Not picking on anyone. This is just a personal observation for the little while I've been on the forum.

Except for Dave, he changes no matter what, the guys playing Yamahas for income seem to change or up-grade every time Yamaha comes out with something new. I mean it seems some on the forum have owned the 740, the 9000, 1100, the 2000, the 2100 the 3000 and so forth as they come out with newer models.

Not many here have owned their Yamahas as long as I've had my Korg, which is only 3 years I think, and definitely not as long as you've owned your keyboard Russ.

In my case I could reason their boards are wearing out faster than mine is because they play more than me. However Russ you seem to have a lot of time in your keyboard and it still works!

Yamahas for the most part seem to be cheaper than other brands in most cases, so it is less expensive to upgrade I suppose.

Each person has to decide for himself which way to go.

I have a 5-function foot pedal plus a separate damper foot pedal, if that's what you're talking about. How many pedals can one get for the Yamaha arrangers?

I'm a sax player and I have to admit a little more weight on the keys on all of the arranger keyboards seems