Real piano or electric piano?

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Having lusted for many years over the beautiful piano, I have decided that I'm finally gonna take the plunge and get santy to bring one this Christmas There's such a big variety that I don't even know where to start looking I live in a semi detached house so I'm worried that a proper piano might make too much noise for my poor neighbours I have been playing as a hobby (ie im not too bad but not Chopin) for years and I've got a budget of €500-€1000. Would I be better of getting an electric piano so that I can control the noise? Also, what can I expect to get for my budget? Thanks

ultra55ound

I think you're looking for a digital piano rather than an electric piano which is more like an electric guitar (i.e. a pickup under each string)
I don't know too much about digital pianos but I do know the Yamaha Arius is a pretty decent model in your budget

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl1HS1tJtm4

http://www.thomann.de/ie/yamaha_ydp141_r_arius.htm

martinedwards

Yamaha clavinova range have been well respected for a LOOOOONG time!!

one thing, get a full size keyboard. you'll regret saving a few Euro later!