One of the most highly recommended Grand Pianos worldwide, this Yamaha features an eloquent, dynamic range and delivers reliable performance over time. The slightly larger size delivers a big, bright sound.
After you place your order, we will email you your contract within 24 hours. Once the contract is signed our we will call you within 2 days to schedule delivery. We will get your piano delivered and set up, sometimes within 24 hours. Finally, we will schedule a visit from our piano tuner within 10 days, to ensure your instrument sounds its best.
Yamaha is the default choice for a reason. Consistent build quality, reliable action, and a global network of technicians who know these instruments inside and out. If you want to minimize risk and maximize consistency, Yamaha delivers.
Why Yamaha Became the Standard
Torakusu Yamaha built Japan's first upright piano in 1900. By the mid-1960s, Yamaha was the world's largest piano manufacturer. That didn't happen by accident.
Yamaha owns its own frame-casting facilities, builds its own actions, selects its own soundboard wood. This vertical integration means they control quality at every step-and it shows. Two Yamaha U1s built ten years apart will feel and sound remarkably similar. That consistency is rare in the piano world.
The result: schools, studios, and conservatories around the world default to Yamaha because they know exactly what they're getting.
THINKING ABOUT BUYING? That's normal.
Most people researching pianos plan to buy. The smart move? Rent first, decide later. The right piano reveals itself after weeks of playing-not from a spec sheet.
What Makes Yamaha a Great Rental?
Consistency. Yamaha's quality control is legendary-you're not gambling on whether you got a good one. Every Yamaha in our fleet plays the way you'd expect a Yamaha to play.
Durability. These instruments hold up to decades of daily use. That's why we invest in them-and why you can rent with confidence knowing it won't fall apart on you.
Serviceability. Technicians everywhere know Yamaha. Parts are available. If anything needs attention, we handle it. You just play.
No resale headache. Yamahas hold their value-but you'll never have to deal with selling one. When you're done, we pick it up. No Craigslist, no lowballers, no 500-pound problem in your living room.
PLAYED IN PIANOS - Why "Previously Rented" Is a Feature
New pianos are stiff. They can need up to 4 tunings in the first year just to settle. That's why professional musicians prefer played-in instruments-a piano develops its character over time. You wouldn't run a marathon in brand new shoes. Our rentals are already played in and arrive at your home ready for practice.
 Good for smaller spaces or lighter touch preferences. Built in Japan in the 1950s and 60s at Yamaha's legendary factory. They stopped making this model in Japan decades ago-the current equivalent is made in China. Compact footprint, classic Yamaha tone.
The world's most popular piano! Balanced tone, responsive action, clear projection. A favorite of teachers, students, and professionals worldwide, more than a beginner needs, but this piano grows with you.Â
Recommended for advanced players only. Longer strings, bigger hammers, larger soundboard-fuller bass and more volume. Upright convenience with near-grand presence.
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Some uprights are available with silent systems. The U1 Silent and the U3 Silent offer real acoustic piano feel with headphone practice capability.Â
We rent refurbished Yamaha uprights. These are Japanese-built instruments from the 1970s and 80s, when Yamaha used Alaskan Sitka Spruce for soundboards-widely regarded by technicians as some of Yamaha's best production-era materials. Professionally restored, maintained to our standards, and with the same warranty as our new pianos.
We don't rent these larger grands with Silent Systems installed, but we can retrofit one if you already own a grand or decide to purchase.
WHY OUR PIANOS LAST
We're a rental company. We buy pianos we want to own forever-so our grandkids can rent them to your grandkids. You can purchase if you want, but that's not our goal. We just want you to play it, love it, and send it back when you're done so we can find a new home for it. That's why we only buy quality instruments that will last forever.
Why Yamaha Makes a Great Rental
Yamaha's reputation means high purchase prices. Rental changes the math.
Get a Yamaha without the commitment.
Used pianos on the private market cost less-but you don't know where they've been or what problems you're inheriting. Rental gives you the best of both worlds: an affordable monthly payment, a piano we've maintained from day one, and no risk of buying a lemon. If you fall in love, buy later-100% of your first year's payments apply toward purchase.
Try before you commit. You've heard Yamahas are great-but is it the right piano for you? Rent one, live with it, find out.
100% first-year credit toward purchase. If you decide you can't live without your Yamaha, apply your first year's rental payments toward buying it-or any other piano in our inventory of equal or greater value.
Swap if your needs change. Start with a U1, move to a U3, or switch to a grand. Add a silent system. Or try a different brand entirely. Rental gives you flexibility that buying doesn't.
We've been renting Yamahas since 1975. Full warranty, professional maintenance, honest guidance.
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Yamaha Classic 5'7" Grand Piano
Yamaha Classic 5'7" Grand Piano
Warm and balanced tone
A pleasant, harmonious tone with even response across the keyboard.
Classic grand
At 5'7" to 5'9", the most popular grand size. Real grand scale and presence, with room to spare in most living rooms.
Real music. No screens.
We still believe in the joy of real music at home. That’s why all our pianos come with our guarantee, we won’t let you make a mistake.
Flexibility throughout your rental
Buy anytime. Or don't.
Rental payments made during the first 12 months go towards purchasing your rental piano or any other we have of equal or greater value.
The freedom to change your mind
Never make a mistake--change your piano whenever you like.
Tuned, maintained, delivered.
We deliver, pickup and provide tuning, maintenance, and everything else in between for your piano.
Your rate will never go up
The monthly price you start with is the price you’ll pay. No increases or surprises.
Globally trusted
Yamaha is the default choice in conservatories and teaching studios around the world. The build quality and tonal consistency that make it the standard.
Built to last
Our Yamaha uprights are Japanese-built recently refurbished instruments from the 1970s and 80s, when Yamaha used Alaskan Sitka Spruce soundboards. All come with a warranty.
The teacher's recommendation
Balanced tone and responsive action, refurbished to play like new. Yamaha is the name most people already know.
Piano rentals made simple since 1975
Since 1975, we’ve been renting pianos that are both high in quality and highly affordable. Through our 45 years of meeting with designers and craftsmen all over the world, and playing all the pianos we could find, we’ve gained the insight and expertise not only on what makes a great piano but how to select the best ones that will deliver the best value to our customers—so you can play your heart out without emptying your wallet. Our pianos have been played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The Top of the Rock and a gazillion Broadway shows in between. And, whether we’re renting to a large company or a small family, it’s our privilege to make quality pianos accessible to anyone who’s as passionate about playing as we are.