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Kilisab
04-10-2005, 07:09 PM
I decided to take up piano. I've always wanted to but never got around to it. Im stressed out atm with guitar, so it should be a nice break. I think it will suite me well too because very soon I'll be taking singing lessons as well. And with the piano, its the best way to develop a strong ear and apply theory.

No way in hell could I afford a piano, so Im looking for a keyboard that can replicate a good pianoish tone. Its suited for classical and old rock & roll, so effects are not neccassary, but tremelo and reverb (dont know if kbs have reverb) wouldn't hurt. I can spend 500, but could save up ( I work) if its worth it. If its mounted like a piano, thats a big plus. I want real keys, not those ****ty plastic ones you find on midi keyboards. Other than that I dont really know much about piano and what to look for in terms of tone / quality. The only brand I have checked out was Yahama, heh.

pianoplyr77
04-11-2005, 05:30 PM
the only good yamahas are the expensive ones, the rest have horrible keys.

Roses_and_Ribbons
04-13-2005, 06:46 AM
*shudders*

Good luck mate. Sneak a play in a lot of stores and find one ya like. *shrug*

CuShMaN
04-14-2005, 03:05 PM
I was in Best Buy the other day.. and I saw this Yamaha keyboard. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=4825924&type=product&id=1051806262372)

I took a second to run a scale on it.. and what do know, it didn't feel bad.

check it out.








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luvligirl2005
05-07-2005, 01:42 PM
I recommend the upgrade to that model, the DGX-305. I really wanted one of them but had to settle for a PSR-275 as I didn't really need all the many features that the above keyboard offers, and never had the cash. I demo-ed one a few weeks a go and love the way it felt. I think it has semi-weighted keys. I know it has tonnes of features such as smart media and USB MIDI connectivity. I would have bought this model if I had the money. I might still...

Ned
05-08-2005, 01:19 AM
Looking to buy a piano keyboard

Bizarre. Just the keyboard? I don't think they'll sell you that.