Don’t forget the title of the thread.

Bill

Just for my own knowledge i searched for some keyboard weights...

Roland E80 22,5 kg
Roland G70 20,5 kg
Korg PA2X 18 kg
Wersi Abacus KS1 18 kg
Ketron SD5 17 kg
Yamaha Tyros 2 15,5 kg
Korg PA 800 13,3 kg
Roland E60 13 kg
Yamaha PSR S900 11,5 kg

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Some extra info on synths and stage piano's to compare :

Roland Phantom G8 32 kg
Roland Phantom G7 16,5 kg
Roland Phantom G6 14,5 kg
Roland Phantom X7 14,5 kg
Korg Oasys 76 25.7 kg
Korg Oasys 88 32.1 kg
Yamaha Motif XS 7 17 kg
Yamaha Motif XS 6 28,6 kg
Yamaha S90ES 22 kg

Roland RD700GX 25,6 kg
Kawai MP 8 II 35 kg
Yamaha CP300 32,5 kg

Roland V-synth GT 13.8 kg
Korg Radias 8.7 kg

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Its obvious that ROland can build lighter 76 key arrangers that are very stable, just have a look at phantom G7 thats only 1 kg heavier then Yamaha T2

I think the Korg PA2X is at a nice weight for a sturdy 76 key arranger. While the Roland E80 is a bit to heavy for a 61 key arranger.

Only the G70 out of all those contemporary keyboards has Roland's TOTL action (IMO!). FantomG has a far more regular action. Just the weight and feel of the keys themselves is heavier than FantomX/G, and would add a fair bit to the overall weight...

It still amazes me that Roland don't use that action on the FantomG7. The best 76 on the planet! AFAIK, Roland have only used that action on one other type keyboard... the long out of production A70 controller (still one of the best MIDI controllers ever made).

Mya favorite waza da Lone Arranger.
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Jerry

Hi-Yo Silver — A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo
Silver … the Lone Ranger!
With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of
the plains led the fight for law and order in the early West. Return with us now to those
thrilling days of yesteryear. The Lone Ranger rides again!

Appearing soon at a Yamaha dealer near you.

Uh, I'm guessing no TV reception up you way, eh Ian?

chas

Ha Ha...actually I've never been much of a TV watcher...don't have cable, and only use my TV for my video car racing game.

Rather be playing my keyboard.

Love radio...especially CBC Radio Canada...great jazz programs, and nice mix of other music.

I still remember the Lone Ranger on the radio, although I was quite young at the time...now I'm just immature.

Ian

As are we all, else why would all be here, fighting the same old unwinnable battles, day after boring day. At least I have an excuse; I'm retired, have too much time on my hands, and no friends (except Fran).



chas

And me, Chas. We're pretty much "joined at the hip" on almost every issue!

Be well!


R.

Both of you are WAY too 'hip' for here