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#195 - 06/08/09 09:04 PM Yamaha KX8
jillian Offline
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Registered: 05/14/09
Posts: 30
I have a chance to purchase a Yamaha KX8 - 88 key keyboard with MIDI controller for $400. It appears to be in good condition and has excellent sound; however it is about two years old (according to the seller). I am not familiar with this particular keyboard and was not sure if this is a good price and how well they hold up.

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#209 - 06/11/09 06:38 PM Re: Yamaha KX8 [Re: jillian]
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Registered: 03/14/09
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Yamaha is certainly a reputable brand. I still have my digital piano (a Clavinova). It's still in near mint condition after 10 years. I can't say much for the keyboard itself, but I know I'd recommend Yamaha any day.

Two years is nothing for a keyboard. Pianos seem to have more of an investment feel - something that you purchase because you can see yourself playing it 10 years from now - than guitars do in my opinion.

To quote a great man, "If it sounds good, it is good."
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#280 - 06/21/09 07:54 PM Re: Yamaha KX8 [Re: ShackMan]
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Registered: 05/15/09
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Yes, my sister gave my son her Yamaha keyboard when it was 5 years old about 5 years ago and it is still going strong and looks land sounds like new. I am not sure of price, but Yamaha all the way.

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#283 - 06/21/09 11:05 PM Re: Yamaha KX8 [Re: luvssound]
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Registered: 05/15/09
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I don't know the brand new price on that particular model but Yamaha has a great reputation for durability and quality keyboards so I wouldn't worry on that score. If it's a significant savings on the retail then I would see go for it.

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#373 - 07/08/09 08:51 AM Re: Yamaha KX8 [Re: slimpickings]
Grenalda Offline
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Registered: 07/05/09
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I've got an old Novation that I still play. It's still going strong but I would have rather had a Yamaha hands down. That's still my dream keyboard even after playing the Novation all of these years!

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