Don Claybrook
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Thu Jan-29-04 10:56 AM
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Who knows anything about digital pianos? |
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I'm about to make a digital piano purchase. I want the closest possible sound and feel of an acoustic piano, without breaking the bank. Bells and whistles are fine, but the replication of a real piano is the most important consideration for me.
I've done a good deal of research, and I think I've decided on the Yamaha P250. I had been looking at the P120, but the 250 appears to have a slightly better sound, and a lot more gizmos.
But I thought I'd check with anyone who may have already gone through this process and ask for your thoughts.
Thanks.
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Thu Jan-29-04 10:59 AM
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1. I got a Roland ep-90 a couple of years back |
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and have been pleased with it...but we just got it because we needed something for the house and don't have room for a baby-grand. :-) If I recall it was under $1000.
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Thu Jan-29-04 10:59 AM
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2. Kawai Wood Keyboard Is The Best, Sound Is Good, Try The MP9500 |
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Thu Jan-29-04 11:21 AM
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3. Just bought a Roland F-90 |
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Very nice instrument -- feels like a "real" piano, with weighted key action. Good sound -- two grand piano samples to choose from, plus a few others. I like it.
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Thu Jan-29-04 11:32 AM
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4. I have an Alesis QS 8.1 that has some decent sounds |
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The action is good, some decent voices and it's pretty affordable. You can also get some cards for more voices...
Yamahas have good acoustic piano sounds usually.
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Thu Jan-29-04 11:34 AM
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5. Bought my daughter a Yamaha for Christmas |
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and it sounds great. can't remember the model number but it was around $160. I thought it had the best sound for th emoney. To get something that sounded better, I was looking at around a grand.
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Thu Jan-29-04 12:22 PM
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and plug it into your stereo. You can pick one up for about $700.
A Kurzweil electronic piano sounds as good as an acoustic, and that's no lie.
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Thu Jan-29-04 12:35 PM
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7. FOr service if anything happens..Roland and Yamaha are the best |
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and have the most dealers nationwide...that should factor into your purchase.
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Thu Jan-29-04 02:07 PM
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8. I would check out Roland, Yamaha and Korg lines |
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top to bottom. I personally have a Roland FP5-88 using external amp and speakers. Korg makes a Pro-76 which is pretty neat.
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Don Claybrook
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Thu Jan-29-04 04:15 PM
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9. Thanks for the advice, everyone |
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I think I'll probably stick with the Yamaha, but I appreciate the input from everyone. I'll just be happy to have weighted, touch-sensitive keys after playing on synth-style keys with the resistance of wet bread.
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Thu Jan-29-04 04:38 PM
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Yamaha Clavinova and it's wonderful!
When you set it to the acoustic piano, it really feels and sounds just like a grand.
You'll love it.
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Don Claybrook
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Thu Jan-29-04 05:34 PM
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I'd love to have a Clavinova, but they're just out of my price range. There are apparently lots of people in my predicament, and several people on music forums have recommended the P250, which is a stage/slab piano, for those who can't go the Clavinove route. What model do you have?
Thanks.
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