Thanks guys you are the best.

Let's just say my pre-orders are well above the so called big dealer in PA, and the reason is all of you forum people. Thanks again.

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these and see what it can do!!!!

Frank,
It was a pleasure placing my first order with you this morning for the T5/76. Glad I got to know you. Have a great weekend.
Hal

The thought of going into into a major dealer's store and asking for indepth information on an arranger keyboard is laughable.

You will just be met with a blank stare.

This shouldn't be the case when we are talking about a major purchase but unfortunately it is the reality. And getting help from them online or over the phone is never going to happen.

Frank is ACES!!!

Nigel, the same holds true for most technical devices, vocal processors, mics, amps, etc... The big box stores tend to be staffed by high-school kids that have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time. I've encountered this a lot at GC. Fortunately, when I go into GC I know what I want well in advance and know the product to some degree by doing some research on the forums and the manufacturer's web site.

Cheers,

Gary

That's very true Gary. They have very little knowledge of most of the keyboards they sell. But occasionally you can get lucky and find someone that knows a little. But that never happens with arranger keyboards.

It's so cool to be a member of this "special club"..........I feel like I've got the inside track!! -charley

Don't forget... Roland have made a VERY good 76 that weighs in well under 21 lbs. They even had a 76 in the G/E series that had a full touch screen and speakers AND weighed less than a 61 Tyros (the E60).

It CAN be done.

Ditto Lloyd

Ditto, From Frank at Audioworks.