Yamaha Radius Piano

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 24 May 2007, 13:38

Anyone tried one yet! the specks look good on paper
they will sell for RRP 5899.00 but they will be discounted you can bet on that

Barrie,

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 24 May 2007, 15:00

Another U-series clone I suspect!

Nice casework design, but may well get dated-looking before long.

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 24 May 2007, 20:22

Hmm

Radius Features:

Designed at the Yamaha Design Studio in London
Unique contemporary casework design crafted by hand
Premium-grade Bavarian Spruce soundboard for a strong, consistent tone
Five back posts ensure optimum sound projection
V process frame for added strength, stability and sound quality
Manufactured in the UK under Yamaha’s strict quality control
U1 hammers offer longevity and add to the clarity of the sound
Choice of Black Polyester or NEW Wenge natural wood finishes
Chrome pedals and fittings compliment the contemporary design
Option of brass pedals and fittings (black polyester model only)
Celeste pedal for muted practice
Front and rear double castors ensure ease of mobility
Height: 122cm
Depth: 64cm
Silent versions also available

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 24 May 2007, 20:28

ie a Kemble Cons. or U1N in drag!

I'm not sure of the credentials of the Yamaha Design Studio in London either! What have they designed so far exactly?

It looks nice, but will it date?

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 24 May 2007, 21:56

PianoGuy wrote:ie a Kemble Cons. or U1N in drag!

I'm not sure of the credentials of the Yamaha Design Studio in London either! What have they designed so far exactly?

I would say

Designed at the Conran and Partners Design Studio in London for Kemble

PianoGuy wrote: It looks nice, but will it date?

Well they do seem to be bringing out new case models and dropping the odd one of the last few years

Barrie,

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 25 May 2007, 19:23

Should have suspected Conran. They did a good job with the Shaker-inspired Vermont.

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 27 May 2007, 16:25

Just seen one.

It looks better in the flesh than in the photos, but some aspects of it don't work well. The odd notch on the pillar seems pointless and Radius it may be, but there are a bit too many of them. I like the "Bechstein Model 8" style corner radiussing, but I still think it will look silly in a few years' time. Not as silly as the "V-Series" does though.

It's a bitbloodyexpensive too innit!?

Buy a U1 or a Kemble Cons unless you have money to throw away on items which will prove ephemeral.

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 27 May 2007, 19:08

It will be a few weeks before I get see one they tend to stock the shops down south first with new models, before they ship them up north.

Barrie,