Yamaha FC3 Reviews

3.4/5.0 based on 7 customer reviews

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Gerald Gabbard
from Trinidad, CO
December 2, 2007 Music Background:
Music educator, pianist and composer

Excellent half damper pedal

The Yamaha FC3 half damper sustain pedal is truly an excellent addition to one's keyboard tools. It is much nicer than a traditional electronic footswitch and it feels and acts like a real grand piano's pedal. Half pedaling is not just a sales pitch with this pedal--it really works! Combine this pedal with a hammer action keyboard and it should more than satisfy the descriminating player who expects acoustic response from an electronic instrument!

Bill Prescott
from Salisbury, MA
February 26, 2012 Music Background:
44 years piano and keyboards

this is what you want

You're hear for a good reason, you can't control your sustain properly with the less expensive on-off sustain pedals. For compatable yamaha gear this is the one you want.

Zach
from NYC
February 21, 2009 Music Background:
hobbyist

great pedal but doesn't stick to floor

sounds great, works great, but slips right out from under the keyboard

these things work for a couple of bucks, though:

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Alex
from greensboro nc
June 26, 2009 Music Background:
Student

¡¡Squeaky!!

It does what it is supposed to do with my motif xs. Soooooo squeaky at times. Frustrating if trying to play quietly with headphones as to not disturb others.

J.M.
from Iowa City, Iowa
May 9, 2008 Music Background:
Pro Musician

Cool and Squeaky

I like it. I just wish it wouldn't squeak every time I press it down. Barely used it, but there's a loud mouse in it!

Jonathan Feinberg
from Medford, MA
May 1, 2009 Music Background:
Amateur pianist

Squeak, honk, squeak... blech.

The pedal seems to function as designed as far as providing half-damper effects, but is extremely squeaky. I'm hoping to find some lubricant for it that will kill the squeak without killing the electronics.

Anonymous
May 12, 2008 Music Background:
Bachelor degree in music theory and composition

ArcSynth

This pedal is mediocre in quality. As a music graduate (piano is my main instrument), a serious pianist will know that a grand pedal is normally timed for quarter (not half) pedal travel for partial damper lift. Also, the FC3 has a rubbing sound during movement (not bad, but I would expect more from Yamaha). I ordered another pedal but it had the same rubbing sound. I prefer the way the FC4 feels, although it doesn't offer a partial damper effect. The FC3 pedal concept is a great idea. Yamaha needs to make a better pedal.

Yamaha FC3

Pedal with Half-damper Support, 6' Cable, and ¼" Plug