🎹 Yamaha W102 Overview
Model: Yamaha W102
Height: ~131 cm (52")
Made in: Japan 🇯🇵
Finish: Usually walnut or mahogany satin, featuring solid wood cabinetry — much more decorative and luxurious than the standard U-series.
Production period: Late 1970s to early 1980s
Design type: High-end equivalent of the U3, but with a premium wood finish and slightly warmer tone.
🎵 Tone & Touch
Tone: Rich, warm, and resonant the wooden cabinet enhances warmth and projection.
Touch: Responsive, with Yamaha’s classic precision action. It feels similar to the U3, but often described as slightly smoother and more musical due to the tonal character of the wood.
Soundboard: Solid spruce
Hammers: High-quality felt, often upgraded in reconditioned models.