Yamaha C3

A very special piano, the Yamaha C3 Grand is one which many musicians dream of owning. Producing a truly stunning sound, this grand piano features high quality engineering and is ideal for professional performances.

However, you don’t have to be an amazing pianist to appreciate amazing sound. The Yamaha C3 Grand Piano is suitable for all levels, and if you buy one as a beginner, you’ll have the peace of mind that you’ll almost certainly NEVER need to upgrade it. Dating from the 1960s, when it was originally named the G3, the most recent version is known as the C3X and is still in production today at Yamaha’s factory in Hamamatsu, Japan.

Pros and cons of buying a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano

Here, we take a look at the pros and cons of this magnificent grand piano, for those who are looking for something really special.

Pros of Yamaha C3

· The sound is nothing short of spectacular. The Yamaha C3 can be made to whisper beautifully, and the full bass can growl when you need it to.

· Most of them feature three pedals, including full sostenuto.

· A professional-level grand piano, it meets the requirements of pianists of virtually all levels.

· It’s unlikely you will ever need to upgrade a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano. It’s manufactured from the finest materials and will last a lifetime – plus you can’t really buy many pianos that are better than this!

Cons of Yamaha C3

· This kind of quality craftsmanship doesn’t come cheap.

· The Yamaha C3 Grand Piano is relatively large – make sure you have the space for it. Dimensions are 149cm wide by 186cm long.

Alternative models similar to the Yamaha C3 Grand Piano

If your bank balance, or square footage, won’t stretch to accommodate the work of art that is the Yamaha C3 Grand Piano, there is an alternative in the smaller and less expensive Yamaha C2.

Alternatively, if you’re willing to spend more money, you could opt for the C3’s larger cousin, the Yamaha C5 Grand Piano.

Speak to an expert about the Yamaha C3 Grand Piano

If you have any questions about the Yamaha C3 Grand Piano, or any of the beautiful instruments we stock here at Richard Lawson Pianos, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can either give us a call on 01923 720974 or send us a message using our contact form and a well-informed member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.