If you went to American schools in the 1970s and 80s, you would have seen pianos exactly like this in classrooms, choir rooms, band rooms, and practice rooms. Yamaha had two factories in the US just for making these models, first in Grand Haven, Michigan (where this model was made), and later in Thomaston, Georgia. They were the ultimate institutional vertical piano model for decades. With reinforced toe blocks and 8 rubber casters, they were designed to be tough and mobile. Luckily, they were also offered to the public, so you didn’t have to be a school to get one. Clearly, this piano never spent a day of its life in a school but was a gently used home piano. The price we are asking for this very capable piano is barely enough to buy you the lowliest new “starter” piano at a fancy pants new piano store, so if a good value is your goal, then give this piano a serious look. Regardless of what piano you choose, or how much you spend, your money always goes much further in our world of fine, used pianos. A great first piano for you or your kids to learn on. Why buy new??