Light years beyond the same performance from a few years ago. Hell of an upright piano at its price point. Good enough for most recordings of pop music.
So nice to hear that test piece again.
Excellent video! It's always nice to hear you playing and commenting on pianos.
Nice to see these piano store reviews return again.
That's the same piano my teacher had! A great sounding instrument and the mechanics was superb!
I’m of the generation when these instruments were just pianos (keyboards were not really very good because there had been no advances in electronics) I have use both and there is a huge difference between the action of a mechanical piano to a keyboard. Yamaha are coming close to it but in my opinion nothing compares to the tone and amount of expression that is produced by different pianists on a real piano. I think all virtuoso pianists use ‘real’ pianos as opposed to the electronic keyboards. Certainly electronic keyboards imitate the sound well enough plus, as the reviewer rightly says, they are more compact and can produce many effects and voices and are more compact to fit in smaller homes but for my money, nothing beats playing a real piano.
After piano, keyboard and toy piano reviews midi controllers reviews would complete the circle!
Great review as usual, would you consider a review of the Kawai aures models? K300?
And in your opinion is a Yamaha u worth the extra cash over kawai k?
I have no knowledge of piano whatsoever. Or quite ignorant about music in general. I have been interested in piano recently because of my less than 3-year old son who has shown an incredible passion on piano. I have really enjoyed your shows and gained a lot perspective on the piano world thanks to them. Anyway, just bought a Yamaha PSS-f30 for my son thanks to your recommendation. He is on it all the time. Meanwhile, I’m examining all the other advanced options if he is really sticking to it. I would really appreciate if you can do a comparaison on the entry level pianos from both Yamaha ( b serie ) and Kawai ( k 15, k-200, k-300) thanks!
Nice review as always. Any chance you could review the Yamaha P22 piano? Thanks.
Please suggest best acoustic piano under 6000 usd for advanced players!
I would love to see you review the new vx mason and hamlin concert grand. I saw that they had one at pianodisc a month ago.
pleeeeease do a review of the YC series from Yamaha, similar to CP but including everything it was lacking, just bought a yc88 and man im diggin it!
Whats the name of the first two songs you played at around min 5? I heard you play em before on different keyboards but my god how amazing they sound on this piano.
I love your videos! So much key info for such a big deal (what will be MY piano?)
How about a review of the top-of-range upright, the Yamaha YUS5. We tried one recently and thought it compared very favourably with top brand grands around the 6' mark.
Or a Kawai K800🎹🎶
Have you published your treble test piece? I think you talked about it in a video a while back and the fact that tons of people always ask, but I can't remember what video that was. Thank you!
great review, thank you.
Question is there a major difference between the U3 and the U3X?
Same question with the former C series and the CX series🎹🎶
There are pretty big differences between C and CX pianos:different design,new frame,thicker rim and backposts,differently voiced hammers,new steel wire for strings,everything inspired by CFX🙂.
@@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 No. Not comparable. The UX has to do with the X frame in the back and it isn't the same as the X grand pianos (CX and SX) that incorporates some of the changes in tone and build from the CFX and produced after the CFX (after 2010). The UX was produced long before the CFX. There is an SE Yamaha that has the type of changes in tone and design that the CX and SX have but unfortunately, it is not available in the USA. If you're in the UK or Europe, that's where it's available. It's more premium and premium priced, however.
@@benjaminsmith2287 thanks
I did not know the UX existed before the CFX🎹🎶
I'm a newbie collecting pieces that I like and want to play, so.... could I get sheet music for your treble test piece? (Pretty sure I've seen this asked before, but don't recall any answer.)
As always, good review.
thanks man
What would be the next level up upright piano ?
Can you review Kawai K-300 Aures?
"Affordable" but not so much, it's more expensive than a decent car here in Brazil.
Nice video! Can you do a review for a grotrian steinweg upright piano? Keep up the good work 👍🏻
I'll stick with my P515, it's not perfect but then how many of us are lol I prefer to spend my time practicing and studying, than thinking about what gear I have. I try and avoid that rabbit hole
👍🏼🤠
Bro in MX that price it's for vip pianos
You mean THE MIGHTY U3 😉
Somehow your recordings make all of these sound good, and I'm not even a fan of the U3 IRL xD
4:49 what is this song please ?!
James 'own composition....he states that in the video.
@@andrewmurray1550 thx
Isn't under 1000 $ so isn't affordable for me lol