So, I've moved into my own place this year, sophomore in college, and I can't really work piano lessons into my schedule this year. Because of this, I can't access practice rooms through the university, as I need to be enrolled in lessons as a non-music major to do so. I have no real access to a piano at all right now.

I'm looking for something that maybe won't replace a good grand, but would offer a decent substitute and let me continue improving my technique/musicality. Looking for something in the 500-700 range.

I have access to a Steinway at my hometown in my parents house, but I only get their every once in a while and on breaks as its four hours away.

Also, I'm not interested in having a ton of bells and whistles and synth sounds... just having a strong grand piano replication is all I'm really looking for.

look at Casio PX130/330, which you may find in Guitar Center or the similar stores. try it at the store first.

http://www.casio.com/products/Musical_Instruments/Privia_Digital_Pianos/PX-130/

it would be cheaper if you buy it at store or online.

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Specifications....
Keyboard: 88 notes, Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard
Touch Control: Light, Normal, Heavy
Sound Generation: Stereo Sampling System
Polyphony: 60 notes maximum
Programs: 30 sounds (5 Pianos, 7 Electric Pianos, Harpsichord, 2 Clavs, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Guitar, 3 Jazz Organs, 3 Church Organs, 3 Strings, 3 Choirs) Two Programs can be layered
Effects: Reverb, Chorus (3 levels each)
Demo: 30 songs (10 songs in 3 banks)
Sound System:
2 Dual Cone Speakers (2 x 10 cm) with bass-reflex speaker box
2 x 11 Watt
Tuning: Key Transpose, Fine Tuning, Temperament (Equal, Kirnberger, Werkmeister)
Pedal: Damper (included). Half-pedaling supported
Metronome: Tempo, Time Signature, Accent and Volume controls
Power Supply: DC 12V (External AC adapter) 3.5A
Power Consumption: 42 Watts
Dimensions (WxDxH): 50.98 x 14.96 x 5.51 in. (1,295 x 380 x 140 mm) main unit only, not including stand
Weight: 41.89 lbs. (19 kg) main unit only, not including stand.
Accessories (Included): Stand, Music stand, Damper pedal, AC adapter


The Polyphony is on the lower side (though many of the pros suggest that for practice 64 Polyphony is good enough).


Regards,
Brian