Yamaha U3 Piano: What It's Worth in 2026, Prices & Listings
- Size
- 52" (131 cm) upright
- Made
- Made alongside the U1 since the 1960s; Japan-built throughout
The Yamaha U3 is the U1's taller sibling: a 52-inch professional upright with longer bass strings and a bigger soundboard, which is why it is the upright teachers and serious amateurs choose when the room allows. Many people describe a good U3 as the closest an upright gets to a small grand.
U3s are slightly rarer than U1s on the used market and command a premium for the extra size. The same rules apply — age, origin and tuning history decide the price.
What a Yamaha U3 is worth in 2026
Median asking
$8,995
Lowest
$4,690
Highest
$14,490
Live asking prices from 27 priced Yamaha U3 listings on US Piano Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep work, warranty and delivery; a private sale realistically brings less than the dealer median for an ordinary example.
Expect a U3 to ask more than a U1 of the same age and condition. Refurbished dealer examples with a warranty set the ceiling; the live snapshot above shows the current spread.
| Decade | Listings | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | $8,995 | $6,190–$10,665 |
| 1980s | 5 | $5,995 | $4,995–$9,800 |
| 2020s | 3 | $12,380 | $9,980–$12,495 |
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What to know about the Yamaha U3
- The U3's 52-inch height is the point: bass strings are long enough to give real depth, and the action is the same full-size design as the U1.
- Grey-market imports exist for the U3 just as they do for the U1; confirm the original market before paying U.S.-model money.
- Silent (SH/SH2) and Disklavier variants exist; player systems from the 1990s are often worn out and add little value.
- Because it is heavier than a console, budget for professional movers and confirm the access route before buying.
Yamaha U3 pianos for sale now
Dealer2020 Yamaha U3
Newton, MA
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Falcetti Pianos
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$12,495
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Dealer1982 Yamaha U3
White Plains, NY
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Faust Harrison Pianos
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$8,950
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Dealer2024 Yamaha U3
Bellevue, WA
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Classic Pianos Seattle
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$9,980
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Dealer2021 Yamaha U3 SH2
Bellevue, WA
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Classic Pianos Seattle
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$12,380
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DealerYamaha U3
Burbank, CA
Baby grand · Excellent condition
Hollywood Piano
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$5,995
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DealerFair Deal1977 Yamaha U3
Melbourne, FL
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Atlantic Music Center
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$6,190
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DealerGood Deal1958 Yamaha U3
Melbourne, FL
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Atlantic Music Center
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$4,690
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DealerFair Deal1982 Yamaha U3
Nashua, NH
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Falcetti Pianos
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$5,495
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DealerFair Deal1980 Yamaha U3
Springfield, MA
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Falcetti Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$4,995
View detailsFrequently asked questions
What is a Yamaha U3 worth used?
See the live asking prices above; U3s typically ask more than U1s of the same era because of the extra size and bass response.
Is the U3 worth the premium over a U1?
If you have the room and play repertoire that needs bass depth, yes. For a small apartment or a beginning student, the U1 is usually the better value.
How old is too old for a U3?
A U3 from the 1970s that has been tuned regularly and kept in a stable climate can still be an excellent piano. Have a technician assess hammers, strings and the soundboard rather than judging by age alone.
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