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Yamaha U3M Upright Piano

A later 131 cm U3 and, at 240 kg, eight kilos lighter than the H. On a staircase that is a real difference rather than a rounding error.

  • 131 cmHeight
  • 240 kgWeight
  • 154 cmWidth
  • 65 cmDepth
  • 88Keys
  • 3Pedals

Room, floor, lift. Three answers and we can tell you if this is the right piano before you come in.

Used Yamaha U3M upright piano for sale in Malaysia Yamaha
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131 cm240 kg88 keys3 pedals
Best forAdvanced players and teachers
Space neededabout 1.6 m of wall
AccessService lift

The U3M arrives with all of this

In the price, not added at the end.

Free delivery included with a used piano
Free deliveryAnywhere in Peninsular Malaysia
Upholstered bench included with a used piano
Upholstered benchWith storage for music
Two free tunings included with a used piano
Two free tuningsAfter it settles in your room
Accessories over RM500 included with a used piano
Accessories over RM500Heater, caster cups, key cover
Five-year warranty included with a used piano
Five-year warrantyParts and labour, our workshop
Only staircase carries are quoted separately, because the cost is in the steps and the turns rather than the distance. Ask About This Model
Making the call

Is The U3M Right For You?

The full height option for buyers whose access is not perfect.

Choose the U3M if

  • You want 131 cm bass but the access is not straightforward
  • You want a younger full height instrument
  • The player is heading for higher grades

Look at something else if

  • You want the most commonly serviced U3, which is the H
  • The room is genuinely small
Sound and size

What The U3M Sounds Like

Full height response with a slightly firmer action than the earlier U3s. The bass has the weight you buy a 131 cm piano for, and the treble is clean rather than mellow.

Late in the U3 run. The examples that reach Malaysia are generally younger, and the reduced weight makes it the easiest of the full height Yamahas to place.

Yamaha is the brighter and quicker of the two, which is why exam candidates keep asking for one. Some players find the treble tiring over long sessions. It is a preference, not a ranking. Come and sit at both.

Room and access

Will it get in?

  • Space: about 1.6 m of wall
  • Floor: roughly 1.1 m²
  • Case width 154 cm, depth 65 cm
  • Access: Service lift

240 kg. Still heavy, but eight kilos easier than the H when there are stairs. The case is 65 cm deep, which is more than most. Measure the doorway rather than assuming it will turn.

Size comparison

Closest Alternatives To The U3M

Yamaha built several at 131 cm tall: the U3A, U3D, U3E, U3F and 15 others. They differ in weight and case rather than in size. If the U3M is not on the floor when you ask, the table below is where we would send you next.

ModelHeightWeightWidth
Yamaha U3M This model 131 cm 240 kg 154 cm
Yamaha YUX 131 cm 240 kg 154 cm
Yamaha U5D 131 cm 241 kg 154 cm
Yamaha UX-3 131 cm 242 kg 154 cm
Buying it used

What You Are Actually Buying

The lighter case does not mean lighter build. Check the same things: pin block, hammers, repetition.

The piano heater that comes with it is not a gimmick. In a damp house, run on a timer, it is the cheapest maintenance you will do.

Our rent-to-own programme

Rent First. The Rent Becomes Credit.

For families not yet sure the lessons will stick. Rent a restored piano monthly, and if you keep it, everything paid comes off the price.

Ask What We Have To Rent How Rent-To-Own Works
Ask what we haveRental stock is separate from what we sell and changes weekly.
We deliver and tune itPositioned, tuned once it settles, bench included. Fixed monthly amount.
Take your timeNo deadline. Keep renting while the household decides.
Keep it or return itKeep it and the rent comes off the price. Return it and you owe nothing.
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Where The U3M Sits In The Range

Yamaha's 131 cm upright. What teachers ask for, and what most exam candidates practise on at home.

Questions

Yamaha U3M: What People Ask

How big is the Yamaha U3M?

131 cm tall, 154 cm wide, 65 cm deep, and about 240 kg. Height sets the tone, weight sets what delivery day looks like.

Will a U3M fit my place?

You need about 1.6 m of wall and roughly 1.1 m². 240 kg. Still heavy, but eight kilos easier than the H when there are stairs. Send the room size, the floor and whether there is a service lift, and we will tell you before you travel.

Is a used U3M a safe buy?

The lighter case does not mean lighter build. Check the same things: pin block, hammers, repetition. There is a five-year warranty behind it, and we are the ones who service it.

Can I rent a U3M instead?

Rent-to-own runs on a separate pool that changes weekly, so we cannot promise a U3M specifically. Ask what is free now. Nothing paid in rent is wasted if you decide to keep the piano.

Do you have a U3M in stock?

Ask, because it changes week to week. If nothing suits, we will tell you that too.

How often does a U3M need tuning in Malaysia?

Twice a year. The piano heater that comes with it is not a gimmick. In a damp house, run on a timer, it is the cheapest maintenance you will do. We include the two tunings it needs after moving.

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Ask About The Yamaha U3M

Stock changes weekly. Message us and we will tell you whether a U3M is on the floor, send photos and the serial number, and say if something else suits you better.