Guide to buying a new/used piano

First Digital Piano, Advice!:)

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m0ka

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Opening post by m0ka

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Hi everyone! I have just joined the forum! I am not a "real" pianist, just an enthusiast who enjoys playing... but since my passion has really increased a lot, and with it the hours spent studying or playing, I would be sorry to build up non-existent technique, given that I play on a keyboard with semi-weighted keys, so I have decided to look for a digital piano.

I chose a digital one for several reasons: first of all because it allows me to play even at night, secondly because it is less bulky, and unfortunately I have serious space problems at home.

The fundamental thing for me is that the keys are as similar as possible to those of an acoustic piano; this is the most important thing.

Second, naturally, the sound.

I am not interested in technological cutting-edge, for now.

Finally, the bulk. In this sense, I had aimed for the Yamaha P85 (or more recent models!), which has the thickness of a keyboard; then you can add the wooden stand and the 3-pedal unit, and it is really very compact!

I would find everything for under €500! Keep in mind that my budget is quite variable, but as a maximum ceiling I had set around €800, perhaps looking mainly for used items!

Thanks to everyone who will help me!

Regards and have a nice day!

m0ka:)

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Reply 3 by Thesimon

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P95 is the new model. With that amount, you get that. If you wait and reach a thousand, you might even find a used Roland FP7. At 800€, I don't think you will find one.

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Reply 4 by m0ka

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Thanks for the advice guys, and thanks for the welcome!!

what do you think, is the Yamaha P85 considered up to the task, especially in terms of "touch"? As I already specified to you, the most important thing for me is how similar the keyboard is to that of an acoustic piano.

Thanks again!!!!

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Reply 5 by Thesimon

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I have already recommended the YAMAHA P95 to you above, not the 85 which is the older model.

At 500€, forget about mechanics like those of an acoustic piano. You need to start looking at at least 2000€

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Reply 6 by BackSpace

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I wouldn't settle for anything below a Kawai ES6 or Yamaha P 155; the P85 and P95 seem too "low-end" to me...

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