Yamaha piano - and laminate flooring

[Martha_T]

Hello. This is possibly the daftest question to be asked here - but here goes! Can anyone tell me what the Yamaha U1 piano is supported on - small castors, pads ? I'm having one delivered later this week, and it will sit on a laminate floor, which I'm keen to protect from any dents, damage etc. I suspect the piano will be pretty heavy, so my main chance of putting something down will be at the time of delivery - I think it will be too late to lift it up afterwards. Depending on whether it has castors, and of what size, will determine what sort of protector I have to get before they come.

Also - I've heard a suggestion that a bowl of water should be put in the bottom of the piano to improve humidity. Does anyone have any thoughts on this ?

Thank you in advance.

[athomik]

The U1 has brass castors.

[Barrie Heaton]

will determine what sort of protector I have to get before they come.

They are small and because of that the area in contact with the floor is small so they do mark laminated floors castor cups will sold your problem

Also - I've heard a suggestion that a bowl of water should be put in the bottom of the piano to improve humidity. Does anyone have any thoughts on this ?

Thank you in advance.

I would take readings of the humidity first with a Hygrometer then have a word with the tuner when they come to do your first tuning

Barrie,

[Martha_T]

Barrie, Athomik - many thanks for your reply and helpful suggestions.