Description
The Piano That Records, Plays Back, and Goes Silent
The Yamaha DGC1 ENST combines the acclaimed GC1 baby grand piano—crafted in Kakegawa, Japan—with the ENSPIRE ST system, delivering acoustic performance, complete recording/playback functionality, Yamaha's patented SILENT Piano system, and DSP Servo Drive technology. This is a piano of unlimited potential for Wisconsin piano teachers documenting student lessons, home players seeking late-night silent practice, performers creating recordings, and families wanting one instrument that serves multiple musical needs. At 5'3", the GC1 provides genuine grand piano touch and tone in a footprint that fits most homes and studios.
Acoustic Excellence
Solid spruce soundboard with spruce ribs produces rich, resonant tone with the complexity and sustain expected from Yamaha grands. V-Pro Vacuum Shield Mold frame casting process ensures structural integrity and tonal stability. Two-piece separated bridge construction enhances tonal clarity and sustain. Three Merkus pine back posts support the soundboard. Seasoned spruce keys with Acrypet white key surfaces and phenolic resin black key surfaces provide durability and traditional feel. Soft-close fallboard prevents accidental slams. Single-wheeled solid brass casters support elegant aesthetics and smooth positioning.
ENSPIRE ST Technology
Recording/Playback: Capture your performances in high-resolution with all pedaling and dynamic nuance, then play them back through the acoustic piano. Document practice sessions, create teaching demonstrations, or preserve musical moments.
SILENT Piano System: Yamaha's patented system stops the hammers before striking strings, routing sound through headphones via high-quality piano samples. Practice anytime without disturbing family, neighbors, or building occupants—essential for apartment dwellers, late-night players, and early-morning practice sessions.
DSP Servo Drive System: Provides precise playback reproduction of recorded performances and streamed content with exceptional dynamic control and pedaling accuracy.
Specifications
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: DGC1 ENST (GC1 with ENSPIRE ST)
- Size: 5'3" baby grand
- Made in: Kakegawa, Japan
- Soundboard: Solid spruce with spruce ribs
- Frame: V-Pro Vacuum Shield Mold casting
- Bridge: Two-piece separated construction
- Back posts: 3, Merkus pine
- Keys: Seasoned spruce
- White key surfaces: Acrypet
- Black key surfaces: Phenolic resin
- Fallboard: Soft close
- Pedals: Shift, sostenuto, damper
- Casters: Single-wheeled solid brass
- Weight: 627 lbs (285 kg)