paulbh Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I need some help please. I'm buying a piano for my daughter for christmas and need advice. She plays in the youth band at church and will need to have some portability. I want a unit that sounds really good and has some flexiblity for her to have some "fun" with various effects. I also want a unit that is most like a real piano for her to practice on. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg1155 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think a P120 is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOPBEEPER Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I think the heavy action on the P120 may put off a total beginner. The Casio has a nice sequencer. Also 50 or so Clasical pieces in its memory which you can slow down ,turnoff right/left hand ,might be helpfull. Its also cheaper but is great value. I are an *******(CENSORED) too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk85 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Originally posted by BOPBEEPER: I think the heavy action on the P120 may put off a total beginner. I'll try to be objective as possible since I own a P120. Most Yamaha digital pianos have relatively heavy keyboard actions. If your daughter is used to playing a piano that also has a heavy action, adapting to the P120 may not be a problem. However, if she is used to playing a lighter action, then there may be a problem in adjusting. IMO, the P140 (replacement for the P120), has better samples and a lighter action. However, it has a lower power internal amplifier, is not as loud as the P120, and has fewer connectors for connecting to external sound systems. Both have optional Yamaha stands. Additionally, your daughter may not consider either model "portable" since both boards weigh about 40 lbs. The P120 has been out since 2001 and has a good following due to its performance and durability. I would expect similar performance/durability for the P140 since the designs seem very similar. Yamaha currently has a $100 mail-in rebate on the P120 (please search the Yamaha Corporation of America site for "rebate" for details). You can currently get some decent deals on P120 models, but they are quickly disappearing. Im not familiar with the Ketron GP10A, but I was impressed with the Casio PX-555 considering its price; however, I like the sound of the Yamahas better. Try out all the models you mentioned...and trust your fingers, ears, and mind. Good luck with your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I was thoroughly impressed with the Casio PX-555 when I tried it out. It had a better sound and action than the Yamahas IMHO and was very nice for such a light keyboard. The music store owner told me that they've been using the PX-555 was a rental instrument and getting great reviews from wedding/church pianists also. I think the new Casio Privias are the surprise of the year in digital pianos and I hope to see more like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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