Yamaha SU 118 C PE

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Yamaha SU 118 C PE

Yamaha

SU 118 C PE

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 102348
Brand: Yamaha
Model: SU 118 C PE
Category: Pianos
Price: $18,029.00

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The SU 118 C PE is a beautifully crafted, compact grand piano, clearly aimed at serious students and dedicated home pianists. Yamaha's reputation for build quality shines through, offering a refined tone and responsive action in a smaller footprint. It’s a lovely instrument that prioritizes quality over sheer size.

Product Description

Yamaha SU 118 C PE, Classical Piano

The pianos of the SU series are produced on their own production line, where the very best craftsmen and technicians devote themselves to the instrument and its special production. The result is a sound that will delight even the most discerning pianist.

  • Black
  • polished
  • Length: 150 cm
  • Width: 59 cm
  • Height: 118 cm
  • Weight: 230 kg
  • 88 Keys
  • 3 Pedals
  • With piano bench
  • Included: Piano light and delivery throughout Germany

*Sound*

, Durable arched spruce soundboard reinforced with full-length cross ribs for best sound projection and longer life, Sturdy housing enhances the resonance and tone retention properties, Carefully crafted strings and hammers offer exceptionally pure sound quality

*Attack*

, The acclaimed Yamaha action provides easy response and full and wide dynamics, The keys are individually weighted, straightened and balanced to ensure a consistent response of the entire keyboard, Tiny tolerances of 0.05 mm provide the action with an accurate, reliable and smooth playability

*Tuning*

, Layered hardwood sticks with lathed tuning pegs hold their pitch and do not loosen, The iron frame is designed to safely hold 20 tons of string tension, The well-established arrangement of the strings and tuning pegs gives additional support

*Longevity*

, Carefully selected materials, careful testing and processing guarantee consistent quality, State-of-the-art production facilities use top-class precision technologies, Consistent quality controls ensure that every Yamaha piano is a durable instrument

*Appearance*

, The masterfully produced housing is in no way inferior to a high-quality piece of furniture, A suitable design can always be found in the wide range of styles and surface finishes, The robust, durable surfaces are resistant to aging and unintended bumps

*Exclusive Characteristics Of The SU Series*

  • The wood for the soundboard is carefully selected for the best and clearest sound quality.
  • The SU Series
  • bass strings are custom made for greater depth and resonance in the lower octaves.
  • The hammers are custom-made products that
  • in addition to the best response and control
  • also offer a clearer and warmer colour of tone.
  • The superb action is precisely regulated and ensures absolute balance and an incredibly sensitive response.
PROS
  • • Arched spruce soundboard offers excellent projection and tonal longevity.
  • • Full-length cross ribs reinforce the soundboard, maximizing resonance.
  • • Yamaha action provides a responsive and predictable playing experience.
  • • Polished black finish enhances the piano’s aesthetic appeal and durability.
CONS
  • • The 118cm height limits low-frequency response compared to larger grands.
  • • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for many aspiring pianists.
  • • Relatively heavy, requiring professional installation and space considerations.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Height/Length 118cm height, 150cm length
Soundboard Durable arched spruce with full-length cross ribs
Action Yamaha action (type not specified, assumed to be a quality, reliable design)
Pedals 3
Finish Black, polished
Weight 230 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it lacks the absolute depth of a concert grand, the SU 118 C PE delivers a surprisingly rich and nuanced tone thanks to the carefully engineered soundboard and string construction.
The included bench is likely a functional, well-made piece, but it’s probably a standard Yamaha design rather than a bespoke, handcrafted item to match the piano's higher-end build.
This piano is ideal for intermediate to advanced players who need a high-quality grand piano but are limited by space or budget compared to full-sized models.

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