{"product_id":"yamaha-b20-sc3-silent-upright-piano-in-polished-white-with-chrome-fittings","title":"Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano in Polished White with Chrome Fittings","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano in Polished White with chrome fittings — a beautifully elegant acoustic Yamaha upright piano with the added freedom of Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano technology. Combining a richer 116cm upright piano cabinet with private headphone practice, the B20 SC3 is an exceptional choice for students, families, teachers, adult learners and home pianists who want authentic acoustic performance with modern flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Yamaha’s latest B Series upright piano range, the B20 SC3 sits above the compact B10 SC3, offering greater tonal depth, stronger projection and a more expressive playing experience while still remaining practical for modern homes, apartments, teaching studios and family living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in polished white with brass fittings, this model brings a bright, luxurious and timeless look to the home. The gloss white cabinet creates a fresh and refined appearance, while the brass pedals, hinges and fittings add warmth, tradition and premium detail. It is a beautiful choice for customers who want a piano that looks elegant, sounds expressive and fits naturally into a stylish living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 is designed for players who want the sound and feel of a real acoustic piano, but with the flexibility to practise silently whenever needed. It gives you the best of both worlds: a genuine Yamaha acoustic upright piano for natural room-filling sound, and Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano technology for private headphone practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen played acoustically, the B20 SC3 behaves like a traditional upright piano, with real hammers, real strings and natural soundboard resonance. When Silent mode is engaged, the acoustic sound is muted and Yamaha’s sensor system captures your performance so you can listen through headphones using beautifully detailed Yamaha piano voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Yamaha B20 SC3 ideal for busy homes, shared living spaces, evening practice, apartment living, student practice and anyone who wants to play more often without disturbing others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Real Acoustic Yamaha Upright Piano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Yamaha B20 SC3 is a true acoustic upright piano. Unlike a digital piano, the B20 SC3 uses a real acoustic action, real strings and a traditional soundboard when played normally. This gives players the natural response, tonal depth and expressive control needed to develop proper piano technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 116cm cabinet gives the B20 SC3 a fuller and more resonant sound than smaller compact uprights. Compared with the B10 SC3, the B20 SC3 offers greater tonal body, improved bass response and a more satisfying dynamic range, making it a strong choice for progressing students and long-term home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor families, teachers and serious learners, this makes the B20 SC3 a highly practical investment. It offers the reliability and musical quality expected from Yamaha, while adding the modern flexibility that many households now need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha SC3 Silent Piano Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 is fitted with Yamaha’s SC3 Silent Piano system, allowing you to practise privately through headphones while keeping the authentic touch of an acoustic upright piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Silent mode is activated, the hammers are prevented from striking the strings. Yamaha’s non-contact sensor system then detects your playing and sends your performance to the digital tone generator. Through headphones, you can enjoy premium piano sounds including the Yamaha CFX concert grand and Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially useful for students who need to practise regularly, adults who play around work or family life, and households where noise levels matter. Whether it is early morning, late evening or a busy family day, the B20 SC3 lets you keep playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicher Tone Than the B10 SC3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 is the ideal step up from the B10 SC3 for customers who want more acoustic depth and projection. Its taller 116cm cabinet allows for a larger soundboard area and longer strings, helping the piano produce a warmer bass, clearer treble and broader dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the B20 SC3 particularly well suited to progressing students, adult learners, returning players and anyone who wants a compact Yamaha Silent Piano with a fuller, more rewarding acoustic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the B10 SC3 is the most compact option, the B20 SC3 is the balanced middle ground: still home-friendly, but with greater musical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractise More Often, Without Disturbing Others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano is that it helps you play more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional acoustic piano can sometimes be limited by neighbours, family members, sleeping children, work schedules or the natural volume of the instrument. The B20 SC3 removes many of those barriers. You can enjoy full acoustic tone when you want it, then switch to Silent mode when you need private practice through headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students, this can mean more consistent practice. For parents, it makes the piano easier to live with. For adult players, it gives you the freedom to enjoy music around your own schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished White Cabinet with Brass Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 in Polished White with chrome fittings has a bright, elegant and timeless appearance that suits modern homes, music rooms and stylish family spaces. The polished white cabinet gives the piano a fresh, premium look, while the brass fittings add a warm and classic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finish is perfect for customers who want an acoustic upright piano that feels decorative as well as musical. It offers a softer, lighter alternative to a traditional black upright piano, while still retaining the presence and craftsmanship of a serious Yamaha acoustic instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass detail works beautifully against the gloss white cabinet, giving the piano a refined and luxurious character. It is especially well suited to bright interiors, living rooms, teaching studios and homes where the piano will become a visual centrepiece as well as a musical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Students, Families and Serious Learners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 is an excellent piano for beginners, but it is especially strong for players who want an instrument they can grow into. Its acoustic action helps students build proper finger strength, touch control, tone production and musical expression from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor progressing students, the richer tone of the B20 cabinet offers more musical reward than a smaller upright. For teachers, the Silent Piano system adds flexibility for lessons, practice and demonstration. For families, it provides the authenticity of a real acoustic piano with the convenience of quieter everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the B20 SC3 a superb long-term choice for homes where music is likely to become part of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Features for Modern Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 gives players far more than silent practice. In Silent mode, you can access high-quality Yamaha piano voices, binaural sampling, Virtual Resonance Modeling, Grand Expression Modeling, recording functions, metronome features and headphone connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo headphone outputs make the B20 SC3 especially useful for teacher-and-student listening, shared silent practice or duet-style private playing. USB connectivity also supports modern practice, recording and music-learning setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the B20 SC3 a powerful choice for students, teachers and home musicians who want an acoustic piano that fits naturally into modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Features for Everyday Playing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha B20 SC3 includes a wide, full-length music rest, making it easier to use larger music books, exam pieces, duet scores and modern sheet music. This is a useful feature for students, teachers and anyone working with larger scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft-close fallboard gently lowers the key cover, helping protect fingers and adding a smoother, safer feel to everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-pedal setup includes damper, silencing and soft pedals, giving players expressive acoustic control as well as easy access to Silent mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine acoustic upright piano with Yamaha SC3 Silent technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e116cm cabinet for richer tone and greater projection than the B10 SC3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished white finish with chrome fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay acoustically or practise privately through headphones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano voices in 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Its taller 116cm frame gives the piano more depth, stronger bass and a more expressive acoustic sound, while still remaining practical for home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the B10 SC3 if you want the most compact Yamaha Silent Upright Piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the B20 SC3 if you want a fuller tone, richer bass and more dynamic range while keeping a compact, home-friendly size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many families and progressing students, the B20 SC3 offers the best balance of size, sound and long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha B20 SC3 vs Standard Yamaha B20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Yamaha B20 is a traditional acoustic upright piano. 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