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Hi,
I am looking for some advice on a piano that I am going to look at on Saturday morning. I played piano for about 13 years, but stopped 6 years ago and haven't really played since. I have always loved the look of a grand piano and would like to start playing again - as a hobby, not professionally. I live in an apartment, so an acoustic grand really isn't an option for me. I like the idea of a digital grand because of the volume control/headphone option, but also because of the "look" of a grand. I found a local piano store that is selling a 2003 Yamaha DGT-7 Digital Baby Grand (4'11") with Disklavier added. They're selling it for $6,500 with a "rent to own" option. Any advice on the price or what I should look for when viewing it on Saturday? Like I said earlier, this is more of a hobby so if it's not the BEST piano, I'm not too concerned. Any input would be greatly appreciated. [email][/email] [url=][/url] [img:center][/img] [img][/img] [img]http://www.pianomill.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yamahadisc21.jpg[/img]

In some sense, surely a Discklavier is the opposite of a digital grand chosen for good neighbourliness. The strength of a Disklavier is that it can play acoustically all on its own.

First of all, play the piano with the volume down, and listen for any odd noises coming from the action. try to move the keys (one by one) vertically; there should not be too much movement from side to side. look for unusually wide gaps between the keys; etc.... obviously, at some point turn up the volume, and simply play.

Aesthetics are also important: scratches on the finish, chipped-off edges, broken/scratched keys etc...

This piano uses a real grand piano action; this feature alone makes it a great instrument. The on-board sound is good; however, you could always use software pianos, and -theoretically- have the best of both worlds. Good luck.