Reddit mentions of YAMAHA P71 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano With Sustain Pedal And Power Supply (Amazon-Exclusive)

I spent way too much time on this, but let's see how your claim plays out.

2. Akai MPK249 $400
2. Yamaha P71 $415
3. 21.5 inch iMac $1100 (although this is the base model, probably a good estimate)
3. Edifier R1280T Near Field Monitors $99
5. Asus 24" monitor $130x5=$650
4. Logitech G27 I'm going to say around $300, even though Amazon has it listed for nearly $1000. Seems like the MSRP a few years ago was $300-$400.

1. Logitech G Saitek X52 Flight Control System $150
   
2. Logitech C600 $30
   
3. Opolar F401 $12
   
4. Logitech G610 $90, although some versions on amazon are closer to $60
   
5. (I couldn't figure out what the other keyboard is, but it's probably junk that the OP didn't spend a lot of money on.)
   
6. Logitech Z623 $100 (I think these are right)
   
7. HTC Vive $500
   
8. Logitech Z-2300 $180 MSRP, I'm fairly certain that I'm wrong about this one though
   
9. Wireless Xbox Controller $42
   
   Add in like $1000 for each desk and $2000 for each computer we don't see (assuming there are two), that gets us to a total of $11,068.
   
   There is a laptop bag stashed on the left side of the frame, so maybe it's a $9000 laptop.

I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon is pushing to make deals like this with music instrument manufacturers.

They have some kind of deal with Yamaha to sell the Yamaha P45 digital piano for $50 dollars cheaper than any other store. It's called the Yamaha P71 but it's identical to the P45.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Standard/dp/B00UJ9LNDK

Doesn't Casio have a reputation for poor sound quality? I'm not sure how true it is, but that's the vibe I've picked up. I'm pretty happy with my basic Yamaha. It's quite light too, at 25lbs

The $100 keyboards aren't really digital pianos. They may have some piano sounds but they don't play like a piano. The keys don't have the same feel that a piano has which makes it difficult to play with the proper touch that a piano requires. Worst of all the cheapest ones will play every note at the same volume regardless of how heavily you play a key.

The least expensive good digital piano, that I'm aware of, is the Yamaha P71 for $400. It's identical to the Yamaha P45. It has headphone outputs.

>and I'm thinking the ones Im seeing on Amazon are just bad then?

They don't resemble a piano.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Yamaha P-115. It's gorgeous and sounds beautiful.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B00UHBGE7A

Amazon has a P71 which is "Amazon Exclusive" and a bit cheaper than the P45 but exactly the same keyboard.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B01LY8OUQW?th=1

I just got myself an MX-88 at Guitar Center yesterday for $1000 and she is a wonderful board with lots of fun features.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/MX88BK-Music-Synthesizer-Black-1500000043688.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=CKfv64HGwNMCFYSKswodUKYCjw&kwid=productads-adid^172488555108-device^c-plaid^260767648984-sku^1500000043688@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

Hope this helps you out!

I picked up a Yamaha P45 in the States for $450. Here's the Amazon exclusive model (they're identical) for $400 US: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW

Well I'm thrilled. Been saving for a Yamaha P71 and it's $121 off.

Try to find some used pianos.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Pianos.gc#narrowSideBar

and also your local craigslist/letgo/offerup

also on amazon:

• Alesis Recital Pro ~$270 with amazon harmony discount + prime store 10% cash back
  
  >* https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FKLXRB/
  
  
  
• Yamaha P45/P71 (same thing but 71 is cheaper) and it can be midi compatiable if you download the drivers: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/p_series/p-45/downloads.html
  
  It comes out to $330, maybe 380 with tax.
  
  
  >* https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW
  
  
  
• Casio Privia PX-160, about $450 total with prime card cashback + harmony discount
  
  >* https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX160BK-88-Key-Digital/dp/B0100RBPTC/r
  
  
  For the Prime Store Cash back you need to get the amazon store card (a credit card, you recieve 5% back on all amazon purchases, but sometimes, like for instruments you can recieve 10% back.) and for the Harmony discount you go to the product page and press the call me button and ask for the Harmony promo code. The %of the code varies between 5% to 18% so in total you can save 15% to 28%

This one. Very happy with it!

Hmm, I haven't seen anything about that keyboard, but it seems like a really good deal for the price, especially with the included pedal. Before seeing this one, I was looking at the Yamaha P71($400) and the more expensive Yamaha p115($600), both of which seem like very good beginner digital pianos. Both are more expensive though, so I'm curious what those offer that the Alesis does not.

just found this today, and fyi the Amazon exclusive Yamaha p71 is identical to the P45, but $50 cheaper and doesn't include the sustain pedal (which is worth $15).

I also tested the P45 at a guitar center yesterday, and it was my favorite piano in the <$700 range. It just felt way easier to play than most of the other pianos, sounded amazing too. Though I am a beginner at piano, so YMMV

Well, if you're really interested in playing piano for the long run and not just starting and quitting, you should get something nice. Because if you get something cheap and want to go further you'll probably regret it.

On the cheaper side, there's the Yamaha P-45 or the P-71 (They're the same thing) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LY8OUQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509807635&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=P71&dpPl=1&dpID=41La5-9h9WL&ref=plSrch

The keyboard that my teacher has at lessons is a P-105. It's pretty good, probably better than the 45, but a bit more expensive. It may be a little old though idk. https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-P105B-88-Key-Digital-Piano/dp/B009DER0MA

I've also seen a lot of people on here getting the P-115. It may be something you want to check out too. It looks exactly like the P-105... Strange
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UHBGE7A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509808265&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=P105&dpPl=1&dpID=31FJaZHCjFL&ref=plSrch

I haven't gotten to play on them, but I've also heard really good things about the Kawai CA-67 and the CA-97. These are quite a bit more than the Yamahas I showed you but are a lot better quality. The two models are the same but the 97 has a better sound quality. It actually has a acoustic soundboard. You may be able to get these online or maybe at a store nearby. https://www.thomannmusic.com/kawai_ca_67_sb_set.htm?sid=a9519d05780fcfba15d9ee3e0fd56b33&ref=prod_rel_356373_0

https://www.thomannmusic.com/kawai_ca_97_r.htm

I think they just came out with newer models of these though. The CA-78 and the CA-98.

Anyway, here's some different options but definitely check out the FAQ on this subreddit. There's a whole page dedicated to this stuff.

It is really best that he tries out the various possibilities before you plunk down the money for one. For example, the YPG-235 only has 76 keys (full size is 88). Can he really make do with that? Which one does he like the feel of the keys best? Which one sounds best to him? Does he really need/want the hundreds of extra voices on the YPG?

Alexis digital pianos are basically beginner pianos mostly meant for parents who don't want to spend a lot of money to see if their child will like playing piano. They are cheap and sound like it, tend to have quality issues, and definitely are not suitable for busking.

For your price range, my suggestion would be the Yamaha P-45 (or Amazon's "exclusive" version, the P-71 ). Keep in mind that you will have to spend another $30 or so for a stand (which should at minimum be double-X style, not a single-X which are wobbly).

I hope this helps a bit.

Thanks for the feedback. I checked out the PX-160 & found some models in the same price range in this review. Went to Guitar Center earlier
and got a chance to try out the Yamaha P-45 & P-125, and also a Casio that was around $600 (wasn't the PX-160, don't remember the exact model). I preferred how the keys felt on the Yamaha models, so I'm gonna try to get one of those used if I can find a good deal and if not then maybe a new P-71, which is the same model as the P-45 at a cheaper price (Amazon Exclusive).

It did last November. I haven't heard anything about this year, but I'll be watching. If it does, my guess is it'll be a Cyber Monday sale, since it looks like that's what it was last year.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/product/B01LY8OUQW?context=search

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY8OUQW/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_boDyT_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=70WBXHS3R4SRWF012WP4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=9b91e64c-2baf-551f-8c92-2ac2fac1db23&pf_rd_i=11970121

I second this - it's the cheapest I could find when I started earlier this year. I think I paid $449 for the setup which even without the sale is really close to your budget. I've linked the bundle below, the refurb version is just under $400. The keyboard itself without being on sale is also $400, so worst case you can make due and add on a cheap stand and chair.

The bundle: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B06W2KV829/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=yamaha+p71&qid=1574951365&sr=8-6

The keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=p71&qid=1574951514&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=asc_df_B01LY8OUQW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312141542355&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11203375475781369605&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-761155455032&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65054435994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312141542355&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11203375475781369605&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-761155455032

I have one of these, great piano sound and good feel to it, comes w some other sounds but the main focus is the piano sound

Honestly at this point your best bet is either getting the Yamaha P71 if you have amazon prime. It's $50 cheaper than the original from which it is modeled after. Only difference is that the P71 is an amazon exclusive item. If that doesn't work then you can wait for maybe a sale on amazon. Last time this one was on sale was like last week and I believe it went for $220.

Other than that I would say possibly keep looking and if you are really desperate craigslist or ebay. You can maybe go to your local church/college and ask to play on their pianos on their freetime.

I've been learning on this and it's amazing. Simple metronome and a few voices. Midi support and full 88 keys. Yamaha P71 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano with Sustain Pedal and Power Supply (Amazon-Exclusive) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BdgZCb624SEQN

For standalone digital pianos, personally I've had good experiences with Yamaha. I have a Clavinova, which is more expensive but it is an absolutely spectacular piano. They make this one which I haven't tried, but it's in your price range and has good reviews. I'd probably go with that in your position.

With a MIDI controller, you could plug a keyboard into your computer and play a software piano app, such as Pianoteq or Spectrasonics Keyscape. You would want to have good computer speakers. It would give you much more power and flexibility for music-making, but it would also be less immediate to use and the computer could potentially distract you from practicing. I would've recommended a Roland A-800 (61 keys but great feel) for that option, but based on what you've said I think a standalone digital piano is probably the way to go.

Thanks, the FAQ helped. Although that Casio doesn't seem to have fully "weighted keys". Any thoughts on this Yamaha? https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536260859&sr=8-3&keywords=weighted+88+key+digital+piano. I'm looking for something to simulate a real piano feel, with audio output and able to hook into my computer. I'm a beginner but will need to practice on a fully weighted keyboard frequently, as close to a regular piano as possible.

I'd go for a digital piano/keyboard. The primary thing you need to look for is that it has weighted keys so that it replicates the feel of an acoustic keyboard.

I was fortunate and stumbled across a used dp-105 for $300 on craigslist. I had been researching and shopping for a bit over a month. If I didn't end up finding the dp-105, I would probably have gone new with a dp-71. The dp-71 based on reviews is identical to yamaha's dp-45, which is their entry level weighted keyboard, and from my research the lowest I'd consider going. The dp-71 is an amazon exclusive partnership with yamaha and is $50 cheaper and comes with a sustain key, so seems to be a superior deal to the dp-45. You could go cheaper with williams brand I think they've got some semi-weighted keyboards for under $300, but if you really want a good experience learning piano I probably wouldn't do anything less than a dp-45.

If you buy used, make sure to bring headphones to test the audio output and test all the keys to make sure they sound ok. I'd also recommend going to a guitar center to feel out a few different keyboards, my local one had a dp-45 and it felt pretty good.

There was another reddit thread about searching for a new piano I found useful, I'll let you know if i find it again.