The P500 was a VERY pro piece. I can remember seeing Stevie Wonder on stage playing one. The expensive parts of the keyboard were the cabinet (real wood) and stand (super-strong metal). The 500 is also the only modern stage piano I know of made with XLR (balanced) outputs. If all you are after are the SOUNDS and action of the P500, try to source a P300. If only the 500 will do, make sure you get the stand and the keyboard rack, a tubular steel frame that suspends above the keyboard to another, smaller board.

Steve Martin