Yamaha is the largest piano company in the world. Most people are intimately familiar with the vast number of mid-range and entry level pianos, Clavinova digital pianos and entry level pianos which offer a good balance between price and performance. The S Series Yamaha is a different breed of piano. In a separate factory in Japan from where the C Series pianos are made, Yamaha produces a very limited number of hand-built pianos meticulously crafted utilizing the finest materials and workmanship possible. These instruments share many elements with Hamburg Steinway. It has a host of refinements perfected in the centennial redesign of their flagship CFIIIS concert grand. What sets this Yamaha S Series Grand Piano is that it hasn’t been played at all – it is in brand new condition. It is also is also a Southern California piano. So, unlike pianos from desert or beach environments, it has benefitted from the semi-arid climate which is ideal for pianos. The piano also looks new – gorgeous finish and absolutely no signs of aging. We just had the piano prepped to a concert level of performance suitable for the most discerning player, recording studio or performance venue. If you have never played an S Series Yamaha and appreciate top tier pianos, this piano is as good as any piano of its size you will find.