Yamaha understood human psychology, and that celebrity endorsement is the single most powerful advertising weapon.  If you take the most well known classical concert pianist, violinist, fill in the blank….

These classical musicians can walk the streets of America completely unmolested.  Case in point; Joshua Bell is one of the world’s premier classical violinist. Bell performed six classical pieces in a busy DC metro station.  In just over 40 minutes only a handful of people paid him any attention and tipped him. Bell racked in a whopping $52 for his efforts. 

In contrast, a pop icon like Elton John, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Adele, Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, etc., etc.; musician which cater to the masses have no quiet enjoyment.  Yamaha cleverly puts pianos in the hands of these type of well known musicians.  Do this for decades with hundreds of musicians and you have very successfully created a musical instrument juggernaut!  

Ergo, buy a Yamaha, not because they are the best piano made, but rather because most piano buyers perceive that Yamaha is the best piano made. 

Yamaha, acutely aware of their marketing success, have monetized their brand to the stratosphere.  For example, this 5’3” baby grand piano made in Japan would sell for nearly $40,000 brand new!  Much like a Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, etc., a new Yamaha piano drop in value precipitously win one accepts delivery to their home.

The best way to safeguard your harder money from heavy depreciation, is to purchase preowned.  This like new, 5‘3“ Yamaha baby grand in beautiful cherry wood, adorned with French provincial legs, and a harp shaped lyre is a wonderful example of depreciation, and now excellent value!

At just $12,500 one would be hard pressed to write a check for $25,000 more than the selling price of this piano for a new one. Especially considering that pianos are designed to last 60 to 70 years on average.

If you are looking for new or preowned piano visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay!

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Are you searching for a preowned Yamaha U1 studio piano?  Spending over $11,000 for a new Yamaha 48” upright piano is a tough pill to swallow.  

Thankfully Yamaha builds an affordable 48” upright piano which takes advantage of affordable labor in alternative countries. Yamaha is a great company capable of building a good piano anywhere on the globe. 

In fact, for a very long time Yamaha built pianos in the USA. Unfortunately, like most goods Yamaha close their American factories, due to the affordable labor in developing countries. 

If you are searching for a preowned Yamaha studio piano in Tampa Bay, visit Dave’s Piano Showroom. Be sure to call as Dave assists each guest personally and has multiple locations around Tampa Bay. 

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Before Yamaha left the United States to build affordable models in China and Indonesia, they had a manufacturing facility in Georgia.  These are some of the nicest pianos Yamaha has ever produced.

Be sure that the Yamaha piano you are considering is a non-gray market one. Gray market Yamahas have poor resale value, and receive no part or service support from Yamaha America.  Simply input the serial number into Yamaha‘s database to verify a Yamaha‘s legitimacy.  To view Yamaha’s data base Google “Yamaha serial numbers” or simply click on the URL below.

https://www.yamaha.com/paragon/piano/serialnumberlookup.html?

Adjusted for inflation, a piano like this would sell for nearly $7000 today. At only $3,995 including local, ground floor, delivery, tuning and warranty; this is a tremendous value!  If you are considering a new or preowned Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Boston, Essex, or any other quality piano, be sure to visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay!

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Fast forward nearly 140 years later and Yamaha is clearly the piano brand of choice by the masses. In the last 25 years Yamaha has been able to elevate its position as the preeminent piano brand, thanks to Yamaha’s marketing division.

The plan was simple; create an artist network so vast, that when people turn on their TV or look at their phones, a Yamaha piano would be the brand seen by billions of people worldwide.

The details of this program are not well known. Does Yamaha provide free pianos to selected well known artist?  Is Yamaha’s vast dealer network responsible for providing free rental pianos to famous musicians and celebrities of note, when on tour, as part of their dealer agreement?  Was their market dominance a natural result from producing so many different products (boats, motors, band instruments, etc.)?

There is ongoing research delving into understanding Yamaha’s incredibly effective marketing strategies.  Their findings will be quite illuminating on how in just a few decades Yamaha was able to leapfrog past the American standard Steinway & Sons for top spot on the piano brand awareness scale.

It has become clear that the Japanese demography is terminal. The Japanese people stopped having babies decades ago, a typical feature which plagues most developed nations.  Without creation of the next generation of workers, Japan has had to leverage the workforce of other countries to build their pianos, namely China and Indonesia.

Chinese and Indonesian made Yamaha pianos are considered to be inferior to Japanese made Yamaha pianos. This is due partly to the lower skilled workforce in these developing countries and also due to Yamaha’s purposeful lower quality designs in these more affordable pianos.

Yamaha produces its best designs and most expensive pianos in Japan.

A new Japanese made Yamaha 5’3” GC1 in a snow white finish sells for nearly $30,000!  Much like a luxury automobile Yamaha pianos depreciate tremendously. At just $9500 for this Japanese made, like new, 5’3” baby grand piano, this is a tremendous value!

Unlike automobiles which only go problem free for 5-10 years. Pianos go problem free for over 50 years, making them incredibly sensible to purchase on the secondary market.  To view this and many more heavily depreciated Yamaha, Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay. 

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The reason Yamaha likely does this is so that their piano’s tone are capable of cutting through other instruments and amplified vocals.

In a home setting, especially when the floor is hardwood, travertine, marble, tile, or any other hard surface a baby grand or grand piano can produce up to two times the decibels. This is further exacerbated if the ceilings are high.

Ear fatigue occurs when the human ear is exposed to sharp or loud tones for extended periods of time.  The criticism of Yamaha’s tone is that it is difficult to enjoy for long periods.

Thankfully, there is a solution to tame a bright sounding piano. Voicing is a process, where by a piano technician softens the hammers at the striking point to yield a darker, warmer tone.

The vast majority of piano buyers end up having their piano voiced warmer as to not offend the ear. However, if you are a jazz or blues pianist, and like a bright, sharp tone, this piano is perfect for you!

A new 6 foot grand piano of this caliber ranges in price from $20,000-$30,000. At just $8900. This is truly a phenomenal opportunity for someone to save over $10,000 and enjoy a like-new piano!

Visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay to view this and hundreds more new and preowned pianos.

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Yamaha upright pianos are offered in an array of finishes and sizes. New Yamaha uprights can sell for $5000 to over $15,000!  A good way to save $$$$ on a Yamaha piano in Tampa Bay is to purchase a like new preowned one.

Like a Mercedes or BMW, the moment a piano is delivered the value drops precipitously. Allowing the first owner to experience the financial loss, allows a secondary owner to save BIG!

Additionally, pianos last 60-70 years!  So deciding on a preowned one with a warranty is the sensible solution!

If you were looking for a quality, new or preowned, Piano by Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Boston, Essex, or any other quality piano manufacturer, visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay.

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Buying a new Yamaha is a recipe for lighting stacks of greenbacks on fire. Both Yamaha and Steinway have dreadful resell values which is clearly demonstrated by this absolutely perfect Yamaha GC1.

A new Yamaha GC1 with a Disklavier, self playing system sells for nearly $35,000!  At just $16,900 this is a terrific opportunity to own what the masses flock to for ONLY .50 on the dollar!

Only Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay has like new Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Boston, and Essex pianos at the lowest possible price!

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The quick release top panel allowing for nearly 100% tonal release is a top feature among high performing pianists. A notched, flip down music desk is sleek and functional. Solid brass pedals and solid brass YAMAHA embossing on the music desk give the Yamaha B2 a premium feel.

Don’t pay upwards of $7800 for a new Yamaha B2. Own this flawless one for just $5990! The sale includes a warranty on all major components providing peace of mind, knowing your investment is well covered!

If you are considering a Yamaha B1, Yamaha B2, or Yamaha B3, you will want to visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay.

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Yamaha pianos have quickly become the world’s most popular piano, in the last 25 years.  YouTube and social media has solidified their position as top dog in the zeitgeist of the American buying public.

Yamaha‘s “let’s build everything under the sun” approach, such as outboard motors for boats, motorcycles, band instruments, waverunners, etc. has catapulted the brand to prominence.

A new Yamaha upright piano would cost $6000 and up. Owning this well cared for, preowned piano is certainly more sensible for a beginner student. Remember, Dave’s Piano Showroom offers a 100% lifetime trade up. Ask Dave for more details.

Be sure to text, call or email prior to your visit as Dave assists each guest personally!

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Most parents perform a quick Google search and start hunting for a Yamaha U1 studio piano. The Yamaha U1 is designed for professional use.   A beginner to intermediate student simply does not need a $12,000 pro-series studio model.

Keep in mind, when you purchase a new or preowned piano from Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay, you have the ability to trade up anytime in the future for 100% of what you paid towards a new model, which is at least twice the value.  Most piano stores limit you to 5-10 years, DPS is the only piano showroom which offers 100% trade up for life.

Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa is by far the oldest established piano store in all of Hillsborough county. Since the 1990s Dave has been offering superior service and quality pianos at an affordable price.

Be sure to text, email or call prior to your visit as Dave assists each visitor personally.

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