Yamaha B30 Upright Piano; Polished Ebony & Chrome Fittings

The Most Powerful and Expressive Piano in Yamaha’s B Series Range

The Yamaha B30 Upright Piano is the flagship model in Yamaha’s redesigned B Series upright piano range.

At 121cm tall, the B30 delivers noticeably greater depth, projection, and tonal richness than the smaller B10 and B20 models, making it an excellent option for serious students, advanced pianists, and players wanting a more substantial acoustic piano experience at home.

At Bonners Piano Centres, we often recommend the B30 to pianists who know they want a piano capable of supporting long-term musical development without stepping into a much larger professional upright.

A Bigger, Richer and More Room-Filling Sound

One of the first things players notice on the B30 is the scale of the sound.

The taller cabinet design allows for:

• longer strings
• a larger soundboard
• increased internal air volume

Together, these elements help create:

• deeper bass response
• longer sustain
• broader tonal projection
• greater harmonic richness

Compared to smaller upright pianos, the B30 feels more open, powerful, and expressive.

Premium Underfelt Hammer Design

The B30 features Yamaha’s redesigned hammer construction along with upgraded underfelt hammers.

Underfelt hammers use an additional layer of felt beneath the hammer surface, helping produce:

• warmer tonal character
• smoother dynamic transitions
• more nuanced expressive control
• greater tonal colour across the keyboard

Combined with the larger cabinet dimensions, this gives the B30 a more mature and refined musical voice that advanced players will appreciate.

Improved Cabinet Design and Five-Back-Post Structure

The B30 benefits from Yamaha’s redesigned cabinet framework and reinforced five-back-post construction.

This stronger structure helps:

• maintain tuning stability
• improve resonance transfer
• reduce energy loss
• support more powerful playing

Back posts are essential to an upright piano because they support the tremendous tension created by the strings. The reinforced structure in the B30 helps the piano remain stable and tonally consistent over many years of use.

Solid Spruce Core Soundboard for Greater Resonance

The B30 uses a solid spruce core soundboard designed to maximise tonal projection and resonance.

Spruce is prized in piano building because of its ability to respond efficiently to vibration, helping produce a more open and resonant sound.

In the B30, this contributes to:

• fuller bass frequencies
• richer harmonic content
• improved sustain
• greater tonal depth

Yamaha has also improved resistance to temperature and humidity fluctuations, helping the piano perform consistently in domestic environments.

Designed for Serious Home Pianists

Despite its more substantial sound, the B30 still retains a clean and elegant cabinet design suited to modern homes.

Features include:

• full-width music desk
• soft-close fallboard
• refined cabinet styling
• upgraded castor design

These details help give the piano a more premium overall feel both visually and practically.

SC3 SILENT and TC3 TransAcoustic Options Available

Yamaha's B Series upright pianos are also available with Yamaha’s advanced SC3 SILENT or TC3 TransAcoustic systems, giving you the flexibility to enjoy a traditional acoustic piano alongside modern digital features.

Our Honest View at Bonners

The B30 is the model in the B Series where the piano really starts to feel “grown up”.

It offers:

• noticeably more tonal authority
• stronger bass presence
• greater expressive range
• a more immersive playing experience

For committed pianists, it’s a very convincing alternative to significantly more expensive upright pianos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yamaha B30 suitable for advanced pianists?

Yes - the B30 is the most musically capable model in the Yamaha B Series and is well suited to advanced students and serious home pianists.

What’s the difference between the Yamaha B20 and B30?

The B30 has a taller cabinet, larger soundboard, longer strings, and greater tonal projection, giving it a fuller and more powerful sound overall.

Does the Yamaha B30 have underfelt hammers?

Yes. The B30 uses upgraded underfelt hammers to provide greater tonal warmth, control, and expressive nuance.

Is the Yamaha B30 suitable for larger rooms?

Yes - the increased projection and resonance of the B30 make it particularly well suited to medium and larger spaces.

Can I try the Yamaha B30 in store?

Yes. You can experience the Yamaha B Series at Bonners Piano Centres showrooms, where our piano specialists can help you compare the differences between models. We’d always recommend giving us a call first so we can advise which showroom is best to visit to see specific models.