Keyboard Choices

[Digging4Truth]

I am looking for a decent synth (do they call them that anymore? ) to work with. I am looking for a good used one as a new one is out of my price range right now.

Does anyone have any good suggestions as to what to look for? Models that you are would suggest?

I will be watching ebay etc.

I really can't go much over a couple hundred dollars right now.

I know that makes it nearly impossible to find a good keyboard to work with but generally when we put due diligence into looking the Lord takes care of the rest.

[Malvaro]

make sure to get one with weighted keys... i can ask my Mom or sister if you'd like specific models....

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Malvaro

make sure to get one with weighted keys... i can ask my Mom or sister if you'd like specific models....

That would be good to know but not if it is very much trouble. I don't want to put anybody out...

Thanks..

[Revelationist]

Originally Posted by Malvaro

make sure to get one with weighted keys... i can ask my Mom or sister if you'd like specific models....

I personally prefer the non-weighted keys... I don't like weighted keys... stay away from Ensonic, while they are USA made, I have one and they've never been able to fix it's problem. Bought a second one, and the first day I had it, it had problems... took it back and bought a Kurzwell with non-weighted keys.. ever tried to play a organ on a keyboard with weighted keys? I've been playing for nearly 40 years now... and, Oh... did I say that I don't like weighted keys?

Jerry Moon

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by Revelationist

I personally prefer the non-weighted keys... I don't like weighted keys... stay away from Ensonic, while they are USA made, I have one and they've never been able to fix it's problem. Bought a second one, and the first day I had it, it had problems... took it back and bought a Kurzwell with non-weighted keys.. ever tried to play a organ on a keyboard with weighted keys? I've been playing for nearly 40 years now... and, Oh... did I say that I don't like weighted keys?

Jerry Moon

Yes - you did say that - I LOVE weighted keys! - Did I say I LOVE weighted keys???????

[Revelationist]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

Yes - you did say that - I LOVE weighted keys! - Did I say I LOVE weighted keys???????

hehehe.... I think it's a matter of preference... I don't feel like the weighted keys really feel like a piano... If I play weighted keys, I like them on a Baldwin or Yamaha Grand. : )

Jerry Moon

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I am looking for a decent synth (do they call them that anymore? ) to work with. I am looking for a good used one as a new one is out of my price range right now.

Does anyone have any good suggestions as to what to look for? Models that you are would suggest?

I will be watching ebay etc.

I really can't go much over a couple hundred dollars right now.

I know that makes it nearly impossible to find a good keyboard to work with but generally when we put due diligence into looking the Lord takes care of the rest.

Couple hundred as in two or as in six?


You may find used for 500-600 range.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Couple hundred as in two or as in six?


You may find used for 500-600 range.

As in 2 with a little bit of play room....

Yeah... that is what I am afraid of. I just can't go that much right now.

The Lord has provided some fantastic deals from time to time... barring that I will just have to have patience. I can afford patience.

[CC1]

If you are brave enough to play live from software on your laptop you can get a Keyboard MIDI controller with a USB connection for about $200 (61 key or 88 key). But then you would have to get the Synth software.

[Thad]

$200 ??

you can get a yamaha keyboard at costco for about that price
but if you are wanting a REAL keyboard you can forget finding one for $200. not a new one
you may try a pawn shop or consignment