Yamaha GC 1 SH3 PE Silent Grandpiano

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Yamaha GC 1 SH3 PE Silent Grandpiano

Yamaha

GC 1 SH3 PE Silent Grandpiano

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559994
Brand: Yamaha
Model: GC 1 SH3 PE Silent Grandpiano
Category: Grand Pianos
Price: $30,349.00

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The GC 1 SH3 is a clever hybrid—it nails the core Yamaha grand piano sound and feel at a more accessible price point. The silent system is surprisingly good, making it perfect for students, apartment dwellers, or anyone needing practice flexibility without disturbing others. It’s a great all-around instrument for serious players on a budget.

Product Description

Yamaha GC 1 SH3 PE Silent Grandpiano, Silent Grand PianoThe new GC 1 grand combines the duplex scale and rich tonal character of the much sought-after C1 grand with cost-saving advantages in the choice of materials and in production. The result is an instrument that is both exceptionally expressive and exceptionally affordable.

  • With the new SH3 Silent System
  • 25 Sounds (e.g. Yamaha CFX grand piano
  • Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • MIDI recording/playback (10 songs)
  • USB audio recorder
  • Bluetooth Midi/Audio
  • USB to device/to host
  • 88 Keys
  • 3 Pedals (middle pedal: single tone sustain pedal)
  • Length: 161 cm (5'3")
  • Width: 149 cm (59")
  • Height: 101 cm (40")
  • Weight: 299 kg (658 lb)
  • Colour: Black
  • high-gloss
  • Incl. headphones and piano bench
PROS
  • • Duplex scale delivers surprisingly rich, complex tonal character.
  • • SH3 Silent System provides exceptionally realistic sampled piano sounds.
  • • Compact size (5'3") makes it suitable for smaller spaces.
  • • Bluetooth MIDI/Audio offers convenient modern connectivity options.
CONS
  • • The 'cost-saving' materials may slightly compromise long-term durability.
  • • Silent system's headphone audio quality, while good, isn't audiophile-grade.
  • • Limited to 25 sampled sounds; lacks extensive sound library.

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Key Features

Keys 88
Length 161 cm (5'3")
Soundboard Solid Spruce, proprietary Yamaha design
Action Graded Hammer Action III, simulates acoustic piano feel
Pedals 3 (middle pedal: single tone sustain)
Finish Black, high-gloss polyester
Weight 299 kg (658 lb)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The duplex scale creates a longer sustain and richer harmonics, giving it a more mature and complex sound than simpler designs—it's a significant upgrade.
It's very good, capturing the essence of Yamaha and Bösendorfer grands, but lacks the subtle nuances and dynamic range of a truly premium acoustic.
It allows for easy connection to computers, tablets, or other devices for recording, composing, or playing along with backing tracks—a huge convenience.

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