The 5’3″ Yamaha GC1 is still one of the most popular Yamaha baby grands sold today. These pianos are made entirely in Japan and, as such, reflect the high level of craftsmanship we have come to expect from Yamaha. The beautiful GC1 baby grand combines the duplex scaling and rich tonal character of the coveted C Series grand with cost-saving advantages in materials and production to create an instrument that’s both exceptionally expressive and uncommonly affordable.
Over a century of distinguished grand piano making
Unparalleled in their beauty and musical range, grand pianos are the ultimate expression of the piano maker’s art. Yamaha’s legacy is a
comprehensive line of incomparable grands, reflecting the very latest in Yamaha acoustic and technological advances.
Crafted with uncommon care and integrity
Yamaha grand pianos have earned a global reputation as instruments of outstanding quality and value. Renowned for their eloquent expressive range and for their reliable performance over time, they play an essential role in the performing arts and music education.
They are consistently among the pianos most highly recommended by piano tuners/technicians and a leading choice of pianists at all levels, all over the world. The Yamaha reputation rests on a century-long tradition of uncompromising care and craftsmanship, supported by an unmatched range of integrated expertise, top-of-the-line production facilities, and an exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated workforce.
Yamaha’s strength in the full range of relevant technologies allows it to produce virtually every part of every piano. An open dialogue with professional musicians generates invaluable input that, in conjunction with sophisticated research facilities, has led to continual advances in each new generation of Yamaha pianos.
