Yamaha AX10 (Pair)

Advantages: Get a lot of piano for your money
Disadvantages: Not quite a Steinway

...Yamaha pianos have a reputation for been good quality at reasonable prices. Yamaha is a brand that really covers an amazing array of products. Grand pianos however tend to be something of a speciality. Yamaha grand’s have to rate in the to 5 brands in the world. They are still, like every other piano make, quite some distance behind Steinways – but then again, the prices of Yamahas are considerably lower than Steinways. The thing about Yamaha grand’s that really hits you is how bright the top end of the piano is, and how rich the bass is. They don’t tend to have the same range of tones as Steinways, but never the less are super instruments – terrific value for money.... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight, good playability, excellent for both beginner and pro alike, durable
Disadvantages: Limited tone control without a good amp EQ

...I have played a lot of different models of bass, from Encore and Squire to Rickenbacker and Warwick - this is my favourite so far. Great sounds, even from a small practice amp, and the weight is superb if you're gigging or playing for long periods of time. It is, as is most Yamaha music equipment, of good quality construction, and if you pair it with Rotosound Flatwounds you can get a great sound. It is excellent to learn on, excellent to gig with, and I especially like the ease of experienced techniques such as slap and tapping, both of which I have learnt on this bass. The 24 frets do come into their own here as well, due to the narrow neck, and deep cutaway on the lower horn. An excellent improvisational player's guitar. And playing chords is also great - many basses end up with a muggy sound, the notes getting lost. With a good... Read review

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...I was looking for many months for a piano and looked at many different makes and styles of different pianos. However, I always seemed to go back to Yamaha when looking in the shops. They produce such beautiful sounds and are lovely to sit at and play. I do think though that choosing a piano should be a personal choice and I think that you need to play the piano to choose which one is right for you. I would however recommend a Yamaha piano to anybody-whether you are just starting to learn how to play or if you are an experienced player. I just love Yamaha pianos... Read review

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