People who believe that pianos are old at 30 have heard this from a nakedly self-serving new piano dealer, or they are mistakenly comparing pianos to cars, which have little in common with pianos. Even cheap pianos (which this piano is NOT!) can easily achieve a human lifespan of 80-100 years before needing to be rebuilt or trashed. This rare Indonesian-built Yamaha U1 is only 17 years old, making this quite a youthful piano. Furthermore, it appears to have been barely used, if at all, in its short life, making it as similar to a brand new Yamaha U1 as any used Yamaha U1 you are likely to find anywhere. The most dramatic difference between this piano and a new Yamaha U1 is the price (a new ebony Yamaha U1 is currently priced at $11,999). If you are unfamiliar with our world of pianos, the Yamaha U1 is the best-selling vertical piano model ever made worldwide. Yamaha uprights like the U1 model are difficult to keep in stock because piano teachers who help their students choose a piano recommend this model more than any other. They combine high performance and an affordable price into one irresistible package. Fortunately for you, we go out of our way to get them as often as we can. Why buy new?