{"product_id":"yamaha-su118-professional-secondhand-upright-piano-polished-mahogany","title":"Yamaha SU118 Professional Secondhand Upright Piano, Polished Mahogany","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Handcrafted Pinnacle of Yamaha Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are exceptionally proud to present this Yamaha SU118, a piano that represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese upright manufacturing. While the famous U-series is the \"standard\" for professional pianos, the SU series (S-series Upright) is something far more exclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese instruments were produced in very limited numbers at Yamaha’s premium piano facility in Hamamatsu, Japan — the same elite workshop where the world-renowned CFX concert grand pianos are born and ultimately now produce their flagship SU7 which sells for over £20,000 and has its DNA from the likes of the SU118. Unlike other mass-produced models, the Yamaha SU118 was handcrafted by Yamaha’s master artisans using specially selected materials. It was designed for the discerning musician who requires the balanced tonality and sensitive response of a concert instrument but in a more domestic, compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Aesthetic: Rare Polished Mahogany\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular SU118 is finished in a stunning and rare \u003cb\u003ePolished Mahogany\u003c\/b\u003e. In an industry where professional-tier Yamaha's are almost exclusively found in black, this mahogany finish offers a unique blend of high-end performance and traditional furniture elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic Warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep, reddish-brown tones of the mahogany grain are brought to life by a mirror-like high-gloss finish. This makes the piano a warm, inviting centerpiece that compliments fine wooden furniture, library settings, or rooms with a rich, classical colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior Component Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"SU\" designation isn't just a label; it refers to a complete upgrade of every internal component. We've been fortunate enough to visit Yamaha's Kitami facility in Japan and seen how the selection process impacts the instrument from the very start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected Tonewoods:\u003c\/b\u003e The soundboard is harvested from the top 1% of spruce at Yamaha’s Kitami facility, specifically chosen for its harmonic maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-Wound Bass Strings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cthe uprights.=\"\" standard=\"\" exceeds=\"\" far=\"\" that=\"\" end=\"\" low=\"\" in=\"\" and=\"\" resonance=\"\" a=\"\" providing=\"\" series=\"\" su=\"\" the=\"\" for=\"\" custom-made=\"\" are=\"\" strings=\"\" bass=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/the\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcert-Grade Hammers:\u003c\/b\u003eIt features the same premium hammer felt found in Yamaha’s flagship grand pianos, allowing for a much broader palette of tonal colors—from a delicate, shimmering whisper to a bold, authoritative fortissimo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yamaha SU118 has been thoroughly inspected and prepared by our team. Because these were often bespoke orders from the factory and aimed at professional teachers and performers, they are rarely found on the secondhand market. This is a rare opportunity to own a hand-built Japanese masterpiece that offers a more refined, \"European\" tonal character than the standard U-series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56866948120951,"sku":null,"price":5999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/8823\/4062\/files\/IMG_1805.jpg?v=1773358870","url":"https:\/\/millersmusic.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-su118-professional-secondhand-upright-piano-polished-mahogany","provider":"Millers Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}