Yamaha S6 Grand Piano – c2009

This Yamaha S6 handcrafted professional grand piano was built in Japan in circa 2009 and comes in the highly popular polished black cabinet. A very high-quality instrument from Yamaha’s premium S Series, it offers a richer and more refined musical character than the standard Yamaha conservatoire models, with a mellow, rounded tone and a beautifully controlled playing experience.

At 212 cm in length, the S6 is a serious professional grand piano, large enough to offer real tonal depth, projection and dynamic range, while still remaining suitable for the home, teaching studio or smaller performance setting. It is a model often considered by pianists looking at instruments in the Steinway Model B category, but at a considerably lower price point, making this example particularly compelling for those seeking a high-level grand piano with excellent value.

This piano has had one private owner from new, who has now part exchanged it with ourselves for a slightly larger new Sauter Omega. It has therefore come from careful private ownership rather than institutional use, which is an important consideration with a professional grand of this calibre.

Acoustically, this S6 has a rich, mellow and refined tone. It has the clarity and control associated with Yamaha, but with a warmer and more sophisticated tonal palette than many standard C Series or conservatoire-style Yamaha grands. The bass has depth and authority, the middle register is rounded and singing, and the treble remains clear without becoming hard or overly bright.

The touch is equally rewarding, offering the precision and reliability expected from a professional Yamaha grand while allowing the player to shape tone, colour and phrasing with confidence. It is an instrument that encourages expressive playing, giving enough control for serious practice and teaching while also offering the tonal beauty required for advanced repertoire.

The quality of the S6 model is reflected in the fact that Coach House Pianos has recently supplied this exact model to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as the latest equivalent model to the Royal Academy of Music. That speaks to the musical seriousness of the design and its suitability for demanding players and professional environments.

A Yamaha S6 of this age, quality and ownership history represents an excellent opportunity for a pianist seeking a handcrafted professional grand piano with warmth, refinement and long-term musical appeal. It would suit an accomplished player, advanced student, teacher, institution or private home where a serious grand piano will be properly appreciated. To preserve the piano’s pristine finish, a protective film has been applied to selected areas of the piano to maintain its condition until delivery.