Next-Generation Piano Yamaha Upright Piano 'B Series' Launched, Delivering a Richer Sound and Reliable Quality for a Fulfilling Playing Experience

Yamaha Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will launch its new upright piano product, the 'B Series,' on Wednesday, May 27.

Yamaha Upright Piano 'B30'

Since commencing piano manufacturing in 1900 (Meiji 33), the Company has developed a wide range of upright pianos to meet diverse needs, from learning and hobbies in general households to music education in schools, and has been well-received by many customers.

The 'B Series' to be launched this time is an upright piano that pursues an even richer sound and superior ease of use than conventional models, while achieving an affordable price. Based on the highly acclaimed "b series," it has been further improved in quality and evolved into a piano that can be enjoyed by a wider range of customers. To express its new value, it has been named the 'B Series,' embodying the meaning of "Beautiful life with a piano."

This product features newly developed hammers exclusively for the 'B Series' and a revised soundboard design, realizing a rich and expansive sound despite its compact size, suitable for placement in homes, and delivering a fulfilling playing experience. Furthermore, improvements to the music stand and the adoption of a built-in soft-landing mechanism have further enhanced ease of use and safety. In addition, to match diverse lifestyles, users can choose between the "Silent Piano™," which allows for quiet practice using headphones, and the "TransAcoustic™ Piano," which allows free volume adjustment while maintaining the rich acoustic sound unique to an acoustic piano.

Outline

- Compact yet delivers a high-quality playing experience with rich sound and clear, bright tone. - Designed for deeper immersion in playing, with a diverse lineup to suit various lifestyles. - Provides reliable quality for long-lasting enjoyment through integrated in-house design and manufacturing.

Product Name

Model Number

Color

Price

Release Date

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20

Black

550,000 yen (500,000 yen excluding tax)

May 27 (Wed)

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20SC3

Black

770,000 yen (700,000 yen excluding tax)

May 27 (Wed)

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20TC3

Black

957,000 yen (870,000 yen excluding tax)

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30

Black

660,000 yen (600,000 yen excluding tax)

May 27 (Wed)

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30SC3

Black

880,000 yen (800,000 yen excluding tax)

May 27 (Wed)

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30TC3

Black

1,067,000 yen (970,000 yen excluding tax)

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20PWH

White

Undecided

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20PWH-SC3

White

Undecided

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B20PWH-TC3

White

Undecided

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30PWH

White

Undecided

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30PWH-SC3

White

Undecided

Undecided

Yamaha Upright Piano

B30PWH-TC3

White

Undecided

Undecided

* The suffix of the model number indicates the specification. No suffix: Standard model, SC3: Silent Piano, TC3: TransAcoustic Piano. * Available in two colors: black and white (both with mirror-gloss finish). * For models with undecided release dates and prices, information will be provided on the product website around August.

◎First-year sales target: Total 1,500 units

Main Features

1. Compact yet delivers a high-quality playing experience with rich sound and clear, bright tone.

Reflecting knowledge gained from the development of the concert grand piano "CFX," new hammers specifically for the 'B Series' have been developed, utilizing the excellent elasticity inherent in felt. They produce a clear, sustained sound that makes melodies in each register stand out vividly. By revising the design of the soundboard, the source of the piano's sound, an open and clear tone has been achieved even in a compact size suitable for home installation. Additionally, five back posts are adopted to prevent changes in the soundboard's shape. The soundboard has a curved structure called a "crown," and even slight changes in shape can affect the tone. The five back posts stably maintain the ideal state for producing a rich sound. For the 'B20,' the height has been increased by 3 cm to 116 cm compared to the conventional model "b113," expanding the soundboard area. This achieves a wider dynamic range and a rich, expansive sound. The longer bass strings also contribute to stable pitch and a three-dimensional sound.

'B Series' exclusive hammers

2. Designed for deeper immersion in playing and a diverse lineup to suit various lifestyles.