I think this also applied to other makes too. I can only relate to Yamaha, as until recently, have always been a 'Yamaha Nut'. For those familiar with Yamaha Models - look back, for example, at the PSR 9000 Pro .... Without doubt, the finest keyboard Yamaha ever made - OK it was 56 pounds, but was built like a brick Toilet! Still valued in the second hand market, and - like the Technics KN7000, treasured by those who own one. The PSR 2000, and 2100 of the same era were good solid instruments too.

I think about 2002 saw the end of well engineered and solid machines. I recently purchased a KN2600 (made in 2004), and what a heap of junk compared to the KN7000 - rotten key action, flimsy plastic case, and just a general feeling of 'Casio'. It has now left these shores to be used in the Phillipines! - Good riddance !!

Perhaps I was spoiled by having a Yamaha FX20 organ for 23 years (yes - I kept it and played it professionally all over the world without it missing a beat, for 23 years, and that weighed a quarter of a ton (525 lbs). I then moved to the Yamaha 9000 Pro, Upgraded (supposedly!) to a couple of flimsy plasticy Tyros's - and am now back with another solid - back to pre-2002 design - KN7000 !!

As the old adage goes .... 'They don't make things like that, these days !'

Just my take on the subject - I am sure many will disagree.

Kind regards,

John

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