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das_artist

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Piano buying help

on: June 30, 2012, 06:10:29 PM

Hi,
I am really struggling to buy a piano. the problem is, I don't have enough space at home to place the piano.

So is there any portable piano below Rs40,000($800) that can be be put on stand when needed. I will keep under my bed when I am not using it.

or do you think, should i go for keyboard then as keyboard fits the space available in my room. I also searched on it and I found Yamaha e423 is good keyboard if I want to enjoy piano sound condering the roadblock I have.

Appreciate your response.

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indianajo

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Re: Piano buying help

Reply #1 on: July 04, 2012, 05:11:54 PM

You need to move your residence. Life without a piano is boring. If you're in a school or military or some required residence, develop an association with a church so you can practice on their piano. Warning: when I was in the US Army, the pianos at the recreational facilities were vile, low budget toys.
In the US, there are hundreds of wonderful 1940-1970 pianos selling for almost nothing because they are old and in the way to people whose skills run to video game controllers. I don't suppose Germany is that different, although the brands available will be. Having access to friends and a truck for rapid response to online ads are important in picking up a piano bargain.