Inhouse product
The Yamaha MC10BL is a high-quality Japanese acoustic upright piano manufactured at Yamaha's Hamamatsu factory between 1988 and 1994. Standing at 121 cm (48 inches) tall, it was originally built for the Japanese domestic market (often termed a "gray market" model) and shares a similar size, design pedigree, and structural framework with Yamaha's legendary U1 model.
Core Specifications
• Height: 121 cm (48")
• Width: Approx. 150 cm to 153 cm
• Depth: Approx. 61 cm
• Keys: 88 notes
• Pedals: 3 (Soft, Practice/Muffler, Damper)
• Soundboard: Solid spruce
• Finish: Polished ebony (gloss black)
Key Characteristics
• Tone & Sound: Features a solid spruce soundboard and long bass strings relative to its compact frame, yielding a rich, resonant, and well-balanced tone across registers.
• Action & Touch: Equipped with Yamaha's precision upright action, offering a responsive, uniform touch favored by teachers, students, and home performers.
• Design Differences: Compared to a standard export U1, MC-series models like the MC10BL often feature distinct cabinet aesthetic details such as a split-hinged top lid and a fallboard lock.