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Post by milee on May 14, 2016 17:12:54 GMT -5
So, I'm thinking about getting this. rmn.craigslist.org/msg/5585017704.htmlHe claims it's only 6 years old, but according to the model number it was made in 2007 making it a Second Generation model (currently on 4th) and it would use the scaled hammer action. I have NO IDEA what any of this stuff means, but I know this one is $300 and a brand new 4th generation is $1000. Scaled Hammer Action
The original keyboard action, featuring a single or double sensors installed below the keybed. The weights are attached far back to the keys, giving it a slight resistance after the keys are released. It is also have a simulated weight in which lower notes are heavier than higher ones. All models from 2003 to 2007 use this action, and is still used today on Casio's CDP range of weighted digital keyboards. Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer ActionTri-Sensor Scaled Hammer utilizes three individual sensors for each keys, two installed below the key's base, and one installed slightly further back near the hammers. The hammers are also modified to have less resistance and swings back faster upon release. The three sensors ensures precision response and improved touch sensitivity compared to its predecessor. All models from 2009 to 2012 use this action. Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action IIA revamped incarnation of the previous action. The triple sensors are now installed right below the key's base, while the hammers remain unchanged. Furthermore, this action even features unique keys with simulated synthetic ebony and ivory texture and the sensor's response can be digitally adjusted to match the playing style realistically. The present generation of Privia from 2012 onwards use this action. What happened to talking to the instructor about what would be best and letting him try a couple of months' lessons before getting anything?
Is this related to your dad giving you some money and now it's apparently burning a hole in your pocket? Seriously - what's up with this? You're normally pretty level headed about finances, why the weird obsession with buying a piano?
Go out and play with your chickens or something, but get off Craigslist STAT. I promise that if your son decides he loves playing and after he's had several months to get past the honeymoon phase and see if he still loves it and after you know what type of instrument the instructor recommends... there will still be plenty of them available on Craigslist.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2016 18:28:47 GMT -5
nk Is this related to your dad giving you some money and now it's apparently burning a hole in your pocket? Seriously - what's up with this? You're normally pretty level headed about finances, why the weird obsession with buying a piano?
And I thought you knew me? Money never burns a hole in my pocket. If anything I have a hoarding issue. My Dad did give me some money and insisted I spend some of it on things I wanted and made me promise to not put it in the kids college accounts. But that really isn't the deal here anyhow. I was piano shopping before he ever gifted me the money. I always wanted to take lessons as a kid, but my Mom was not supportive of anything related to music or art. If DS doesn't have any interest, I think I'd still like to have one and try learning myself...not sure there's any hope for me at this age though. I honestly thought $300 was pretty cheap. He's going to need something to practice on. How is he going to know if he likes it or not if he doesn't have one? I'm kind of that way with the kids, this isn't new. When older son decided he wanted to take up trombone I went and bought him a brand new, quality one too before he ever started lessons. I did get it from a store closing sellout for way less than new, but I think it was still over $500. I figured if he didn't like it I would just sell it but he's been playing it 5 years and is going to keep on through high school.
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Post by Lizard Queen on May 14, 2016 19:29:29 GMT -5
It's been a few years since I researched the hell out of those, but impression is that it seems like a good price to me. Of course, you'd want to try it out yourself. I took a piano class in college, and their digitals had keys that were harder to press down than a real piano. It makes it harder to play.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 13:52:33 GMT -5
So, I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting that digital piano for $300. I haven't seen any of that make/model for less than twice that since and now DS's birthday is coming up in a couple weeks.
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Post by giramomma on Jun 6, 2016 13:59:06 GMT -5
Is there any place close to you that rents pianos?
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jun 6, 2016 13:59:54 GMT -5
So, I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting that digital piano for $300. I haven't seen any of that make/model for less than twice that since and now DS's birthday is coming up in a couple weeks. rmn.craigslist.org/bab/5569387484.htmlIt may only have 4 keys, but the price is right.
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Post by giramomma on Jun 6, 2016 14:03:11 GMT -5
There are. www.schmittmusic.com/keyboard-piano/services/rentals/ETA: I run across with this a lot teaching...parents want to save some money by buying instruments instead of renting. For strings, it's a little different because the instruments are sized...But, I'm like, just listen to me, and please rent from where I tell you to. But renting for 3 months would get you out of the honeymoon phase with piano with your youngest to better see his interest level.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 14:15:08 GMT -5
I'm about 45 minutes from Rochester. I actually work there some days... But, I got curious and looked and the tiny little music store we have in our town actually rents too. hardtsmusic.com/xindex.htmlI just struggle with what is the best economical choice, renting long-term or buying used? The store here is rent to own, but I know when my older son started trombone I just went out and bought him one because their prices were insane. Still...might be worth it for a few months. eta: Didn't see your eta before I wrote this. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 14:22:56 GMT -5
Definitely would have to go digital with the rental. Acoustic is $450 for the first three months.
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Post by giramomma on Jun 6, 2016 14:38:36 GMT -5
I'm about 45 minutes from Rochester. I actually work there some days... But, I got curious and looked and the tiny little music store we have in our town actually rents too. hardtsmusic.com/xindex.htmlI just struggle with what is the best economical choice, renting long-term or buying used? The store here is rent to own, but I know when my older son started trombone I just went out and bought him one because their prices were insane. Still...might be worth it for a few months. eta: Didn't see your eta before I wrote this. LOL I don't really consider renting for even 6 months to be a big deal. Take economics out of it. You have to figure in the PITA factor. It's a huge PITA to get rid of a 1/16 size violin on craigslist. Because no one else wants to buy one. Pianos are exactly like that. We tell people here all the time renting does not = throwing money away. Have you told everyone you know you are looking for a piano?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 14:51:59 GMT -5
Have you told everyone you know you are looking for a piano? Not really. A few people (and I posted here, which is about half the people I "know" LOL) I keep getting people tagging me in Facebook ads for keyboards and I don't want a keyboard...we have a keyboard.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 14:59:55 GMT -5
His teacher is pretty much a "there is no substitute for a good acoustic" for learning type. Just a kid himself though! DS is the youngest student he has ever worked with, so they're both learning.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jun 11, 2016 1:48:16 GMT -5
This kid seems to do pretty well on his smaller size piano. My older sisters and I took lessons twice a week. One day the teacher came to our house and one day I went to hers. Learning to play piano/read music is very helpful, even if he changes instruments later. I think. I took piano for a few years, then switched to clarinet. Being able to read music even helps when singing. My little sister was spoiled. She learned to play on one of these I'm impressed that you're trying something new. (You are taking lessons too, right?) I think pianos are beautiful. I've seen some impressive photos and artwork done, featuring pianos, or piano keys. A nice frame makes all the difference. I hope you / he enjoy it! That's what's important. This isn't the way I meant, really. But whatever works!
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jun 11, 2016 13:20:46 GMT -5
My stepdad was a jazz pianist and tuned pianos. We always had uprights in the house because that's what he liked.
Good of luck MPL!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 15:08:51 GMT -5
So...really glad I bought the piano. Not because of younger son (although he really likes it), but older took right to it. I was shocked. Within a few days he was playing songs using both hands...I'm not talking classical pieces or anything, but still. It's pretty impressive that he's able to just pick up playing separate music with each hand like that. I would have never took him for a piano player. He has these short, fat fingers and is not great in the manual dexterity department (hence the choice of trombone ), but he's doing very well. I'm actually feeling kind of sorry for younger son because this was supposed to be his "thing", and now his brother is spending hours a day playing.
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