Yamaha U1Q Upright in Polished White

£10,195.00

Receive a £1000 Yamaha contribution – limited time only!

A perennial favorite amongst discerning pianists, the Yamaha U1 offers outstanding musical performance, setting the standards by which many other upright pianos are measured.

Height: 121 cm
Built in Japan
Alaskan solid spruce soundboard
Soft-close fallboard
Fallboard lock
Single caster

10 Year Warranty
Free delivery to UK Mainland ground floor
Complimentary first tuning
Price matching (terms and conditions apply)
0% finance available, subject to terms and conditions

Available on back-order

Detailed Description

Yamaha Contribution!

Purchase your new Yamaha U1 and U3 in store and receive a £1000 contribution from Yamaha! This generous offer is available on all finishes, as well as Silent, TransAcoustic and Disklavier models.

Terms and Conditions apply. Get in touch to learn more.

Valid 01.01.26 – 31.03.26.

Thanks to a comprehensive redesign, these world-standard instruments are better than ever, with numerous advances in materials and construction. Refined scale designs and components improve tonal performance, while other modifications enhance strength and durability. Extra-wide music desks provide plenty of room for sheet music. The U Series sets extraordinary standards of elegance and excellence, incorporating concepts adapted from Yamaha grand pianos.

Built in the same factory as the CX Grands – Hamamatsu, Japan – the U1 is built to a very high standard, and is one of the very most popular pianos in the world for good reason. It is an industry-standard instrument that can be found in homes, schools and other institutions around the world, and is played by amateurs and professionals alike. In addition to its unrivalled durability, its use of high-quality solid spruce (sourced from Alaska) soundboards and specially selected hammer felt, which is derived from refined lambswool, ensures that these instruments have a warmth and clarity to their sound which is truly unmatched.

Colin Smithers, Sales Manager at Richard Lawson Pianos

Learn The Piano With Yamaha And Flowkey

Flowkey is an exciting app for learning how to play the piano. The app offers a huge selection of interactive songs, tutorials and courses. These give you immediate feedback on your piano playing and support your progress. Combine your Yamaha acoustic piano, digital piano or Yamaha keyboard with Flowkey and you too will soon be able to play your favourite music.

The piano app is also a very intuitive way to learn for those returning to the piano after a break. Flowkey not only offers songs, tutorials and courses for beginners but also for those taking up playing again and advanced players – the app has a suitable exercise whatever your proficiency.

Generous Part Exchanges Available

Get in touch with us if you have an existing digital or acoustic piano that you’d like to part exchange with us, and we’d be happy to let you know how much it could be worth.

Height	121 cm
Width	153 cm
Depth	62 cm
Weight	228 kg
Key Surfaces – White	Acrylic Resin
Key Surfaces – Black	Phenolic Resin
Hammer Type	U Series Special
Caster Type	Single Caster
Soft-Close Fallboard	Yes
Lid/Fallboard Locks	Yes

Richard Lawson Pianos Ltd - Showroom

Unit 12, Commercial Park, Raans Rd, Amersham

Hoa Nguyen ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago

We recently purchased a refurbished Yamaha piano from … read more Richard Lawson and are super pleased with both the product and service. Colin was of great help guiding us through the different choices and patiently letting us try the pianos before taking a decision. The delivery was swiftly and professional arranged. I have to say that I wish many companies out there can provide such a thoughtful sale and after sale process.

Elliot Forrest ★★★★★ a month ago

Spoke to Colin, who gave really sound advice about … read more the choice of upright for my daughter and I. Recorded videos to demonstrate the sound and action and was really helpful, transparent about payment and delivery. Delivery was arranged by a superb company too! Thanks so much, we are really loving it!

Nicola Fletcher ★★★★★ a month ago

We had a great experience recently buying a new Yamaha. … read more The showroom is incredibly impressive and Colin advised me very well on what would be best for our requirements.

Peter George ★★★★★ a month ago

We visited Richard Lawson pianos to look for an acoustic … read more piano. We initially looked at new Kawai and Yamaha pianos but were also encouraged to consider reconditioned pianos in the same price bracket. Upon trying both new and reconditioned pianos in the store, it quickly became apparent which was our son’s preference. Colin was very knowledgeable, patient and fair in presenting the options and his advice led to us choosing the right option for us. The delivery was promptly arranged and effectively undertaken. We would look to use Richard Lawson again if and when the time comes.

David Richards ★★★★★ a month ago

Very positive experience buying my new piano. I met … read more Colin at the showroom last week and was immediately impressed with the service and the selection. Colin understood my requirements and gave me great advice on what to look for. I never knew pianos all were so individual in sound! I chose my favourite sounding of all the U3's and wasn't rushed at all. I am not very confident playing in front of others being relatively new to Piano again but Colin just left me to it which I appreciatedMy new piano arrived today and I the delivery was super efficient. Great customer service from start to finish. I hope to use them again and I do hope they host more recitals as the one on Sunday blew my mind!

Rustom Battiwalla ★★★★★ 2 months ago

I bought a fabulous Bluthner grand piano from Richard … read more Lawson pianos earlier this year. Although it is 100 years old, it was sold with a year's guarantee. When a problem arose, they immediately told me it was covered by the guarantee, and brought it back to their workshop, fixed it, and delivered it back to me. Absolutely faultless customer service, I am so impressed with every contact I have had with them. 100% recommended!

naureen akbar ★★★★★ 2 months ago

My experience with Richard Lawson Pionos was excellent, … read more they were receptive, helpful and honest. They took the time to advise and find the best piano within our price range. Colin was incredibly helpful and patient, made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Richard Lawson Pianos.

Daniel Kelly ★★★★★ 2 months ago

Very good range of pianos available. I was lucky enough … read more to come right after a delivery of a new batch from Japan, too. Good customer service - plenty of time to look around various models, helpful staff. Spent a while picking a good model, ended up ordering a Yamaha acoustic. Delivery was pretty unproblematic too.

J S ★★★★★ 3 months ago

Amazing selection of pianos. Colin was super friendly … read more and helpful trying to decipher different piano models. Highly Recommended.

Nicolae Iuga ★★★★★ 3 months ago

We recently brought a Kawai GX-5 from Richard Lawson … read more Pianos and the whole experience was excellent. Collin was knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He clearly knew what he was doing and made the whole process smooth. We're absolutely thrilled with our piano and would highly recommend Richard Lawson to anyone.

4.9 346 reviews

Hoa Nguyen ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
We recently purchased a refurbished Yamaha piano from … read more Richard Lawson and are super pleased with both the product and service. Colin was of great help guiding us through the different choices and patiently letting us try the pianos before taking a decision. The delivery was swiftly and professional arranged. I have to say that I wish many companies out there can provide such a thoughtful sale and after sale process.
Elliot Forrest ★★★★★ a month ago
Spoke to Colin, who gave really sound advice about … read more the choice of upright for my daughter and I. Recorded videos to demonstrate the sound and action and was really helpful, transparent about payment and delivery. Delivery was arranged by a superb company too! Thanks so much, we are really loving it!
Nicola Fletcher ★★★★★ a month ago
We had a great experience recently buying a new Yamaha. … read more The showroom is incredibly impressive and Colin advised me very well on what would be best for our requirements.
Peter George ★★★★★ a month ago
We visited Richard Lawson pianos to look for an acoustic … read more piano. We initially looked at new Kawai and Yamaha pianos but were also encouraged to consider reconditioned pianos in the same price bracket. Upon trying both new and reconditioned pianos in the store, it quickly became apparent which was our son’s preference. Colin was very knowledgeable, patient and fair in presenting the options and his advice led to us choosing the right option for us. The delivery was promptly arranged and effectively undertaken. We would look to use Richard Lawson again if and when the time comes.
David Richards ★★★★★ a month ago
Very positive experience buying my new piano. I met … read more Colin at the showroom last week and was immediately impressed with the service and the selection. Colin understood my requirements and gave me great advice on what to look for. I never knew pianos all were so individual in sound! I chose my favourite sounding of all the U3's and wasn't rushed at all. I am not very confident playing in front of others being relatively new to Piano again but Colin just left me to it which I appreciatedMy new piano arrived today and I the delivery was super efficient. Great customer service from start to finish. I hope to use them again and I do hope they host more recitals as the one on Sunday blew my mind!
Rustom Battiwalla ★★★★★ 2 months ago
I bought a fabulous Bluthner grand piano from Richard … read more Lawson pianos earlier this year. Although it is 100 years old, it was sold with a year's guarantee. When a problem arose, they immediately told me it was covered by the guarantee, and brought it back to their workshop, fixed it, and delivered it back to me. Absolutely faultless customer service, I am so impressed with every contact I have had with them. 100% recommended!
naureen akbar ★★★★★ 2 months ago
My experience with Richard Lawson Pionos was excellent, … read more they were receptive, helpful and honest. They took the time to advise and find the best piano within our price range. Colin was incredibly helpful and patient, made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Richard Lawson Pianos.
Daniel Kelly ★★★★★ 2 months ago
Very good range of pianos available. I was lucky enough … read more to come right after a delivery of a new batch from Japan, too. Good customer service - plenty of time to look around various models, helpful staff. Spent a while picking a good model, ended up ordering a Yamaha acoustic. Delivery was pretty unproblematic too.
J S ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Amazing selection of pianos. Colin was super friendly … read more and helpful trying to decipher different piano models. Highly Recommended.
Nicolae Iuga ★★★★★ 3 months ago
We recently brought a Kawai GX-5 from Richard Lawson … read more Pianos and the whole experience was excellent. Collin was knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He clearly knew what he was doing and made the whole process smooth. We're absolutely thrilled with our piano and would highly recommend Richard Lawson to anyone.

Yamaha U1Q Upright in Polished White

Receive a £1000 Yamaha contribution – limited time only!

Detailed Description

Yamaha Contribution!

Colin Smithers, Sales Manager at Richard Lawson Pianos

Learn The Piano With Yamaha And Flowkey

Generous Part Exchanges Available

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