Robert, actually Yamaha does not make the C-series anymore. The C-series has been completely re-engineered and redesigned in 2012 or so and is now replaced by the CX series. The CX series borrows a lot from the hand-made CFX with new string wires, strings, hammers, soundboard ribbing, and a reinforced underframe. And they sound quite different than this C3 and more like the CFX's more colorful sound. This is the older classic Yamaha sound and it's a very nice example of a C3. The Liszt Sonata excerpt sounds nice and big with a decent amount of growl in the bass for a 6-footer.
This is my fav of all pianos! and Mr Roberts plays really good. And,,, If you can't afford one, go for the YAMAHA DGX660 ftw! Thank you so much sir! :)
Nothing special about the piano - a typical Yamaha C3, a clear tone but not really a warm sound. But, MASSIVE RESPECT for a piano salesman who can play Liszt b minor sonata and make this piano sound as good as that!
I know it is a matter of personal preference as far as the tonality of sound when it comes to picking the major brand names, and perhaps there is some bias as to what a concert pianist may choose; however, all things considered, if an owner had one of each of the major brands -- all in the same environment, maintenance schedule, humidity, temperature, and tuning . . . which piano brand would most likely have the longest reliability and the least requirement of constant repair and adjustments in tuning?
They all need constant pampering, tuning, and adjustments. A more expensive brand does not equate to less maintenance. The only difference is, if you are not a music person, you are not likely to hear or feel the difference.
Probably Kawai and Yamaha, overall. But, they all need a lot of care as in the correct humidity and if they're played a lot, tunings, voicings, regulation.
Sounds really clear, crisp and happy. This is like a Lexus if Steinway is a Bentley.
Bosies are Rolls-Royce, Faziolis are Ferraris,
I love the way you present the pianos -- with a few selected pieces. What a treat.
Robert, actually Yamaha does not make the C-series anymore. The C-series has been completely re-engineered and redesigned in 2012 or so and is now replaced by the CX series. The CX series borrows a lot from the hand-made CFX with new string wires, strings, hammers, soundboard ribbing, and a reinforced underframe. And they sound quite different than this C3 and more like the CFX's more colorful sound. This is the older classic Yamaha sound and it's a very nice example of a C3. The Liszt Sonata excerpt sounds nice and big with a decent amount of growl in the bass for a 6-footer.
I love YAMAHA Pianos, this one sounds like a 9 foot concert grand.
This is my fav of all pianos! and Mr Roberts plays really good. And,,, If you can't afford one, go for the YAMAHA DGX660 ftw! Thank you so much sir! :)
Nothing special about the piano - a typical Yamaha C3, a clear tone but not really a warm sound.
But, MASSIVE RESPECT for a piano salesman who can play Liszt b minor sonata and make this piano sound as good as that!
It’s the mark of a great musician to make an otherwise typical instrument sound extraordinary.
I know it is a matter of personal preference as far as the tonality of sound when it comes to picking the major brand names, and perhaps there is some bias as to what a concert pianist may choose; however, all things considered, if an owner had one of each of the major brands -- all in the same environment, maintenance schedule, humidity, temperature, and tuning . . . which piano brand would most likely have the longest reliability and the least requirement of constant repair and adjustments in tuning?
They all need constant pampering, tuning, and adjustments. A more expensive brand does not equate to less maintenance. The only difference is, if you are not a music person, you are not likely to hear or feel the difference.
Probably Kawai and Yamaha, overall. But, they all need a lot of care as in the correct humidity and if they're played a lot, tunings, voicings, regulation.