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Originally posted by squeak_D:
Nope.., but I still ain't payin that price for a plastic home keyboard S-900 sounds great.. Love the SA voices.., not too fond of the drum kits.., but acceptable. Love the orchestral voices.., good styles, blah blah blah.., but it ain't built like a $1,700 keyboard. Sorry Ian.., I just dont' see how Yamaha can charge that price and build it that way. I'm not saying it'll fall apart in my hands.., but it's not built well enough for my tastes.

Not too fond of the key action, but it's passable. Still.., a little under 2 grand for a plastic home keyboard.., nope ain't buyin it. I still say if Roland can feature pack the Juno-G as they have and build that pupply with solid button contacts and give it a metal panel for less than a grand.., well Yamaha can up their build quality too.

Ian I've had a Juno G and S-900 side by side. The G may have plastic end caps, but the overal feel to the buttons is better IMO.., and the panel is at least metal. Not even comparing sounds either. Just overall build quality.

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 05-15-2009).]


I'm not sure, but I think you want a Honda Accord for the price of a Hyundai Accent. What do you think the s900 should be sold at than $1200, $900, $500. So within the mid-range arranger keyboards there is nothing that satisfies your needs vs. the price that you feel it’s worth. Korg PA500, Ketron XD9, Roland E50/60. You’re complaining about keyboards being expensive for home users. There are other options, s700, s500, pa50, even the entry line of Yamaha or a used upper level arranger.
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