These are the upright pianos to buy in 2025

Looking for a new upright piano in 2025 but unsure what’s best for you?

Explore the best upright pianos from Richard Lawson Pianos, guaranteed to offer a comfortable playing experience and a beautiful sound.

What is an upright piano?

An upright piano, or vertical piano, is a hugely popular musical instrument. Unlike grand pianos, their soundboard and strings are positioned vertically, making them compact and therefore more efficient in saving floor space.

Upright pianos offer a wealth of benefits. They’re often positioned on the market as a much more affordable alternative to grand pianos, and usually incur smaller maintenance fees.

Available in a comprehensive range of designs and sizes, these durable and versatile pianos are guaranteed to suit every kind of pianist – from novice to professional.

The best upright pianos 2025

Yamaha B1 Upright

Yamaha’s B1 Upright classic, sleek design is available in a variety of colours and finishes, such as mahogany, walnut, ebony, and white. With something to add value to every room or home environment, this model series is a favourite for a reason.

Engage with responsive keys for exceptional acceleration opportunities, alongside superlative sound quality with the Yamaha upright pianos. This character is therefore an excellent choice for casual or newer pianists who want a piano that’s able to grow with them and their skills.

This Yamaha piano can also come with a silent mode available, perfect for practising at the beginning of your journey.

Kawai K-300

Kawai’s K-300 model is an excellent choice for serious pianists who need a consistently reliable instrument. This Kawai upright piano offers a nuanced delivery due to its larger soundboard, providing a close playing experience to a grand piano without taking up as much space and at a lower price point.

Enjoy deep, warm, and richer tones with professional capabilities when you opt for Kawai’s K-300.

Petrof 125 F1 Upright

Renowned around the globe for their character, Petrof instruments are consistently crafted from superior high-quality and durable materials for the ultimate investment.

The Petrof 125 F1 Upright’s large soundboard promises a rich yet gentle and romantic tone when you opt for this piano. Delivering a responsive experience, this product is an outstanding addition for those who are more established players. What’s more, its stunning design is available in a number of colours and finishes to suit every pianist’s personal preference.

Why choose Richard Lawson for the finest upright pianos?

Here at Richard Lawson Pianos, we have an eclectic range of pianos that are of exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and bursting with character. Our specialists have over four decades of experience within the industry, and are therefore equipped with stellar knowledge.

Our showroom has an assortment of high-quality upright piano models for you to try in person. We also understand that buying a piano can be a big investment. That’s why our services include piano hire, so you can ensure that you’ve met the perfect piano for you before you purchase.

Ready to discover the best upright pianos of 2025 for yourself? Browse our collection or get in touch for more information.

Bianca Thomas

Great place to choose the right piano for your needs, offers a wide selection for both the amateur and professional! I tried out a number of pianos. My second hand yamaha arrived pristine, and was delivered with care and attention. Plays beautifully and Richard was knowledgeable and helpful in giving playing tips to an amateur such as myself!

Matt

A huge thank you to Colin & Richard @ Richard Lawson Piano’s. If you are considering buying a piano then take my advice and look no further. I was in the market to purchase a grand Piano for my 13-year-old daughter and after looking for a couple of months, indecisive which Piano to purchase, I came across Richard Lawson Piano’s. My initial call was with Richard who was extremely nice, knowledgeable, relaxed and not sales pushy. Based on that I decided to make the journey across to Amersham from Kent to visit the showroom where the selection and choice was just endless. I was welcomed by Colin who’s knowledge was incredible, he took his time without pressurising me to make a decision nor did he pressurise me to purchase anything. If you’re not 100% sure what to buy and need to look around to consider options then look no further, this is the Piano supper market. They also opened up for us especially the day before Christmas break to collect. Thank you so very much for a fantastic service. All the best Matt & Kirstie

José Eduardo Cuautle Téllez

Richard Lawson Pianos are excellent retailers for pianos. And I would absolutely recommend for anyone buying their first piano to go there, as their hospitality and professionalism is top tier. Colin was the very kind gentleman who guided me step by step into chosing a piano withing my budget and of excellent quality.

Amanda Bouskill

I purchased a Yamaha digital 825 recently. I was very impressed with the high level of service I received from ordering through to the delivery. I have also had help with help, regarding the setting up of my earphones . They are very knowledgeable, friendly, efficient people to deal with. I can recommend the service of Richard Lawson. It is excellent!

Mark Bishop

Great service from start to finish, and we’re delighted with the piano. Thank you!

James Chadd

As a non player and first time piano purchaser buying for advanced level teenage players we needed allot of guidance and support in sourcing our piano. We have had an excellent service from Colin at Richard Lawson Pianos. From our initial telephone conversation to help us understand our requirements and give clear unbiased advice to what we should be looking for (and avoid), through to our showroom visit on the following weekend. Amazing showroom and selection of Pianos to select from, we enjoyed our visit and selection process. Purchasing, finance and delivery were all seemless and highly co-ordinated making everything simple and stress free. Great service all round.

ahn jiae

I have been recommending Richard Lawson Pianos to my students for over 10 years, and every experience has been excellent. Colin was incredibly helpful from start to finish. I didn't even need to visit the showroom, as he promptly answered all my questions and matched the best price. He was also happy to hold the piano for over a month while I arranged the move of my previous piano. The delivery was almost impossible due to the access, but Colin organised everything smoothly. The delivery team worked incredibly hard and managed what seemed impossible. To make things even better, the piano technician contacted me just two days after delivery without me having to chase anyone. The piano was delivered on Friday, and I already had a message from the technician by Sunday. The level of customer service has been outstanding every time I have purchased a piano from Richard Lawson Pianos. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality piano and first-class service. Thank you so much, Colin, for all your help!

Dupinder Sagoo

I reached out to Richard Lawson to upgrade our piano for daughter - we met Colin who helped and advised us so well. We then purchased the the piano which was delivered promptly, it was such a smooth process from start to finish, and we would thoroughly recommend the team at Richard Lawson.

Raj Paramasivam

It been pleasure buying a piano at Richard Lawson Piano Ltd, where we met Colin who was friendly and patiently understanding our needs and explained technical stuff in clear manner. This helped us to choose right piano for my son’s grade exams. I can recommend Richard Lawson Piano where they have large collections to fit everyone needs. 5 stars service and can recommend

These are the upright pianos to buy in 2025

What is an upright piano?