Yamaha YDP131

Description

I have a YDP 131-K Digital piano I would like to sell. It is only 4 months old, and is in perfect condition.

I am based in Chelmsford, Essex. I bought the instrument for £599.

It is brown, and looks very nice.

 

I’m selling this piano due to moving in long distance. It’s hardly used and condition is as good as new. The piano is selling with all original packaging and the warranty is still valid.

Piano : Yamaha YDP131
Colour : Rosewood
Condition : Excellent
Location : Cambridge

Description :
•  88 Full Size Piano Keys – the keys are shaped to look like a traditional piano keyboard
•  Fully Weighted ‘Graded Hammer’ Keyboard Action – replicates the subtle changes in the feel and weight of each note of an acoustic piano, allowing greater expression and improved articulation
•  Touch Sensitive Keys – Add expression to your performance as the keys respond to how hard they are played. Playing lightly produces a soft sound, whilst playing harder gives a louder sound
•  6 AWM sounds – the high quality piano sound is one of 6 digitally recorded voices which use Yamaha’s exclusive AWM technology for outstanding sound quality and realism
•  Sliding Key Cover – protects the keyboard from dust, knocks or accidental spills
•  3 Foot Pedals – As with a traditional piano the pedals can be used to add sustain, sostenuto or dampener effects
•  Choice of 2 finishes – Dark Rosewood or Cherry
•  Includes 50 Pre-set Performances – for you to sit back and enjoy
•  2 x Headphone Sockets – for private practice
•  1 Track Song Recorder – ideal for playing evaluation
•  64 Note Polyphony
•  MIDI Connection – allows connection to other MIDI instruments or your home PC

 

Questions/

Reading your review (and I also have your digital piano bible) I’d hope to be able to either find a YPD 131 or a similar quality model for a beginner.
I’m seeking your help with buying a digital piano for my 5 year old who has been playing piano for 2 years now with great pleasure and joy (Forte Music Education program).

She used to play on the YPD 131 now, of which I read your 2017 review.

So far I have not been able to find a YDP 131 to replace it (looked on eBay).

Could you please suggest how I could approach this issue?
Many thanks for your help.

Reply/ Hi Willem

We don’t have any Yamaha YDP131 pianos at the moment.
It is a very old model now, so would be difficult to find one
that’s in good condition.

Have you considered Rent to Buy?
You can see information about this here

I recommend going for either a Broadway AB1 or
Broadway BW1.
These are both really nice pianos to play and would
be ideal for your daughter to learn and progress on
up to the higher levels.

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Hi Graham,

Thank you so much for your informative website and Digital Piano Bible, so much appreciated.

I’m still feeling quite lost and I wondered if you’d be able to offer some advice please?

I used to play piano very well, grade 5, but this was when I was much younger and I haven’t played since. I’d love to get back into it and I recon although I’d be feeling like a beginner again, it wouldn’t be overly long before I was in the swing of it. So I’m cautious of buying a piano more suitable for beginners as that won’t last very long and will get frustrating quite quickly!

I live in a small flat with noise sensitive neighbours so a digital piano is definitely most suitable. Cost wise, I’d love nothing more than a new one but sadly with my budget being in the £400 tops range, I’m not sure that would be best, perhaps get a better piano second hand. I’m cautious of buying from random people though, and would prefer to buy from someone like yourself.

I did find this one – Yamaha Arius YDP-131 Digital Piano in cherry wood – and thought it looked amazing, but then again I’m no expert… what do you think?

Any advice would be so much appreciated.

Thank you.

Reply/

Hi Dear Kay

Just saw your previous email.

We don’t have anything under £400 at the moment.

The Yamaha YDP-131 is a very old model, but
it looks ok for the price.

Make sure you get a warranty with it.

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard

Further/

Hi again Graham,

Can ignore last email as I just received your newsletter about the rent to buy options and I couldn’t be more excited! This would allow me to buy a new piano from you by renting for the first 6 months which would just be ideal.

In terms of the options, I’m not entirely sure what one would be best suited for me. I could go as high as the £699 options. Advice would be greatly appreciated.

Reply/ Hi Kay

I recommend for you the Broadway EZ-102.
This is a lovely piano to play on… its key touch
is fully-weighted and feels like a real piano.

What’s more it has a warm authentic tone.

I recommend this piano for learning on right
up to intermediate to advanced level, so you
can keep it for man years.

You can see it here

Yours pianistically

Graham Howard