Yamaha B30 SC3 PWH Silent Upright Acoustic Piano Polished White
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Yamaha B30 SC3 PWH Silent Upright Acoustic Piano Polished White
The Yamaha B30SC3PWH upright acoustic piano has seen some great improvements on its predecessor the Yamaha B3ESC3. 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 B30sc3 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: 121cm
Width: 153cm
Depth: 62cm
Yamaha B30 SC3 SILENT Piano™ for Sale at Rimmers Music - Premium Yamaha Upright Piano with Silent Practice Technology
The Yamaha B30 SC3 SILENT Piano™ is the flagship model in the latest Yamaha B Series range, combining the richest acoustic tone, strongest projection and most substantial playing experience with the convenience of private headphone practice. Designed for players who want exceptional upright piano performance without compromising flexibility, the B30 SC3 is an outstanding choice for serious pianists, teachers, advancing students and discerning home musicians.
Available from Rimmers Music, the Yamaha B30 SC3 delivers everything you would expect from a premium Yamaha upright piano, with the added benefit of integrated SILENT Piano™ technology.
If you are searching for a Yamaha B30 SC3 for sale, a Yamaha silent upright piano UK dealer, or a premium upright piano with headphone practice, the Yamaha B30 SC3 deserves serious attention.
What Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 SILENT Piano™?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 is the top model in the Yamaha B Series upright piano collection. It has been designed for players who want the fullest sound and most expressive touch in the range, while also needing the flexibility to practise quietly when required.
This model combines:
- Powerful acoustic upright piano performance
- Real hammer action keyboard feel
- Yamaha SILENT Piano™ headphone practice system
- Rich Yamaha digital piano sound in silent mode
- Larger cabinet design for greater tonal depth
- Trusted Yamaha reliability and craftsmanship
It is ideal for homes, studios, schools and teaching spaces where both performance and practicality matter.
Rich, Powerful Yamaha Acoustic Piano Sound
When played acoustically, the Yamaha B30 SC3 offers the most commanding sound in the B Series range.
Its larger cabinet and enhanced design help create:
- Deep, resonant bass response
- Warm and expressive middle register
- Clear, singing treble notes
- Excellent projection into the room
- Wide dynamic range from delicate to powerful playing
This makes the B30 SC3 especially rewarding for players who want a more advanced upright piano experience with room-filling sound.
As with all quality acoustic pianos, the natural materials continue to mature over time, helping the tonal character become even more expressive with regular use.
SILENT Piano™ Technology – Practise Anytime
The integrated SILENT Piano™ system allows you to enjoy the touch of a real acoustic piano while practising privately through headphones.
When silent mode is activated:
- The hammers stop before striking the strings
- Sensors accurately detect every key movement
- Premium Yamaha piano sound is heard through headphones
- The natural feel of the action remains unchanged
This allows you to practise:
- Late at night
- Early in the morning
- In family homes
- In apartments or shared spaces
- Without disturbing others
It gives you complete freedom to play whenever inspiration strikes.
Immersive Headphone Sound with Yamaha Technology
The Yamaha B30 SC3 uses advanced Yamaha digital sound technology to recreate the depth and realism of an acoustic piano in silent mode.
With binaural sampling and sophisticated modelling, the sound through headphones feels natural, spacious and detailed, helping players stay musically connected even during private practice.
This creates a far more satisfying experience than standard digital practice instruments.
Responsive Upright Piano Action
A premium upright piano should feel as impressive as it sounds, and the Yamaha B30 SC3 delivers a highly rewarding playing experience.
Its real acoustic action provides:
- Smooth, responsive key movement
- Excellent control over dynamics
- Consistency across all 88 keys
- Accurate repetition for more advanced playing
- Strong support for technical development
For serious students and experienced pianists, this level of touch response is invaluable.
Refined Hammer Design for Clarity and Sustain
The hammer construction benefits from Yamaha expertise developed through world-class grand pianos, helping the B30 SC3 produce a stable and musical tone throughout the keyboard.
This contributes to:
- Clear articulation of each note
- Controlled sustain
- Balanced tonal response
- Strong clarity for melody and accompaniment
Whether playing softly or powerfully, the piano remains controlled and expressive.
Larger Cabinet and Enhanced Resonance
As the largest model in the B Series, the Yamaha B30 SC3 benefits from increased cabinet dimensions, a larger soundboard and longer bass strings.
These features help deliver:
- Greater tonal depth
- Fuller bass notes
- More resonance
- Wider dynamic range
- Stronger overall projection
The solid spruce soundboard is selected for excellent tonal qualities and durability, while robust structural support helps maintain long-term consistency.
Built for Yamaha Reliability
Yamaha pianos are trusted around the world for quality and long-term dependability, and the B30 SC3 proudly continues that tradition.
Construction features include:
- Carefully selected woods
- Controlled drying and seasoning processes
- Strong frame engineered for string tension
- Reliable tuning stability
- Consistent action performance over time
This makes the Yamaha B30 SC3 a piano that can be enjoyed for many years.
Practical Features for Everyday Use
The Yamaha B30 SC3 is built not only for musical performance, but also for practical daily enjoyment.
Wide Music Stand
A spacious music desk supports larger books, scores and sheet music securely.
Soft-Close Fallboard
The keyboard lid closes gently and safely, helping protect hands and preserving a premium finish.
Elegant Yamaha Cabinet Design
A stylish upright piano appearance suitable for both traditional and modern interiors.
Who Should Buy the Yamaha B30 SC3?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 is ideal for:
Advanced Students
A superb instrument for higher grades, diploma work and serious study.
Piano Teachers
Excellent tone, touch and flexibility for lesson environments.
Experienced Home Pianists
A premium upright piano experience for everyday enjoyment.
Families Wanting the Best in the B Series
The most capable and powerful model in the range.
Buyers Wanting Acoustic Quality with Silent Practice
Real piano performance with private practice convenience
Yamaha B30 SC3 vs Standard Upright Piano
Many players want a premium acoustic upright piano but also need the flexibility to practise quietly.
The Yamaha B30 SC3 gives you:
- Real strings
- Real acoustic action
- Powerful upright piano sound
- Premium Yamaha craftsmanship
- Silent headphone practice whenever needed
That combination makes it one of the most complete upright piano solutions available today.
Buy Yamaha B30 SC3 SILENT Piano™ in the UK from Rimmers Music
If you are looking for a Yamaha B30 SC3 for sale, a Yamaha silent piano UK dealer, or the best premium upright piano for home use, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is an outstanding choice.
It combines rich acoustic performance with modern silent technology, giving you total freedom to play.
More Information About The Yamaha B30 & 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 B30 SC3 Polished Ebony Specifications
| Cabinet |
Finish |
Polished Ebony |
| Dimensions |
Width |
153 cm (60 1/4") |
| |
Height |
121 cm (47 3/4") |
| |
Depth |
62 cm (24 1/2") |
| Weight |
Weight |
236 kg (520 1/4 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 |
| Caster |
Type |
Single caster |
| 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 |
Maximum |
256 |
| Preset |
Number of Voices |
12 |
| Effects |
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 |
| |
Playback |
SMF (Format 0, Format 1) |
| |
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 |
| |
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) |
| 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 are |
Yamaha B30 SC3 FAQs
What is the Yamaha B30 SC3?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 is a premium acoustic upright piano fitted with Yamaha’s advanced SILENT Piano™ system. It combines the powerful sound and authentic touch of a real upright piano with the flexibility to practise privately through headphones.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 a real acoustic piano?
Yes, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is a genuine acoustic upright piano with real strings, hammers and a traditional piano action. The SC3 silent system adds digital practice features while preserving the feel of an acoustic instrument.
How does the Yamaha B30 SC3 silent mode work?
When silent mode is activated, the hammers stop just before striking the strings. Sensors detect key movement and trigger premium digital piano sounds through headphones, allowing quiet practice while keeping the natural key touch intact.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 the best B Series silent piano?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 is the top model in the B Series silent range, offering the largest cabinet, richest tone and strongest projection. It is often the preferred choice for players wanting the most advanced B Series playing experience.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 good for advanced players?
Yes, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is ideal for advanced students, teachers and experienced pianists. Its fuller sound, responsive action and larger cabinet make it especially rewarding for serious playing.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 suitable for home use?
Yes, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is an excellent home piano, particularly for larger rooms or dedicated music spaces. Silent mode also makes it practical for family homes where quieter practice is important.
Can I practise with headphones on the Yamaha B30 SC3?
Yes, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is specifically designed for headphone practice. Simply activate silent mode, connect headphones and enjoy realistic piano sound privately.
What does the Yamaha B30 SC3 sound like?
In acoustic mode, the Yamaha B30 SC3 delivers a rich, resonant and room-filling upright piano tone with strong bass response and clear treble. In silent mode, Yamaha’s sampled piano voices provide a natural headphone experience.
How many keys does the Yamaha B30 SC3 have?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 has a full 88-key keyboard, giving players the complete range of a traditional piano.
Does the Yamaha B30 SC3 have three pedals?
Yes, the Yamaha B30 SC3 includes three pedals: damper, silencing/control pedal and soft pedal.
Does the Yamaha B30 SC3 have Bluetooth?
Yes, Yamaha SC3 systems include Bluetooth Audio/MIDI in many regions, allowing wireless connection with compatible devices and apps such as Yamaha Smart Pianist. Availability may vary by market.
Can I record with the Yamaha B30 SC3?
Yes, the SC3 system includes recording functions, allowing you to capture performances for playback, review and practice improvement.
Does the Yamaha B30 SC3 need tuning?
Yes. Because it is a real acoustic piano, the Yamaha B30 SC3 should be tuned regularly, usually once or twice a year depending on room conditions and usage.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 better than a digital piano?
For many pianists, yes. The Yamaha B30 SC3 offers the feel, action and resonance of a real acoustic piano, while also providing silent practice features similar to a digital piano.
What size is the Yamaha B30 SC3?
Approximate dimensions are:
- Height: 121 cm
- Width: 152 cm
- Depth: 62 cm
This larger cabinet helps deliver the strongest tone in the B Series silent range.
How much does the Yamaha B30 SC3 weigh?
The Yamaha B30 SC3 weighs approximately 241 kg.
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 reliable?
Yes, Yamaha pianos are highly respected worldwide for reliability, durability and build quality. The B30 SC3 combines Yamaha acoustic craftsmanship with factory-fitted silent technology designed for long-term use
Is the Yamaha B30 SC3 worth buying?
If you want a premium upright piano with rich acoustic sound and the flexibility to practise privately through headphones, the Yamaha B30 SC3 is an excellent long-term investment.
Why Buy the Yamaha B30SC3 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
