Hi guys,
As I mentioned in another post, earlier this year I had a bit of a hissy fit with myself. Nothing was right and and I had a bit of a crisis of confidence. I wandered off quietly (what? you did not notice? ) and as a result of all that went on I sold all my music gear. Of course as time went on I was missing playing more and more and then Don Mason emailed me out of the blue (at just the right time) and made me realise I was being stupid and more than a little self indulgent. (My words not his....Don is far too much of a Gentleman to say such a thing!.

Anyway I am now looking to get some gear. My initial thought was to get maybe a clavinova ... one of the CLP range and go back to basics for a while. I ADORE arrangers but they do tend to make me a little lazy in my playing. Still I find arrangers incredibly inspiring when writing songs so I am torn.

I also quite fancy the new Korg Triton Extreme (Have you heard that grand piano sample? STUNNING!) .... or maybe another synth (as the extreme is quite expensive for a first synth! Never having owned a synth before I may hate it!)

I have the option of a VA7 at a very reasonable price and though I think I would prefer the VA76 I am quite tempted.

Saw a Roland Ex 7s at a very reasonable price the other day but did not get a chance to play with it. I have heard mixed reviews about the board which worry me a little but quite fancy the 76 keys! Anyone know much about this board?

There is also a Korg Karma on ebay at the mo that seems reasonable enough.

If I buy a cheaper arranger (rather than go for one of the top lines) then maybe I can also get a piano or synth as well.

My partner is insisting I get something and get it soon because my mooching around the house is doing nothing to help the smooth running of the home and upsets the dog apparantly

So come on guys help me choose and return chez Tony to domestic bliss
Best wishes
Tony