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I isn't that easy - first of all because I can't locate the two pianos in the same shop and secondly because how a piano is voiced seems to make a big difference. So I suppose what I'm asking is whether the U1 and the P121 would sound similar if prepared the same way.

Having decided to buy a new Yamaha. Which should I buy - a U1 or a P121?

U1 is more expensive than the P121 but I'm told that they are virtually identical instruments and that there is hardly any audible difference between them. So what am I getting for my extra cash.

Thanks for your response - To be fair to the dealer - he really only has Yamaha, Kawai or Seiler in new upright and he isn't pushy at all. I want a new silent - so my market is limited. Also I don't really want black - which makes it even more difficult. So I can get a discounted yamaha from the UK ...

I have been told the opposite - Seiler are quality and Yamaha are good but mass produced. Seiler just sent email saying that the Eduard Seiler has a ' self made action with parts from China' and 'everything else is German made'. Not sure that I understand the implication of this. Played a Seiler Edu...

I have been told the opposite - Seiler are quality and Yamaha are good but mass produced. Seiler just sent email saying that the Eduard Seiler has a ' self made action with parts from China' and 'everything else is German made'. Not sure that I understand the implication of this. Played a Seiler Edu...

Hi, I am about to purchase a new silent Yamaha P121 SG. I have been told that the set-off of the hammer on the silent yamaha is 8mm as opposed to the 3mm on a normal acoustic and that this will affect the touch in both silent and acoustic mode. As I am living in Ireland, I cannot get hold of a silen...