The Pa4z is the best working man’s keyboard out there – agreed.
So why have so many kept the S 970 as a second keyboard? Why are there very few used ones available on EBay?

My opinion: Because the S 970 has captured a different area in the keyboard world. I find that I am spending more time with the S 970 than my Pa4x. Please keep in mind that I have become a home player. Gentle, classier, interesting, number of styles and the sounds are very good.
So I understand Guitpic1 having a good time with his S 970.

Does it have punch? No it’s gentle. I have owned every model of the Technics keyboard, two Tyros, two PSR, Korg 800, 900, and now the Pa4x. When I look through the recordings that I have made; most of them has been with Yamaha keyboards. Why? Yamaha has filled the space between the play out keyboard for the pro, and the home player.

John C.