The Pearl River UP 123 is a 48-inch (123 cm) professional-grade upright piano known for its rich tone, dynamic range, and value for money. It is part of Pearl River’s Traditional Series and is occasionally offered with an integrated silent system for private playing.
Key Specifications and Features
The UP 123 model (also referenced as UP123T) incorporates quality materials and design features aimed at providing a high-performance instrument.
- Height: 123 cm (48 inches), a size that allows for longer strings and a larger soundboard compared to smaller uprights, contributing to a richer, more resonant tone similar to a baby grand piano.
- Dimensions: 151 cm (width) x 63 cm (depth).
- Weight: 243 kg.
- Soundboard: Features an all-spruce soundboard, which is a key component for creating a clear, sustaining tone.
- Strings: Equipped with German Röslau strings.
- Hammers & Action: Utilizes in-house manufactured Pearl River hammers and action, which many piano makers do not do, allowing for consistent quality control.
- Hardware: Typically includes silver hardware.
- Fallboard: Features a “slow close” or “soft-close” fallboard mechanism for safety and convenience.