Yamaha B10SC3 PEC Silent Upright Acoustic Piano Polished Ebony With Chrome Fittings
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Yamaha B10SC3 PEC Silent Upright Acoustic Piano Polished Ebony With Chrome Fittings
The Yamaha B10SC3PEC upright acoustic piano has seen some great improvements on its predecessor the Yamaha B1SC3. From the new slow-fall key-fall for safety and quality image, to the long music rest for your sheet music, tablet and other items, to the internal improvements for improved tone and future maturity. The Yamaha B10sc3 piano is a quality hybrid piano at an affordable price. Yamaha silent pianos give you the ability to play a digital piano sound (and a selection of others) through headphones silently by stopping the hammers from hitting the strings. So you can play when people are in the same room watching TV, or in bed for example. There is no compromise with a Yamaha Silent piano you have a real acoustic upright piano and piano key action, with connectivity and silent and digital functionality too. I think this piano is excellent value for money.
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Dimensions
Height: 110cm
Width: 150cm
Depth: 55cm
Yamaha B10 SC3 SILENT Piano™ - Acoustic Feel with the Freedom to Play Anytime
The Yamaha B10 SC3 SILENT Piano™ combines everything players love about a traditional upright piano with the flexibility modern homes often need. Based on the latest Yamaha B Series design, the B10 SC3 delivers the authentic touch, tone and craftsmanship of an acoustic piano, while also allowing you to practise privately through headphones whenever it suits you.
Perfect for family homes, shared spaces, apartments or anyone wanting to play day or night, the B10 SC3 gives you the best of both worlds - a genuine Yamaha upright piano with advanced silent technology built in.
Designed using feedback from pianists, teachers, technicians and dealers, the new B Series has been carefully refined to improve both musical performance and everyday usability. The result is a compact upright piano that feels rewarding to play from the very first note.
Authentic Yamaha Acoustic Piano Sound
As an acoustic upright piano, the Yamaha B10 SC3 offers a clear, balanced and expressive tone that makes daily playing enjoyable and inspiring.
Its carefully designed scale and soundboard help create consistency across the keyboard, with warm bass notes, a focused middle register and bright, singing treble tones. Whether you are practising scales, playing classical repertoire or enjoying favourite songs at home, the B10 SC3 responds beautifully.
Like all quality acoustic pianos, the natural materials used in the instrument continue to mature over time, allowing the tonal character to develop with regular playing.
SILENT Piano™ Technology - Play Privately Anytime
One of the standout features of the Yamaha B10 SC3 is the integrated SILENT Piano™ system.
At the touch of a control, the hammers stop before striking the strings, allowing you to hear high-quality digital piano sound through headphones instead. This means you can practise early in the morning, late at night or whenever inspiration strikes without disturbing others.
It is ideal for:
- Homes with children or shift workers
- Shared living spaces
- Apartments and townhouses
- Students needing extra practice time
- Players who enjoy immersive headphone practice
You still experience the natural movement and feel of the real piano action, making practice far more realistic than a standard keyboard.
Natural Headphone Sound with Advanced Yamaha Technology
The B10 SC3 uses Yamaha’s advanced sound technology to recreate the depth and character of a real piano when using silent mode.
Featuring binaural sampling and sophisticated modelling, the sound through headphones feels spacious, natural and highly detailed. Rather than hearing a flat digital tone, you experience a rich and realistic piano sound that makes extended practice more enjoyable.
This allows players to stay musically connected even when practising silently.
Responsive Touch and Precision Action
A good piano should feel just as satisfying to play as it sounds, and Yamaha is renowned for action quality.
The B10 SC3 features a precision-engineered action with carefully manufactured components that work together to provide:
- Smooth key movement
- Accurate dynamic control
- Consistent response across all 88 keys
- Reliable long-term performance
For beginners, this helps build proper technique. For more experienced players, it gives the control needed for expressive performance.
Refined Hammer Design for Clarity and Control
The hammers used in the Yamaha B10 SC3 benefit from Yamaha’s extensive acoustic piano expertise, drawing on methods developed through the company’s premium grand pianos.
This contributes to:
- Clear note definition
- Even tonal consistency
- Controlled sustain
- Smooth response across the keyboard
Whether playing delicate melodies or stronger passages, the piano remains balanced and musical.
Redesigned Soundboard for Improved Resonance
The Yamaha B10 SC3 features a carefully constructed soundboard using quality spruce materials selected for their tonal properties and durability.
The slightly taller cabinet design of the new B Series allows for improved soundboard dimensions and enhanced bass string length, helping deliver:
- Greater resonance
- Richer bass response
- Better projection
- Wider dynamic range
This means the B10 SC3 sounds impressive for a compact upright piano, while still being perfectly suited to smaller rooms and homes.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
Yamaha pianos are trusted around the world for their consistency and durability, and the B10 SC3 continues that reputation.
Carefully selected woods, controlled drying processes and robust construction all help ensure long-term stability. The frame is engineered to withstand substantial string tension, while precision tuning pins support dependable tuning stability over time.
For customers looking for an investment that can be enjoyed for many years, the B10 SC3 is an excellent choice.
Practical Features for Everyday Playing
The Yamaha B10 SC3 has also been designed with real-life usability in mind.
Wide Music Stand
A generously sized music stand provides stable support for books, sheet music and larger scores, helping create a comfortable practice environment.
Soft-Close Fallboard
The keyboard lid closes gently and safely thanks to Yamaha’s soft-close mechanism, helping protect hands and adding a refined finishing touch.
Compact Upright Design
The B10 SC3 is ideal for homes where space matters, offering a genuine acoustic piano experience in a manageable footprint.
Ideal For
The Yamaha B10 SC3 SILENT Piano™ is especially well suited to:
- Beginners and students
- Families wanting flexible practice options
- Homes where quiet practice is important
- Players upgrading from a digital piano
- Adult learners returning to piano
- Anyone wanting an acoustic piano with headphone capability
Yamaha B10 SC3 SILENT Piano™ – Traditional Piano, Modern Freedom
The Yamaha B10 SC3 brings together the beauty of acoustic piano playing with the convenience of silent practice. It is a stylish, compact upright piano that fits beautifully into modern life while delivering the quality Yamaha is known for worldwide.
If you are looking for a real piano you can enjoy at any time of day, the Yamaha B10 SC3 SILENT Piano™ is an outstanding choice.
More Information About The Yamaha B10 & B Series Pianos
As your fingertips touch the keys, the piano responds with rich, acoustic sound which fills the room and your senses. Each note becomes a moment to savour, turning the ordinary into something quietly extraordinary. Whether you’re discovering the piano for the first time or returning to the keys, Yamaha B Series pianos bring joy and emotional depth to every note, every day, turning music into moments that stay with you.
From your very first encounter, and as you continue to grow with it, a B Series piano will enrich your daily life for many years to come. Yamaha have created an instrument with a pure, clearly articulated sound and a natural, expansive resonance which captivates and inspires, making you want to play even more. And as the natural materials of your piano mature, they develop a character that feels ever more familiar as the piano becomes uniquely yours. In order to ensure lasting quality, Yamaha is firmly committed to overseeing every stage of the piano's development in-house - from initial design to final production. Each and every component, including the soundboard, frame, and action, is crafted by Yamaha to ensure uncompromising quality.
Clear tone and rich resonance for a premium playing experience
Yamaha has developed special hammers for the new B Series that take advantage of the excellent elasticity of felt, reflecting knowledge gained from the development of the CFX Concert Grand Piano. They produce a focused, resonant tone that brings out melodies across the entire range. In addition, a redesigned soundboard (the source of the piano’s resonance) achieves a remarkably clear, spacious sound even in a compact size which is ideal for home use.
Improved Hammers provide pure, stable sound with resonant sustain
The hammers, which strike the strings to produce sound, play a crucial role in shaping
the piano’s timbre. To achieve a clear, pure tone, the B Series employs a special
method in processing the raw felt used in the hammers – a technique derived from our
flagship CFX Concert Grand Piano. This process takes full advantage of the inherent
superior elasticity of the felt, resulting in a sound that is remarkably clear, richly
resonant, and sustained. Every melody and phrase, across all registers, emerges with
vivid presence and expression
Clear tone and rich resonance for a premium playing experience
Yamaha has developed special hammers for the new B Series that take advantage of the excellent elasticity of felt, reflecting knowledge gained from the development of the CFX Concert Grand Piano. They produce a focused, resonant tone that brings out melodies across the entire range. In addition, a redesigned soundboard (the source of the piano’s resonance) achieves a remarkably clear, spacious sound even in a compact size which is ideal for home use.
The soundboard features a curved structure known as a crown, where even slight variations in shape can affect the tone. To protect this delicate structure from the strong tension of the strings and maintain optimal resonance, all models are equipped with five back posts. In the B10 and B20 models, the increased height expands the soundboard area, delivering a wider dynamic range and richer, more expansive sound. Longer bass strings also improve pitch stability and create a beautifully balanced sound with a rich bass.
Designed for immersive playing and a lineup suited to diverse lifestyles
Extending the full length of the fall-board, the wide music stand makes it easy to place multiple scores, or even long, unfolding sheets, without the need to turn pages. The top surface is deep and finished with non-slip fine artificial leather, providing stability even for thick music scores, and allowing for full focus on the performance. In addition, a built-in soft-close mechanism ensures fall-board closes gently for added safety.
In-house design and manufacturing ensure long-lasting, reliable quality
All stages, from parts production to final assembly, are carried out in-house under strict quality control. For example, to ensure each piano can be enjoyed for years to come, careful attention is given from the earliest stages to the drying of the wood used throughout the instrument. Backed by over 100 years of piano-making expertise and a scientific approach, Yamaha employs strict wood-drying standards to help minimize the effects of wood aging while enhancing resonance. In addition, all action components are machined with high precision and carefully assembled by skilled technicians, ensuring a smooth and consistent feel that players can enjoy for a long time.
Yamaha B10 SC3 Polished Ebony Specifications
| Cabinet |
Finish |
Polished Ebony |
| Dimensions |
Width |
150 cm (59") |
| |
Height |
110 cm (43 1/4") |
| |
Depth |
55 cm (21 3/4") |
| Weight |
Weight |
204 kg (449 3/4 lb) |
| Keyboard |
Number of Keys |
88 |
| |
Key Surfaces - White |
Acrylic Resin |
| |
Key Surfaces - Black |
Phenolic Resin |
| Pedal |
Type |
Damper, Silencing pedal, Soft |
| Hammer |
Type |
B Series Special |
| Frame |
Type |
V-pro |
| Back post |
Number |
5 |
| Key Cover |
Soft-Close Fallboard |
Yes |
| Sensor System |
Key Sensors |
Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor |
| |
Damper Pedal |
Continuous detection sensor |
| |
Soft/Shift Pedal |
On/Off detection sensor |
| Silencing System |
Mechanism |
Hammer shank stopper operated by center pedal |
| Tone Generator |
Piano Sound |
Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial |
| |
Binaural Sampling |
Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial) |
| |
VRM |
Yes |
| |
Grand Expression Modeling |
Yes |
| |
Key-off Samples |
Yes |
| |
Smooth Release |
Yes |
| Polyphony (max.) |
Maximum |
256 |
| Preset |
Number of Voices |
12 |
| Types |
Reverb |
Yes |
| |
Brilliance |
Yes |
| |
Stereophonic Optimizer |
Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”) |
| Songs (MIDI) |
Number of Preset Songs |
12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics |
| |
Recording: Number of Songs |
10 |
| |
Recording: Number of Tracks |
2 |
| |
Recording: Data Capacity(max.) |
approx. 500 KB |
| |
Format: Playback |
SMF (Format 0, Format 1) |
| |
Format: Recording |
SMF (Format 0) |
| Recording/Playback (Audio) |
Recording Time (max.) |
80 minutes/Song |
| |
Playback |
WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo) |
| |
Recording |
WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo) |
| Functions |
Rhythm Patterns |
20 |
| |
Metronome |
Yes |
| |
Tempo Range |
5 – 500 |
| |
Transpose |
-12 – 0 – +12 |
| |
Tuning |
414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments) |
| Control Interface |
Display |
7-Seg |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth |
Yes (Audio/MIDI) |
| Storage |
Internal Memory |
approx. 1.3 MB |
| |
External Drives |
USB flash drive |
| Connectivity |
Headphones |
Stereo mini jack (x2) |
| |
AUX IN |
Stereo mini jack |
| |
USB TO DEVICE |
Yes |
| |
USB TO HOST |
Yes |
| Power Supply |
AC Adaptor |
PA-300C (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) |
| |
Power Consumption |
8W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor) |
| |
Auto Power Off |
Yes |
| Accessories |
Included Accessories |
AC adaptor*, power cord*, Headphones, headphone hanger, attachment screws for headphone hanger, Owner’s Manual. |
| |
Separately Sold Accessories |
USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) *May not be available depending on your area. |
Yamaha B10 SC3 FAQs
What is the Yamaha B10 SC3?
The Yamaha B10 SC3 is an acoustic upright piano fitted with Yamaha’s factory-installed SILENT Piano™ system. It offers the traditional touch and tone of a real piano, with the added ability to practise privately through headphones.
Is the Yamaha B10 SC3 a real acoustic piano?
Yes, the Yamaha B10 SC3 is a genuine acoustic upright piano with strings, hammers and a traditional piano action. The silent system adds digital headphone functionality without removing the acoustic piano experience.
How does Yamaha SILENT Piano™ mode work?
When silent mode is activated, the hammers stop just before striking the strings. Sensors detect key movement and trigger high-quality digital piano sounds through headphones, allowing quiet practice while preserving the natural key feel.
Is the Yamaha B10 SC3 good for beginners?
Yes, the Yamaha B10 SC3 is an excellent choice for beginners. It offers the correct touch and response of a real piano, helping students develop strong technique from the start, while silent mode makes extra practice easier.
Is the Yamaha B10SC3 suitable for apartments or shared homes?
Yes, the Yamaha B10 SC3 is ideal for homes where noise levels matter. Headphone practice allows you to play early mornings or late evenings without disturbing family members or neighbours.
Does the Yamaha B10 SC3 need tuning?
Yes. Because it is a real acoustic piano, the Yamaha B10 SC3 should be tuned regularly, usually once or twice a year depending on use and room conditions.
How many keys does the Yamaha B10 SC3 have?
The Yamaha B10 SC3 features a full 88-key keyboard, giving you the complete range expected from a traditional piano.
Does the Yamaha B10 SC3 have pedals?
Yes, the Yamaha B10 SC3 includes three pedals, including sustain, soft and silencing/control functionality depending on setup.
Can I use headphones with the Yamaha B10 SC3?
Yes, the Yamaha B10 SC3 is specifically designed for headphone use in silent mode. It includes headphone connections so you can practise privately.
Does the Yamaha B10 SC3 connect to Bluetooth?
Yes, Yamaha SC3 silent systems include Bluetooth Audio/MIDI in many regions, allowing wireless connectivity with compatible devices and apps. Availability can vary by market.
Is the Yamaha B10 SC3 better than a digital piano?
For many players, yes. The Yamaha B10 SC3 gives you the feel and soundboard resonance of a real acoustic piano, while also offering silent practice features similar to a digital piano.
What does the Yamaha B10 SC3 sound like?
In acoustic mode, the Yamaha B10 SC3 has a clear, balanced and warm upright piano tone. In silent mode, Yamaha’s sampled sounds recreate an immersive piano experience through headphones.
Is the Yamaha B10 SC3 good for children learning piano?
Yes, it is an excellent family piano. Children benefit from learning on a real piano action, while parents often appreciate the option of quieter practice.
Can I record with the Yamaha B10 SC3?
Yes, Yamaha SC3 silent systems include recording functions, allowing players to capture performances for practice and review.
Is the Yamaha B10 SC3 worth buying?
If you want a real upright piano with the flexibility to practise privately whenever you like, the Yamaha B10 SC3 is an excellent long-term investment combining traditional craftsmanship with modern convenience.
Why Buy the Yamaha B10SC3 from Rimmers Music?
At Rimmers Music, we understand that choosing a piano is a major investment. Our experienced team is here to help you find the right Yamaha upright piano for your needs, home and budget.
When you buy from Rimmers Music, you benefit from:
- Friendly expert piano advice
- Trusted UK music retailer service
- Competitive pricing
- Help choosing the right Yamaha model
- Ongoing support before and after purchase
