Battle of the Uprights: Yamaha U3 vs Boston UP-132

We put two of the most popular 52-inch upright pianos head-to-head: the Yamaha U3, the larger version of the well-known U1, and the Boston UP-132. For this comparison, we recorded five short excerpts of classical repertoire on both pianos in the same room, using the same setup and recording equipment, so you can hear the differences for yourself. For the best experience, we recommend listening with headphones and using the chapters below to jump between pieces. Each excerpt highlights something unique about the instruments, including resonance, sustain, clarity, tonal color, and touch. To learn more about these uprights, visit our website using the link below. https://msteinert.com/ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Boston Up-132 - Schubert A Minor Sonata 02:42 - Yamaha U3 - Schubert A Minor Sonata 04:21 - Boston Up-132 - Brahms Ballade Op 10 No 4 05:45 - Yamaha U3 - Brahms Ballade Op 10 No 4 07:07 - Boston Up-132 - Debussy Fireworks Prelude Excerpt 08:18 - Yamaha U3 - Debussy Fireworks Prelude Excerpt 09:47 - Boston Up-132 - Scriabin Op 37 No 1 Prelude 10:23 - Boston Up-132 - Rachmaninoff G# Minor Prelude 11:44 - Yamaha U3 - Scriabin Op 37 No 1 Prelude 12:19 - Yamaha U3 - Rachmaninoff G# Minor Prelude 14:26 - Final Thoughts