Yamaha DGX640W Digital Piano

Yamaha's most piano-like Portable Grand ever. It has weighted Graded Hammer Standard action with matte finish black keys and a wide selection of Voices. Selecting a sound is as easy as keying in a number, and recording performances is simple with the built-in recorder.

Features

• 88-key Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action
• Decorative wooden stand, PA150 adapter & sustain pedal included
• More DSP effects for more realism of all Voices
• Backlit LCD displays lyrics, chords & notation
• Front panel USB TO DEVICE: connect optional USB storage devices

Customer Reviews

  Wonderful keyboard
We just bought one of these because my daughter needed
a keyboard or piano that would respond to touch like a
piano for her piano lessons. Although I am a beginner
piano player myself, I think the keys behave like real
piano keys (in terms of response to force of touch)
and the sound is just incredible--I would not know
the difference between this and a real piano if I
couldn't see them. There is an amazing number of things
you can do with it, although we haven't really worked
through them yet--practice songs (although the repertoire
is not huge; maybe 20 or so songs) and play to a very large
variety of background rhythms and accompaniments, as well
as export what you've played to a computer. I'm not sure
we'll use all these features, because we really just
got it for the weighted key action and it does beautifully
at that, but they're nice to have for the future if we
do continue to play. My daughter adds, "it will keep me
busy for a long time."

It's a decent-looking machine
but is not a beautiful piece of furniture like a piano;
the "wood" portions are clearly synthetic, but seem
sturdy.

We bought it locally for about the same price listed
here and paid about $75 for delivery, but it came with
headphones and bench so I thought it was a good deal.


  Great piano for a fine price!
This review is based on a week of ownership. I'm a novice when it comes to piano playing but I've been listening to piano all my life and I can tell you that this instrument has really accurate piano voices. The keys feel exactly like a piano with weighted keys. The lower keys feel heavier than the higher keys, and the things you can do with this are amazing, import music, record and export your own creations, over 530 voices... Comes with a sustain pedal.

The sound coming out of the speakers is very very good. But plug in a pair of headphones and you'll hear an even nicer, fuller sound.

Design is great and the piano sits sturdy on its supplied wooden stand.

Highly recommended!

  Great value 
I went to a piano store to evaluate the pianos in person. The salesman, while very kind and knowledgeable, seemed to think that it was impossible to buy a worthwhile digital piano for less than $2,000. He also seemed to insist that a digital piano ought to look like an analog piano as much as possible. While I don't disagree with his sentiments, my budget was considerably less than his, and my decorative pretensions likewise.

This piano looks fine in our family room. It may not sound like the more expensive digitals, but as my son (age 12) excitedly pointed out, "We now have a pianoforté!" Yes, the weighted action allows this piano to play softly and loudly. The addition of the three pedal unit, while I am unable to properly use it at this time, was a good way to round out the capabilities of the piano.

Ironically, after hearing the piano salesman dismiss pianos that play "other sounds" my daughter (17) was concerned that the new piano wouldn't be able to play the sounds available in our old, non-weighted Casio keyboard. The capabilities of this piano calmed her fears.

The front-facing USB port for reading media is convenient, and the rear-facing USB for connection to a computer works fine. On my Macintosh I needed to download the driver from Yamaha in order for it to function properly, but this is free. The keyboard works fine with GarageBand and other Macintosh utilities.

All in all, I am very pleased with the piano, and I hope it will perform well over time.

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Yamaha P95B Digital Piano

The P-95 gives musicians the dynamic, high-quality sound and natural piano touch response they expect from Yamaha, along with a high-quality built-in speaker system. All this packed into a slim, exceptionally affordable instrument that's always ready to play when you are. No compromises, just Yamaha quality.

Features

• 88-note, GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted-action keyboard w/ matte black key tops
• 64-note polyphony
• 10 Voices including Grand Piano, EP, Jazz Organ, Choir and Strings
• Front panel Voice select buttons featuring Dual mode
• 50 built-in piano songs (standard repertoire)

Customer Reviews

  Great buy for the money...
It sounds and feels great for a digital piano. It does only come with about 10 voices, but if you're learning to play or just want to play most standard songs you don't need all of the others. It doesn't have all the 'bells and whistles', it is pretty basic. But it does have the ability to do quite a bit... you just have to read the instructions to learn how to access them using the actual piano keys as opposed to having a button for specific functions (like changing the key signature on the metronome, changing reverb settings, or adding duel voices). One down side is that it only has midi connections (no usb ports), but it's not a real big deal. usb would be nice, but you can transfer all the data you need to and from your computer or other midi device pretty quickly with the midi connections... you just have to buy a midi-usb adapter to connect to the computer. Two quarter inch audio jacks for headphones or PA. Full 88 Weighted keys. For someone looking for a portable, digital piano that sounds good for the money... I think Yamaha did it right on this one.


  Great Digital Paino
I purchased the p95 about 2 months ago and I'm really enjoying it. Yes, you do give up some of the bells and whistles of larger keyboards, but I like the sound, keys, and features it does have. Most important for me was the sound and feel of the keys. The sound is great. The speakers get loud enough for my taste, although I often play with headphones on. The keys have a good feeling. The features are basic but you get what counts. Most of the controls of intuitive, but I did have to reference the manual at times. I also like that it is pretty easy to move. When I'm not playing it goes in my closet. Moving the keyboard isn't a hassle even though I play pretty much everyday.

  Good overall, could be better. 
Pros: Clean Design, weighted keys, good touch, easy to navigate.
Cons: on button is hard to press and seems flimsy, sound on maximum still relatively quiet.
Pedal included looks like a joke [a black plastic thing], but works just as well.

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Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Foot Pedal

For those electronic keyboards with an input jack labeled "SUSTAIN," the FC4 is used in the same manner the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano is used. A specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play. The FC4 can also be utilized as an FS controller for synthesizers, tone modules and drum machines.For those electronic keyboards with an input jack labeled "SUSTAIN," the FC4 model is used in the same manner the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano is used. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal, its specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play.

The FC4 can also be utilized as an FS controller for synthesizers, tone modules and drum machines.The FC4 features a 6-foot cable and standard 1/4-inch plug. Works with any keyboard utilizing a sustain pedal with a 1/4" connector.

Features

• 6 foot cable
• 1/4" TS plug
• Genuine Yamaha accessory
• It has a 6-foot cable
• 1/4-Inch Plug
• Works with any keyboard utilizing a sustain pedal with a 1/4" connector.

Customer Reviews

  Great Pedal
The sustain pedal that comes standard with the Yamaha electric pianos are definately lacking. There're small, light and don't feel quite right. The FC-4 has a good all around feel, more like a true piano pedal. It's also heavier and won't move around the floor while playing. Well worth the money.


  Electric Piano Keyboard Pedal
I bought this pedal for a used Yamaha PSR-500 keyboard that I got at an auction. The pedal works fine with the keyboard, providing the ability to sustain the notes just like a regular piano pedal. I've had no problems with it at all.

  Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Foot Pedal 
We ordered this to use with the Yamaha MO8. The pianist needed one for our outside wedding. Shipping was speedy and the product worked great.  

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Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard

Perfect for the beginner, the SA76 utilizes an easy-to-read LCD display that shows useful data including tone, rhythm, song number, metronome, tempo and the note being played. The intuitive design makes it easy to switch between Piano and Organ sounds with the press of a button.

The 44 mini keys and 5 percussion pads allow younger hands to play comfortably while getting the most out of their introduction into keyboard playing. Casio SA76 Features 44 mini-sized keys and 5 percussion pads 100 sounds and 50 rhythm patterns Simple tone selection with PIANO, ORGAN tone button Easy-to-read LCD display Melody on/off lesson function Built-in grip for easy portability 10 Song Bank tunes with Melody on/off Powered by 6AA batteries or Power Supply (neither included) Includes Score Book Lesson Function A collection of functions provides more productive practice sessions. Part Cut mutes the left or right-hand part, and Melody On/Off mutes the melody part for play along with the accompaniment.

Phrase Repeat repeats a particular phrase. 3-Step Lesson provides step-by-step guidance. Step Up Lesson for phrase-by-phrase practice of songs, guides you along the way to music proficiency. Step Up Lesson allows the player to practice songs phrase-by-phrase,with play advancing only after you masterthe current phrase. Phrase-by-phrase practice makes the task of learning a new song less daunting. With a Key Lighting Keyboard, keys light to guide you along the way, which makes mastering a song even easier!

Features

• 44 mini keys
• 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs provide variety
• LSI sound source and 8-note polyphony ensure good sound quality
• LC display helps with selecting different music options
• Includes a striking change-over switch making it easy to switch between piano and organ modes

Customer Reviews

  I love my Casio Keyboard
This little keyboard is great, it's compact so I can take it anywhere I want. The sound (to me anyway) is good, very responsive when each key is press. Their are many features as well such as 10 Song Bank,50 Patterns,100 tones,tempo, and great volume control. It even has a small LCD so you can see the notes your hitting. The keyboard does not come with batteries or a AC Adapter,(I brought this in my JR Music store in NY and they told me next month or maybe in the distant future you will be able to purchase one for it. It takes 6 batteries I don't care for an adapter because I use rechargeable batteries and don't want to be stuck in one place when playing. I'm new to pianos and this will be a very good beginner one for me or even kids might love it as well, but an adult can use it if they don't want to carry a big heavy one with them everywhere they go, The back of the keyboard is orange and the front is black so I really like the colors on it and the design. If your new to pianos (like myself) this is a great purchase for you or a child, its been three days and already I'm playing some of my favorite songs,so get it and play away.

  Good Buy
My last keyboard had 61 keys with many more features. But it also cost 10 times as much as this one. We had to downsize our motor home and I needed to get something smaller. This one is perfect! One feature that I like is that you can play 8 notes at one time, and they all sound. I use it primarily to play as a piano and 44 keys makes a nice range. There is one complaint....I have not been able to buy the adaptor for it. It uses 6 AA batteries, but I want an adaptor. Casio does not have one available at this time, but I've been in contact with them and hope to get an answer. Otherwise...I give this 5 stars because of the good price and the way it plays. Really like it!

  Excellent Quality Keyboard for it's Size!!
This Casio SA-76 Rocks!! This is an EXCELLENT Quality keyboard for the $$$$ and the Size!! I was presently surprised by how good this little keyboard sounds and the variety of Tones, Rhythms, and functions it has!

I opened this up and put on some Pink Floyd and I was amazed how many of the 100 tones sound VERY MUCH like what Pink Floyd uses in their songs! The tuning sounds Spot on perfect and it's very easy to play. This little keyboard is not Gig quality but it's darn close and beyond your typical TOY keyboards. This is a real musical instrument.

You can play up to 8 keys at one time, this is a big deal for a keyboard this size. You can write music with this and the preloaded rhythms and melodies are EXCELLENT!!

If you know a budding musician this keyboard is the perfect tool to work out new arrangements and create hit songs on! You have everything you need to write the next hit single with this little wonder of a keyboard!!

I'm VERY pleased and highly recommend this one!!!

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eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids

Made for kids 49-key plug-n-play keyboard with speakers & usb cord provided full-motion videos that guide kids through songs and playing techniques specific interactive feedback on incorrectly played notes and rhythms interactive games that make learning fun songs that can be sped up or slowed down so kids can learn at their own pace animated keyboard digital recorder metronome & over 100 software-based lessons emedia my piano cd-rom & dvd (for win & mac) covers basics such as proper hand & finger position learning notes counting rhythm playing harmonies & reading music. keyboard features: 49 mid-size keys built-in speakers over 100 realistic sampled instrument sounds usb port lcd screen 80 demo songs 100 auto-accompaniment styles 5 memory/drum pads metronome recorder piano chord dictionary dsp effects transposition 32-note polyphony sustain feature headphone jack microphone jack runs on 6 c batteries or the included ac adapter.

Introducing the eMedia My Piano Starter Pack. This pack has everything your child needs to begin playing the piano: an electronic keyboard sized for small fingers, a power supply, and a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer. The keyboard features built-in speakers and realistic sampled sounds. What’s more, it comes with a great teacher, the new interactive eMedia My Piano CD-ROM (for Windows & Mac computers) for children ages 5 and up. eMedia My Piano Starter Pack now also comes with a bonus My Piano DVD.

The award-winning eMedia My Piano educational software is what sets this keyboard Pack apart from all others. In eMedia My Piano an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons, authored and demonstrated by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. eMedia My Piano covers basics such as proper hand and finger position, learning notes, counting rhythm, playing harmonies, and reading music. All this and more is taught with popular songs and melodies. The interactive games interspersed throughout the method make learning fun and easy.

Features

• Made for kids, 49-key “plug-n-play” keyboard with speakers & USB cord provided
• Full-motion videos that guide kids through songs and playing techniques
• Specific interactive feedback on incorrectly played notes and rhythms
• Interactive games that make learning fun
• Songs that can be sped up or slowed down, so kids can learn at their own pace
• Animated keyboard, digital recorder, metronome and over 100 software-based lessons 

Customer Reviews

  Fun way to learn keyboard
I got this keyboard for my 7 year old to learn piano. It is a nice keyboard with a lot of instrument sounds, built-in drums and songs. It also comes with a great software program to use with the computer.

She really has latched onto the program and we have worked on it a little every night since we got it. There are some cute elements to it like a talking piano. However, the lessons are serious and have videos of the teacher showing piano skills. We hook it up to our Mac with a cable it comes with. When you play along with the songs, the program points out where you mis-played. It then shows you on the keyboard the mistake and what you should have played.

The keyboard itself seems well made. It has smaller keys than on my piano but that works well for a 7 year old. Their are plenty of instrument sounds for kids to play around with and the drum are fun to play oven. The songs that are built into the keyboard are not as good as the songs that are on the software program, so we have not done too much with that feature. You can see the songs played on the LCD screen on the keyboard but it is so much easier to learn from the software program that shows the music notation on a big screen with a animated piano that plays along with you.

This is great to either a self motivated kid who wants to learn to play or if you you to do it together.

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Yamaha YDP141 Digital Piano

Perfect for beginning students and experienced players alike, the ARIUS / YDP series provides true piano sound and feel. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard make it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic sound. Moreover, the damper pedal includes a half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound. All at an affordable price.

Features

• 88-key GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted action keyboard
• New Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM piano with 64-note polyphony
• 2-track recorder with Flash-ROM song storage
• Polished silver-colored Damper, Soft and Sostenuto pedals
• New dark rosewood and light cherry finishes

Customer Reviews

  a decent digital piano
I was lingering between Casio 420 and this model when I planned to buy a digital piano, then I bought this one because yamaha is a better brand.

I got this digital piano from Kraft music. I was really excited as I received it and put it up all together. The piano is very nicely crafted and everything is very sturdy when I put it together with my friend's help. However, when I turned on the power and started to play with it, it is not very impressive as I wished it to be, maybe I shouldn't have expected that much from a $1000 worth digital piano. I played real piano before, which is what I wished the digital piano to at least sound like. I guess it default piano voice is not very good, and when I played the upper half of the keyboard, it sounds like it is from the speaker. The problem is quite obvious. Then I tried the second piano voice, it is not bad. It does not easily make you feel it is from the speaker.

The hammer action, I would say, is still different from the real piano, even though there is some hammer action effect. There is a key (the 5th C) makes a little weird sound when I played it. It is pretty obvious when I listen to it in the headphone, it is not that obvious when I play out loud with speaker. I guess maybe I am just very sensitive to sound.

Overall, this is a playable and piano-like digital piano. I would say this is for a entry level piano learner rather than a medium to higher level player.

I definitely will buy a real piano in the future when I have my own house.


  Charles
Bought this version for my wife, who thought she'd prefer an actual piano. Well, she loved it from the moment she started playing it, saves space and has fantastic grand sound..... completely happy with it.

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Schoenhut Fancy Baby Grand Piano

How many children have their "very own" Baby Grand Piano? Well here is your chance with the Schoenhut Fancy Baby Grand Piano. This unique miniature version is designed to encourage the very young to play and develop a love of music. The piano never goes out of tune and the tone never changes with the lovely Schoenhut piano. This musical instrument comes with a removable color-coordinated strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord, and a Songbook that contains...

Features

• Materials: Hardwood and Hardboard
• Age Range: 3 Years and Up
• Piano available in the following colors: Black, White or Red
• Songbook(included) contains a collection of familiar tunes
• play-by-color assortment of songs

Customer Reviews

  My granddaughters love it!
I purchased this for my 6 year old granddaughter for Xmas who was frustrated trying to play 'music' with the kazoo-like thing she was given to use at school. My son was doubtful she would like it due to her bad experience to date with music. Within a few minutes after setting it up, she was playing Silent Night and other songs in the book that came with the piano. The key chart system provided allowed almost instant reward for her efforts to play recognizable tunes. My 8 year old granddaughter also enjoys playing it when she can get the little one away from it. This system is a great introduction into playing the piano, and, because key spacing is regular size, what it learned with it can be carried over to a keyboard or regular piano. I couldn't be happier, and my granddaughter is enjoying making music.


  My Grandson loves it!
My one year-old grandson just LOVES this piano. He plays it tirelessly and "sings" along with it. The piano is very nice looking, and, while the keys are not perfect in sound, it is an excellent overall product that I would recommend highly.

  Looks really and fun for a first time piano! 
This is really great for a first time piano learner who is young. The piano is does NOT sound like a real piano. But you can make out the tune being played. My son love baby grands and really enjoys that he has one himself. Its a perfect height and gift!  

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Yamaha YDPV240 Digital Piano

New to the ARIUS line, YDP-V240 is an entry-level ensemble digital piano with 88-note Graded Hammer Standard keyboard. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic and dynamic sounds for hours of interactive music enjoyment.

New to the ARIUS line, Yamaha's YDP-V240 is an ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note keyboard and graded hammer-standard weighted action. Three-level stereo sampled voices deliver remarkably authentic sound, and a wide selection of realistic accompaniment is also on-board. A real joy to play, whether you're practicing or performing.

Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can be further adjusted to match your playing style, allowing an authentic--and personalized--touch in a lightweight instrument. The black keys boast a matte finish, just to add to the keyboard's luxurious looks.

AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system that efectively captures the realism of an acoustic instrument through digital recording and high-quality filter technology. An acoustic piano's sound differs greatly depending on the playing strength - from pianissimo to fortissimo. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling helps mimic that dynamic nuance--the greater the number of samples used, the higher the expression.

Features

• Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM piano with 64-note polyphony
• 131 Voices + 361 XGlite Voices + 12 Kits; 160 styles; 30 preset songs
• 6-track recorder with hands-separate practicing
• USB connectivity for storing data or interfacing with software
• 88-key Graded Hammer Standard weighted-action keyboard

Customer Reviews

  As Good As It Gets
The Yamaha Arius YDP-V240 home digital piano is as good as it gets, short of being a Clavinova. I can't wait to get mine.

I went to a music store about an hour's drive from my home to choose a digital piano. My main keyboard is an eight-year-old Yamaha DGX500, which was the closest I could come to owning a Clavinova at the time. The DGX500 has a lot of nice features, but it still performs and sounds like a keyboard, as opposed to a digital piano.

The moment I sat down at the Arius I found it a true joy to play. It was sitting next to a CVP503 Clavinova, which I also played for comparison. The piano sample in the Clavinova was slightly better than the Arius, but not by much. There was also a slight difference between the Graded Hammer Standard and the Graded Hammer touch, but again, not by much. People talk about the Graded Hammer Standard mechanism being noisy. Perhaps it depends on how one plays and the type of music one plays. I didn't find noise to be an issue at all. The touch was satisfyingly pleasant to me. It is certainly better than any of the other keyboards I currently own.

This Arius model has everything anyone could possibly want in a fine digital piano. There is a ton of instrument voices and loads of rhythms with automatic accompaniment styles. I even hooked up a USB portable disk drive to play some piano MIDI files. And wow! The sound blew me away! It sounded as if someone were sitting at the piano playing this wonderful recital for me.

This instrument even looks like a piano, with its wood cabinet design, three pedals, and sliding key cover, which not only conceals the keys, but also the instrument's knobs and buttons. What's not to like? The fact that I wasn't in a hurry to get up from the piano bench speaks for itself. I said to the salesman, "This piano has my name on it."

I decided to purchase the instrument from this particular Yamaha dealer because we came up with a comfortable payment plan and the store will deliver it to my house fully assembled.

For 20 years I've been clamoring for a Clavinova, which always seemed just beyond my reach. Until the Yamaha Arius YDP-V240. I look forward to owning this instrument because it's as good as it gets.


super great digital piano
my daughter-- 8-year old pianist, said the sound is exactly the same as her piano CD. Also, 500+ different sound effect give her super play power.

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Casio AP220 Celviano Digital Piano

The Celviano line of pianos has been refined for those who demand an authentic grand piano experience. The new AP-220’s traditional design houses new stereo grand piano sounds and redesigned keyboard action. Utilizing a new tri-sensor spring-less 88 note scaled hammer action, every nuance and detail of your performance is captured. A new 4 layer stereo grand piano sound delivers a natural, expressive and dynamic piano experience.

The AP-220 features a total of 16 built-in tones, with the ability to layer two sounds or split the keyboard to allow a bass sound in the left hand. It has a built-in library of 60 songs that can be practiced at any tempo utilizing the dual headphone outputs or the internal speaker system. With 128 notes of polyphony, USB MIDI, Duet Mode and more, Celviano’s advanced technology and sound will make the AP-220 the perfect addition to any home.

State-of-the-art high-end digital pianos: the newly developed sound source – Linear Morphing AiF – offers the entire spectrum of authentic grand piano tones from Pianissimo to Fortissimo without abrupt changes to the sound during the transitions. The touch and note replay behavior for the scaled hammer action keyboards has been improved. The new “Tri-Sensor” concept makes even the most complex and demanding playing techniques possible. Developing virtuosos. Virtuoso playing.

Features

• New Linear Morphing AiF sound source
• New 3-sensor hammer action
• New 2 x 8 watt speaker system
• 16 tones
• USB terminal
• USB terminal, 16 tones

Customer Reviews

  Great Piano for the Price!
I purchased this digital piano because the one I had was out of date. And because I teach piano online and needed something that sounded like a real piano. Well, I wasn't disappointed. The difference between the old Roland and this new Casio is like night and day!

The touch is fantastic. The piano sound is fantastic. And since I really only need the piano sound, that was of primary importance to me.

If you've been wary of buying this because of the 'Casio' name, put your worries to rest. Casio is to digital pianos as to what Samsung now is to television. They're now poised to become the #1 resource.

My recommendation? Buy it before the price goes up.

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Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench

The PKBB1 offers lasting comfort and a reputation as one of Yamaha's top-selling benches. Its ultra-thick padding and extra-wide single seat assures the utmost comfort for hours of music enjoyment. With a definitive black finish and a soft padded seat, this bench is fully adjustable for individual comfort and folds up for your traveling convenience.The PKBB1 offers lasting comfort and a reputation as one of Yamaha's top-selling benches. Its ultra-thick padding and extra-wide single seat assures the utmost comfort for hours of music enjoyment.

With a definitive black finish and a soft padded seat, this bench is fully adjustable for individual comfort and folds up for your traveling convenience. Height is adjustable from 17.5 to 19.5 inches.Recommended for use with any portable keyboard or synthesizer.

Features

• Padded Seat
• Steel Construction
• 3 position height adjustment
• folds for easy storage

Customer Reviews

  Decent Bench for the Price
First of all, the PKBB1MM is the same model as the PKBB1. In fact, the box for this bench leaves off the MM suffix. So, it would seem that the same bench is being sold twice on Amazon, for two different prices. Go for whichever is cheaper.

Now, as far as the bench goes, it's not bad, especially for the price. Raising and lowering could be easier--as is, it involves unscrewing a knob, pulling out a bolt, holding a bunch of washers in place, and screwing the knob back into the bolt at the desired height. Not as horrible as it sounds, but could be annoying if you're taking this bench to a gig. If you're using it in your home, however, you'll probably just leave it in one position anyway.

The other downfall of this bench is that its highest setting is not all that high. I'm six feet tall, have a digital piano with the keys positioned at exactly the height of a regular grand piano, and honestly, the bench makes me feel a little short. Two or three inches more height would be perfect.

The upsides are: 1) the cushion is quite comfortable, even for extended playing; it feels almost like visco-elastic foam. 2) The bench is reasonably sturdy and well-built, considering the small size and the low cost.

Overall, I'd recommend this bench for home use, but only because it is dramatically cheaper than anything else in its class.


  Excellent Product
 I ordered the Yamaha PKBB1MM for my seven year old daughter, and she loves it! The bench is a well put together product and is easy to set up. And, you can't beat the price. . . .

  Better than Best Buy....
We needed a decent bench for a portable keyboard - but the one we picked one up at Best Buy seemed cheap and flimsy. I found the Yamaha version at Amazon, ordered it and took the other back to Best Buy. Not only was it a good bit less in cost (free shipping too!) - but is of better quality and construction. The bench feels quite stable and the padding is comfortable without being too cushy on your tushy. Height adjustment is limited but should suit most average users.

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