Yamaha B Series Upright Pianos

What’s New - and Which One Is Right for You?

The Yamaha B Series has been one of the most popular upright piano ranges for years — especially with families, schools, and home pianists. But the latest reimagined models feel like a genuine step forward.

At Bonners Piano Centres, we’ve already spent time with the new range, and the improvements are easy to hear and feel. These aren’t just small updates — Yamaha has reworked key areas of the design to create pianos that feel more refined, more stable, and more rewarding to play.

Whether you’re choosing your first acoustic piano or looking for something you can grow into long-term, the Yamaha B Series still offers one of the best all-round packages for:

musical quality
reliability
practicality in the home
long-term value

And importantly, each model still has that clear, consistent Yamaha character that teachers and players trust.

Yamaha B10 — Compact and Straightforward
The Yamaha B10 Upright Piano is the most compact model in the range, making it an ideal choice if you’re just starting out, need something for a smaller room, are moving from a digital piano, or simply want a reliable, no-fuss acoustic upright. It offers a simple, clear and musical sound that gives many beginners exactly what they need to get started with confidence.
Explore The B10 Model Range
Yamaha B20 - The Sweet Spot
The Yamaha B20 Upright Piano sits in the middle of the range and, for many players, strikes the ideal balance. With a slightly larger cabinet and upgraded components, it delivers a warmer tone, stronger bass, better sustain and a wider dynamic range. If you’re planning to stick with the piano long term, this is often the model that feels just right.
Explore The B20 Model Range
Yamaha B30 - Bigger, Richer, More Powerful
The Yamaha B30 Upright Piano is the largest and most powerful model in the B Series, offering deeper bass, broader projection, richer harmonic depth and greater expressive control. It’s an excellent choice for more advanced players, or anyone who wants a more substantial, room-filling sound.
Explore The B30 Model Range

What’s New in the Reimagined Yamaha B Series?

Yamaha hasn’t reinvented the concept — but they have refined the details in ways that really matter when you sit down to play.

A More Refined Hammer Design

Across the range, Yamaha has introduced a redesigned hammer system influenced by its flagship Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano.

In practical terms, this gives the new B Series:

cleaner note definition
smoother transitions between soft and loud playing
improved sustain
better overall control

Even on the smaller models, the tone feels more mature and expressive than before.

Stronger Cabinet and Improved Stability

The cabinet structure has also been upgraded, with all models now using a reinforced five-back-post design.

That might sound technical, but what it really means is:

better tuning stability
a more solid, planted feel
improved resonance through the instrument

When you play them side by side with older models, the difference in stability is noticeable.

Solid Spruce Soundboards

Each piano now features a solid spruce core soundboard — the part of the piano that actually produces the sound.

This helps deliver:

greater resonance
more warmth in the tone
improved projection
better long-term durability

Yamaha has also worked on making the pianos more resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, which is particularly useful in real home environments.

Which Yamaha B Series Piano Is Right for You?

If you’re comparing models, the differences are clearer than ever — and we’ve included a comparison chart below to help you quickly see how the B10, B20, and B30 stack up side by side.

SPECIFICATION	B10 (New)	B20 (New)	B30 (New)	b1 (Old)	b2 (Old)	b3 (Old)
Height	110cm	116cm	121cm	109cm	113cm	121cm
Width	150cm	153cm	153cm	149cm	150cm	152cm
Depth	55cm	58cm	62cm	54cm	54cm	62cm
Weight	200kg	220kg	232kg	193kg	203kg	237kg
Silent Piano	SC3	SC3	SC3	SC3	SC3	SC3
TransAcoustic	TC3	TC3	TC3	TC3	TC3	TC3
Color Variations	PE, PWH, PEC, PWHC	PE, PWH, PEC, PWHC	PE, PWH, PEC, PWHC	PE, PWH, PEC, PM, PW	PE, PWH, PEC, PM, PW	PE, PWH, PEC, PM
Underfelt	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Origin of Action	Yamaha China	Yamaha China	Yamaha China	Yamaha Indonesia	Yamaha Indonesia	Yamaha Indonesia
Origin Iron Frame	Yamaha Japan	Yamaha Japan	Yamaha Japan	Yamaha Japan	Yamaha Japan	Yamaha Japan
Strings	Japanese Supplier	Japanese Supplier	Japanese Supplier	Japanese Supplier	Japanese Supplier	Japanese Supplier
Soundboard	Solid Spruce Core	Solid Spruce Core	Solid Spruce Core	Meranti Laminated	Solid Spruce	Solid Spruce
Extended Music Desk	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
No. Of Back Posts	5	5	5	4	4	5
Soft Close Mechanism	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No

Silent and TransAcoustic Options

Many Yamaha B Series models are also available with SC3 Silent or TC3 TransAcoustic systems.

SC3 Silent

The SC3 system lets you practise with headphones, so you can play at any time without disturbing others. When activated, the acoustic action is stopped and Yamaha’s digital system takes over.

Ideal for:

family homes
late-night practice
shared living spaces

TC3 TransAcoustic

The TC3 system goes a step further by using the piano’s own soundboard to amplify digital sound.

This means you can:

control volume levels
play silently with headphones
access different instrument sounds
blend acoustic and digital playing

It’s a really flexible option if you want the feel of an acoustic piano with modern functionality built in.

Finish Options

The Yamaha B Series is available in a range of finishes to suit different interiors, including:

Polished Black with Brass fittings
Polished Black with Chrome fittings
Polished White with Brass fittings
Polished White with Chrome fittings

Availability can vary depending on model and specification, so it’s always worth checking what’s currently on display.

Try the Yamaha B Series at Bonners

While the comparison chart will give you a clear overview, nothing replaces sitting down and playing these pianos yourself.

At Bonners Piano Centres, the Yamaha B Series is usually available to compare side by side in our showrooms, giving you the chance to hear and feel the differences properly in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.

Our team can help you compare:

B10 vs B20 vs B30
tone and touch differences
cabinet sizes
Silent and TransAcoustic options
finish choices

We’d always recommend giving us a call before visiting so we can point you to the best showroom to see the models you’re interested in.

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Our Honest View

The latest Yamaha B Series is a clear improvement on earlier versions, with a more refined feel and a fuller, more balanced tone across the range. They still do the job of an accessible upright, but they certainly don't feel like a compromise, and they’ll comfortably support steady progress over time.

If you want a straightforward, dependable acoustic piano that works in a normal home setting without stretching the budget too far, the B Series continues to make a lot of sense.