For Sale: Yamaha E108 Traditional Upright – Satin Mahogany
The Quintessential Space-Saving Acoustic
We are pleased to present this Yamaha E108, a wonderfully compact and highly reliable upright piano built in Yamaha’s premier Hamamatsu factory in Japan - we personally visited this facility to see for ourselves. For players who demand the authentic touch, real string resonance, and organic feedback of a genuine Yamaha acoustic piano but face strict space constraints, the Yamaha E108 could be the ultimate solution.
Standing at 108cm tall, it features an incredibly compact footprint with a "continental" legless design. This sleek, minimalist profile allows it to slide effortlessly into tight alcoves, modern flats, or bedroom studios where a larger studio model would simply overwhelm the room. You can read more about the E-series in our blog article
Design & Aesthetics: A Rare Satin Mahogany Finish
While the vast majority of compact Yamaha pianos from this era were produced in high-gloss black, this particular E108 is finished in a highly rare and sought-after Satin Mahogany.
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Warm, Organic Appeal: The satin open-grain finish allows the natural beauty, rich swirling patterns, and deep amber hues of the mahogany wood to take center stage.
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Softer Interior Presence: Unlike high-gloss finishes that can dominate a small space, the muted satin textures soften the piano's visual profile. This makes it an incredibly elegant choice for period properties, homes with traditional wooden furniture, or contemporary minimalist interiors that favor natural materials.
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Compact Integration: The lack of front legs paired with the warm timber ensures the piano blends seamlessly into a living room or bedroom like a bespoke piece of fine furniture.
Cared For on Our Premier Rental Fleet
This instrument possesses an exceptional provenance. Before arriving in our sales showroom, it was a cherished part of our exclusive Millers Rental Fleet.
Unlike private sales where a piano's atmospheric history is unknown, this instrument has been strictly monitored, maintained, and regularly serviced by our own technicians while out on loan. It has returned to us in fantastic mechanical health, having been kept in a climate-controlled domestic environment and treated with the utmost care.
Following its return, our workshop team completed a thorough Showroom Preparation:
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Action Tuning & Servicing: The internal action has been cleaned, lubricated, and carefully regulated to provide a smooth, fast, and highly responsive touch.
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Cabinet Care: The rare satin wood has been gently conditioned and cleaned to protect the integrity of the mahogany veneer.
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Pitch & Tone: The piano has been pulled to concert pitch (A440Hz) and voiced to ensure a clear, well-balanced tone that perfectly marries Yamaha's signature clarity with the natural warmth of a wooden cabinet.
The Yamaha Engineering Advantage
Despite its smaller cabinetry, the Yamaha E108 makes very few musical compromises. It benefits from the exact same manufacturing precision and world-class quality control found in Yamaha’s larger professional ranges.
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Solid Spruce Soundboard: The heart of the piano's resonance is crafted from high-altitude solid spruce, unlike the later B1 equivalents allowing this compact instrument to project a surprisingly full, clean sound with a singing treble.
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Famous Tuning Stability: Built with a multi-ply laminated pin block, the E108 boasts exceptional tuning stability, making it an incredibly robust and low-maintenance option for busy family homes.
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Full 88-Note Keyboard: Unlike legacy compact brands that cut keys to save space, the E108 features a full 88-note keyboard, ensuring students can progress all the way through their advanced grades without limitation.
Technical Specifications
The Yamaha E108 in Satin Mahogany is a rare find—offering the legendary reliability of Japanese craftsmanship, a flawless service history from our own fleet, and a beautiful wood aesthetic at an exceptional price point.
