Ian quote...."If you remember, one of the tunes I uploaded in the jam, had several people commenting on how good the mega guitars were, including Fran, who loathes Yamaha...you, yourself, said they were exceptional (or words to that effect) so really, I didn't have anything to prove about Yamaha's guitars at all."


Ian, I don't even think I ever used the word "loathes" in my life..
In truth I do not dislike Yamaha at all..I just prefer other brands in a particular type keyboard..For example Roland and Ketron arrangers over Yamaha arrangers..

I dislike many Roland keyboards and have mentioned why many times...Just because I like the quality and design of a manufacturer..I would not endorse the whole product line...especially if there is somethings I dislike..

In general I dislike "workstations" because I know "arranger" keyboards are a better way of doing things..
Another example..The Fantom doesn't hold a candle next to the G70 for me...Even in the sound department...No great organs, no scats, no great choirs.. are on the Fantom..The G70 has them all..

This same description of sounds, favors the G70 over the Yamaha "arranger" keyboards for me..

Would I take a Tyros3 over a the Fantom,,,,in a heartbeat...

I hope I explained my preferences a little better here....Anti Yamaha..NO.....Anti specific models...absolutely..