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Originally posted by Diki:
76 ain't JUST for piano, Ian... It allows you room for TWO splits, it allows for a bigger chord recognition area (if you are using ON BASS chords to shape a bassline), it allows for a low E for LH bass (without the temptation to grovel on low C ), it allows for a decent sized LH area for B3 sounds without taking your UPR end smear room away from you, and it's good for Wurli's and other electric piano sounds that had lighter actions than a grand piano...

Don't confuse size with capability. It's not JUST about the piano...


I'm not confusing anything Diki...I just know what I like to play, and unweighted (or semi-weighted) keys are total crap for solo piano.

With an arranger, I get along fine with 61...if I need room for on bass chords, I raise the split point to G2 or A2...I still have lots of room ...you obviously need more keys.

I don't play LH bass on my arranger, I don't need smear room for B3, don't need two splits, so I'm happy as the proverbial clam with 61 for arranger play.

It's all about knowing your needs and using what it takes to meet them...you know yours very well, and I certainly know mine.
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