Piano Expert · Lévis, delivery throughout Quebec
Used Yamaha C3 pianos for sale in Quebec
The Yamaha C3 is an approximately 1.86 m grand appreciated in homes, studios and teaching spaces. It is an appealing format for those wanting a grand with presence while keeping dimensions easier to accommodate than a C5.
Yamaha C3: available instruments
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Choosing your Yamaha C3
A grand piano for exploring your playing
Try the C3 if you want to work more closely on dynamics, transitions and touch control. Play a melody, its accompaniment and a few fast passages to feel how the piano responds to your playing. We help you compare instruments based on your preferences and budget.
Every piano has its own personality
That is what makes the world of pianos so interesting: every instrument has its own personality. From one edition to another, from one year to the next, and even between two Yamaha C3 pianos of the same model, the touch, sound and playing feel can be different. Come and try them, listen for what you enjoy and find the piano that will accompany you throughout your musical life.
Planning space and access
At approximately 1.86 m long, a C3 needs a planned place in your room, plus space for the bench and player. We can help compare this format with a shorter C2 or a larger C5. For delivery, our team reviews access with you to prepare installation in your chosen location.
Is this the right model for you?
The C3 may suit pianists moving to a grand, amateurs who practise regularly and teachers with the necessary space. A trial remains the best way to check whether its response and sound suit your playing.
Yamaha C3: a grand piano history
The C3 in Yamaha’s history
Yamaha introduced the C3 in 1967, when its C series of grand pianos began. The model was part of an effort to offer a professional-quality instrument for the home and studio. Over the decades, different versions have enriched the family, offering several personalities to discover.
A C3 at home or in the studio
The C3 is often considered by those seeking a grand with a present bass, sustaining notes and scope for dynamics. Its approximately 1.86 m length makes it a format to compare for a music room, studio or teaching space. Each instrument’s character is still something to discover at the keyboard.
GH1, C1, C2, C3 or C5: which format suits you?
Length affects how a piano fits your room
The GH1 and C1 are among the smaller grands, around 1.60 m long. At approximately 1.73 m, the C2 is an appealing option when comparing a format shorter than the C3. The C3 is about 1.86 m and the C5 approaches two metres. These differences affect space requirements as well as what you hear and feel during a trial.
Consider the budget instrument by instrument
A good starting point is to tell us about your space and the budget you want to set aside for your piano. We can suggest instruments to compare, from a small grand to a more generous format. On the used market, a larger model is not automatically the most expensive: each instrument’s condition and preparation also influence the choice.
| Model | Indicative length | To guide your choice |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha GH1 | Approximately 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | A small grand to consider for the home. |
| Yamaha C1 | Approximately 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | Another compact format for comparing touch and budget. |
| Yamaha C2 | Approximately 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | An intermediate size between smaller formats and the C3. |
| Yamaha C3 | Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | To explore a grand piano with more length. |
| Yamaha C5 | Around 2 m, depending on the version | A larger format when your room and musical plans allow. |
Dimensions vary by version. We can confirm the measurements of the piano that interests you and help you plan its place at home. Available models change with arrivals.
Browse available grand pianosChoose your Yamaha, even from a distance
A showroom in Lévis, customers throughout Quebec
Many of you travel from outside the Quebec City area to choose your piano at Piano Expert. At our showroom in Lévis, Saint-Nicolas, our large inventory and personal service give you time to compare instruments and find the one that feels right for you. Visits are by appointment so we can give you the time and guidance you need.
Shop for your piano from a distance
You can shop for your piano from a distance at Piano Expert. We are here to give you as much information as possible about the pianos that interest you. Photos, videos and conversations with our team give you a first look at your future instrument and help you narrow down your choice, before a visit or when preparing to buy from a distance.
Delivery throughout Quebec
We arrange piano delivery throughout Quebec, including Beauce, Charlevoix, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Cost, access and timing must be confirmed with our team. Transport and one home tuning are included in the Quebec City and Lévis area, subject to applicable conditions; for other regions, we discuss the arrangements with you.
Inspection, preparation and warranty
Our used pianos are inspected and prepared before sale. Ask for information about the instrument that interests you and its applicable warranty terms. Choose based on the actual piano, its touch, sound and condition.
Looking for a different sound or format? Our Yamaha selection also includes other upright and grand models, subject to availability.
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