Keybeds in NS3 Compact vs Electro6D

[flarpblarp]

I've been looking to upgrade my setup. I have another keyboard for piano action, but really would like something that mimics an organ action. Having not really played a real Hammond more than a time or two (and it was a few seconds years ago I got the opportunity) I definitely am not going to be sensitive to identical touch to a Hammond. I think all else being equal I'd just get the Stage 3 even though it perhaps does more than I need just because I would like to have the extra features even if they don't appeal to me now. However I have read on this forum that the NS Compact is stiffer than the Electro 6D? Even though they have the same keybed I guess the Stage uses tighter springs? Being the main reason I want something different is for a more true organ action I'm a little concerned the Stage will be too stiff. I had the opportunity to play an Electro 6D at my local store and I liked it a lot but they didn't have a Stage Compact for me to compare it to. Any suggestions or anecdotes about the differences (or lack) in keybed (or anything) would be much appreciated.

[CountFosco]

If you only buy the one with the features you're after, you'll learn how to play it and there'll be no need for pesky comparisons between ostensibly (AT aside) identical actions.

[FZiegler]

Before I bought my NS3C in early 2020, I tried to test play it in multiple shops - and they all didn't set up an NS3C, but offered me a NE6D to test with saying it'd be the same action. And to me, it really looked like that, although I'm not fully sure as I never had them side by side.

But of course, there is one difference: The aftertouch strip on the NS3C.

[MarkJames]

I briefly had an Electro 6D 73 but am returning it to get a Stage 3 Compact despite getting the former for an amazing price.

Both have a Fatar TP/8O keybed, and if there are any differences with springs I’d be surprised - but the springs are able to be replaced.

[anotherscott]

If there is any difference in the springs, it is minimal (and I suspect there's no difference at all).

[NoDirection]

Because of the aftertouch on NS3 Compact the action is actually different from that on the Electro. In my opinion much more shallow action on the NS 3 Compact, so I like the Electro-action better - You should really try it out before you buy.

[cgrafx]

I had my Electro 5 and NS3 sitting side by side for a couple of months after I purchased the NS3. I didn't notice any significant difference in the the actions.

I did not find the NS3 compact to be much more shallow than the Electro.

About the only difference was the NS3 was a touch stiffer, but I'd attribute that to being a brand new keybed versus the Electro which had been played on for a couple of years.

[ericL]

They are the same actions other than the aftertouch on the NS3, which makes the keybed landing just a little "squishy" for lack of a better term. The aftertouch strip makes the keys bottom out a little differently. It's not pure Hammond waterfall like that, but it's a pleasant feeling action.

[flarpblarp]

Went with the Stage 3 Compact. No complaints so far! It's fantastic