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First Piano/Keyboard Purchase Help
Posted on 8/7/12 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 8/7/12 at 4:16 pm
I can mess around a tad on the ivories but really have no idea about pianos. I had a guitar but the piano just interests me more. I just think it's awesome when someone just sits down and starts playing. I posted my new record player piece last week. I want to put an old piano in that same room to match. I have heard that people will basically give an old piano away sometimes if you will just move it for them. Or at least give it away for cheap. Would I be better off getting some sort of keyboard? I really don't know where to start, but I would like to be thrifty with this until I decide if it's something I am gonna enjoy. I really just wanna get home from work and smerk a bewl and just start learning. Any advice would be helpful. I want to go cheap vintage for this extra room, but that might be a bad way to go.
This post was edited on 8/7/12 at 4:25 pm
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Posted on 8/7/12 at 5:42 pm to Tds & Beer
My son plays and we've bought two pianos. There are old pianos out there if you get lucky, however, in my experience they are usually so out of whack that even a professional piano technician/tuner can't set it straight.
Our first one was used and refurbished upright, cost about $2000. We lost that one in Katrina.
Our second was a new, "institutional" upright by Kawai, the kind music schools buy. These Korean models have improved so much over the last few years that less piano stores refurbish and sell used now. It ran about $3500.
We also have an 88 key Casio we bought from Guitar Center for $699. Decent piano sound with an amp (but it does have built in speakers too). Also comes with all the synthesized stuff. My son uses it to practice with headphones, and to play outside for tips at Jazz Fest.
Good luck!
Our first one was used and refurbished upright, cost about $2000. We lost that one in Katrina.
Our second was a new, "institutional" upright by Kawai, the kind music schools buy. These Korean models have improved so much over the last few years that less piano stores refurbish and sell used now. It ran about $3500.
We also have an 88 key Casio we bought from Guitar Center for $699. Decent piano sound with an amp (but it does have built in speakers too). Also comes with all the synthesized stuff. My son uses it to practice with headphones, and to play outside for tips at Jazz Fest.
Good luck!
Posted on 8/7/12 at 5:46 pm to Tds & Beer
I played a little guitar about 4 years ago and decided to learn piano a month ago. I found several vintage pianos on craigslist for cheap. I ended up getting a keyboard because I didn't have room for a full piano and wasn't sure how long I'd be living in my current house. Check craigslist and you should probably be able to find one in decent condition for a reasonable price.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 6:35 pm to 12more
What's a good deal on a starter keyboard of decent quality. And any brands?
This post was edited on 8/7/12 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 8/7/12 at 7:33 pm to Tds & Beer
If you can afford to have it tuned often, if you are an OT baller, get a real piano. The resonance from the hammers beating the strings on a real piano compares to nothing else. 
If not, get a digital piano or a 61 key and up keyboard.
If you are just learning, start small until you've mastered a few things. That way you won't be spending too much money if you're not going to keep practicing.
Then when you get more serious, go and buy a nice piano or digital piano. Then really expand and grow your abilities.
I have used Wurlitzer, Roland, and Casio models for a few years. Casio seems to be the cheapest and has been very reliable to me for over 10 years. I've only had to do a master reset once due to it having a weird "freezing" moment.
If not, get a digital piano or a 61 key and up keyboard.
If you are just learning, start small until you've mastered a few things. That way you won't be spending too much money if you're not going to keep practicing.
Then when you get more serious, go and buy a nice piano or digital piano. Then really expand and grow your abilities.
I have used Wurlitzer, Roland, and Casio models for a few years. Casio seems to be the cheapest and has been very reliable to me for over 10 years. I've only had to do a master reset once due to it having a weird "freezing" moment.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 9:03 pm to Tds & Beer
Any Yamaha P200 & up series is an excellent piano keyboard. Look for one used, they're rugged as hell and have excellent action if you go the digital route. They also have speakers & inputs which are handy and make it feel like more of an instrument than some other brands.
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