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Yamaha YDP213 88-Key Digital Console Piano

The Yamaha YDP213 is ideal for the serious hobbyist or aspiring musician. The new YDP213 digital console piano provides a realistic acoustic piano playing experience with the convenience of a digital instrument. The touch of its new Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action is Yamaha's latest example of dedication to acoustic piano realism. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Metronome is built in. Matching bench is included and solid. I appreciated that the pedals are built in, the voices are good and the music stand is nice to have. I wish the music stand had a bit more of a groove or was set back father(my books have a tendency to slide down), but it looks nice. The control keys are minimal, but that's what I was looking for. It might also be nice if the features were marked along the keys, but the aim is to have everything look as much as possible like a real piano, so I don't mind overall. I also like the volume control.

Quality:
Seems very well built, definitely looks nice and more like a piece of furniture than the keyboard I was originally considering. Easy enough for two people to lift and move (not too heavy) and was easy to assemble. I'm very pleased with the purchase.

Value:
Good value for the money -- looks like a nice piece of furniture, doesn't have all the features of the next step up but more than adequate for a regular piano player who is looking for a good upright without the weight and maintenance/tuning requirements. I feel it is priced well.

Desirability:
Sleek lines, good color, has a key cover, keys don't look cheap, keyboard is designed such that it's easy to rest photoframes/knick knacks on it (as with a regular upright), and included matching bench is attractive also. I think it looks great.

Sound:
Fantastic sound for a digital piano, better than I expected. The weighted keys are as responsive as a real piano and the pedals function well.

Ease of Use:
It takes a little while to figure out how to adjust the metronome or change voices, but just keep the "cheat sheet" at hand and it's pretty easy.

Overall:
I don't plan to "upgrade" or replace this one for years, if ever (as long as it keeps working). It looks good, like a nice upright without the weight, it never needs maintenance/tuning or specialty movers (the best features for an apartment dweller/younger person likely to move a lot in the future!), it has good sound, and it is easy to use. I'm very pleased with this piano.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
the bench is good, i wish it came with headphones

Quality:
the graded hammer feature isn't as up-to-par as i had hoped

Value:
i think it is, because it's a overall balanced piano.

Sound:
the grand piano voices could sound a little more realistic. The speakers aren't very strong either but that's okay because i play the piano in my apartment.

Ease of Use:
it's very easy to operate

Support:
N/A

Overall:
I feel i'll be satisfied until it breaks on me.

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