LearnJazzPiano.com archives: best years for Grey Market Yamaha U1s
NovaBossa -- 03/07/2005, 12:52:51 -- #11730
I've had a Grey Market Yamaha U1 for about a year and a half, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  I recently had an apartment fire, which did enough damage for insurance to buy me a new piano.

I'd like to stick with the Yamaha U1 for my replacement  piano.  I've seen ones advertised dating from 1971, 1978, 1981, and 1986.  Was there a golden period for Yamaha U1's?  Was there better wood quality in the 70's versus the 80's?

Any help will be appreciated.

NovaBossa -- 03/14/2005, 17:47:27 -- #11929
I promise to bump this thread only once.

Any tips on choosing a grey market U1?  Are some better than others/

MoJazz -- 03/15/2005, 04:30:50 -- #11942
The Piano World Forum http://www.pianoworld.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi is a great forum to discuss about many things about the piano - music, purchasing, teaching, maintenance, etc. Post a thread or do a search there, I'm sure  you'll get alot of info there.

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