Product Description
88-key black digital piano. Includes PA150 power adapter and sustain pedal. The P-35 digital piano features Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action which provides authentic piano touch that's suitable for the beginner pianist. Yamaha's AWM sampling technology reproduces piano tone one can only expect from a company that's been making acoustic pianos for over a century. With simple one-button operation, the P-35 has you a single press away from its best piano Voice setting. MIDI Out ports get you connected to older keyboards that might have the sound you're looking for, but lack that weighted piano touch. Use an optional MIDI interface to connect to a computer or iPad for a variety of music Apps.
| List Price: | $499.00 |
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$449.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8036 in Musical Instruments
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: P35B
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.77" h x 16.14" w x 58.22" l, 35.71 pounds
Features
- AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sampling technology
- Simple one-button operation
- Compact and lightweight
- Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted piano action
- Dual mode for layering two voices
Customer Reviews
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Great for beginner/intermediate player!
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First of all, I am an amateur who is starting to play again after a long break. I grew up with a traditional upright piano, and this is my first digital piano.
I picked up this model at a local store after testing different digital pianos on display. Since I wasn't able to find much review, I was a little hesitant, so hopefully this review helps someone to make their decision.
Pro
Great grand piano sound
Relatively light weight (25lb) and small size (But I am biased. I am thinking of real piano...)
88 weighted keys and reasonably priced
Touch sensitive sustain pedal (Not just on/off, but responds to pressure)
Con
Plastic feel of the keys, and somewhat "gummy" response (again, compared to the real piano I am used to)
only 32 polyphony
not expandable to 3 footed pedals.
No recording function
Here's some other options I have considered before I made the purchase.
Williams Allegro 88-Key Digital Piano: I was going to pick this one up at the store, and after touching the keys I realized that it was not going to work for me. The keys were really "gummy". I don't know how else to describe it.
Casio CDP 120: It's the comparable model to P35. It was OK, but I did not like how the keys bounce back after they hit the bottom.
Yamaha P Series P105B 88-Key Digital Piano: The keys felt about the same as P35, and an online professional review says they use the same keys/sound. It has128 polyphony as opposed to 32 polyphony of P35, and takes the optional 3 footed pedal for more grand piano feel. It has more voices and options. It is also more expensive. ($599)
For someone who is a beginner/intermediate just wants to play it like a traditional piano, not playing multiple tracks simultaneously, I think this model works fine. If you are buying this for a child with a lot of room for growth, Yamaha P105 may be a better investment. As you advance, higher polyphony becomes a necessity.
Yes, the plastic feeling of the keys does bother me, but I am not about to spend $2000 for the real-piano-feel. For the price of $359.99, this is a great alternative to the real thing. Now I can play at midnight, and I don't have to worry about the consequences!
Edit: I realized that it is vague to say beginner/intermediate level. I consider myself beginner/intermediate, and I finished Burgmuller 25 progressive pieces, and was middle of Sonatine album and Czerny (Dont' remember which book.) I have not had any dropping notes that I noticed when I play (from the lack of polyphony). By the way, more I play this piano, more I am liking it. I must have over come the "plastic keys" thing, and got used to the feeling. I can't wait to practice!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
HIGH QUALITY INSTRUMENT FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS
By Carmine L. Calabro Jr.
I am a fan of Yamaha keyboards. My G2 has served me well for decades. The P35B digital piano produces high-quality Yamaha-sampled output and features graded hammer action keys that mimic my acoustic in sound and feel. The on-board samples of other instruments included coupled with the ability to split and layer each is an added benefit (especially to the live performer). The unit is equipped with MIDI In/Out and can drive outboard equipment including additional synthesizers and such.
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