Yamaha GC2 5'8" Grand Piano - Classic Collection | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha GC2 grand piano delivers exceptional expressive capabilities and rich tonal character through its meticulously crafted duplex scaling system. This 5'8" instrument combines coveted C-series sound quality with cost-saving production advantages, making it an excellent choice for serious intermediate to advanced pianists.
Product Overview
The GC2 grand piano features a carefully designed soundboard and premium materials that create a remarkably balanced tonal palette across all registers. The precision-engineered action mechanism provides responsive touch sensitivity, allowing musicians to express subtle nuances in their performances with exceptional clarity and control.
This distinguished instrument incorporates Yamaha's century-long tradition of craftsmanship with modern production efficiencies that maintain quality while improving affordability. The GC2's duplex scaling design enhances upper register harmonics, producing a vibrant, singing quality in the treble notes that complements its rich, resonant bass.
Ideal For...
- Serious piano students advancing their technical skills on a responsive, professional-quality instrument
- Home performers who desire rich, concert-hall tonal quality in a medium-sized grand piano
- Music educators seeking a reliable, expressive instrument for teaching advanced techniques
- Small performance venues requiring exceptional sound projection and tonal range
- Churches and community centers needing a versatile instrument with enduring quality
Key Features
Duplex Scaling System
The GC2 incorporates Yamaha's renowned duplex scaling technology, which enhances the upper register's harmonic content by allowing precisely calculated portions of the strings to vibrate sympathetically, creating a richer, more complex tone.
Premium Action Mechanism
The responsive keyboard action offers consistent touch weight and exceptional control, allowing pianists to execute techniques from delicate pianissimos to powerful fortissimos with precision and confidence.
Tone Collector System
This innovative design element efficiently captures and amplifies sound energy, enhancing both resonance and projection while maintaining tonal clarity across all dynamic levels.
Meticulous Cabinet Design
The elegant 5'8" cabinet strikes a perfect balance between compact dimensions and optimal string length, delivering full grand piano sound quality while fitting comfortably in homes and smaller performance spaces.
Soft-Close Fallboard
The premium soft-close keyboard cover protects the keys while preventing accidental slamming, adding both safety and refinement to the instrument's user experience.
What's Included
- Yamaha GC2 5'8" Grand Piano
- Matching artist bench
- 10-year manufacturer's warranty on mechanical parts
- Free standard shipping
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Grand Piano |
| Size | 5'8" (173 cm) length |
| Width | 59" (149 cm) |
| Height | 40" (101 cm) |
| Weight | 674 lbs (305 kg) |
| Key Surfaces | White: Acrylic Resin; Black: Phenolic Resin |
| Music Desk | 5 positions |
| Lid Prop | 3 positions with safety stop |
| Center Pedal | Sostenuto |
| Finishes | Polished Ebony, Satin Ebony, Polished White, Polished Ivory, Polished Mahogany, Satin Mahogany, Polished American Walnut, Satin American Walnut |
| Special Features | Duplex Scaling, Tone Collector, Soft-Close Fallboard |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Experience This Grand Piano Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to play this exceptional Yamaha GC2 and discover its remarkable sound and responsiveness for yourself. Our piano experts are ready to answer your questions and help you find the perfect instrument for your musical journey. Call us today, email us for more information, or stop by our showroom to experience the GC2's beautiful tone and exceptional playability.
With locations in Idaho Falls and Pocatello, Piano Gallery is Idaho's premier piano destination. With small town overhead and big city selection, we guarantee nationwide low prices on all pianos we sell, and are one of the few stores in the entire country that stock both Yamaha and Kawai pianos, the top two selling piano brands in the business! We regularly stock acoustic grands and uprights from Yamaha, Kawai, Schimmel, W.M. Knabe, as well as player pianos and Disklavier systems, premium Clavinova digital pianos, Kawai and Yamaha digital pianos, and more!
