<HTML style="FONT-SIZE: x-small; FONT-FAMILY: MS Sans Serif"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.5730.11" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <P> <DIV>" Let's face it, there are many, many brand new pianos out there, <DIV><FONT size=+0>vertical and grand, that cost $20,000 and more that won't compare in sound</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>or touch to one of the $2K pro electronic keyboards. (Not to mention that</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>you can move it from venue to venue and it's still in tune"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>There is one thing in this statement that is absolutely horse pucky:  THE "TOUCH"!!! There isn't a keyboard made that can compare to the Acoustic Piano, IMO. Furthermore, Keyboards do not promote Muscle Tone like a real piano. Most good teachers found this out the hard way and do not recommend keyboards unless it is a "lack of funds" situation. Even then, they will insist upon a real piano as the student gets past the "Beginner" stage.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>Don't get me wrong. I think the current level of Keyboards are the best thing since Scotch, for the performing musicians doing gigs all over hell's half acre. These Keyboards make  a small band sound far more professional and have the ability to really "fill in the holes" of a small combo. Been there many times. A pianist that really knows how to make a keyboard work, is a delight to gig with.<G></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>Regards,</FONT></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.</DIV> <DIV>Captain of the Tool Police</DIV> <DIV>Squares R I</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P></P></BODY></HTML>