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#119330 - 03/16/03 08:54 AM another broken key! :-(
Wazza Offline
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Registered: 04/24/02
Posts: 191
Loc: Sonnega, Friesland, The Nether...
Well this the second key that broke off.
And the other key isn't even fixed yet.
I should have listened to the reviews on Harmony Central.
They said that PK7 had a crappy keyboard, it seems its true.
So, I have a couple of options, of course these keys can be repaired, but another key would probably break within the next 6 months.
The other option is just to buy a new board.
What would you guys do?, And what is a good board to buy for around $700-$900?
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,

Greetz ,
Marcel

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#119331 - 03/16/03 09:15 AM Re: another broken key! :-(
squeak_D Offline
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Registered: 10/08/00
Posts: 4715
Loc: West Virginia
With $700-$900, I'd suggest looking at the Yamaha PSR-1000 or possibly a used PSR-2000. I too have heard so many negative things about the keybeds in the PK-7's... I played a PK-7 when I was in Florida some time ago, and I thought the keys were quite poor. Way too flimsy.

Squeak
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#119332 - 03/16/03 09:26 AM Re: another broken key! :-(
Douglas Dean Offline
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Registered: 04/15/02
Posts: 554
Loc: Prospect Heights IL USA
Wazza, If I had a limited amount to spend and wanted the best board for the money I had available I would do this. I would look around for a good used keyboard. My logic would be: I can get much more in every respect for my money when someone else takes the hit of depreciation with a new board. It goes without saying, you must first look at them all and find the kind that would suit your requirements the best. After that look for the good used one. Listening to others romancing their boards is also a trap many fall into. Many have made bad choices and wont admit it. Take note of the problems some have with their boards and stay clear. Be your own man and choose wisely. This is what I would offer you in answer to your question.

Grandpa Doug
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#119333 - 03/16/03 01:13 PM Re: another broken key! :-(
jedi Offline
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Registered: 02/07/02
Posts: 1125
Loc: Merrimack, N.H.
Hi Wazza,
I have a PSR2000 "Super Condition"
Check link: http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum29/HTML/001047.html

If this interest you, e-mail me
(profile address)
Thanks
jedi

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#119334 - 03/16/03 01:36 PM Re: another broken key! :-(
Wazza Offline
Member

Registered: 04/24/02
Posts: 191
Loc: Sonnega, Friesland, The Nether...
Thanks for the info everybody!,

Squeak:
I don't think I'll buy the PSR-1000, not now the PSR-1100 is gonna be released in May or June, BTW does anyone know the specs of this machine?,
I think finding a used PSR-2000 in Holland is pretty tough, I've found a couple, but they're way overpriced ($1400!).

Doug:
Most used boards don't have a warranty, And I don't like places like Ebay, If I would buy a used board I would probably go to a dealer, But I did saw one nice board, a Roland G1000 , is that a good board? (I think its pretty old).

Jedi:
No thanx, I live in Holland, If I'm not mistaken you live in the US, So that would be too risky, and expensive (Transport, VAT etc.) for me.

Greetz ,
Marcel

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#119335 - 03/16/03 04:33 PM Re: another broken key! :-(
jedi Offline
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Registered: 02/07/02
Posts: 1125
Loc: Merrimack, N.H.
Hi Wazza,
Yes , I do live in US.
Best of luck in finding a KB.
jedi

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