Please help I am totally confused. Have read lots on internet about both pianos but am still unsure what to buy my 10 yr old who after 2 years on an electronic keyboard now needs a real piano.
I'm in France and the new Kawai K3 is about 1000 euros more than a used Yam. Is it worth it or should I take a risk on a used yamaha U1. Or should I wait and try to negotiate a good price on a new yamaha B3 coming out in a few weeks.
Thanks.
Used Yamaha U1 or Kawai K3
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Depends a lot on the age and condition of the U1 really. I think most folks here recommened getting something upwards of the 5 million serial number mark. If the U1 is young enough and in good condition, and the price favourable, it is certainly a better quality instrument than the B1 and the K3 as well. I think the K5 is about the equivalent of the U1 with K6 about the same as the U3/U5.
Have a technician inspect the U1 if you are seriously considering it.
Happy shopping!
Have a technician inspect the U1 if you are seriously considering it.
Happy shopping!
Exactly that!
The b3 is too new a model to compare as yet, but first impressions are favourable. Yamaha have introduced it as a counter-attack to all the s/h U1s out there, and it'll be bound to be better than a tired one, but no match for a top condition 4-5 million. It's priced exactly to beat the s/h ones at 3.3k or so.
The b3 is too new a model to compare as yet, but first impressions are favourable. Yamaha have introduced it as a counter-attack to all the s/h U1s out there, and it'll be bound to be better than a tired one, but no match for a top condition 4-5 million. It's priced exactly to beat the s/h ones at 3.3k or so.