I'm a beginner. If you were me would you go with the Casio Privia PX-150 which is $300 less or pay and get the Yamaha? Why or why not.
2007996
I'm a beginner, too, so I'm not an expert. However, I heard that Casio pianos are not very good. I got this one and I am delighted with it.
2007997
If you are looking for something to play around with, the Privia should be fine. If you are looking to learn how to play a piano it is important to get a keyboard that has the best piano feel which would be the Yamaha. I think the single most important thing about getting a keyboard has to do with the feel of the keys; more important than features or even sound.
2007998
dear Sir,we asked and read tons of reviews before we bought the Yamaha, which is for our son, who was 8 at that time. His piano teacher recommended better this brand, from her experience. the piano sounds great and my son enjoys playing it. hope this helps.
1130019
Thanks for the tip.I actually ended up getting the AP-220 for $650, Guitar Center had a $150 off coupon. That was less than Amazon has ever sold it so I jumped on it.$500 is a great price for the PX-130 with all the extras though... all you'd need is a stool, and maybe a cover for the keyboard to keep dust off when not playing.
743803
David, thank you OH SO much for this really terrific review. In the process of deciding what to surprise my 15yo son with this Christmas and this is great! He's only played for 6 months but shows real promise/interest so I want to keep this spark alive. I'm going to go with the Casio based on your FABULOUS review. Thanks again David! :))
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This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument.
1282000
I would think Casio products work with all Casio's. Just don't mix Yamaha with Casio as the polarity can be different.
1641437
I buyed a pair of Yamaha NS 6490 for $ 129.95 THE PAIR. Very good product !
1140934
Actually I have seen a video in you tube combating between Casio calculators and this one. They are all deal with graphing, however Hp prime is faster than the others and easy to use. Watch this video http://youtu.be/2yfYeCGWZrs and the other video to decide which suitable for you.
658789
I prefer the SP280. I did own the PX350 but returned it for the following reasons: Although the key action was nice; some of the keys were unevenly spaced and the sound of the speakers was not loud enough and not as loud as my other Casio the PX-130. The SP280 has a natural sounding piano sample and excellent speakers. The action is not as good as the PX350 to be honest but it sounds better and more realistic.
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The DGX650 is a digital piano, with piano voices, theYPG535 is a digital keyboard with a grand piano and other piano like voices plus all kinds of difference voices to play seperate or together with each other. Considering the price difference, I think you would be pleased with the YPG535 unless you are super critical aboutit sounding exactly like a real piano. Personaly speaking I can't tell the difference. So my suggestion is that you play and compare the two. If you are satisfided with the YPG535 piano sounds, buy it for almost half the price of the DGX650. Good luck
2164953
You should get the OU2T Tenor !! It's great for beginners AND pro's. I've only had to tune it once since I got it and I play it almost everyday. It has that cool island look and sound :)
376675
Casio has different polarity than Yamaha. There are no name pedals that work with Yamaha no problem. Keep searching, is my opinion.
980904
Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features... » Read More Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. « Show Less
2097282
I have a Yamaha P155. Without having direct experience of the answer to your question, I guess Yamaha would most certainly honour their warranty, provided the reasons are legitimate. They are a reputable company and manufacture excellent products including the P155 which is amazing value for money. I would be interested to hear how you get on. Good luck. MF
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That decision I cannot make or suggest one over the other. I would, however, suggest checking the "stats" between the two brands and then go with what you feel "comfortable" with, based on the "specs" and what your needs would be. Yamaha does put, I feel, more effort into their products to give you a satisfied performance and DO tend to be more "pricy" than other brands because of their use of techknowledgy to make a better product. Sorry I can't elaborate more and hope that you find this useful.
376674
First off you're asking about a Casio pedal being compatible with a Yamaha keyboard. The only way to know that is if one has both. I do not.What you should do is go out to the manufacture's web site http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/dgx_series/ypg-235/?mode=model#tab=product_lineuplook at the available accessories for the product you own to see what accessories are compatible with what you have. It lists the FC4 as a piano type sustain pedal for that keyboard, which does appear to be available to buy through amazon.com First off you're asking about a Casio pedal being compatible with a Yamaha keyboard. The only way to know that is if one has both. I do not.What you should do is go out to the manufacture's web site http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/dgx_series/ypg-235/?mode=model#tab=product_lineuplook at the available accessories for the product you own to see what accessories are compatible with what you have. It lists the FC4 as a piano type sustain pedal for that keyboard, which does appear to be available to buy through... » Read More First off you're asking about a Casio pedal being compatible with a Yamaha keyboard. The only way to know that is if one has both. I do not.What you should do is go out to the manufacture's web site http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/dgx_series/ypg-235/?mode=model#tab=product_lineuplook at the available accessories for the product you own to see what accessories are compatible with what you have. It lists the FC4 as a piano type sustain pedal for that keyboard, which does appear to be available to buy through amazon.com « Show Less
619134
I don't personally know as I have a Privia. BUT I was in a Best Buy music department and they carry a full line of Casio instruments and they should be able to help you. Just call a Best Buy! :-)
1782228
OMG, YES!!!! That's what I worried about, because really, until you actually play it you just don't know, and I've played some really crappy keyboards. Ick. I use a clavinova at my church, which is tres expensive, and I like my Casio better than it! OK, I'll stop now. But YES!