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sdepouw

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Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

on: January 17, 2012, 11:56:01 PM

I've been hankering to upgrade from a 61-key non-weighted-key keyboard to a keyboard/digital piano with 88 weighted keys. I'd like to buy locally (so I can sit and play at it before buying), but will go to online if necessary. I'd rather not breach $1,000 [I know that limits my options, but bear with me], and live in an apartment (which rules out real, floor-reverberating pianos).

What I'd like to know when shopping for this is: Should I consider certain brands? What are some qualities to look for in a decent digital piano/keyboard? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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sdepouw

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 03:15:01 PM

Found a Williams for $500 (after coupon code) that seems to be what I'm looking for.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/williams-williams-overture-88-key-digital-piano/703035000000000

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lhorwinkle

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #2 on: January 20, 2012, 05:15:39 AM

Don't buy the Williams. They're JUNK.
In this price range, go for the Casio.

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sdepouw

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #3 on: January 20, 2012, 12:50:19 PM

Welp, we'll find out when it gets here. Already on the way

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jimbo320

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #4 on: January 21, 2012, 07:46:51 PM

You can always return it...

If you want a good digital you have to pay the bucks...

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sdepouw

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 03:47:05 AM

Indeed, I have over a month to return it if it does end up being really bad. However, I am but a fledgling pianist, and am not terribly picky about a lot of things. If they keys work right and the sound is decent (headphones or otherwise), then I'll be golden.

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oxy60

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 06:23:52 PM

That seems like a very low price for all that. Returning it may be quite a challenge. I checked their prices on another item I am interested in and they are no cheaper than my local Guitar Center where I can try the item out live.

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jimbo320

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Re: Digital Piano or Keyboard for Apartment [< $1k preferred]

Reply #7 on: January 23, 2012, 03:10:01 AM

Just remember. You get what you pay for...

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