Fragile PSR 3000 casings.

[shyamwestwind]

Hi Yamaha PSR users
Is really sad to see how very fragile and flimsy these PSR keyboard casings are. Made of plastic, they are really easily breakable.
The Yamaha Pro 9000 is a metal bodied , rugged instrument - why oh why cant Yamaha make something strong to take the rigours of gigging ? Maybe fibreglass ?
I would definitely pay more for these keyboards if they were made of steel or fibreglass. They are such fimne keyboards but put in plastic boxes.

[Tone_Deff (Musicmaker)]

Shyam,

There are only a few Yamaha Keyboard users in this Forum. Not trying to pinch members from here, but I also belong to several other Musicians Forums, where there are literally thousands of people ready to help you.

One of the friendliest ones is the Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owners Forum. Why not join that as well, and put your questions in there?

www.yamahapkowner.com/forum/index.php

Regards,

Tony

[acre]

Hi Shyam!

I have owned the PSR 750, 2000, 3000 and now Tyros II. I agree that the cases are a tad flimsy BUT I would trade that with the weight component associated with metal type cases, such as the Korg M-1 I used to own. Fiberglass is a brilliant idea but I wonder how long it would take to get scuffed beyond recognition.

My body has had enough of lifting heavy gear. Having to treat plastic keyboards with a little extra care is a good trade-off for me . Just my two cents worth...........Lee

[sunny]

Hi Shyam...and I'm with Lee on this one! Although, over the years, I've had many men in my bands, I've always carried, and set up my personal keyboards, on and off stage. I've had some pretty heavy ones, too, like the old Crumar Orchestrator, and recently the 9000pro. There comes a point when you opt for the new and improved lighter-cased keyboards, which I am now doing. My 9000pro is going to turn into an S900 very soon!! The steel casing on the 9000pro is what did it for me, and also the fact that I enjoy having new voicings and styles to record with.

Yes, it just depends on what you want, and the Yamaha people have opted for keyboards that anyone can pick up and haul around. If you're gigging and hauling, I would suggest that you invest in a flight case, or heavily padded keyboard case. That will insure that there's less damage. It's worth the extra money, believe me! But, all in all, the newer keyboards are built well, so you will get lots of music out of them.

Just some thoughts,

Sunny

[shyamwestwind]

Oh yes, Sunny, the newer keyboards have got lots on them and they are delightful. The Pro 9000 was a beaut too but with no USB etc and using floppies, it was a step back from the new ones BUT, it was so hardy.
Why oh why cant Yamaha make all the new keyboards in fibreglass material ? Its light and its strong. Why this use and throw stuff ? We cant ever throw away our "babies" can we ? I simply LOVE my PSR 3000 and I still carry it around with the "bandages" so to speak.

[Rocky]

I use two of them on the gigs. Everything is a trade off these days. I would love to haul my Roland G-70 to the gigs but would require a pack mule.

The selling point for me is the USB advantage. I can carry more arrangements than you could ever use. Second board gives me back up and the ability to start songs at big shows with no dead air by alternating boards.

I just have to make sure that no one touches the boards. They are the first thing to be packed along with my sax at the end of the night. Otherwise, someone with good intentions to help usually will cause some damage.