Yamaha YC-88 Stage Piano - Pre Owned with Wheeled case and FC3A Sustain Pedal

Our Pre Owned Yamaha YC-88 is in excellent condition, has been fully tested in store by our experts and is in full working order. Some small surface marks may be noticeable but this is purely cosmetic and there are some marks on the underside of the product but again purely cosmetic. Comes with a 12 month warranty and unlimited technical support.

Despite its impressive feature set, the YC-88 weighs just 18.6kg, making it one of the most portable professional stage keyboards in its class. Its three independent sound sections can be layered or split across the keyboard, allowing players to create complex performance setups that can be stored and recalled instantly using Live Sets. Combined with outstanding build quality, a superb wooden-key action and Yamaha's renowned sound engine, the YC-88 is an outstanding choice for gigging musicians, session players and studio professionals alike.

YC-88 Main Features

• Premium acoustic pianos including the Yamaha CFX, S700, C7, Nashville C3 and more
• Dual organ engines featuring VCM tonewheel modelling and FM Organ technology
• Physical drawbars with illuminated LEDs for excellent visibility on dark stages
• Extensive onboard effects including dual insert effects, speaker and amp simulations, master reverb and master EQ
• Lightweight design weighing only 18.6kg
• NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard action with triple sensors
• Three independent sound sections for layering and keyboard splits
• Live Set memory for instant recall of custom performance setups
• Regular Yamaha firmware updates that introduce new sounds and performance features

Firmware Updates

Yamaha continues to enhance the YC-88 with regular firmware updates, expanding both its functionality and sound library.

Version 1.30 introduced several notable improvements, including:

• New Vibrato/Chorus effects for FM Organ voices
• Pan control within Live Set Sound settings
• Simultaneous editing of multiple parameters within the Keys section
• Rotary speaker speed hold functionality
• Additional Live Set presets
• New voices and performance sounds

Before installing any firmware update, it is recommended that you back up your Live Sets and user data, as updates may overwrite existing settings.

Premium Acoustic Piano Collection

At the heart of the YC-88 is an outstanding collection of Yamaha's most respected acoustic pianos. The flagship Yamaha CFX concert grand delivers rich bass, exceptional clarity and remarkable dynamic range, making it ideal for classical, jazz and contemporary performance.

Alongside the CFX are carefully sampled instruments including the S700, C7 and Nashville C3, each offering its own distinctive tonal character. Whether you require a warm, intimate piano or a bright instrument capable of cutting through a live band mix, the YC-88 provides the versatility to suit virtually any musical style.

NW-GH3 Natural Wood Keyboard Action

Exceptional sounds deserve an equally inspiring keyboard action. The YC-88 features Yamaha's NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer action, incorporating real wooden white keys and triple-sensor technology for an authentic acoustic piano playing experience.

The graded hammer weighting accurately reproduces the feel of a grand piano, while the triple sensors provide excellent responsiveness for repeated notes, fast passages and expressive performances.

Designed for Live Performance

Every aspect of the YC-88 has been designed with performing musicians in mind. The intuitive front panel provides immediate access to sounds, effects, drawbars, Live Sets and performance controls without requiring extensive menu navigation.

Clear labelling, dedicated controls and illuminated indicators ensure that adjustments can be made quickly and confidently, even on dimly lit stages. Whether performing live, rehearsing or working in the studio, the YC-88 keeps everything you need at your fingertips.

Authentic Organ Performance

The YC-88 faithfully recreates the character of classic vintage organs through Yamaha's powerful VCM Organ engine. Dedicated physical drawbars provide real-time control, while additional parameters such as key click, leakage, percussion and rotary speaker speed allow players to shape authentic organ tones with ease.

The FM Organ engine expands the instrument's versatility even further. Its eight-operator architecture offers everything from rich, powerful organ sounds to classic transistor organs and more experimental textures. Yamaha's continuing firmware updates have introduced additional FM organ models and enhanced rotary speaker simulations, giving performers even greater creative flexibility.

Powerful Built-In Effects

The YC-88 features an extensive onboard effects engine that allows multiple processors to operate simultaneously. Players can use dual insert effects alongside amp and speaker simulations, master reverb and master EQ to create polished, professional sounds without the need for external equipment.

Whether adding subtle ambience to a grand piano, enhancing electric pianos with chorus and delay, or driving organ sounds through realistic rotary speakers and amp simulations, the YC-88 delivers studio-quality effects that are equally impressive on stage and in the studio.