Description
The Yamaha G2 is widely regarded as one of the best-value Yamaha grand pianos on the pre-owned market. It belongs to the G Series, the predecessor to the current C Series, and was manufactured entirely in Japan at Yamaha’s Hamamatsu factory.
Yamaha G2. Main Specifications
Model: Yamaha G2
Year: 1980
Length: 170cm (5’7″)
Weight: Approximately 305kg
Pedals: 3
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Finish: Polished Black
Yamaha G2. Tone
Compared with the G1, the G2 offers:
- Deeper bass response thanks to its longer strings.
- Greater sound projection.
- Better tonal balance across all registers.
- A bright and clear sound, characteristic of Yamaha, while retaining enough warmth and body for classical music and jazz.
Its size makes it an extremely versatile instrument: large enough to produce a rich, full tone, yet compact enough for homes, studios, and teaching environments.
Action
The Yamaha action from this period is one of the instrument’s greatest strengths:
- Fast and highly responsive.
- Excellent repetition.
- Outstanding durability when properly maintained.
- Easy to regulate, with replacement parts readily available.
For these reasons, the Yamaha G2 has been a popular choice in conservatories and music schools for decades.
Build Quality
Yamaha pianos manufactured from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s are widely regarded by piano technicians as part of Yamaha’s “golden era” of Japanese craftsmanship. They are renowned for their exceptional build quality, premium materials, and remarkable consistency.
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