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Yamaha YC88 specs
The YC88 is the flagship of Yamaha's YC organ-style stage series, combining the VCM Organ/AWM2/FM engine with an 88-note wood-based NW-GH3 hammer action and balanced XLR outputs. Introduced in 2021, it is aimed at players who want one weighted board for organ, piano and synth gigs.
Brand: Yamaha
8.2/ 10
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NW-GH3 wooden-key 88-note hammer action plus the drawbar organ engine in one 18.6 kg board - a rare one-rig solution.
#4 of 21 stage pianos · full ranking| Status | legacy |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 200 |
| Effects | 36 effect types; organ Pre Drive; Key A/B insertions (35 types x 2 each); rotary speaker/amp sims (3 rotary, 4 amp); 1 reverb; 3-band Master EQ |
| Sound engine | VCM Organ + AWM2 + FM |
| Speakers | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | No |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 18.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1298, 142, 364] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Released | 2021 |
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Strengths
- NW-GH3 wooden-key graded hammer action - unusual at this price for an organ-styled board
- Balanced XLR outputs plus standard line outs
- FC3A foot pedal included in the box
Weaknesses
- 128-note polyphony total for a weighted 88-key board
- 18.6 kg without a semi-bulked case makes regular hauling a workout
- No aftertouch
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Spec source: usa.yamaha.com — verified 2026-10-10