Yamaha U1 versus Disklavier

bluebossa · Post by **bluebossa** » 29 Aug 2006, 23:54

I have seen a YAMAHA DISKLAVIER UPRIGHT PIANO U SERIES and was thinking of trading up, or down depending on your viewpoint, from my standard U1. My U1 is a standard Ebony U1 with Serial Number 2,091,437 - searching this site says it was made around 1976. Firstly is that correct? Second - what would it be worth UK Pounds assuming perfect tuned home use condition? Third - Anyone got any views on the Disklavier? i.e. Do it or don't do it?! I would like more sounds and backing to help inspire me and my daughter continue learning Piano. The silent mode looks attractive too! I've been playing since I was 7 and have been through a variety of Keyboards, Synths, Clavinovas and now the U1 which I thought would stop my quest for sound but it hasn't! Look forward to your views and advice. Thanks in advance - great site by the way!

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 30 Aug 2006, 08:18

This is a Piano History page, you should post this on the "Acoustic Pianos" page for more response. I don't think anyone can decide for you, the choice between two pianos is very much a matter of individual personal taste, apart from the issue of whether you want a Disklavier, and that depends what you are going to put into it. The ones I play regularly seem to have some terrible discs, and audiences are quite relieved to have a real live pianist! Another odd thing about disklaviers is that the owners seem to think that they can have them playing every day and not bother to have the piano tuned - EVER! This appears to be a failure on the part of the local Yamaha agents here to realise the potential for regular tuning work.