The Yamaha YUS5 is the flagship model of Yamaha’s upright piano range and is widely regarded as an “upright grand” due to its grand-piano–inspired construction, advanced action design, and professional performance features rarely found in upright pianos. Designed for pianists who demand the highest level of tonal depth, projection, and control, the YUS5 delivers an experience remarkably close to that of a grand piano, in a refined upright cabinet.

Finished in high-gloss Polished Black (Polished Ebony), with elegant mahogany inlay strips on the music rest, the YUS5 combines exceptional performance with understated luxury, making it ideal for professional studios, churches, conservatories, and premium home interiors.

Forward Sound Projection for Grand-Like Presence

Unlike standard uprights that project most of their sound toward the wall, the YUS5 features a front sound escape opening behind the music rest, allowing sound to project directly toward the player and into the room. This creates greater clarity, immediacy, and dynamic response similar to a grand piano’s open lid projection.

Grand-Inspired Tone and Power

At 131 cm in height, the YUS5 uses a large, hand-selected European spruce soundboard and premium acoustic components to produce powerful bass, rich harmonic complexity, and a singing treble. The advanced scale design ensures even tonal balance and excellent sustain across all registers.

Premium Construction and Components

The YUS5 incorporates technologies derived from Yamaha’s grand piano division:

Hand-selected European spruce soundboard
Premium hammers with special grand-piano felt for enhanced tonal colour and control
Seasoned solid spruce back posts for long-term tuning and structural stability
Advanced scale design for enhanced resonance and sustain
Soft-close fallboard for safety and quiet operation

True Grand-Style Pedal System

Unlike most upright pianos, the YUS5 is equipped with a true sostenuto pedal, alongside soft and sustain pedals. This allows selective sustaining of chosen notes, enabling advanced repertoire and authentic grand-piano pedalling techniques.

Exceptional Touch and Control

Yamaha’s premium upright action provides highly responsive repetition and precise control. Ivorite key surfaces offer a natural feel and moisture resistance, supporting confident performance over long practice and recital sessions.

Refined Cabinet Design

The mirror-finish Polished Black cabinet is complemented by two vertical mahogany strips on the music rest, adding warmth and visual contrast to the sleek exterior and subtly highlighting the instrument’s premium craftsmanship.

Ideal For

Professional and conservatory-level pianists
Advanced diploma and performance students
Churches and recital venues
Studios and high-end home practice rooms

Specifications

Height: 131 cm
Width: 152 cm
Depth: 65 cm
Weight: Approx. 253 kg
Finish: Polished Black (Polished Ebony) with mahogany inlay on music rest
Pedals: Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain

Yamaha YUS5 PE Upright Grand Piano – Polished Black (Polished Ebony)