Korg LP-380 Digital Piano (88 Key) $971.10 Shipped @ Belfield Music eBay

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groovypants on 30/01/2017 - 23:17 ebay.com.au (397 clicks)
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UPDATE: Looks like Black models are out of stock. Red and Rosewood still available.

Scarlett Music Store has the Black (and other colours) in stock for the same price. They are based in Melbourne.

Caved in and have just purchased this for the little one to start on. Originally had a preference to the "Yamaha sound" but was looking at almost double to price for a decent Yamaha model. Use the CAU10 code for 10% off the recently dropped $1079 price. With the Cashrewards 1.5% cashback - the Korg's overall price came down to about $955.

RRP is $1599 - and have seen it for around the $1300 mark. It comes flat packed with the stand and 3 pedals.

Belfield Music have a variety of colours in stock: Red, Black, Rosewood

One of the impressive highlights of this model is that it is hand built in Japan (Kyoto).

Korg LP380 "Made in Japan" Factory Tour video

Korg LP380 Sound Demo

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  equitygame on 30/01/2017 - 23:29

  If you want a piano even cheaper, put an ad on gumtree looking for one. You may have to pick it up yourself though… They cost about $500 to dispose of professionally, so many people are trying to find other ways to dispose of them. Often you can get them for free.
  You could even contact you local junk/rubbish removal services and ask them to keep an eye out for one.
  It's better for it to be diverted away from the tip, if it's still functional…

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    bchliu on 30/01/2017 - 23:35

    Big difference in the amount of space used between a Digital piano vs a full sized one. Some people just do not have the real estate to put an upright and opt for the much smaller Digital version

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      belongsinforums on 30/01/2017 - 23:37

      +2

      tuning is another big difference

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        bchliu on 31/01/2017 - 00:18

        Plus the transport fee to professionally remove the piano from one place to another = a few hundred bucks..

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        Diji1 on 31/01/2017 - 01:38

        @bchliu: Plus it sounds better.

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        King Steuart on 31/01/2017 - 06:48

        And repairs. There was a piano at the house I moved in to which the seller wanted $3000 for when I asked.. I laughed and said howbow $1000 (I had already given it a good play).

        When I got the tuner out she said she would slowly bring it up to concert tuning due to fear of the backboard breaking.. also several of the keys have needed some serious work which thankfully she's done whilst doing the tuning at no extra cost.

        Haven't had any issues like that with my 88 key casio keyboard downstairs 😀

        Korgs are great too, always wanted one.

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        bchliu on 31/01/2017 - 07:46

        @Diji1: Tell that to my son's Piano teacher.. sigh.. Apparently you need a "real" piano for higher grades on ABRSM. My wife sold off my Casio Previa PX-730 and went for a 3rd hand full upright without telling me until the last minute because the son is going for his level 4's.

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        bchliu on 31/01/2017 - 07:48

        +1

        @bchliu: BTW.. I did buy my Casio from Belfield music years ago. Great service (they just moved from Belfield into their current location near Yagoona). Recommend them again and they have a really good selection of musical instruments and all at much much cheaper prices compared to other retailers.

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  belongsinforums on 30/01/2017 - 23:37

  +2

  still struggling trying to teach myself on a digital piano. GL OP

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    bchliu on 31/01/2017 - 10:39

    Really look at doing private lessons if you are serious about it. It is almost nigh on impossible to teach yourself since there's many tricks that piano teachers can show you that you cannot pick up from learning yourself. The coordination of left and right hands, reading two bars at the same time etc is not something you can teach yourself to do.

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      belongsinforums on 31/01/2017 - 17:26

      Left and right is very tricky to do together. I just wish lessons were cheaper

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  aussman on 31/01/2017 - 08:16

  I would rather go the Yamaha p115
  $799 on sale but you do need to buy stand and pedals seperately

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  totom on 31/01/2017 - 09:42

  Noop question: How is this one compared to an entry level Yamaha Clavinova?

  I know the Clavinova is more expensive, but more expensive doesn't always translate to better quality.

  Sorry I don't really have any experience with digital piano. Need one for the kid.

  Thanks

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    groovypants on 31/01/2017 - 13:19

    IMO - I do really like the piano sound production from the Yamaha's (Clavinova and Auris range) but could not justify the price difference - models hovering just under the $2K mark.

    Here are some things that I personally considered which may be of help:

    • Primarily for the little son, still unsure if he will really enjoy playing.

    • I've stopped playing but have been thinking about getting back in it. So, if the little one doesnt like it - I'll use it.

    • My budget was the "under $1k" mark. The Korg was initially out of my range - but with the discounts, it was almost a no-brainer. Stand and pedals included.

    • May not be a vital point for most people - but the hand built "made in Japan" production values played an important part for me as well. There are couple of video's on YouTube that explains the production process of the LP380. Just nice to know that it was built with that little bit of extra care?

    • Physically is quite slimline - which suits my small living room.

    • Supports MIDI (though, I think most entry level digital pianos support now)

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      totom on 01/02/2017 - 09:57

      Thanks groovypants. Will keep the points in mind.

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    werty98 on 31/01/2017 - 21:28

    Clavinova key action is quite real; this is very important if your kid is going to play acoustic piano at school/lesson.

    Don't waste money on entry level digital piano. For just "trying" music, a cheap keyboard would do. Once the kid wants to go further, invest on a serious piano, either digital or acoustic.

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      totom on 01/02/2017 - 09:56

      Thank werty98.