The Yamaha U1 is one of the most iconic and respected upright pianos in the world. With a responsive touch, clear tone, and long-term reliability, it’s a favorite of professional musicians, teachers, and institutions alike. At 48, this U1 strikes the perfect balance between performance and practicality-making it ideal for both home and studio use. This particular U1 is a late-model 2011 build, professionally refurbished and in outstanding condition. Refurbishing & Final Prep. This piano was professionally refurbished in Japan to an exceptionally high standard, with action work, hammer shaping, string cleaning, and cabinet detailing all handled by a top-tier facility in Hamamatsu. This level of care is part of why we source directly from Japan-it sets a strong foundation. Once the piano arrives in Seattle, we take that work a step further. Every piano is inspected, regulated, and voiced in our shop to bring it to the highest standard possible. This final stage ensures a consistent, expressive touch and a balanced tone that performs beautifully across all registers. From there, the final leg of the move-from the warehouse to your home-is handled by your local piano mover. We coordinate everything and provide regular updates throughout the process. Seattle Piano Company is a technician-owned Yamaha piano specialist located in Seattle, WA. We focus exclusively on high-quality used Yamaha pianos-both locally sourced and imported from Japan. Every piano is hand-selected and personally prepped by Aaron Firpo, owner and Yamaha enthusiast. A carefully selected and expertly prepared instrument. A Brand New Matching Bench. The option to trade up later with our Lifetime Trade-Up Guarantee. Feel free to reach out directly. We’re happy to answer any questions, provide video demos, or help you determine if this piano is the right fit.