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#2104615 - Yesterday at 07:58 PM Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions.
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Registered: 06/16/13
Posts: 3
Loc: Istanbul, Turkey
Hello everybody,

I have been using Roland RP301 for 2 years. RP301 has really heavy keys, playing a fast song is hard for me on these heavy keys. They are also very noisy. Keys are actually making more noise than the low volume piano sound. Sounds of RP301 are also not pleasant anymore for my ears.

So I decided to buy a new piano.

Summing up I'm looking for a piano which has:
- Light/soft feeling keys (Because RP301's are too heavy)
- Keys should not be noisy (Because RP301's are very noisy)
- Pleasant paino sounds.

I tried Kawai CS6 in a local store here in Istanbul/Turkey, and I really liked it. I also tried Kawai CS3 and its keys was not that great as CS6.

Also Kawai CS6 is very beautiful looking piano, but the problem is that Kawai CS6 is a bit expensive. I'm looking for a cheaper suggestion. Kawai CS7 is released recently, its not available in here yet, but I hope CS6's price will drop.

What is you guys suggestion? Which piano should I try?

Thank you.


Edited by burakcalik (Yesterday at 08:18 PM)

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#2104626 - Yesterday at 08:19 PM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
Kawai James Offline
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Registered: 09/06/07
Posts: 7003
Loc: Hamamatsu, Japan
Hello burakcalik,

The CA63 has very similar specifications to the CS6, but without the polished ebony cabinet. It may still be available in your country for a reduced price.

There is also the CA65, but that is a current-generation model, so will probably more expensive.

Kind regards,
James
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#2104730 - Today at 03:34 AM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: Kawai James]
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Registered: 03/21/12
Posts: 144
If you like how Kawai feels (I also do) and you need specifically a lightweight keyboard and an affordable price, you may take a look to the CL series.

Of course how a keyboard feels like (just like everything else in life, I guess) is a matter of perception and a very subjective matter. But I'm quite surprised you find lighter and easier the CS-6 action than the RP-301's one, which is considered to be of the lightest weighted ones in the market.

If you liked the CS-6 action, you could try the CA-15, which has just the same but even a bit improved action.

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#2104731 - Today at 03:36 AM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
Kawai James Offline
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Registered: 09/06/07
Posts: 7003
Loc: Hamamatsu, Japan
Carlo, yes, good call on the CA15!

Cheers,
James
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#2104768 - Today at 07:49 AM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
burakcalik Online   content
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Registered: 06/16/13
Posts: 3
Loc: Istanbul, Turkey
Ok thank you very much, I will try CA65 and CA63.
I'm not sure about CA15 but I will give it a try too.

Is there any equivalent ones for other brands? Yamaha, Roland etc?

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#2104795 - Today at 09:20 AM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
Morodiene Online   content
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Registered: 04/06/07
Posts: 8873
Loc: Boynton Beach, FL
Since you dislike the heavier action of your current Roland, I wouldn't recommend going with another Roland. Yamaha has a lighter action and would be worth comparing to the Kawais.

As to which one would be in your price range, I'm not sure. How much did you want to spend?


Edited by Morodiene (Today at 09:21 AM)
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#2104912 - Today at 02:33 PM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
peterws Online   content
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Registered: 07/21/12
Posts: 1215
Loc: England.
Try the Roland FP7; You might get a bargain, cos it`s been replaced by something not much better by all accounts. The action on that seems good to me; wish I had it on my piano!
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#2104916 - Today at 02:38 PM Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
burakcalik Online   content
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Registered: 06/16/13
Posts: 3
Loc: Istanbul, Turkey
Price ranges may be different in Turkey. Maximum amount must be the Kawai CS6's price, which is about 3800 USD / 2800 EUR in here.

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#2104929 - 19 minutes 39 seconds ago Re: Upgrading my Roland RP301, I need suggestions. [Re: burakcalik]
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Registered: 11/26/12
Posts: 129
Loc: Poland
Roland FP7F should be around or even less than 2000 EUR
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