Hi everyone,
So, Christmas is approaching, and my girlfriend has recently started to miss playing the keyboard (although she only ever uses the piano voices).
I've contacted her family, and they have her old, scuffed up Bontempi PM 68 in the attic, which I presume is an obscure, low quality brand and model. I was looking to surprise her with an addictive new toy within a budget of about $200 (preferably less), which translates to about 1400 DKK (Danish currency) for me. I've been looking at quite a few keyboards, and checking out their demos of them on YouTube.
Some of the ones I have in mind are the Ringway TB100 and CK62, Casio CTK-240 or CTK-3200, and lastly, the one I'd most like to purchase, in spite of it kind of breaking my budget, the Yamaha PSR-E353.
I'm not expecting you guys to have in-depth knowledge of this Bontempi PM 68, but was hoping to hear your thoughts on the matter, and maybe giving me a few pointers and suggestions. The keyboard doesn't need to have all sorts of fancy functions, as she doesn't ever record and only uses the piano voice (Sadly, it seems like digital pianos are relatively expensive in this case).
I'd really appreciate any help you can give me on this matter, as I have absolutely no idea what to expect from these products.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT:
I forgot to mention that weighted, touch sensitive, full-sized keys seem to be the most popular choice, and I can imagine why. These would definitely be welcome features in any of your suggestions!
So, Christmas is approaching, and my girlfriend has recently started to miss playing the keyboard (although she only ever uses the piano voices).
I've contacted her family, and they have her old, scuffed up Bontempi PM 68 in the attic, which I presume is an obscure, low quality brand and model. I was looking to surprise her with an addictive new toy within a budget of about $200 (preferably less), which translates to about 1400 DKK (Danish currency) for me. I've been looking at quite a few keyboards, and checking out their demos of them on YouTube.
Some of the ones I have in mind are the Ringway TB100 and CK62, Casio CTK-240 or CTK-3200, and lastly, the one I'd most like to purchase, in spite of it kind of breaking my budget, the Yamaha PSR-E353.
I'm not expecting you guys to have in-depth knowledge of this Bontempi PM 68, but was hoping to hear your thoughts on the matter, and maybe giving me a few pointers and suggestions. The keyboard doesn't need to have all sorts of fancy functions, as she doesn't ever record and only uses the piano voice (Sadly, it seems like digital pianos are relatively expensive in this case).
I'd really appreciate any help you can give me on this matter, as I have absolutely no idea what to expect from these products.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT:
I forgot to mention that weighted, touch sensitive, full-sized keys seem to be the most popular choice, and I can imagine why. These would definitely be welcome features in any of your suggestions!