Yamaha B30SC3 Silent upright piano – new model!
The new Yamaha B Series was launched 25 April 2026 comprising B10, B20 and B30 with Silent and Transacoustic versions. Available in Polished Ebony, Polished White, Polished Ebony with Chrome and Polished White with Chrome.
Key Features of the Yamaha B30SC3 Silent upright
- Premium underfelt hammers and a large, solid spruce soundboard with five back posts yield a warm, room‑filling tone with exceptional sustain.
- Longer strings and a taller 121 cm cabinet provide depth, power and wide dynamic range comparable to a small grand.
- Action parts manufactured to extremely tight tolerances give highly responsive touch and control.
- Vacuum‑cast iron frame ensures stability and harmonic richness.
- Full‑length music desk and soft‑close fallboard offer comfort and protection.
- Elegant polished ebony or white finishes with optional chrome fittings complement any setting.
Yamaha B30SC3 Technology
- The SC3 Silent system utilises optical sensors and a real hammer stop mechanism to capture your playing while preventing the hammers from striking the strings. Listen through headphones with no disturbance to others.
- Binaural CFX sampling and 20 instrument voices deliver an immersive sound experience. You can layer and split voices, record performances and use the metronome for practice.
- Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity enable wireless streaming, app integration and easy connection to computers or mobile devices via USB.
- The Smart Pianist app provides intuitive control over instrument settings, recording functions and interactive learning features.
Yamaha B30SC3 Sound & Performance
With the silent system off, the B30SC3 is a formidable acoustic upright. Its large soundboard and premium hammers produce deep bass, rich harmonic complexity and long sustain. The action responds beautifully to subtle touch variations, allowing advanced pianists to shape phrases with precision.
Who is the Yamaha B30SC3 for?
- Advanced pianists and teachers who need both a powerful acoustic instrument and the flexibility of silent practice.
- Serious students preparing for higher grades or conservatoire auditions, where dynamic range and expressive capability are vital.
- Households and studios wanting a concert‑level upright with discreet practice options.
