Upgrade in size?
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Upgrade in size?
I currently own a Korg Triton Studio, 66-key without weighted keys. I would love to upgrade to a full size (88-keys) with weighted keys. Does anyone know how this might be possible? My town no longer has a good keyboard store. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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billbaker
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66?!
61 maybe? Or do you own the 76 (Pro).
Any Triton, including the Studio, will only be used unless you find a display model in a Mom'n'Pop music store... and heck, display model is used, too.
Ebay. Just keep an eye out. I think that you can even set your account up to watch for listings ("Korg Triton Studio Pro-X 88" in various combinations). You don't say your location, but in US ebay has the lions share of the used instrument market.
E-bay listings by music retailers have a higher reliability factor, but I've had decent experiences with private sellers as well. Don't be afraid to email, ask questions about condition, look for a return policy (tho if you're in europe return trans-atlantic in 3 days is a practical impossibility) and check it out as much as possible remotely. Ask for photos. Ask about repair history. If someone is a know-nothing dickhead or "selling for a friend" think twice... they can't (or won't) even start to tell you what might be wrong.
For straight retailers (non-ebay), used instruments may also be found at Guitarcenter.com, rogue music.com out of NYC, and Daddy's Junky Music. Some other national chains may have used gear as well... (sam ash, sweetwater, zzounds, bananasatlarge, etc.). They will all usually have a clear, written return policy, may have in-house warrantees, and someone will generally be there to answer phone and email questions.
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You said 88, but you might also want to look out for the 76 as it has the extended keyboard but unweighted action and lighter overall weight, especially if you're used to an unweighted action and gig a lot. If you don't really want weighted keys but think the 88 is the only way to get the extended range, the mid-level pro is a nice option.
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66?!
61 maybe? Or do you own the 76 (Pro).
Any Triton, including the Studio, will only be used unless you find a display model in a Mom'n'Pop music store... and heck, display model is used, too.
Ebay. Just keep an eye out. I think that you can even set your account up to watch for listings ("Korg Triton Studio Pro-X 88" in various combinations). You don't say your location, but in US ebay has the lions share of the used instrument market.
E-bay listings by music retailers have a higher reliability factor, but I've had decent experiences with private sellers as well. Don't be afraid to email, ask questions about condition, look for a return policy (tho if you're in europe return trans-atlantic in 3 days is a practical impossibility) and check it out as much as possible remotely. Ask for photos. Ask about repair history. If someone is a know-nothing dickhead or "selling for a friend" think twice... they can't (or won't) even start to tell you what might be wrong.
For straight retailers (non-ebay), used instruments may also be found at Guitarcenter.com, rogue music.com out of NYC, and Daddy's Junky Music. Some other national chains may have used gear as well... (sam ash, sweetwater, zzounds, bananasatlarge, etc.). They will all usually have a clear, written return policy, may have in-house warrantees, and someone will generally be there to answer phone and email questions.
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You said 88, but you might also want to look out for the 76 as it has the extended keyboard but unweighted action and lighter overall weight, especially if you're used to an unweighted action and gig a lot. If you don't really want weighted keys but think the 88 is the only way to get the extended range, the mid-level pro is a nice option.
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billbaker
Triton Extreme 88, Triton Classic Pro, Trinity V3 Pro
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Triton Extreme 88, Triton Classic Pro, Trinity V3 Pro
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Thanks for the info! And you're right, it is 61-key (not sure why I had 66 in my head).
I might lean towards the 76-key. But, I am interested in weighted keys. For my musical training at school I spend countless hours on regular pianos (upright/grands) and feel much more comfortable with weighted action.
I am in the states (Alabama) so I will check out ebay and the other sources you listed.
Thanks for the feedback!
I might lean towards the 76-key. But, I am interested in weighted keys. For my musical training at school I spend countless hours on regular pianos (upright/grands) and feel much more comfortable with weighted action.
I am in the states (Alabama) so I will check out ebay and the other sources you listed.
Thanks for the feedback!
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billbaker
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Since your'e on right now... currently 7 listings on ebay for Studio 88's ranging from $1000 (reasonable) up to $1500 (ok depending on extras like a case or stand).
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Since your'e on right now... currently 7 listings on ebay for Studio 88's ranging from $1000 (reasonable) up to $1500 (ok depending on extras like a case or stand).
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billbaker
Triton Extreme 88, Triton Classic Pro, Trinity V3 Pro
+E-mu, Alesis, Korg, Kawai, Yamaha, Line-6, TC Elecronics, Behringer, Lexicon...
Triton Extreme 88, Triton Classic Pro, Trinity V3 Pro
+E-mu, Alesis, Korg, Kawai, Yamaha, Line-6, TC Elecronics, Behringer, Lexicon...