latchmo Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I have two RD-600s. One in the states and one here. When I moved here I tried the 700 (was before xs) and couldn't believe how bad it was. The action and sounds in the 600 were really better. So I found a used 600. I couldn't be happier with them. They both have taken a beating for years and I've never had a problem except for broken keys, (to be expected) that I replace myself. At a show in Albany, NY an entire pitcher of water got spilled directly onto and into my RD600 at soundcheck. (don't ask) I opened it up, poured the water out, let it sit for a while and then took a hair dryer to it. It was back up and working swimmingly before the show. I've played the 700xs more than a few times on some shows and I really like it a lot, but by the time I'm ready to part with my 600(s), there will probably be a newer RD out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by latchmo: They both have taken a beating for years and I've never had a problem except for broken keys, (to be expected) that I replace myself. I recently looked at a rd 600 after reading comments here on the forums...and remembered the often said broken keys of this model.Some had said a design fault. i dont believe the statement as expected should apply to a quality product...but obviously this model had a problem...I have never once broken a key in the probably 30 or 40 or so keyboards Ive had...and yes I have played in many rock bands...why should we accept a particular model is expected to break its keys in its lifetime...or am I a lighter player...I dont think so. needless to say after the advice on this model I was able to check out the second hand model on offer... the keyboard was used a lot,but had only one key that was dubius ...middle G which clunk a bit...and I wondered if this was the beginning of that trip to a broken key... the shop wanted $1500 aussie for a worn piano which they would not budge trying to point me to the Yamaha CP33 which was only $2000 Au brand new...great board and if I haggled I would always try for at least 25% off...needeless to say I was hoping to get the RD 600 for around $800 but his offer to haggle on the price over the pjone was only a pretence to get me back in to see the other stuff he had. i pity anyone paying $1500 for a worn keyboard even if it was touted as ex churh...yea the church of the living dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latchmo Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 (to be expected) was not to mean I expect keys to brake because it is a RD600. I often play hard and have broken keys on Yamahas, Korgs, Rolands, ect... I played some shows this summer at Le Bilboquet in Paris with my trio and broke 3 strings on their baby grand. I can't honestly say there is or isn't a design flaw in the RD600. I've always attributed broken keys to a heavy hand. I think ALL brands of stage pianos could use better (stronger) design in the key department. But that would add weight I guess. I'd gladly lug around a few extra pounds of stage piano in exchange for a more solid keybed design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I bought an RD700SX when the keyboard on my Yamaha P200 took a powder. While I love the board for its feel, its "other sounds" and functionality as a MIDI controller - I'm not at all crazy about its regular piano sound. There's something about the way it sounds in the mid-range that just "thuds" on my ears. I ultimately got my P200 repaired and use it almost exclusively for the piano sound - and happily play the Roland for everything else. The SpaceNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superboy Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Originally posted by GregC: like night and day haven't you tried the Rd700sx yet ? Yeah, I tried it. Yeah, it sounds great. Unfortunately, I'm in no position to buy one yet, unless someone wants to pay me at least $1000 for one of my RD-700's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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