Yamaha Disklavier Mark III Series User manual

U P R I G H T P I A N O S
MARK III SERIES

Yamaha pianos offer an unparalleled playing and listening experience
possible only from a company that combines the precision of leading-edge
technology with the genuine care of skilled craftspeople.
All Yamaha pianos are produced with the same cutting-edge machine and
handcrafting technology at state-of-the-art, ISO-certified factories. Tuning,
regulation, voicing, and inspection are performed by expert technicians who
ensure that the tone, touch, and overall quality of these instruments meet
Yamaha’s strict standards.
In its “total approach” to piano-making, Yamaha retains complete control
over every stage of production; we even build much of the production
equipment ourselves. Rather than outsourcing parts production, Yamaha
designs, tests, evaluates, and manufactures all major parts in-house. This
allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality management and ensures
that the piano you select is worthy of the Yamaha name.
Another key element of the Yamaha advantage is our expertise in related
technologies. With well-established Yamaha credentials in fields such as
metallurgy, chemistry, and electronics—in addition to more obvious areas like
acoustics and woodworking—we can leverage extensive resources within the
company to raise the standards of piano-making and create ever-better
instruments that boast a steady stream of innovations.
The result is a piano that you can be sure was made to Yamaha’s exacting,
high standards.
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Superb upright pianos born of precision quality management

Yamaha Corporation Piano Group
(Certificate No.: JQA 1549)
Iwata Plant (Certificate No.: EC98J1191)
Kakegawa Plant (Certificate No.: EC98J1099)
P. T. Yamaha Indonesia in Jakarta
Yamaha’s advanced production lines around the world
produce upright pianos with true Yamaha quality and
reliability for a lifetime of music enjoyment. From cost
performance manufacturing in Indonesia, to distinctive
natural finishing in the US, Yamaha's worldwide production
facilities combine legendary Yamaha craftsmanship and
rigorous quality control systems to ensure the superior
quality that means Yamaha.
Kakegawa Plant, Japan
Beginning its production in Japan in 1965, the Kakegawa Plant has become
Yamaha’s world centre for upright pianos. Renowned for producing the
highly regarded U Series, a top choice among music professionals and
institutions, the Kakegawa Plant supplies pianos of unsurpassed quality.
Leading with the latest technology and the most advanced production
systems, Kakegawa has also become a technical support provider for
overseas Yamaha plants.
Models:T121, U1, U3, U5
P.T. Yamaha Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Unlike many other piano manufacturers,Yamaha Indonesia is able to
provide reliable,high quality upright pianos at uncommonly affordable
prices. Incorporating only Yamaha’s finest training, tools, and techniques
since its establishment in 1981, these popular priced models deliver the
excellent tone and quality that you’ve come to expect from Yamaha.
Succeeding at more than just piano performance and value,Yamaha
Indonesia has been recognised as an advanced production base with strict
commitment to quality and environmental protection, earning the coveted
ISO 9002 certification for superior quality control.
Models: C109, C113
Yamaha Music Manufacturing, Inc., (YMM)
Thomaston, Georgia, United States
YMM began manufacturing pianos in 1983, and soon expanded operations,
becoming a fully integrated plant by 1988.Manufacturing a distinctive line
of uprights,YMM produces natural finish pianos that are loved for their
rich warmth of sight and sound. Striving for nothing less than the utmost
quality and reliability,YMM ensures precision piano tuning with a
specialised tuning machine, and also conducts a thorough quality
management check before every piano shipment. Despite the recent
decrease in piano manufacturing plants in the United States,YMM’s success
continues.
Model:T116

Space-saving styling, satisfying
sound, and value-added features
like the ‘practise pedal’ make the
budget-friendly C109 a popular
choice for students and accom-
plished pianists alike.
C109
Polished Ebony
Also available in Simulated Polished Walnut and Simulated Polished Mahogany
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148 cm
109 cm
54 cm
174 kg

The C113T offers features common
to more expensive models, includ-
ing superior sound, heavy-duty
pedals, front and rear casters, and
elegantly detailed cabinetry in a
choice of beautiful finishes.
C113T
Polished Ebony
Also available in Simulated Polished Walnut and Simulated Polished Mahogany
5
194 kg
149 cm
113 cm
53 cm

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152 cm
116 cm
58 cm
218 kg
T116
Polished Mahogany
Offering refined performance and
quality for any home, church, or
school, the beautiful polished
mahogany T116 is designed to
please the ear and the eye.

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T121
Polished Ebony
152 cm
121 cm
60 cm
215 kg
Using a U1-class scale design, the
T121 combines bright, clear tone
and refined good looks at a price
that makes it a real bargain.

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Exclusive U Series Features
Advanced Scale Design
Refinements in all elements of sound production have given today’s U
Series a richer, more resonant voice with evenly balanced timbre across
the entire keyboard.
Soundboard and Frame
Special rib configurations add strength to the soundboard, while backposts
and other advances further enhance rigidity, resonance, and structural
stability.
Floating Support System (U3, U5)
A ‘floating’ attachment method, similar to that of grand pianos, allows the
soundboard to vibrate more freely, improving the depth and character of
bass and mid-range tones.
Specially Designed Hammers
U Series hammers use materials specifically selected for each model to
provide optimum tone production,response, and long-term durability.
Soft-Close Fallboard
A damping mechanism, formerly used only in grand pianos, prevents the
fallboard from dropping abruptly onto the keyboard,guarding against
accidental injury or damage.
Advanced scale design (U5)
A Yamaha Classic, Refined
Yamaha U Series upright pianos have long been a leading
choice for educational institutions, professional musicians,
and discriminating home pianists. Now, thanks to
comprehensive redesign, these Yamaha-standard
instruments are better than ever, with substantial
refinements in materials, construction, production processes,
and overall design. Today’s U1 and U3 models incorporate
an advanced scale design that improves tonal performance.
A floating support system improves the depth and character
of bass and mid-range tones in the U3 and U5 models, while
other modifications enhance strength and durability.
Incorporating a number of design concepts adapted from
Yamaha grand pianos, the U5 model has taken its place at
the very top of the U Series line.
USeries
Soft-close fallboard
Specially designed hammers
Lengthened music stand (U1, U3)