131 cm, 241 kg, and a notably deep case at 68 cm. The U5 is a less common Yamaha and the extra depth is its defining feature.
Tell us the room, the floor and whether there is a lift. We will say whether this one works before you make the trip.
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In the price, not added at the end.
For buyers who know they want something beyond the usual three sizes.
Full height bass with more body than the standard U3, helped by the deeper case. It is a substantial instrument in a way the dimensions only partly convey.
The U5 sits outside the main U1 to U3 progression. It comes up rarely, so if you want one specifically, expect to wait rather than choose.
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. There is no right answer here. Both are on the floor, so try them back to back.
241 kg and 68 cm deep. Measure the narrowest turn on the route before committing. The case is 68 cm deep, which is more than most. Measure the doorway rather than assuming it will turn.
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 U5D is not on the floor when you ask, the table below is where we would send you next.
| Model | Height | Weight | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha U5D This model | 131 cm | 241 kg | 154 cm |
| Yamaha U3M | 131 cm | 240 kg | 154 cm |
| Yamaha UX-3 | 131 cm | 242 kg | 154 cm |
| Yamaha UX30B1 | 131 cm | 242 kg | 154 cm |
Rarer models are harder to compare on price. Judge it on the rebuild and on how it plays rather than on what similar instruments sold for.
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.
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.
Yamaha's 131 cm upright. What teachers ask for, and what most exam candidates practise on at home.
131 cm tall, 154 cm wide, 68 cm deep, and about 241 kg. Height sets the tone, weight sets what delivery day looks like.
You need about 1.6 m of wall and roughly 1.1 m². 241 kg and 68 cm deep. Measure the narrowest turn on the route before committing. Give us the measurements and the access and we will be straight about whether it works.
Rarer models are harder to compare on price. Judge it on the rebuild and on how it plays rather than on what similar instruments sold for. There is a five-year warranty behind it, and we are the ones who service it.
Rent-to-own runs on a separate pool that changes weekly, so we cannot promise a U5D specifically. Ask what is free now. Nothing paid in rent is wasted if you decide to keep the piano.
Ask, because it changes week to week. No stock today does not mean no stock next month. We watch for specific models.
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.
Stock changes weekly. Message us and we will tell you whether a U5D is on the floor, send photos and the serial number, and say if something else suits you better.