Overview
Yamaha GCB SH3 Silent Compact Grand Piano
The newly released GCB is the smallest model in the GC Series, offering the rich resonance and expressive power that define a Yamaha grand piano. Built upon the concept of the GC Series, which inherits the design philosophy of the Yamaha C Series grand pianos that have earned global trust for over half a century, each GCB is meticulously crafted at Yamaha’s Kakegawa Factory in Japan. Despite its compact size, it achieves exceptional performance, delivering rich resonance and a delicate touch. Yamaha aims to make the grand piano experience more accessible, bringing the joy of playing to a wide range of customers, from hobbyists to those advancing their musical skills.
- Made in Kakegawa, Japan
- Compact design
- Solid Spruce soundboard construction with Spruce ribs
- Soft-Close fallboard; single brass casters
- Hybrid System ~ SH3
Features
Rich resonance and delicate touch in a compact size
Despite being Yamaha's smallest grand piano in the company’s current lineup, with a compact footprint measuring just 151 cm in depth and 147 cm in width, the GCB delivers rich resonance and depth, along with excellent control for drawing out its full potential. Based on the design philosophy passed down from the highly trusted Yamaha C Series to the GC Series, the GCB features a back post structure that efficiently projects string vibrations throughout the body, as well as a precision action designed for excellent responsiveness. While compact enough to blend naturally into living spaces, it allows players to enjoy a truly authentic grand piano experience.
Crafted at Yamaha’s flagship Kakegawa Factory in Japan
Each GCB is carefully crafted one by one at Yamaha’s Kakegawa Factory in Japan. This factory, which builds all Yamaha grand pianos including the flagship CFX full concert grand piano, draws on more than 120 years of piano-making techniques and expertise accumulated since grand piano production began in 1902. The GCB's beautiful tone and delicate playing feel are made possible by the skills of experienced craftspeople who carefully assess the unique characteristics of each material, supported by state-of-the-art production technology. From high-precision parts processing and assembly to meticulous tone shaping and beautiful finish work, Yamaha pursues a high level of quality through its uncompromising attention to detail, allowing players to enjoy their instrument with confidence for years to come.
A diverse lineup to suit different lifestyles
The GCB is available in a diverse lineup to suit different lifestyles and playing environments. To complement a variety of spaces and interiors, finishes include wood-grain *Satin American Walnut and Polished Mahogany, as well as a *Polished White finish. The lineup also includes a SILENT Piano model for quiet playing with headphones and a Disklavier model featuring a wide variety of automated performance content for an enhanced listening experience, offering options to suit diverse playing styles and lifestyles.
*Please note these options are made to order.
Specs
- Factory ~ Kakegawa (Japan)
- Dimensions ~ Height ~ 101 cm | Width ~ 147 cm | Depth ~ 151 cm | Weight ~ 275 kg
- Rim - Inner rim drying process ~ Regular
- Back Posts ~ 3 + tone collector
- Rim ~ Regular inner rim drying process
- Soundboard & Ribs ~ Solid Spruce soundboard construction with Spruce ribs
- Bridge ~ Overhanging bass bridge with an Aliquot system (Front duplex scaling)
- Strings ~ Agraffe included; Japan-made plain wire; Kakegawa-made machine-wound bass strings
- Hammers ~ Japan-made top felt (same as the GB1K model); no under felt
- Action ~ C1X type
- Pedals ~ Shift, Sostenuto, and Damper
- Keyboard ~ Acrylic Resin (white keys); Phenolic Resin (black keys)
- Hardware & Features ~ Soft-Close fallboard; single brass casters
- Colour ~ Polished Ebony
- Hybrid Systems ~ SH3
