Over 40 Four Star Reconditioned Yamaha U1, U2, U3 and Kawai pianos are now available in our Connecticut showroom. Now is the perfect time to bring the gift of music into your home. Visit or call us now to take advantage of the largest selection of high-quality upright pianos in the Northeast.
Yamaha U Series studio upright pianos (the U1, U2 and U3) has been universally celebrated as one of the finest examples of piano craftsmanship worldwide for nearly 50 years. Meanwhile, Yamaha's counterpart and primary competitor in Japan, Kawai, has created its own legacy of high quality professional studio upright pianos of equal quality to the Yamaha U Series but offering the pianist a slightly different musical experience. Together, Yamaha and Kawai have established Japan as the world's most well-respected tradition of upright piano craftsmanship.
Four Star Reconditioning
Caruso Music is proud to be the exclusive source for Four Star Premium Reconditioned Yamaha and Kawai upright pianos in the United States.
Refurbished, Rebuilt, Reconditioned??
Small Parts, Big Difference
This tiny thread plays a huge role in the feel and expressiveness of a Yamaha upright piano. It's often overlooked, even in many "refurbished" pianos. Attention to these small details is what makes Four Star Pianos different.
Although these are common buzzwords in the piano industry, they can mean a great many things to a great many people. Buyers should know that there is are no reliable standard guidelines for terms like this in the piano industry, so dealers are free to use them at will to describe workmanship of any degree and quality. In the world of preowned Yamahas and Kawais we've seen seen the same used to describe a lot of things, like:
Pianos that have had no work done to them except for simply buffing out the cabinet.
Pianos that have been completely gutted and rebuilt with questionable or inferior parts which fundamentally alter the character of the piano.
Pianos that have been abused or neglected, with rusty strings, tuning pins, excessively worn hammers, etc.
Four Star Pianos Are Different
Our reconditioning partners at Four Star Pianos have developed a unique misson and strategy at our specific direction: Preserve the original musical character and quality of the instrument while giving the buyer as much of a like-new piano experience as possible at a fraction of the cost. We stand behind the lasting quality of all of Four Star Premium Reconditioned pianos with the exclusive Four Star Limited Warranty.
What makes a Four Star Piano different? Some things are obvious: The cabinets gleam. They are newly buffed back to a factory bright luster. The key-tops and key-fronts are bright white. All of the brass has a brilliant glow. Others are more difficult to see; some may discernable only by skilled pianists. These are the time-consuming details that some other rebuilders neglect, affecting the subtle tone and touch of the instrument. Overlooking these key differences can mean costly repairs in the future for the buyer.
The Yamaha U1 is the world's most popular piano. Designed to meet the needs of experienced pianists, the U1 is well-suited for home or professional use by players of every age and experience level.
The U3 is Yamaha's full-size "flagship" studio upright piano. With a string length equal to many baby grand pianos, it is an ideal choice for professional, school, and studio use.
Unlike the Yamaha U1 and U3 which have retained their names for decades, Kawai has produced studio upright pianos under a variety of model names. All Four Star reconditioned Kawai upright pianos we offer are similar in design to the Yamaha U1 or U3 or Kawai's current K-5 and K-6 upright pianos.
Yamaha U1
