sigasa wrote:

Michael F wrote:

I will!

Have you received your A-88 MK2 yet and if so what are your opinions??

I have indeed. After playing it for some time, I just like it. Its action is 64g and its properly weighted. I compared it recently with Roland PHA50 and Hybrid Grand (both are ~60g) and although I consider Hybrid Grand action to be superior, I prefer PHA-4 action of A-88 mkII.

I have the same action in my Roland RD-88 and it's omnipresent in their FP range (except for the FP90 and FP90X that share the PHA-50).

Michael F wrote:

MartinGr wrote:

It is defective, unfortunately. But I will exchange it on Tuesday for the same model.

Could you please elaborate about what the problem was? I did indeed read about SL88 reliability issues.

The b avove the middle is clicking. When I grab the key and move it on the right side, it gets really loud and you can feel it.

Since you are German, you might be interested in this video https://youtu.be/mm2cDefYuuM in case you run into more problems with your SL88 Grand.

Michael F wrote:

MartinGr wrote:

Oh, please share your impressions!

I will!

Have you received your A-88 MK2 yet and if so what are your opinions??

I have indeed. After playing it for some time, I just like it. Its action is 64g and its properly weighted. I compared it recently with Roland PHA50 and Hybrid Grand (both are ~60g) and although I consider Hybrid Grand action to be superior, I prefer PHA-4 action of A-88 mkII.

MartinGr wrote:

Michael F wrote:

Thank you. By the way, I am getting Roland A-88 mkII today.

Oh, please share your impressions!

I will!

Have you received your A-88 MK2 yet and if so what are your opinions??

Michael F wrote:

MartinGr wrote:

The b avove the middle is clicking. When I grab the key and move it on the right side, it gets really loud and you can feel it.

Thank you. By the way, I am getting Roland A-88 mkII today.

Oh, please share your impressions!

I will!

MartinGr wrote:

Michael F wrote:

Could you please elaborate about what the problem was? I did indeed read about SL88 reliability issues.

The b avove the middle is clicking. When I grab the key and move it on the right side, it gets really loud and you can feel it.

Thank you. By the way, I am getting Roland A-88 mkII today.

Oh, please share your impressions!

Michael F wrote:

MartinGr wrote:

It is defective, unfortunately. But I will exchange it on Tuesday for the same model.

Could you please elaborate about what the problem was? I did indeed read about SL88 reliability issues.

The b avove the middle is clicking. When I grab the key and move it on the right side, it gets really loud and you can feel it.

Thank you. By the way, I am getting Roland A-88 mkII today.

MartinGr wrote:

Amen Ptah Ra wrote:

Since you can always return the SL88 Grand immediately, perhaps you should only if it’s defective.

It is defective, unfortunately. But I will exchange it on Tuesday for the same model.

Could you please elaborate about what the problem was? I did indeed read about SL88 reliability issues.

The b avove the middle is clicking. When I grab the key and move it on the right side, it gets really loud and you can feel it.

I owned a Numa Nero and an Acuna 88 by Studiologic /Fatar. Both controllers developed problems with irregular and unbalanced velocity response. Unfortunately Fatars' quality control leaves a lot to be desired and this is evidenced by the number of negative reviews on the net. I now have a Yamaha which is built brilliantly - P515WH.

It's such a shame that the TP40WOOD suffers from poor quality control (it could be easily rectified) as the actual design of the action is the closest to a grand piano as I have ever experienced, especially on the FLK Lachnit that I had for about a week but sent back because of an extremely sticky key!!

Anyhow, you pays your money, you takes your choice - just be warned (friendly advice).

Warmest regards

Chris

Amen Ptah Ra wrote:

MartinGr wrote:

I think as ethical as possible in these days. Shops are closed in Germany, but I could buy it outside at the back door. Still better than shipping, I think. No one needs to save Thomann, but I hope that JustMusic will still have a real shop in the future.
I try to avoid buying online wherever possible at the moment.

Martin

Since you can always return the SL88 Grand immediately, perhaps you should only if it’s defective.

It is defective, unfortunately. But I will exchange it on Tuesday for the same model.

Could you please elaborate about what the problem was? I did indeed read about SL88 reliability issues.

MartinGr wrote:

Amen Ptah Ra wrote:

I’m glad now you got a board to your liking!  Admittedly, I had been concerned if a purchasing plan of yours was indeed ethical...

I think as ethical as possible in these days. Shops are closed in Germany, but I could buy it outside at the back door. Still better than shipping, I think. No one needs to save Thomann, but I hope that JustMusic will still have a real shop in the future.
I try to avoid buying online wherever possible at the moment.

Martin

Since you can always return the SL88 Grand immediately, perhaps you should only if it’s defective.

It is defective, unfortunately. But I will exchange it on Tuesday for the same model.

Amen Ptah Ra wrote:

I’m glad now you got a board to your liking!  Admittedly, I had been concerned if a purchasing plan of yours was indeed ethical...

MartinGr wrote:

I'll buy the SL88 Grand tomorrow evening to try it.

I think as ethical as possible in these days. Shops are closed in Germany, but I could buy it outside at the back door. Still better than shipping, I think. No one needs to save Thomann, but I hope that JustMusic will still have a real shop in the future.
I try to avoid buying online wherever possible at the moment.

Martin

Since you can always return the SL88 Grand immediately, perhaps you should only if it’s defective.

I’m glad now you got a board to your liking!  Admittedly, I had been concerned if a purchasing plan of yours was indeed ethical...

MartinGr wrote:

I'll buy the SL88 Grand tomorrow evening to try it.

I think as ethical as possible in these days. Shops are closed in Germany, but I could buy it outside at the back door. Still better than shipping, I think. No one needs to save Thomann, but I hope that JustMusic will still have a real shop in the future.
I try to avoid buying online wherever possible at the moment.

Martin

But, if it is truly a keeper it’s no worry.

I may add; a broad range of note-off velocities seems a welcomed addition to closer mimic the action of the acoustic.

If my memory serves, I read somewhere that a software developed by Dr. John Q. Walker as an entrepreneur was in fact used.