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The only way to ensure the survival of these High Street shops is to use them, eulogise them, recommend them. It is a fallacy that online stores provide better value. Buying something as important and expensive as a musical instrument requires time, expert advice and opportunity to try out different...

Thanks for the advice. I went to Chappell's of Bond Street to try out a few including your recommendation. Eventually decided on the new Yamaha S90 ES (£1,499). It's unbelievable! Can't pretend that we're using it to its maximum potential but the children are learning fast. The piano sounds are exce...

I have children who are very keen for me to buy a keyboard with bells and whistles (lots of different sounds, effects, rhythms etc). I'd rather get a basic model that sounds and feels like a real piano (properly weighted keys) with the ability to play silently (through headphones?). Is it possible t...

Thanks Barrie.

Have you seen a Gabor system installed? Does it affect the play/feel of the original piano? Presumably it invalidates any guarantees/warranties. Do you know how much it costs?

I want to buy a new piano with a "silent" function - maybe a Yamaha U1-Silent, if I could find one at a decent price although most dealers are quoting September 2004 delivery for this model. A couple of dealers have suggested looking at the Yamaha V124NTS instead. From the Yamaha website, ...