Who knows anything about digital pianos?

[Don Claybrook]

I'm about to make a digital piano purchase. I want the closest possible sound and feel of an acoustic piano, without breaking the bank. Bells and whistles are fine, but the replication of a real piano is the most important consideration for me.

I've done a good deal of research, and I think I've decided on the Yamaha P250. I had been looking at the P120, but the 250 appears to have a slightly better sound, and a lot more gizmos.

But I thought I'd check with anyone who may have already gone through this process and ask for your thoughts.

Thanks.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

1. I got a Roland ep-90 a couple of years back

and have been pleased with it...but we just got it because we needed something for the house and don't have room for a baby-grand. :-) If I recall it was under $1000.

theProdigal

[mhr]

2. Kawai Wood Keyboard Is The Best, Sound Is Good, Try The MP9500

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[Xandor]

3. Just bought a Roland F-90

Very nice instrument -- feels like a "real" piano, with weighted key action. Good sound -- two grand piano samples to choose from, plus a few others. I like it.

[zulchzulu]

4. I have an Alesis QS 8.1 that has some decent sounds

The action is good, some decent voices and it's pretty affordable. You can also get some cards for more voices...

Yamahas have good acoustic piano sounds usually.

[bif]

5. Bought my daughter a Yamaha for Christmas

and it sounds great. can't remember the model number but it was around $160. I thought it had the best sound for th emoney. To get something that sounded better, I was looking at around a grand.

[jmowreader]

6. Buy a Kurzweil SP88

and plug it into your stereo. You can pick one up for about $700.

A Kurzweil electronic piano sounds as good as an acoustic, and that's no lie.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

7. FOr service if anything happens..Roland and Yamaha are the best

and have the most dealers nationwide...that should factor into your purchase.

[Dees]

8. I would check out Roland, Yamaha and Korg lines

top to bottom. I personally have a Roland FP5-88 using external amp and speakers. Korg makes a Pro-76 which is pretty neat.

[Don Claybrook]

9. Thanks for the advice, everyone

I think I'll probably stick with the Yamaha, but I appreciate the input from everyone. I'll just be happy to have weighted, touch-sensitive keys after playing on synth-style keys with the resistance of wet bread.

[Dark Star]

10. Yes, we have a

Yamaha Clavinova and it's wonderful!

When you set it to the acoustic piano, it really feels and sounds just like a grand.

You'll love it.

[Don Claybrook]

11. Cool. CLP or CVP?

I'd love to have a Clavinova, but they're just out of my price range. There are apparently lots of people in my predicament, and several people on music forums have recommended the P250, which is a stage/slab piano, for those who can't go the Clavinove route. What model do you have?

Thanks.