Yamaha b1 PE Silent NEW AWAITING STOCK

The Yamaha b1 PE Silent is a brand new upright piano that combines Yamaha's trusted acoustic tone with a fully integrated silent system, allowing you to practise with headphones at any time of day or night. As one of the most popular silent pianos in the UK, the Yamaha b1 PE Silent is ideal for players in shared homes, flats, and family environments where noise is a consideration. Priced at £6,262.

The b1 PE measures approximately 109cm in height, making it one of Yamaha's most compact uprights while still offering a full 88-note keyboard and a genuine acoustic playing experience. Available to purchase from our Oxfordshire showroom. Contact us to discuss availability and delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Yamaha b1 PE Silent system work?

The silent system uses a sensor bar that drops across the hammers, preventing them from striking the strings. Your keystrokes are detected by sensors and fed to an onboard sound module, which you hear through headphones. When the silent mode is switched off, the piano plays acoustically as normal. The acoustic action and feel are unchanged in either mode, so you are always playing the real Yamaha piano action regardless of how you are practising.

Is a silent piano better than a digital piano for a serious student?

For most serious students, yes. A silent piano like the Yamaha b1 PE gives you a genuine acoustic piano action and sound when you want it, with the option of silent practice when neighbours or household members need quiet. A digital piano, however good, cannot fully replicate the weight, response, and mechanical complexity of a real acoustic action. If you want the best of both worlds, a silent upright is the natural answer.

How does the Yamaha b1 PE compare to a used U1 silent piano?

The b1 PE is brand new with a full manufacturer's warranty and the latest Yamaha silent technology. A used U1 with a retrofitted or original silent system is a taller, more powerful piano acoustically, with longer strings and a bigger soundboard, but is a used instrument without the same warranty assurance. Both have merit. We stock both new and used Yamaha uprights and are well placed to help you decide which is the right choice for your situation.

Is the Yamaha b1 a good piano acoustically, ignoring the silent function?

Yes. The Yamaha b1 is a genuine acoustic piano built to Yamaha's consistent standards of quality. As a compact 109cm instrument its acoustic output is naturally lighter than a taller upright, but it delivers the even, clear Yamaha tone that makes the brand trusted by students and teachers worldwide. It is a fully musical instrument, not just a practice tool.

How long will a new Yamaha b1 PE Silent last?

The acoustic mechanism of a Yamaha upright is built to last 40 to 60 years with proper care. The silent system electronics are a separate component and may require servicing or updating over time, but the piano itself will long outlast the technology. Regular tuning twice yearly and sensible placement are all that is needed.