Posted by: Shiju
76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 08:51 AM
Hi all,
Can someone recommend me a good 76 Keys arranger keyboard (except Casio) within the range of $1000?
Thanks!
Posted by: DonM
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 09:40 AM
Only thing I can think of would be a used Roland E60.
DonM
Posted by: Fran Carango
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 10:27 AM
Originally posted by DonM:
Only thing I can think of would be a used Roland E60.
DonM
And that would be my choice.....
Posted by: squeak_D
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 10:42 AM
I agree with DonM and Fran. Slim pickins for a good 76er in the $1000 price range. In the $1,000 price range for a NEW model gets you a 61 key model.
Roland GW-8
Roland Prelude
Korg PA-50
Yamaha PSR-S700
A good used E-60 would probably be the way to go.
Posted by: ianmcnll
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 12:01 PM
You could look at the Yamaha YPG-235...it is more of a piano with arranger features, but it is inexpensive, and has great sound.
A fine "bang for the buck."
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail.html?CNTID=5014662&CTID=205200
Posted by: Fran Carango
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 12:52 PM
Ian, I don't know his reason for passing over Casio...but this Yamaha shares a lot of the same specs as the Casio (WK series)...namely 32 voice polyphony and a 6 track record sequencer...
He may be able to move up to the 635..doesn't that have 64 polyphony?..although it gets to weigh a lot too...not as portable..
Posted by: ianmcnll
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 01:02 PM
Yeah, they are similar, Fran...I believe the Yamaha would hold it's value better, if he ever decides to trade up at some point.
The 635 has more features but the 88 keys are weighted hammer action, which may not be what is wanted...and you're right, it's not exactly "portable".
The second hand Roland E-60 would be a great choice, as you say...a lot more arranger and better piano as well...but could one get one for around $1000?
Posted by: squeak_D
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 03:08 PM
That's a really good question Ian. $1000 seems a bit low for a used E-60. Maybe for an E-50.., but low for the E-60.
Posted by: ianmcnll
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/16/09 05:23 PM
It does seem a bit cheap for an E-60, Squeak.
Fran bought one some time ago...I wonder what he paid for it?
Knowing Fran, he probably got it for a good price.
Posted by: Shiju
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/17/09 06:35 AM
Thank you all for the replies. I already have a Casio Keyboard, so looking for some different sounds :-))
Posted by: GlennT
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/17/09 08:24 AM
For ~ 400-500 more you could find a SD1.
Glenn
Posted by: Shiju
Re: 76 Keys Arranger Keyboard - 07/19/09 10:12 AM
Anyone here has a Roland E60 for sale??