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Description

The Yamaha GH1 Baby Grand Piano harmonizes elegance with superior performance, making it a perfect choice for musicians who demand both aesthetics and sound quality. This piano is crafted with precision, providing an authentic acoustic experience that resonates with pianists of all levels. Known for its 88 fully weighted keys, the GH1 offers a responsive touch, ensuring each note is played with clarity and emotion. Its balanced action mechanism mimics the feel of a concert grand piano, allowing for dynamic expression and nuanced performances.

Designed with Yamaha's renowned craftsmanship, the GH1 features a meticulously engineered soundboard that enhances tonal richness and projection. The strings and hammers are optimized for durability and consistency, ensuring that this baby grand piano remains a cherished instrument for years to come. Whether you're a professional performer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, the Yamaha GH1 delivers a captivating musical experience that inspires creativity and passion.

Key Features:

  • 88 fully weighted keys for an authentic playing experience
  • Balanced action mechanism for dynamic expression
  • Meticulously engineered soundboard for enhanced tonal richness
  • Optimized strings and hammers for durability and consistency
  • Renowned Yamaha craftsmanship for long-lasting quality
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1995 Yamaha GH1 5'3" #5414714

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Yamaha GH1 Baby Grand Player Piano 1999

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha GH1.

Setup and maintenance

  • The tenor break can be unstable, with notes drifting 10-15 cents within 6 months, requiring frequent tuning and humidity control.

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  • It's recommended to tune 2-4 times a year and consider a Dampp-Chaser for humidity management.

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  • Cleaning the inside will not change the tone; focus on tuning, regulation, and the condition of bass strings, hammers, bridges, and soundboard.

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Build quality

  • Dead-sounding bass notes can result from aging bass strings, with particular attention needed for the condition of the hammers and soundboard.

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User experience

  • Owners note that smaller Yamaha grands, like the GH1, may suffer from tuning stability issues, especially around the tenor break.

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Value and pricing

  • A $3,800 price for a 1978 GH1 might be high; appraisals often reflect insurance values rather than market resale value.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite tonal compromises, some users prefer baby grands like the GH1 over uprights for aesthetic reasons, such as using it as a room centerpiece.

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Artist usage

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See how Karen Grotberg uses Yamaha GH1

Karen Grotberg

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Jayhawks

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Used on XOXO, as stated by engineer Nick Tveitbakk in this October 28, 2020 Mix Online interview.

Grotberg played the studio’s Yamaha GH1 piano. “It’s not as bright like a C7 and has some very nice hardware on it,” says Tveitbakk. He put up a pair of Neumann KM54s through 1081 mic pres into a stereo Tube-Tech compressor.

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