V Is For Visitor Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 This is very helpful. It makes it clear I would satisfied with a 200 or 250 if I could find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockkeys Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 They wanted 1,100 and told me it would probably cost me about 200 to get it fixed. I just bought my second cp-300 for $895 and it was near mint, so you might want to check your prices. There are lots of people who will be dumping theirs just so they can have 'the latest model..' so be patient and you'll find one. I considered a P200, P250 as an alternate but IMO the samples are greatly improved on the CP300, esp the e pianos. Just make sure to take out some of the brightness via voice edit for the rhodes and wurly patches. Also, be aware that the P200's had a serious manufacturer default with the keyboard. For a while, yamaha was offering a full replacement of the keyboards on all P200's free of charge. Not sure if that is still the case. If you come across a P200, grab the serial # and call your nearest yamaha office to check if the keyboard was replaced. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 WOW only 895 USD for cp-300! Gratz I love my CP 300 !!!!!! The speakers are so nice and sounds so good!!!! Just power on and play!!! NS2 88, Yamaha Cp300, Moog Little Phatty, Hammond Sk2, Roland Fantom X6, Ventilator, Nord C2D, Leslie 3300, Leslie 122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockkeys Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 That's kinda why the CP-300 is so awesome, you just turn it on and play. Having to plug in an amp and then patch the keyboard to the amp, etc., turns the instrument into something different than what it is. Obviously, it goes without saying that in certain situations, you need to do that, but for acoustic jams, it's so great to just turn it on and play. I know a guy who puts a mic in between the two speakers and it sounds very much how a mic'd grand is supposed to sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 They wanted 1,100 and told me it would probably cost me about 200 to get it fixed. I just bought my second cp-300 for $895 and it was near mint, so you might want to check your prices. There are lots of people who will be dumping theirs just so they can have 'the latest model..' so be patient and you'll find one. Good luck! That is exactly it. And waiting is giving me something to look forward to. It is a niche item - not the type of thing that is in general demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3bluesman59 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 coolio said: Also, be aware that the P200's had a serious manufacturer default with the keyboard. For a while, yamaha was offering a full replacement of the keyboards on all P200's free of charge. ________________________________________________________________ I have a P80 that had keyboard problems and was way out of warranty and Yamaha replaced the entire keybed. No charge, parts and labor. Can't beat that kind of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 A local retailer has the CP-300 for $500. A couple issues. One key is stuck/broken in the upper octave. The right speaker is "loose." Clearance sales are final. What are the chances these issues can be repaired? Any idea about cost? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Chances are excellent. Many stories abound about broken Yamaha keys being fixed, often at Yamaha's expense, and often way after the warranty expires. A loose speaker involves disassembling the kbd far enough to get to it and tighten it back up. Careful documentation of what screws you took out in what order with a digital camera will make you happy when you put it back together. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 http://usa.yamaha.com/dealers/service_locator/index.html Ok - I will look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 A local retailer has the CP-300 for $500. A couple issues. One key is stuck/broken in the upper octave. The right speaker is "loose." Clearance sales are final. What are the chances these issues can be repaired? Any idea about cost? Thank you. I think it's a good deal at that price. The loose speaker is probably easily repairable. The stuck/broken key might be an easy fix, then again, it might not. It depends on if it's only the key (the plastic part) that's broken, or it's the whole mechanical/contact part that's screwed. If it's the former yamaha service shops usually sell spare keys. Spare keys for yamaha p120 are around 2-3 a piece, I can't imagine CP300 keys would be much more expensive. Tightening the speaker and exchanging the key should cost a lot, especially if you are handy. If you are not paying someone to do it for you is a recommendable option. I don't think it should be expensive. Even if it's 200$ total of repair costs CP300 for 700$ is a bargain. Custom handmade clocks: www.etsy.com/shop/ClockLight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Called a repair shop that said the key is about five bucks and labor is fifty. Would like a little clarity on what a "loose right" speaker means. I couldn't feel it wobbling. I was thinking the same thing that even 200 in repairs would be a bargain. I would pay that for a P200 in excellent condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Looked at it again today. The C3 B2 and Bb2 keys have no spring action. I can hear the right speaker wobbling if I move the keyboard. You gotta love this retailer, the salesguy didn't know about the right speaker and his story about how it came to the store was 100% different from last week's salesman when the board was 1,100 and they just couldn't go any lower on the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I just can't bring myself to do it. I don't trust the place and the sale is final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just found a P-200 for 500 plus 80 shipping. Supposedly no problems - but 7 day to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Alright Poll time! (No dancing) CP-300 seen 3 flat keys lose right speaker - $500 no return P-200 "nothing wrong with it" 7 days to return $500 What do you vote for? Or wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 It makes it clear I would satisfied with a 200 or 250 if I could find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 D-Bon - you are a sage. The action has stayed the same between 200 and cp300? I am only getting more bells and whistles? And that lovely metronome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Beats being parsley, rosemary and thyme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Ok - I know I have time to return the P-200 - am I losing anything key action-wise or piano sound wise compared to the 250 or CP-300 if they were in the same condition? Really the CP-300 is total overkill for my needs. Unless I could have a repairman visit the store and confirm the repair would only be 100. Sorry guys - I don't like parting with money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I haven't played a P200 to be able to compare the actions or sounds. You already know you like the P200, and it's a good deal for $500. You can always supplement it with other sounds via software or a module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecorbett Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Get the CP300, replace the keys yourself, tighten speaker, no brainer We are all slave's to our brain chemistry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I don't think the CP300 is a "no brainer." V did say it's overkill for his needs. If he was happy with the P200 and would be again, why tell him to get something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Get the CP300, replace the keys yourself, tighten speaker, no brainer The inability to return it if it has other issues. I am not really trusting of this particular Guitar Center Outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Alright, all that being said, I have found out that the gentleman running a place that can repair the CP (and who actualy gave me a balpark figure if it is just three keys and a wobbly speaker). God forbid he opens the unit to find a host of other issues. A new concern - there is a thread from this site devoted to the "disintegration of P-200 key hammers. And a number of people corroborate the initial story. https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2276514/Yamaha_P150_vs_P200_vs_P250_vs I may have a slightly broken CP in my hands by the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 At store now. The CP's speakers are a fraction of the loudness of the P-155 in the other display room. Final verdict there are serious issues with CP. Does the P-155 have the same hammer system as the CP and 200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 The P-250 has USB? Oh man. Think any of these folks asking 800 would take 500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 It never hurts to make an offer. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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V Is For Visitor Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Made the offer. Said he'd take it. But he has NO history on ebay. : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Is For Visitor Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Alright - phone contact made - if we can get the shipping to reasonable price I just may have a mint condition P-250 that someone's daughter decided she didn't want to take piano lessons after all. If I am not getting snarked. But the seller sounded genuine. Update at 11. Well Monday. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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