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1981 Yamaha YUX – 51” Professional X-Series Upright
This is a 1981 Yamaha YUX, one of Yamaha’s most prestigious professional uprights and a flagship model within the elite X-Series. Standing at 51”, the YUX is engineered to deliver exceptional power, projection, and tonal complexity—often rivaling the musical presence of a small grand piano while retaining the practicality of an upright.
What sets the YUX apart is its X-braced back construction, a premium design used only on Yamaha’s highest-level uprights. This reinforced cabinet increases structural rigidity, allowing the soundboard to vibrate more freely and produce greater sustain, clarity, and dynamic range. Combined with Yamaha’s refined action and premium voicing, the result is an instrument with remarkable control, responsiveness, and depth of tone.
Finished in classic Ebony Polish, this YUX pairs commanding musical performance with timeless visual elegance.
Key Features
51” professional upright – near-full concert upright size
X-Series flagship with X-braced back – enhanced resonance and sustain
Upgraded materials and voicing over standard U-Series uprights
Powerful bass, singing treble, and wide dynamic range
Highly responsive Yamaha action – excellent control and consistency
Built in 1981, Ebony Polish finish
If New: $22,099
Refurbishing & Final Preparation
This Yamaha YUX was carefully sourced for its structural condition and musical potential. Once in Seattle, it is thoroughly inspected, regulated, and voiced by our technicians to ensure an even touch, balanced tone, and reliable performance across the entire keyboard.
Options & Add-Ons
Silent System available for $3,195
Practice anytime with headphones while preserving full acoustic performance when desired.
Why Seattle Piano Company?
We specialize in Yamaha uprights and grands, with deep expertise in premium professional models such as the YUX, UX, and YUS Series. Every piano we offer is individually hand-selected and professionally prepped in-house to meet the highest standards for tone, touch, and longevity.
Every piano includes:
10-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Complimentary After-Delivery Tuning
Lifetime Full-Value Trade-Up Guarantee
Apply for Financing available
The Yamaha YUX is widely regarded as one of the finest uprights Yamaha has ever built—powerful, refined, and deeply expressive—making it an exceptional choice for advanced pianists, teachers, and serious home musicians.
📩 Contact us today for additional photos, videos, or to schedule a time to experience this Yamaha YUX in person.
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Seattle Piano Company
3220 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
www.SeattlePianoCo.com