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1978 Yamaha C3B – 6’1” Conservatory Grand
This is a 1978 Yamaha C3B, a 6’1” grand from the peak of Yamaha’s "Golden Era" Conservatory Series. Crafted for pianists who demand professional-level performance and long-term durability, the C3B is the model that established Yamaha's reputation as a global studio standard. It offers a brilliant, punchy tonal profile and an exceptionally responsive action, making it the definitive choice for teaching studios, jazz players, and professional environments seeking legendary reliability.
A hallmark of the C3 line, the C3B features a heavy-duty rim and a high-tension scale design that delivers a clear, authoritative voice across all registers. Its Polished Ebony finish exudes timeless elegance, while the precision-engineered Yamaha action provides the consistent, expressive control required for technical mastery and nuanced performance.
Key Features:
6'1" Conservatory Series Professional Grand – The definitive industry benchmark for power, reliability, and tonal depth.
Golden Era Scale Design – Known for a "brilliant" and "crisp" tonal profile that defined the sound of 1970s and 80s studio recordings.
High-Tension Sand-Cast Plate – Provides the structural integrity for superior tuning stability and a clear, authoritative bass response.
Handcrafted in Hamamatsu, Japan – Built during Yamaha's most rigorous period of quality control; finished in timeless Polished Ebony.
Investment Value – Offered at a significant fraction of the $64,799 MSRP for the current-production equivalent (C3X).
Included with Purchase:
Your choice of brand new bench (Duet or Adjustable)
10-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Complimentary After-Delivery Tuning
Lifetime Full-Value Trade-Up Guarantee
Free shipping to most major U.S. cities
Options & Add-ons:
Player System available for $7,778 – play acoustically or enjoy fully automated performance
Modern, powerful, and musically expressive, the Yamaha C3B is a world-class grand piano designed to inspire confident performance in any setting—from refined homes to teaching studios and professional venues.
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