Best Yamaha Sustain Pedals 2025
Premium Yamaha sustain pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha LP-1 WH
by
Yamaha
Piano Playing
All Keyboard Playing
Practice
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
- • Simple and reliable operation
- • Essential for realistic piano expression
✗ CONS
- • Basic models may feel cheap
- • Polarity switching may be needed
Yamaha LP-1 WH, Pedal Unit, For Yamaha P-125 / P-121 / P-125a / P-225 / P-515 / P-525 / P-S500 / DGX-670, Damper pedal,...
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 436231
$83
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Yamaha FC35
by
Yamaha
All Keyboard Playing
Classical Music
Performance
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
- • Relatively inexpensive accessory
- • Improves musical phrasing and legato
✗ CONS
- • May not match piano pedal feel exactly
- • Basic models may feel cheap
Yamaha FC35Pedal Unit3 Pedals: Damper (incl. half-pedal function)SostenutoSoftCompatible with Yamaha...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 577290
$98
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Yamaha FC 5 Sustain Pedal
by
Yamaha
Practice
All Keyboard Playing
Expression
Key Feature:
• Relatively inexpensive accessory
✓ PROS
- • Relatively inexpensive accessory
- • Universal compatibility with most keyboards
✗ CONS
- • May not match piano pedal feel exactly
- • Basic models may feel cheap
Yamaha FC 5 Sustain Pedal, Sustain Pedal, For Yamaha synthesisers and keyboards, 1.5 m cable included, Well manufactured
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 102919
$43
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Yamaha FC 4A
by
Yamaha
Piano Playing
Practice
Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Relatively inexpensive accessory
✓ PROS
- • Simple and reliable operation
- • Universal compatibility with most keyboards
✗ CONS
- • May not match piano pedal feel exactly
- • Basic models may feel cheap
Yamaha FC 4A, Pedal, N/C contact, Piano pedal form, Mono jack, Cable: 160 cm
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 102918
$90
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Yamaha LP-1 BK
by
Yamaha
Expression
Performance
Practice
Key Feature:
• Relatively inexpensive accessory
✓ PROS
- • Essential for realistic piano expression
- • Relatively inexpensive accessory
✗ CONS
- • Polarity switching may be needed
- • Basic models may feel cheap
Yamaha LP-1 BK, Pedal Unit, Damper pedal, For Yamaha P-125 / P-121 / P-125a / P-225 / P-515 / P-525 / P-S500 / DGX-670,...
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 436229
$83
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha FC 3A
by
Yamaha
All Keyboard Playing
Performance
Expression
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
- • Relatively inexpensive accessory
- • Improves musical phrasing and legato
✗ CONS
- • Basic models may feel cheap
- • Polarity switching may be needed
- Yamaha FC 3A
- Sustain Pedal
- For stage pianos
- synthesizers and keyboards
- Half-pedal-able
- Stereo jack
- Cable length: 160 cm
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 159445
$90
How to Choose the Best Sustain Pedals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced sustain pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.