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#459082 - 10/04/18 10:27 AM Weighty question..
sparky589 Offline
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Ketron website specs showing weight of new SD60 at 41.8 lbs! Is this correct? Others below for comparison(approximate in lbs) 61 key unless noted:

SD9 (76)- 35
SD60- 41
SD7- 33
SD5- 37.4

Korg
PA4x (76)- 35.9
PA4X - 30.6
PA3X- 32.4
PA1000- 23.7
PA900- 23.7

Yamaha
Genos (76)- 28.7
Tyros5 (76)- 35.3
Tyros5 - 30.8
PSR950- 23.6
PSR970- 23.6
PSR975- 23.6

Roland
BK9 (76)- 20.8
BK5- 16.5
EA7- 17.5

Roland is the clear lightweight winner for gigging guys. MOTL Yamaha and Korg follow..interesting.


Edited by sparky589 (10/04/18 10:28 AM)
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#459084 - 10/04/18 11:00 AM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: sparky589]
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any pro gigging musician always has a rock and roller cart to carry their Gear with so the weight factor means nothing especially when even the speakers weigh more than the keyboard it's all part of the game...

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#459085 - 10/04/18 11:14 AM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: Dnj]
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Lifting it into and out of my suv in a heavy padded wheeled case is no picnic for me after multiple back surgeries..so I think it does along with weights of everything else. Can't afford a roadie..


Edited by sparky589 (10/04/18 11:16 AM)
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#459086 - 10/04/18 11:26 AM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: sparky589]
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My moxd 6 is only 13 lbs
Add a sd40 at 4 lbs
And its just 17lbs

The 7 with 76 keys is only 2 lbs more
And the sd9 is 4 lbs more...
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#459087 - 10/04/18 11:49 AM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: sparky589]
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Originally Posted By sparky589
Lifting it into and out of my suv in a heavy padded wheeled case is no picnic for me after multiple back surgeries..so I think it does along with weights of everything else. Can't afford a roadie..


Why a heavy wheel case if you're using a rr kart? How much do your speakers weigh?
A Ea7 & Bose S1pro..... If you want lighter weight...


Edited by Dnj (10/04/18 11:53 AM)

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#459088 - 10/04/18 12:10 PM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: Dnj]
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Got it with the keyboard. I have Maui 11s for singles. I'm still doing band work and I have all the stuff, rack w mixer and modules, speakers, stands, monitors, cables. So everything counts. And a cart doesn't go up stairs well..


Edited by sparky589 (10/04/18 12:12 PM)
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#459089 - 10/04/18 12:54 PM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: sparky589]
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Originally Posted By sparky589
Got it with the keyboard. I have Maui 11s for singles. I'm still doing band work and I have all the stuff, rack w mixer and modules, speakers, stands, monitors, cables. So everything counts. And a cart doesn't go up stairs well..




I just had the same situation.. I have a job Monday afternoon... Confirmed today..
I like my G70 and a pair of Roland Cube 100's... What the heck ..I use a rock/roller.. grin Keyboard in a wheel case 84 pounds,2 amps at 70 pounds each, and V-stand 18 pounds. frown

Talking to my contact.. he informed me I have to go down a floor via stairs.. shocked

I will be taking my BK9 and Marantz voice rover amp.. Keyboard in a case 30 pounds, Marantz amp 35 pounds, V-stand 18 pounds. grin


Edited by Fran Carango (10/04/18 01:01 PM)
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#459092 - 10/04/18 04:25 PM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: Fran Carango]
sparky589 Offline
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I can't Imagine the 61 key Ketron SD60 is 41.8 lbs..the famously heavy Roland G70 is just over 45..
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#459093 - 10/04/18 05:11 PM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: Fran Carango]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By Fran Carango
Originally Posted By sparky589
Got it with the keyboard. I have Maui 11s for singles. I'm still doing band work and I have all the stuff, rack w mixer and modules, speakers, stands, monitors, cables. So everything counts. And a cart doesn't go up stairs well..




I just had the same situation.. I have a job Monday afternoon... Confirmed today..
I like my G70 and a pair of Roland Cube 100's... What the heck ..I use a rock/roller.. grin Keyboard in a wheel case 84 pounds,2 amps at 70 pounds each, and V-stand 18 pounds. frown

Talking to my contact.. he informed me I have to go down a floor via stairs.. shocked

I will be taking my BK9 and Marantz voice rover amp.. Keyboard in a case 30 pounds, Marantz amp 35 pounds, V-stand 18 pounds. grin


Take pics of set up..

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#459096 - 10/04/18 09:12 PM Re: Weighty question.. [Re: sparky589]
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Originally Posted By sparky589
I can't Imagine the 61 key Ketron SD60 is 41.8 lbs..the famously heavy Roland G70 is just over 45..


It is 19kg

exactly the same case as the 16kg sd 9 pro
with added speakers

3kg difference is about what good speakers weight
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