Yamaha YM11

The Yamaha YM11 is a professional-grade upright piano from Yamaha's premium YM Series — a full-sized instrument with a powerful, richly resonant tone and the precise, responsive action that serious pianists demand. Priced at £5,995, this black polyester YM11 offers outstanding quality and value for a concert-standard Yamaha upright.

The YM Series represents some of the finest upright piano manufacturing Yamaha has ever produced, and examples in good condition are highly sought after. This instrument has been thoroughly assessed and prepared by our team at The Piano Gallery.

Available to purchase online or to try in person at our Oxfordshire showroom. Contact us to arrange a viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yamaha YM Series and how does it compare to the U Series?

The Yamaha YM Series was Yamaha's top-of-the-range professional upright line — positioned above the U3 as a concert and studio instrument. The YM11 offers a larger cabinet, a more powerful soundboard, and a more refined action than the standard U Series, with a tone that is noticeably richer and more complex. It is widely regarded as one of the finest upright pianos Yamaha has ever made, and high-quality examples are increasingly rare on the used market.

Is the Yamaha YM11 suitable for a beginner?

The YM11 is an exceptional instrument that will serve any player from beginner to concert standard. As with all Yamaha U Series and professional uprights, there's no ceiling — you will never outgrow it. If your budget stretches to a YM11, it is one of the finest acoustic instruments you can own. That said, beginners who are still deciding whether to commit to the piano seriously may find that a U1 or U3 represents a more proportionate starting investment.

How does the YM11 compare to a grand piano?

The YM11 is about as close as an upright piano gets to a grand. Its longer strings, larger soundboard, and refined action give it a tone and responsiveness that surpasses most baby grands at this price point. For those who love the sound and feel of a grand but don't have the space, a YM11 is a compelling alternative. We have both uprights and grand pianos available to compare in our showroom.

Is a used YM11 as good as a new professional upright?

A quality used YM11 that has been properly serviced will often outperform many new professional uprights in terms of tone, action quality, and build materials — particularly given its original position at the top of Yamaha's range. As authorised Yamaha dealers, we also sell new Yamaha professional uprights and are well placed to give you an informed comparison. A YM11 at this price represents exceptional value for the level of instrument it is.

How long will a Yamaha YM11 last?

A concert-grade Yamaha upright like the YM11, well maintained, should last 60 years or more. Regular tuning (twice yearly), protection from heat and damp, and periodic regulation of the action are all that's needed. These are instruments built for professional use, and they are engineered accordingly.