{"product_id":"yamaha-ye118-secondhand-upright-piano-h0180337","title":"Yamaha YE118 Secondhand Upright Piano (H0180337)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sweet Spot of the Range: Perfect Balance of Size, Power \u0026amp; Price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to present the \u003cb\u003eYamaha YE118\u003c\/b\u003e, the standout middle model in the YE Series that delivers the ultimate sweet spot for modern homes. Sitting perfectly between compact starter uprights and imposing institutional models, the YE118 is engineered for players who want a rich, authentic acoustic voice and a responsive Japanese action—without the hefty price tag or space demands of a larger piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a high-quality pre-owned acoustic, your search has likely led you toward older, secondhand Yamaha U-series pianos. However, most used U1s available today were built in the 1970s or 1980s and carry half a century of mechanical wear. Directly imported by our team, the YE118 offers a \u003cb\u003emuch newer, fresher alternative\u003c\/b\u003e—giving you pristine action felts, tight tuning pins, and decades more playing life than an aging 1970s import, all at incredible value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamaha Pedigree: Crafted in the Hangzhou Facility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being significantly newer than vintage pre-owned options, the YE118 boasts an outstanding manufacturing pedigree. It was built in Yamaha’s \u003cb\u003estate-of-the-art facility in Hangzhou\u003c\/b\u003e—the world-class, climate-controlled plant that Yamaha chose as the official production home for their renowned B-series line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving inspected Yamaha’s global production facilities firsthand, we know this plant strictly operates under Japanese engineering standards, using computer-controlled CNC precision and carefully seasoned acoustic timbers. With the YE118, structural resilience, tuning stability, and long-term durability are guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e118cm Height: The Ideal Acoustic \u0026amp; Aesthetic Proportion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding at \u003cb\u003e118cm tall\u003c\/b\u003e, the YE118 mirrors the versatile proportions of popular studio uprights like the Yamaha B2. This height provides the ideal balance for domestic acoustics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Tonal Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The 118cm frame accommodates a generous solid spruce soundboard and extended bass strings, producing a warm, well-rounded bass, a glowing mid-range, and a sparkling treble that fills a room effortlessly without becoming overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElegant, Modern Cabinetry:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring sleek lines, high-gloss polished ebony, and understated brass hardware, the YE118 is styled to complement both contemporary and period interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Digital Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e For students and advancing pianists transitioning away from a digital keyboard, the YE118 delivers the genuine physical feedback, string resonance, and dynamic control required to master proper technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMillers Workshop Preparation \u0026amp; 5-Year Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a direct import hand-selected by our experts, every YE118 undergoes a thorough\u003cb\u003e Workshop Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e before arriving on our showroom floor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAction Regulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Our senior technicians meticulously align and adjust the action to ensure a smooth, uniform, and responsive touch across all 88 keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuning \u0026amp; Voicing:\u003c\/b\u003e The instrument is pulled to concert pitch (A440Hz) and carefully voiced to highlight Yamaha’s iconic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMillers 5-Year Warranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflecting our total confidence in these newer instruments, the YE118 comes backed by our industry-leading 5-year technical warranty covering all parts and labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57449517678967,"sku":"YAM-YE118","price":3449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/8823\/4062\/files\/Yamaha_YE121_IMG_2225_11f22e69-c1ab-4f6a-87ed-fe94dd9d7f4c.jpg?v=1790371351","url":"https:\/\/millersmusic.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-ye118-secondhand-upright-piano-h0180337","provider":"Millers Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}