Zuben Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I searched the forum and I am sure someone has brought this up but I couldn't find anything. I play mostly guitar but my granddaughter, who lives with us, has taken an interest in learning piano. I have been toying with buying a keyboard for some time. Here is my question - For the money, I am looking for suggestions for a good 88 key electric piano with sustain, weighted keys and the abilty to be used semi pro if needed to buy and start giving her lessons. I will be playing this keyboard too. Some additional voicing wouldn't hurt. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DafDuc Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I test drove a Casio Privia 110 last week - very nice feel, decent sound for the price - $500ish. If only it didn't say Casio on it, LOL... I played in an 8 piece horn band. We would often get bored. So...three words: "Tower of Polka." - Calumet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 This topic has definitely been discussed here. There's a variety of candidates for your needs, but a lot depends upon your budget. How much are you looking to spend? At the lower end of the range (but above the "toy" level), Daf has properly identified the Casio Privia series, which I, too, have been impressed with every time I've played one (although I don't own one). In that same price range, you may also want to consider something like the Yamaha P70, which, to me at least, has an action that feels more like a real piano than the Privias and doesn't carry the stigma associated by some with the Casio name. Of course, the bigger your wallet, the more (and better) options you have, right up to top-notch stage pianos like the Roland RD700sx, Yamaha CP300, and the Kurzweil PC2x, all of which retail for more than two grand. If you give a sense of your price range, the folks here can do a better job steering you in the right direction for that range. Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks Noah, $500 to $800. Maybe higher depending on the usable options included. I have seen a lot of keboards that had more "gadgets" that even if I was on stage, I would never use. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Maybe I should have expained myself a bit better. I am around $1000's of keyboards all the time. Problem is I have no experience with what I am looking for. http://members.cox.net/zuben/keys.jpg I am second from the front left side Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 At that price range, I'm still a big fan of the Yamaha P70. Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 At that price range, you've got the Casio Privia, Yamaha P70, Yamaha YPG625. Try them all out as they have all their pluses and minuses. Some are better at feel, some are better at sound. They'll all be suitable for learning. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 At the top of that price range you have the Korg SP200. That's worth giving a try as it trumps the Casio in my opinion. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Played the Privia yesterday. I was impressed. Casio has gone a long way. A personal observation which may just be that I haven't sat at a keyboard in awhile. The keys seemed thinner. (Not as wide) I see they are replacing this model so I might wait, try the new one and if the new options are things I don't need, get a good deal on the present model. I still want to check out the Yamaha. Thanks! Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Coury Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Maybe I should have expained myself a bit better. I am around $1000's of keyboards all the time. Problem is I have no experience with what I am looking for. http://members.cox.net/zuben/keys.jpg I am second from the front left side Peace Nice pic. What was on the menu -- a little dixie chicken? "Oh yeah, I've got two hands here." (Viv Savage) "Mr. Blu... Mr. Blutarsky: Zero POINT zero." (Dean Vernon Wormer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Also, consider a used S80 or S90. If you can find one in excellent shape, both fall within the price range and can be used at home, semi-pro or pro. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykeys Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 The more time you spend looking, the more viable options you'll find, as there are a lot out there, and you might get confused - assuming you haven't been involved in this area of the market for some time. No keyboard is the perfect be-all end-all solution. They all vary in what their strong suite is. From what you said, it appears to me that the primary purpose for this keyboard is for your granddaughter to learn how to play. I'd stick with that purpose and suggest narrowing it down to something prefectly suited to learning piano, more than being "semi-pro" level quality. That should give you plenty of decent options and still easily keep the price down well below $800. If brand new is not a necessity, you should be able to find good deals on used equipment in the $300-$500 range. Then if either your granddaughter or you get more serious and want to upgrade, you sell the one you initially bought and get a more expensive pro model where it's very easy to spend anywhere from $1000(used) to $3,500. I may be stating the obvious here, but, I hope it helps. Regards. Samick baby grand; Yamaha S90-ES; Ensoniq E-prime; bongos; tambourine; djimbe http://www.mindseyeviewband.com/MindsEyeView/MEV.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Maybe I should have expained myself a bit better. I am around $1000's of keyboards all the time. Problem is I have no experience with what I am looking for. http://members.cox.net/zuben/keys.jpg I am second from the front left side Peace Nice pic. What was on the menu -- a little dixie chicken? Nice friends you hang out with. You must be eating at The Texas Road Cafe. I saw them on back to back nights at The Chicken Shack and the place don't serve no chicken. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykeys Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm guessing that for around $1100 or so, you should be able to find a used Roland RD-700 (not the RD-700SX), or Yamaha S90 (not the S90ES). Both the RD-700 and S90 are very good keyboards with lots of professional sounds and features. They were replaced within the last 18 months by the RD-700SX and S90ES, respectively, both of which sell new for over $2000. Regards. Samick baby grand; Yamaha S90-ES; Ensoniq E-prime; bongos; tambourine; djimbe http://www.mindseyeviewband.com/MindsEyeView/MEV.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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