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Title: Buying My First Electric Which One Would You Choose?
Post by: grace_notes on March 27, 2012, 02:18:24 AM

I'm looking for my first piano, more details can be found here (https://"https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=45686.0").

I quite like the Yamaha 95B (https://"https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/p_series/p-95_color_variation/?mode=model") although Amazon only has the 95B for sale (£449).

I've found someone selling a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-8 second hand for £250.  It looks to be in good condition but other than that I don't know anything about the model other it was first manufactured in 1987 according to Wikipedia.  I'm not sure it be disassembled which doesn't go in it's favour as we don't have much room at home.  I also would have to pay for delivery I imagine.  

Which one would you advise me to go for and why? Thank you ever so much for your time.

Grace x

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https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=45686.0

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https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/p_series/p-95_color_variation/?mode=model

Title: Re: Buying My First Electric Which One Would You Choose?
Post by: jimbo320 on March 27, 2012, 10:27:14 PM

If you're referring to the P95 I have one as part of my gear. I can tell you from experience you wouldn't regret choosing this one. Mine sounds great and the only digital I found that has better action is my CP5 but that would probably be a bit pricey for you. Some people say the clavs have superior action but to be honest I've never played one.
So IMHO the P95 would be your best choice. Hope this helps...

Title: Re: Buying My First Electric Which One Would You Choose?
Post by: zoecalgary on March 29, 2012, 04:23:20 AM

Hi I'm not sure if you saw my reply on the other thread you originally posted on? If not take look.

Title: Re: Buying My First Electric Which One Would You Choose?
Post by: oxy60 on March 29, 2012, 04:25:52 PM

Quote from: jimbo320 on March 27, 2012, 10:27:14 PM

If you're referring to the P95 I have one as part of my gear. I can tell you from experience you wouldn't regret choosing this one. Mine sounds great and the only digital I found that has better action is my CP5 but that would probably be a bit pricey for you. Some people say the clavs have superior action but to be honest I've never played one.
So IMHO the P95 would be your best choice. Hope this helps...

And I have the previous model. I'm very happy with it. Even with the limited extra features it has, I'm still learning about things it can do.

You won't regret the purchase!