Scott I have to disagree. I would never attempt to show any "bias" towards a particular make when selling someone a keyboard--even a first keyboard.

The Casio OS is similiar in almost all of their line up. One can move from one Casio to the next, and not be overcome by an entirely new set up. That's just locking someone to "one" brand for life.

All the companies make good keyboards, and as children and adults progress the odds of them switching brands is very likely.

We can't just assume that someone isn't going to use the drawbars, sequencing, ect. How are we to know where their interests will be 6 months or a year down the road?

I would never assume someone wouldn't use the drawbars. Especially an adult. Many adults were playing the organ and piano before keyboards/synths.

I just think it's a very closed minded position to take.

Squeak