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#1309212 - 11/20/09 01:05 PM New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3
albhum Offline
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Registered: 11/19/09
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Hello,

Since nobody answered to my long question
http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthrea...tml#Post1309012

I'll try to narrow down to my high end choices:

New Yamaha YUS5 in a small room (too loud?)with digital by it to take classes comfortably and practice with privacy.

Or 2000 Kawai RX-3 very well taken care of.

Price is very similar 8-9000 EUR both of them
I'm a begginer adult and my 3 year old son is starting classes next month.

I'll appreciate advice from everyone that know first hand this pianos :-)

Thanks in advance.

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#1309254 - 11/20/09 02:11 PM Re: New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3 [Re: albhum]
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Definitely the RX3 if it really is in tip top order. Have it independently checked first, then negotiate.
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#1309314 - 11/20/09 04:04 PM Re: New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3 [Re: ChrisVenables]
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I second the RX3 if like Chris said it is in great shape.
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#1309318 - 11/20/09 04:12 PM Re: New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3 [Re: scepticalforumguy]
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Yep, RX-3 but make sure you have it checked out.

I am sure the YUS5 would be a great choice as well.

Have fun.
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#1310432 - 11/22/09 01:59 PM Re: New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3 [Re: Stevester]
albhum Offline
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Registered: 11/19/09
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Thanks to all,

I saw it yesterday and it seems to have only minor scratches here and there.
Also humidity in my area has the thin strings slightly oxidated, but I've been told it is normal and it doesn't affect sound.
I'll double check with a pro, though.

regards,

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#1310513 - 11/22/09 04:48 PM Re: New YAMAHA YUS5 vs second hand KAWAI RX-3 [Re: albhum]
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RX-3 if it check out..
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