Disklavier

Hi Everyone and Happy Holidays!

   I was recently given the opportunity to purchase a MX100IIXG for 
$8000 out-the-door at a Yamaha dealer in California. It's a demo 
model but it looks and feels brand new inside and out, plus it also 
comes with a ten year Yamaha warranty. Can somebody tell me if it's a 
good deal or not? And also, what are the things to look out for when 
buying a demo model? Thanks!

   Lei.

Hello Everyone,

In a message dated 12/23/00 3:22:10 PM, Lei writes:

<< I was recently given the opportunity to purchase a MX100IIXG for 
$8000 out-the-door at a Yamaha dealer in California. It's a demo 
model but it looks and feels brand new inside and out, plus it also 
comes with a ten year Yamaha warranty. Can somebody tell me if it's a 
good deal or not? And also, what are the things to look out for when 
buying a demo model? Thanks! >>

Assuming that this piano is from a regular Yamaha dealer and was made for the 
American market, that is an outstanding price. (Be careful of "gray market" 
dealers who import used pianos from Japan. Those pianos were not made for our 
climate.) The piano itself, without the Disklavier features, lists for about 
that much. The list price on the MX100IIXG was about $14,295 to $15,295 
depending upon the finish.

In my experience, Yamaha studio uprigths are extremely well built. I have a 
P2F from 1971 which is still a wonderful piano. I also think that the Mark 
IIXG Disklavier system (which I have in a grand) is an excellent system. It 
does not have the CD audio features of the new Mark III, but is otherwise 
wonderful.

Regards,
PianoBench