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Old 03-11-2009, 07:42 PM
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Good, inexpensive electronic piano for my daughter

What would you guys suggest for a good, inexpensive, electronic piano for a beginner? Doesn't need a ton of sounds or bells and whistles. Need weighted keys and a good natural paino sound. What's out there?

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Old 03-11-2009, 08:26 PM
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Casio Privia series....I think it's a model 120...88 keys...weighted action...velocity sensitive...around $499.00....good piano...reliable too.
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Old 03-11-2009, 08:29 PM
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Casio Privia series....I think it's a model 120...88 keys...weighted action...velocity sensitive...around $499.00....good piano...reliable too.
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Old 03-12-2009, 01:00 AM
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def a privia
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Old 03-12-2009, 08:48 AM
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Casio Privia series....I think it's a model 120...88 keys...weighted action...velocity sensitive...around $499.00....good piano...reliable too.
My wife just started taking piano lessons last month. We got her a PX-120. The best value for an entry-level weighted 88-key electric piano.
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:28 AM
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I'm happy with my recent Casio Privia PX-320 purchase.
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:41 AM
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Check out some yard sales, you'll probably find a bunch for under $50.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:41 PM
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If you want velocity sensitive, but don't need weighted keys, that drops the price almost in 1/2. Check out the lineup from Yamaha. Great practice and intro keys, with good tone.
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:25 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. I had been looking at the PX-120 thinking it seemed like a good value, but knowing nothing about electronic pianos, I thought I should tap the collective experience here.

Thanks for the help.

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Old 03-12-2009, 06:24 PM
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i would go with a yamaha
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Old 03-13-2009, 08:54 AM
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Yamaha was once the undisputed king of affordable digital pianos, but Casio really caught up with their Privia line. If I thought Yamaha had a digital piano in the same price range that was better in action and sound than the PX-320, I would have gotten the Yamaha..
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