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USER LOCATION: Allentown, PA MAKE: Yamaha MODEL: (YDP-161) / YDP-181 CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: ($1100 + tax) / $1295 + tax DELIVERY CHARGE: (None. Salesman delivered to my home). / Free shipping. VENDOR LOCATION: Allentown, PA VENDOR NAME: Guitar Center PURCHASE DATE: (9/06/2010) / 10/17/2010
Have had several quality control issues. GC has agreed to replace units. I am having my 3rd unit delivered next week.
1st unit: Level screw for pedals was bent and internal power supply was not screwed into place. I opened the piano and found power supply had never been screwed down and had moved around during shipment and did cosmetic damage to internal components. I did not want to take chance down the line and asked GC center to replace. They brought 2nd unit last week.
2nd unit: Worked great, however front edge had a gouge. GC center agreed to bring me a third unit next week.
3rd unit: We'll see. If it has any issues, I will be requesting a refund and purchasing another brand.
Strangely, the boxes on the 2 units I have received do not show signs of excessive abuse during shipment, therefore it is likely these are issues that occurred prior to leaving factory. Thus far, my experience with GC has been exceptional and the price was excellent as well. I am dismayed at what appears to be quality control issues at Yamaha - which is surprising, because the summary I have gathered is that Yamaha quality is top tier.
Update 10/22: 3rd YDP 161 had damage as well. Front edge had gouge like the 2nd unit. Item was opened and checked in-store before taking home. GC offered to have one shipped directly to my home. I decided to give it one more try and also decided to upgrade to a YDP-181. YDP-181 arrived 10/22 - unit is perfect.
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USER LOCATION: PJ, Malaysia MAKE: Kawai MODEL: CN23 CONDITION: Brand new PRICE PAID: $5,500 MYR DELIVERY CHARGE: Included in selling price VENDOR LOCATION: PJ, Malaysia VENDOR NAME: Graceful Piano (Official Kawai dealer in West Malaysia) PURCHASE DATE: 18/10/2010
Paid extra to swap the included bench to a height-adjustable bench.
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USER LOCATION: North East Ohio/Cleveland area MAKE:M-Audio MODEL:Keystation 88es midi controller CONDITION:Brand new PRICE PAID:$ 199.99 + tax DELIVERY CHARGE:Zero I picked it up at their store VENDOR LOCATION: Mayfield Hts Ohio VENDOR NAME: Guitar Center PURCHASE DATE: 10/18/2010
It's perfect for my little home studio and working with Ivory II.
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USER LOCATION: New Jersey MAKE: Yamaha MODEL: P95 CONDITION:NEW PRICE PAID: $445 + tax and minus a trade in DELIVERY CHARGE: $0- free shipping VENDOR LOCATION:NJ VENDOR NAME: PURCHASE DATE: Oct 2010
getting it shipped as the box is wider than my box seat. I believe then after my trade in my final total (as there is an adjustment being made) is around $260.
Kawai Es8 Korg Nautilus 61 Yamaha P125 Arturia KeyLab MKII Yamaha CK61
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USER LOCATION: Virginia, USA MAKE: Yamaha MODEL: YDP 181 CONDITION: New (floor model) PRICE PAID: $1475 USD--cash includes tax DELIVERY CHARGE: I picked it up VENDOR LOCATION: Manassas, VA VENDOR NAME: Music Outlet PURCHASE DATE: 10.25.10
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - USER LOCATION: Harpswell, Maine MAKE: Roland MODEL: FP-7F CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: US$1,999 (+ KS-V7 V-Stand $179 + RPU-3 pedal unit $99) DELIVERY CHARGE: Pickup VENDOR LOCATION: Topsham, Maine VENDOR NAME: Music and Moore PURCHASE DATE: Oct 14, 2010 (pre-order) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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USER LOCATION: Colorado MAKE: Casio MODEL: Privia-830 BK CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: USD 950 DELIVERY CHARGE: $35 VENDOR LOCATION: Online (ebay) VENDOR NAME: Knauer Pianos PURCHASE DATE: September 2010
I've been searching for my new digital piano for a while. My budget was around $1,000 and I considered several alternatives. The first thing I had to get over was the idea that I was buying a "Casio", not one of the more traditional brands. After reading several posts on this forum, I went out and tested several pianos. I chose this one because to me, it was clearly the best value for the money. I loved the sound, the feeling, the looks... No issues so far.
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USER LOCATION: Athens, Greece MAKE: Kawai MODEL: CA63 CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: 2200 eur DELIVERY CHARGE: included VENDOR LOCATION: Athens, Greece VENDOR NAME: Authorized Kawai Dealer PURCHASE DATE: October, 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE: nice bench, cheap headphones
Kawai CA63 working on: odos oneiron - Manos Hadjidakis adagio in c minor - Yanni through the arbor - Kevin Kern
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USER LOCATION : Paris (France) MAKE : Kawai MODEL : CA-63 SB CONDITION : New PRICE PAID : 2099€ DELIVERY CHARGE : included VENDOR LOCATION : Paris (France) VENDOR NAME : Centre Chopin PURCHASE DATE : October 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE : Bench and headphones
I'm very happy with it.
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USER LOCATION : Madrid (Spain) MAKE : Kawai MODEL : CA-93 SB CONDITION : Brand New PRICE PAID : 2850€ DELIVERY CHARGE : included VENDOR LOCATION : Madrid (Spain) VENDOR NAME : Polimúsica (Official Kawai Dealer) PURCHASE DATE : October 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE : Adjustable Bench and Sennheiser HD 201
I was torn between Roland HP-307 and Kawai CA 63/93. Finally chose the Kawai as I liked the action better. After playing the CA 63/93 I liked more the action with let-off simulation so I choose the CA 93. The sound is also nicer.
Sound-wise Roland is a bit more expressive but I plan to use Vienna Imperial someday and the difference was not so great as to be a deal-maker.
The dealer was very professional, I recommend them.
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USER LOCATION: Ottawa Canada MAKE: Casio MODEL: PX-130 CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: $358 USD included a free stand, bench, and pair of headphones DELIVERY CHARGE: Included in selling price VENDOR LOCATION: Online VENDOR NAME: Musician's Friend PURCHASE DATE: November 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE: Stand, bench and pair of headphones
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USER LOCATION: Bucharest, Romania MAKE: Yamaha MODEL: CP33 CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: EUR 1060 DELIVERY CHARGE: EUR 30 VENDOR LOCATION: Online/Germany VENDOR NAME: Thomann PURCHASE DATE: November 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE: Stand, headphones, music rest, dust cover
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USER LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK MAKE: Casio MODEL: Celviano AP420BN CONDITION: New straight from warehouse PRICE PAID: $1200.00 USD DELIVERY CHARGE: Free overnight delivery to home VENDOR LOCATION: Oklahoma City VENDOR NAME: Guitar Center PURCHASE DATE: November 10, 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE: Adjustable stand
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USER LOCATION : Boston, MA, US MAKE : Kawai MODEL : CA-63 SB CONDITION : New PRICE PAID : $2799 DELIVERY CHARGE : self pickup VENDOR LOCATION : Londonderry, NH VENDOR NAME : Londonderry Piano PURCHASE DATE : Nov 2010 INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE : Bench
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USER LOCATION: Placitas, NM MAKE: Casio MODEL: Privia PX-330 CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: $589 DELIVERY CHARGE: No Shipping, no tax VENDOR LOCATION: Online VENDOR NAME: Musician's Friend PURCHASE DATE: 10/16/2010
Price match to Guitar Center special plus 10% of the $100 price difference. It also came with a heavy duty double X stand ($54) and headphones, at no additional cost. My first digital piano and I use it when I want to practice without disturbing the family on my acoustic Yamaha
J & J Estonia L190 Hidden Beauty Casio Privia P230 At least half the waiters in Nashville play better than I
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USER LOCATION: USA MAKE: Roland MODEL: RD-700NX CONDITION: New PRICE PAID: $2,599 DELIVERY CHARGE: $130 overnight delivery VENDOR LOCATION: IN VENDOR NAME: Sweetwater PURCHASE DATE: December 2010
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Is there a best time to shop for a keyboard? Are there sales generally after Christmas? I'm considering a Yamaha P155 or CP33.
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User Location: Houston, TX Make: Yamaha Model: Cvp-501RW Condition: New Price Paid: $3020 Delivery Charge: $300 Vendor Location: Doral, Fl Vendor Name: Music Land Inc. Purchase Date: November 2010
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USER LOCATION: Atlanta, Ga. MAKE: Yamaha MODEL: YDP-223 CONDITION: Used, four years old, excellent condition PRICE PAID: $675 DELIVERY CHARGE: None. It fit in the back of my mini-van lying down on its back. VENDOR LOCATION: Suburban Atlanta VENDOR NAME: Craigslist, originally bought at Music & Arts PURCHASE DATE: 11/30/2010
Our primary purpose for this piano was to have an acoustic feeling piano at a mountain cabin we recently purchased with a relative. Because the heat won't be on when we are not there, an acoustic was not recommended. I chose it because I wanted the GH action and a stable stand, and this worked in both respects.
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LOCATION: NORTHEAST OHIO MAKE:YAMAHA MODEL; AVANT GRAND N2 CONDITION: NEW PURCHASED: APRIL 2010 PRICE PAID $8212 DELIVERY CHARGE : NONE
MAKE: YAMAHA MODEL: P200 PURCHASED: SOMETIME IN 2005 LOCATION: GUITAR CENTER CONDITION: USED PRICE PAID: $700
I am a pianist and composer, but I love good deals. I feel I got the best deal possible on my current keyboard and piano.
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