Andrew;

While my parents had an upright for a couple of years during one of the many airforce postings, I really didn't have a keyboard until my wife & I sprang for a Roland about ten years ago.

Selling points for going digital were 1) you can move it 2) It doesn't have to be tuned.

It's true. You CAN move it. Not only from our old house to the new one - but Ruth plays in church & for certain occaisions takes it there - it has better sound than the Yamaha and also has a key transposing function that permits her to match the sheet music to the limited voice range of the congregation.

And it does not have to be tuned. We keep it on an inside wall but probably don't have to.

I keep thinking I'll hook it up, if I ever get around to sequestering a computer for the family room. It is capable.

I have certainly had fun with my "piano" - continue to do so. In the time we have had it i have learned to play it almost as poorly as I play guitar - but I've learned a great deal more about chord structure. I wish I had had one when i was fourteen instead of fourtyfive.

Find anything that works for what you can pay & buy it. You might replace it. But you'll never regret it. I certainly don't regret any musical instrument I ever bought - even the Stella.

james.