Sir Elton John famously relies exclusively on Yamaha concert grand pianos for his global concert tours and high-profile live performances, maintaining a long-standing endorsement partnership with the manufacturer. His preferred touring instruments are advanced Yamaha Disklavier reproducing grand pianos, including his legendary primary touring instrument known affectionately as "Piano A," which features custom electronic MIDI integration to layer synthesized keyboards and sound modules seamlessly beneath the acoustic soundboard during massive stadium shows.