Jon,

I would concede that 76 notes might be more advantageous to a player who wants to use the arranger as a digital piano, especially for solo pieces.

Still, there are several members on SZ, IUD (Illustrious Uncle Dave) and DNJ (Donny)for example, who manage exceptionally well with 61 notes and still manage to play piano over a SMF or play LH bass.

They were clever enough to adapt, and consequently wind up with using an arranger(in this case a PA-800)with a much smaller footprint and an easier(lighter) to manage instrument for transporting.

Personally, I feel the small number of players who need 76 keys will easily be absorbed by other manufacturers.

It is my view that Yamaha won't base their marketing on the opinions of a few guys on a forum (I don't see Roland doing it either).

Yoda yoda yoda...


Ian

[This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 11-02-2007).]