Yamaha B20TC3 PWHC TransAcoustic™ Upright Piano Polished White Chrome Fittings
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Yamaha B20TC3PWHC TransAcoustic™ Upright Piano Polished White Chrome Fittings
The Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic piano is an excellent choice for modern homes, combining the authentic feel and presence of a traditional acoustic piano with the flexibility to control volume, play silently and explore a range of digital features. As a step up within the Yamaha B Series, the B20TC3 benefits from a taller cabinet, longer strings and a larger soundboard, all of which contribute to a noticeably fuller, richer and more resonant tone compared to smaller models. The sound is more developed across the entire keyboard, with added warmth and depth, particularly in the bass, giving it a more confident and expressive character overall. What really makes the B20TC3 stand out is its versatility, allowing you to enjoy it as a traditional acoustic piano, use digital sounds, blend the two together or practise silently through headphones, all in a way that feels completely natural. The keyboard is smooth, responsive and consistent, offering a comfortable and reliable playing experience for a wide range of players. Overall, the Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic offers a great balance of performance, flexibility and value for money, making it a fantastic option for those looking for a piano that fits easily into modern day living.
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Dimensions
Height: 116cm
Width: 153cm
Depth: 58cm
Yamaha B20TC3 PE TransAcoustic™ Upright Piano for Sale at Rimmers Music
The Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic™ upright piano is a fantastic step up within the Yamaha B Series, offering a richer, more resonant acoustic tone alongside the flexibility modern players need at home. With its taller 116cm cabinet, elegant traditional styling and enhanced internal design, the B20TC3 delivers a more powerful and immersive playing experience while retaining the practicality of volume control and silent practice. Available from Rimmers Music, this model is ideal for players who want a more developed sound than a compact upright, combined with the freedom to practise and play on their own terms. It is particularly well suited to those progressing through their playing, or anyone looking for a piano that will continue to grow with them over time.
A Fuller, More Expressive Yamaha Upright Piano Tone
The first thing you notice when playing the Yamaha B20TC3 is the added depth and presence in the sound. Thanks to its increased height, the piano benefits from longer strings and a larger soundboard compared to smaller models, which translates into a fuller, more rounded tone.
You will notice:
- A warmer, more supportive bass
- A clear and expressive middle register
- Bright but controlled treble
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Excellent balance across all 88 keys
This makes everyday playing more enjoyable and rewarding, whether you are practising, learning or playing for pleasure.
TransAcoustic™ Technology – Natural Volume Control
What really sets the Yamaha B20TC3 apart is its TransAcoustic™ technology, allowing you to control the volume of your piano without losing the natural character of an acoustic instrument. The soundboard itself becomes a speaker, meaning the sound still resonates through the piano rather than from external sources.
This gives you the ability to:
- Play at reduced volume while keeping a natural tone
- Practise at any time of day without disturbing others
- Enjoy sound that still feels like it comes from the piano
- Avoid relying on external speakers
It is a simple idea, but in practice it makes a huge difference to how often and how comfortably you can play.
Silent Practice and Digital Flexibility
The Yamaha B20TC3 also includes a silent mode, allowing you to practise through headphones while maintaining the natural feel of the piano action. This is ideal for shared living spaces or late evening practice.
Alongside this, the digital features add real value:
- Built-in recording to capture your playing
- Metronome for improving timing
- 20 rhythm patterns for more engaging practice
- Bluetooth Audio and MIDI connectivity
- Compatibility with apps such as Smart Pianist
These features are easy to use and genuinely helpful, whether you are learning, teaching or simply enjoying playing at home.
Designed to Support Your Playing
The Yamaha B20TC3 is a piano that supports development over time. Its tone is clear and balanced, helping both melody and accompaniment come through naturally, while the materials used in its construction allow the sound to mature the more it is played.
It is the kind of instrument that encourages better playing and keeps you engaged long term.
Smooth, Responsive Yamaha Action
A piano should feel as good as it sounds, and the B20TC3 delivers a smooth and consistent touch across the keyboard. The precision-built action allows for accurate control of dynamics and expression, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.
You can expect:
- Even, consistent touch across all keys
- Good control at both soft and loud dynamics
- A reliable and comfortable playing experience
This makes it ideal for both developing players and more experienced pianists.
Improved Resonance and Build Quality
The larger cabinet design allows for a bigger soundboard and longer bass strings, contributing to the increased tonal depth of the B20TC3. The solid spruce soundboard helps produce a warm, resonant tone, while five back posts provide strength and stability.
Yamaha’s careful wood selection and seasoning process ensures long-term reliability, helping the piano maintain its sound and structure over time.
Practical and Elegant Design
The Yamaha B20TC3 is designed for everyday use as well as performance, combining practicality with a classic upright appearance.
Key features include:
- A wide music stand for larger sheet music
- A soft-close fallboard for safe and quiet closing
- Traditional cabinet styling with front legs and castors
- A polished ebony finish that suits most interiors
It is a piano that looks as good as it sounds in the home.
Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic™ Specifications
Cabinet
Dimensions
- Width: 153 cm (60 1/4")
- Height: 116 cm (45 3/4")
- Depth: 58 cm (22 3/4")
Weight
- Weight: 224 kg (493 3/4 lbs)
Keyboard
- Number of Keys: 88
- White Key Surfaces: Acrylic Resin
- Black Key Surfaces: Phenolic Resin
Pedals
- Type: Damper, Silencing Pedal, Soft
Hammer
Frame
Back Posts
Key Cover
- Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Casters
TransAcoustic™ & Silent System
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 centre pedal
Soundboard Drive System
- Technology: Yamaha TransAcoustic™
Tone Generator
- Piano Sounds: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
- Binaural Sampling: Yes
- Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
- Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
- Key-off Samples: Yes
- Smooth Release: Yes
Polyphony
Voices & Effects
- Number of Voices: 12
- Reverb: Yes
- Brilliance: Yes
- Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
Songs & Recording (MIDI)
- Preset Songs: 12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
- Recording Songs: 10
- Tracks: 2
- Data Capacity: Approx. 500 KB
Formats:
- Playback: SMF (Format 0 & 1)
- Recording: SMF (Format 0)
Audio Recording & Playback
- Recording Time: Up to 80 minutes per song
- Playback Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)
- Recording Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)
Functions
- Rhythm Patterns: 20
- Metronome: Yes
- Tempo Range: 5 – 500 BPM
- Transpose: -12 to +12
- Tuning: 414.8 – 466.8 Hz
Connectivity & Control
- Display: 7-Segment
- Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI)
- Headphones: Stereo mini jack ×2
- AUX IN: Stereo mini jack
- USB to Device: Yes
- USB to Host: Yes
Storage
- Internal Memory: Approx. 1.3 MB
- External Storage: USB Flash Drive
Power Supply
- AC Adaptor: PA-500 (or Yamaha equivalent)
- Power Consumption: 17W
- Auto Power Off: Yes
Accessories
Included:
- AC Adaptor
- Power Cord
- Headphones
- Headphone Hanger
- Attachment Screws
- Owner’s Manual
Optional:
- USB Wireless LAN Adaptor (UD-WL01)
A Piano That Fits Around You
The Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic™ upright piano offers a brilliant balance of traditional acoustic performance and modern flexibility. With its fuller tone, responsive touch and ability to adapt to your lifestyle, it is a piano that works just as well for everyday practice as it does for more expressive playing. If you are looking for a Yamaha upright piano that offers more depth, more control and the freedom to play whenever you like, the B20TC3 is an excellent choice.
More About The Yamaha B20 & 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.
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 B20TC3 TransAcoustic™ FAQs
What is the Yamaha B20TC3 TransAcoustic piano?
The Yamaha B20TC3 is an acoustic upright piano with built-in TransAcoustic™ technology, allowing you to control volume, play through headphones and access digital features while still enjoying the feel and response of a real piano.
Is the Yamaha B20TC3 a real acoustic piano?
Yes, the B20TC3 is a genuine acoustic upright piano with real strings, hammers and soundboard. The TransAcoustic system enhances the instrument without changing its natural playing feel.
What is TransAcoustic™ technology?
TransAcoustic™ technology uses transducers to turn the piano’s soundboard into a speaker. This allows digital sounds to resonate through the piano itself, creating a more natural and immersive sound compared to standard speakers.
Can I control the volume on the Yamaha B20TC3?
Yes, one of the key benefits of the B20TC3 is adjustable volume. You can play at lower levels while still enjoying a natural piano sound, making it ideal for home environments.
Does the Yamaha B20TC3 have a silent mode?
Yes, the B20TC3 includes a silent practice mode. When activated, the hammers stop striking the strings and you hear high-quality piano sound through headphones instead.
Can I use headphones with the Yamaha B20TC3?
Yes, the piano has dual headphone outputs, allowing for private practice at any time without disturbing others.
What is the difference between the B20TC3 and B10TC3?
The B20TC3 is larger, with a taller cabinet, longer strings and a bigger soundboard. This results in a fuller, more powerful tone and greater depth, making it a step up in sound and performance.
What does the Yamaha B20TC3 sound like?
The B20TC3 offers a warm, rich and balanced tone with a stronger bass response and more overall depth compared to smaller upright pianos. It is well suited to both expressive playing and everyday practice.
Is the Yamaha B20TC3 suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is suitable for beginners, but it is particularly well suited to progressing players who want a piano that will support their development over time.
Can I connect the Yamaha B20TC3 to apps or devices?
Yes, the B20TC3 features Bluetooth Audio and MIDI connectivity, allowing you to connect to apps such as Smart Pianist for interactive learning and control.
Does the Yamaha B20TC3 include different instrument sounds?
Yes, it includes a range of digital voices, including high-quality Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer piano sounds, as well as additional instrument options for more creative playing.
Does the Yamaha B20TC3 need tuning?
Yes, as an acoustic piano, the B20TC3 requires regular tuning to maintain its sound quality. Typically, tuning is recommended once or twice per year.
Is the Yamaha B20TC3 good for home use?
Absolutely. Its ability to control volume, practise silently and fit into a modern living space makes it an excellent choice for home environments.
How many keys does the Yamaha B20TC3 have?
The Yamaha B20TC3 has a full 88-key keyboard, offering the complete range of a traditional piano.
Is the Yamaha B20TC3 worth buying?
If you are looking for a real acoustic piano with a richer tone, added flexibility and modern features for everyday use, the Yamaha B20TC3 is an excellent long-term investment.
Why buy the Yamaha B20TC3 from Rimmers Music?
Buying from Rimmers Music means you are choosing a trusted UK piano specialist. You will receive expert advice, competitive pricing and reliable service whether you shop online or visit in store.
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
