I examined the EA7 closely.. The keys measure 5 3/16" overall.. this is the exposure... but it appears that the keybed is deeper, in fact it could be moved out another 5/16"... giving it the standard 5 1/2 " exposure.. even the case looks like it was designed to accommodate the 5 1/2"..

Someday I will open it and see if the bed and contact board can be moved out a bit..
I think that is why it is so playable.. the action is the same , the exposure is a bit short..

Probably the same as the Jupiter 50..

Fran,....great info on the EA7....lunch soon!

Just want to throw 2 more,cents in. Just came from teaching at the,music store and they have a Privia 700 on the floor. I had a cancelled,lesson so I started,playing around with it . Good keybed and basic Piano for the price,but to be honest the drums left me wanting more. I only played it thru it's,own speakers so I'm sure,it is much better through a good system but I think it may be a disappointment from the G70.
A basic Privia 160 with a,decent Drum Machine may be another way to go.

Ketron arranger module (or a Roland BK7 or Varranger).... thats the answer if you want to add quallity drums and an ocasional arranger style to any stage piano...

I agree. I am thinking of an SD40, nothing close to it.

Bernie, I hope it isn't the case, you are still searching for the "right" keyboard... You own and owned the best.... maybe you should consider why you are still not happy...

If you buy because you enjoy new toys.... good for you..

This always happens when a long period of time is reached and nothing new comes to market or is delayed...people get yancy and itchy for new gear...sometimes they even buy out of frustration which most times ends up with a unhappy player or a quick ebay sale or maybe even a return with a lesson learned scenario ....or the why did I buy or need this thoughts start to flow?,...it can also be an expensive lesson learned also $$$,......oh boy the crazy things we musicians do,..

Good luck in whatever you decide

I wouldn't lose any sleep over this one. In the grand scheme of things, the only difference it will make is in whether or not YOU enjoy what you are hearing. Kinda like the guy that walked into the house of ill repute and flaunted 3 inches. The madam asked "Just who in the Hell to you expect to satisfy with that?" To which he responded "ME!"

Good luck,

Gary

Ha ha, you guys are right. I have the best, and am very happy with all--to a point. I love the challenge of setting up new gear with new technology. In this case, I really prefer the sound of Ketron, and my Audya is great, but I could have new Ketron sounds in a small footprint.

Fran, you keep a keyboard forever like Gary, and that's fine, but I am "HAPPILY" enjoying my life with my toys. To hell with being practical, I spent too many years doing that.

Thanks for asking.