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expired Posted by xtp • Oct 18, 2020
expired Posted by xtp • Oct 18, 2020

Roland FP10 $499 w/ Stand, Bench, Headphones, Costco Oct 28 - Nov 22

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Deal's back guys. It's from the Costco's circular, deal valid October 28 through November 22. Heavy action, but overall great kit.

Comes with the furniture stand, bench and headphones.

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Deal's back guys. It's from the Costco's circular, deal valid October 28 through November 22. Heavy action, but overall great kit.

Comes with the furniture stand, bench and headphones.

https://slickdeals.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9479951&d=1602962043

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Oct 19, 2020
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NervousMask1068
Oct 19, 2020
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The item number on the Costco website says Roland FRP-1. Is this the same keyboard as the Roland FP-10?
Last edited by NervousMask1068 October 22, 2020 at 04:12 PM.
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Quote from NervousMask1068 :
Is this the same keyboard as the Roland FP-10?
This IS the Roland FP-10
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Oct 19, 2020
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TruongKy
Oct 19, 2020
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Reviews of Roland FP-10 / FP-30 are not great, rather spend little more to get Kawaii ES110
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Quote from TruongKy :
Reviews of Roland FP-10 / FP-30 are not great, rather spend little more to get Kawaii ES110
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.

As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.

Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
Last edited by xtp October 19, 2020 at 06:36 AM.
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iKevMan
Oct 19, 2020
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Quote from xtp :
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.

As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.

Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
Where/when is the ES110 on sale usually? Was looking to get one
Last edited by iKevMan October 19, 2020 at 09:31 AM.
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donftw
Oct 19, 2020
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Oh man - just picked up a used Casio px750 for my kids (deal was OK, $350 cash). No bench or headphones. Would have loved to get a new FP10 *with* a bench.
Oct 20, 2020
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AceCooper
Oct 20, 2020
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I'm currently torn between this and the KORG B2. Which would you experts recommend?

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Quote from AceCooper :
I'm currently torn between this and the KORG B2. Which would you experts recommend?
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.

I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.

B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
Oct 20, 2020
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slickerslicker
Oct 20, 2020
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I see in stock for 599 now in my local store. can I buy now and adjust the price next week !!
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TheJuice
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Quote from xtp :
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.

I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.

B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
Hi,
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?

Thanks!
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Quote from TheJuice :
Hi,
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?

Thanks!
Well, it's not like a 5yr old is going to be able to tell you if it's not working out. hahaha.

But, for the most part, it's not a good idea to give a new player a heavy action like the PHA4, in the FP10/FP30/ Roland mid-range.

It's not a muscle building situation where more weights make you stronger. In the case of piano, you want an action that is suitable for the energy output of the player. He won't actually be strong until well into the teens. Piano is like lifting small amounts of weight thousands of times per session. Even the difference of 10 grams per keys can be a huge difference.

A previous poster mentioned the Kawai ES110, their RHC action is very swift and light, a bit on the bouncy side, but that's not a big problem. I'd recommend going this route for very young enthusiasts. The key shape is also important for smaller hands beginning piano, the edges on the kawai are more rounded and less sharp like on the PHA4 Rolands.

The B2 will work fine as well. You shouldn't have any trouble with the B2, but the design of the action along with the yamaha p45/125 are both less durable than the joints used in the FP10/ ES110. As long as your kiddo mozart doesn't go ape on the keys, there shouldn't be any problems.
Last edited by xtp October 21, 2020 at 10:54 AM.
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Quote from slickerslicker :
I see in stock for 599 now in my local store. can I buy now and adjust the price next week !!
I think so, but your local costco might have an angry just got a divorce manager, so ask at the return desk before you go through with it. laugh out loud
Last edited by xtp October 21, 2020 at 10:53 AM.
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andyx
Oct 21, 2020
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Quote from xtp :
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.

As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.

Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
When/where is the ES110 on sale?
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Quote from xtp :
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.

I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.

B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
Is this sale soon?

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Quote from andyx :
Is this sale soon?
The B2 very soon @ adorama.. the ES110, that we don't know.

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