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I owned a Yamaha P-120 for about two weeks and traded it in right away for the P250 when i started to notice some serious defects, such as zoned sample switching in mid-key press and other annoying artifacts in the sound. Best decision I ever made.. the P250 has got to be the best digital piano I have ever played on. It's no match for the yamaha upright I have, but then again, my upright is no match for some of the better grands at my school. But I don't think i could have found a better digital piano and I just *know* it will have a very long life before they finally improve upon it. In fact the only thing I could see myself upgrading to is to sell both pianos and get a MIDIgrand from the Yamaha MPC line

I spent an afternoon comparing the Yamaha P series and even though I'm not that skilled, I could perceive a huge difference in the sound quality of the P120/P250. (I didn't detect much difference between the P90 and P120, though I'm told there is one.) I bought the P250, while cursing it's STUPID weight and size.

I also tested the Rolands, but not side-by-side enough and not high-end enough to make a valid comparison. (it was only an FP5 or something like that I think) I slightly regret that I couldn't get my paws on one of the nice ones that SteveY is always raving about.

JaszP120/P120Dude has some issues to be aware of. Search his posts under both names when considering the info that he provides. I love how he put a Kurzweil in his new sig to make him appear more objective His old sig was something like "P120 is da bomb! It rocks!"

Sorry, double post.

you didn't notice a difference between the 120 and 250? Then again, I suppose it depends on what you are playing on them. I was testing the limits of the 120 when I had it with some advanced works with alot of pedalling and thick textures.

RandomThoughts,
The P250 is a serious instrument. Enjoy!!!

If you like Yamaha piano sound, P250 works real nice. To me, P120 is just a hype. That JazzP120 is just selling P120. Very fishy sounding posts from that person most of the time.

For some reason I cant read JazzP120s posts so I dont know what he's been saying.

But anyway the P120 isnt just 'hype', it is a great piano for its price point, and far better than the Roland RD170, IMO. Obviously the P250 is better, but its meant to be, it costs more!

So I bought a Yamaha P-90 and have had it one week. I still don't know enough so say how it compares to the other makes and models out there, but for my uses (so far) it seems to fit the bill.
(play at night, portable, runs on 12VDC, not TOO heavy & most important feels like a piano).

I purchased it with a stand (cheap double-X brace jobee), a pair of headphones (reasonably comfortable - Sony), and a cheap folding bench. FWIW I purchased it at a Guitar Center and they reduced the price $100 on the piano, so it worked out! I still need to get a bag.

I've used it at least an hour a day for the past week. It is really nice to be able to play at night. I actually hauled it to work the last two days so I could practice at lunch because my evenings were booked. If you ever decide to carry your piano in to work, be forwarned, you get some strange looks, some interesting comments ("most people carry a briefcase, but I've never seen ...), a LOT of questions and not much practice the first time! But, you quickly learn who else plays! They just - show up!

I just finished playing on my acoustic which I still prefer, but the P-90 is kinda "fun" and I can "bang away" if I want - no guilt or funny looks from the family, it's great!

So never mind make/model - just get a digital! Better yet - get 2 - one for home and one to practice a work ;-)

Kevin

Best Quote of '05 so far!!!

What manufacturer do you work for? Just an idle curiousity.

I was a member of the PW before I started my new job. As such, I discussed my involvment in the PW forums with my supervisors.
Basically it comes down to...I can remain a member of the forums as long as I don't divulge the name of my employer. So I am truly sorry charmaine...Can't tell ya!
But as per the PW forums rules, I am including the fact that I do work for a manufacturer in my signature so each of you can decide how much of my information to accept or to discard.

My guess is Roland from your profile... :p
Wont ask you to confirm or deny!