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#2086886 - 05/22/13 03:43 PM My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D
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Hi Pianoworld.com forum members,

Disclaimer: I sincerely apologize in advance if the following is a recurring question here on the forum, but I'd like to get your input as to the latest developments & products.

Ok, so I am a hobbyist musician. I play guitar and bass mostly. My son started taking piano lessons last year and he made quite a progress. So far he's been practicing on a Casio Privia PX110 and I want to get him something (a home digital piano) that will draw his motivation even further.

Based on the little shopping around I did I am more inclined towards Kawai as a brand in general. I find the wooden keys on CE220 very tempting. I know that the stage pianos like Kawai MP6, or Roland's offer more, but then I'll have to find a stand/table, hook it to some good speakers and at the end it wouldn't look as nice.

Budget: $2,000, or less of course.
Purchasing options: I live in the USA's midwest, there is a Schmitt Piano store as well as Guitar Center about 45 mins. from where I live. Buying online is also an option although I'd prefer not to expose the piano to mail carriers handling or mishandling rather.

So, please let me hear your suggestions.
Thanks.

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#2086943 - 05/22/13 05:17 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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I would also consider a portable instrument such as the Roland FP-80 or Kawai ES7 with the optional furniture stand and pedal lyre.

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#2086959 - 05/22/13 05:39 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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I wouldn't be persuaded by 'wooden' keys on a digital piano. They are there to score points over models that don't have them. They look great but in this instance serve no purpose (except bragging rights by salesmen).

Why not involve your son's teacher in this buying process. smile
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#2086969 - 05/22/13 06:06 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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Well, my son's piano teacher is kind of an old school, and has little experience w/ digital pianos. He has a concert grand Steinway that my son practices on during the lesson. He actually recommended Yamaha but I don't think he follows the latest products from other makers.

I think the wooden keys and Kawai's implementation of it adds to the realism, but given that their newer action (that utilizes 3 sensors) is getting good reviews from members here, I'm a little confused as to which model I should get.

Please let me hear your recommendations, other brands (Roland, Casio, ...etc.) are welcomed.


Edited by Super Locrian (05/22/13 06:06 PM)

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#2086989 - 05/22/13 07:00 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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If money were not an issue, I'd recommend the Yamaha NU1 or N1. Both models are hybrids which means they have a real acoustic piano action but there are no strings.

I own an N3 and am planning to buy a second hybrid, the NU1. I really like the action of the NU1, actually I like it better than the action of my N3.

Spend some time shopping around. If you're not sure what to buy consider renting a piano from your local piano dealer.

Again, wooden keys in a digital piano serve no real purpose. They look good, some claim to feel a difference, but it's really just marketing hype ... and my CP5 has wooden keys. It's hype. smile
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#2087091 - 05/22/13 11:57 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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FWIW --

Try a Casio PX-850, and see how you (and he) like it. It's two "generations" newer than the PX-110. Improved action, improved sound, better loudspeakers, higher-power amp.

And it's a "full cabinet" model, not a slab. Leaves you with lots of spare change.

If you could find a used Roland FP-7F within your price range, that would be something to consider. Built-in loudspeakers, and a "furniture stand" is either available or standard.

. CHarles

bias -- I own a PX-350. With a $2000 budget, you can get something better than that.

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#2087401 - Yesterday at 12:53 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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Yamaha CLP-430? It should be $1800-2000.

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#2087626 - Yesterday at 08:34 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Here are a few follow ups:

1. Do you think the differences between the Casio Celviano 650 & Privia PX-850 justify the price hike? The MSRP on the 850 is $1,999 so I'd expect the retail price to be around $1,700, no?

2. Has the Roland FP series been discontinued? What would you guys recommend from their current lines within the $2000 range?

3. If I am willing to go as far as $2400~2500, do you think the Kawai CN34 is a much better option than the Celviano 850?

4. I am kind of biased against Yamaha a little bit as they seem like they dropped the ball on their synth & workstation line, and I tend to think that they're maybe doing the same w/ their digital piano line, but you can always prove me wrong laugh


Edited by Super Locrian (Yesterday at 11:16 PM)
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#2087690 - Yesterday at 11:05 PM Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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The FP-7F seems to be available:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP7FBK

There are lots of posts here comparing the various Roland models -- keyboard differences (Ivory-G vs Ivory-S), piano patches, etc. There are also some knowledgable people who just don't like Roland's "Supernatural" sound. You'll have to figure out where you sit on the "love/hate" spectrum.

I _suspect_ that the FP-7F will be replaced by the FP-80, and the FP-4F will be replaced by the FP-50. At which time, there may be bargains on "old stock".

I haven't played a PX-850 yet, and haven't seen one side-by-side with an FP-7F.

. Charles

[edit note -- original said "RD-80" / "RD-50", an error.]




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#2087877 - 9 minutes 4 seconds ago Re: My 1st thread and I have the question to prove it :D [Re: Super Locrian]
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Quote:

1. Do you think the differences between the Casio Celviano 650 & Privia PX-850 justify the price hike? The MSRP on the 850 is $1,999 so I'd expect the retail price to be around $1,700, no?


It's more like $1100, on the Web -- might be more at "brick-and-mortar" stores :

http://www.zzounds.com/item--CASPX850

The variations within the Casio line aren't simple. The PX-850 is _not_ a PX-350 with added features. It's a PX-350 with some stuff removed (fewer voices, and I _think_ no "auto-chord" and "auto-harmony") and other stuff added (string resonance, "note-off" velocity sensing, and others).

IMHO, "string resonance" is one of the key differences between the sound of a typical digital piano and an acoustic piano. Roland does a good job of simulating it, especially if you increase the level from the default (which you can do on the higher-end Rolands). Kawai (the models I've tested) does a less-good job.

. Charles

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