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Hello all--my first post! I actually have two questions.

First question: I just bought my first digital piano--a Yamaha CP300, and I'm pretty excited about it. I'm looking for a stand--something stable with room for pedals and reasonably portable. So far, I'm looking at the Quik-lok Monolith M-91 and the Quik-lok WS550; does anyone have an opinion on these, or can suggest another favorite stand?

My second question is about my hearing. When I first got the CP300, played it at what I thought was a normal accoustic piano-type volume. After a couple of hours, my ears ached and felt like they were filled with cotton. Now I'm paranoid--have been wearing major ear protection to where I can barely hear myself play. I've never had problems with acoustic pianos doing this--do digital pianos have any weird vibrations or overtones that I should be aware of? The keyboard has two speakers that are on top.

Thanks,
L Waldo

I've experienced a similar phenomenon, Waldo. I have a new CP300. I think I might have inadvertently changed some setting or other but all of the sudden the sound is muffled. Wonder if others have experienced the same thing. There are a couple of settings that I think are very good. Dave Ferris gave me his favorite and I like it a lot. Can share if you wish.
Bob

Yes--please share! I would love to have more info on settings. It's a process for me to figure this thing out...

--L Waldo

At one time I was set on buying either a
Promega 3 or a NordElectro, and to be all
set for when it arrived, I went ahead and
bought a stand, pedal, music stand, and
speakers, while I tried to decide on
which one (I eventually decided not to
get either one).

The stand I got was an inexpensive single-x
model, at 19.95. The problem with this was
that it wouldn't adjust to give the standard
ht. from the floor to the top of the white keys
of 28-29 in. It was also over-engineered:
it was so sturdy that it could support an
elephant.

If I ever decide to buy a stage piano,
the stand I'd get would be a platform
type, something like the On-Stage
KS7100, at 59.95. This would apparently
adjust to a ht. closer to the standard ht.

Digital pianos typically have a volume control
dial with ten divisions, with "5" apparently
being close to the normal piano volume.
I've owned 3 digitals since 1989, and I've
rarely gone as high as "5", and never more
than "5". I do most of my playing between
"2" and "4". At "2" I can play at 3 AM
without headphones and not disturb the
neighbors. At "4" it's already getting
uncomfortably loud.

The CP300 has huge on-board speakers, and
if you are playing at "10", you'll blow your
eardrums out and permanently damage your
hearing.

Thanks for the info, gyro. I must have had it turned up too high and didn't realize it--I know it was past 5, and then probably kicked it up a notch or two while my ears were going numb...

Still, it seemed a bit muffly, and I'm looking forward to seeing what settings dettch has to recommend...

--L Waldo

your name isnt really waldo is it? cuz if it is then thats super awesome!!!

Yas it is, my last name that is. Not many of us around...

Well that's why we have to "Find Waldo"! I also think it's an awesome name, more power to you!

Waldo...I sent you a private message.
Bob