Piano 5 now on sale in the US

[dansnord]

Seems the Piano 6 must be coming soon. The Piano 5 is finally being discounted in the USA. $500 off for the 88 and $400 off for the 73. That makes a $800 difference between the P5 and P6. Same amount of storage. Same number of engines. But independent effects and a few differences in knobs/sliders and buttons. One big unknown, maybe, is the difference between the P5's "grand action" vs the P6's "Premium action".

I would love a digital piano in my living room and was considering a Nord Grand, mostly for the wife factor: it just looks nicer. But the original Nord Grand really is far less capable than the P5/P6. My other worry is going between my Stage 4 88 in my studio and a more heavy Nord Piano/Grand. That said, $3000 is a solid discount. Tough call all around.

What do you all think of the Piano 5 at $3,000 vs. the Piano 6 at $3,800?

[cphollis]

All I wanted from the P5 was great piano sounds and a wonderful, expressive feel -- with a little sample/synth on the side. I can't think of anything that would make me want to upgrade.

I gig with the shorter version -- both standalone for duo/trio type things, as well as a weighted controller for my NS4C when playing with a full band.

So, yeah, if the P5 fits the bill for you, I'd say it's a good deal.

[Rusty Mike]

All I wanted from the P5 was great piano sounds and a wonderful, expressive feel -- with a little sample/synth on the side. I can't think of anything that would make me want to upgrade.

I gig with the shorter version -- both standalone for duo/trio type things, as well as a weighted controller for my NS4C when playing with a full band.

So, yeah, if the P5 fits the bill for you, I'd say it's a good deal.

Agreed. As a P5-73 owner I see nothing compelling about the Piano 6. I think the Piano 5 is a great deal at that price.

[redder2]

P588 here. If anything, the fact that the P6 is out so soon with so little improvement is a tad annoying. I’m sure it’s wonderful, but the P5 is outstanding and that discount is fantastic.

[dansnord]

Price went up on the P6, I guess due to tariffs. P5 88 is now a $1,200 discount vs. the 6. That's a big discount. I can't justify the cost, regardless, as I was able to score a Roland FP-60 with stand and triple pedal for $150, used on Craigslist. But if I were still in the market, I could never justify the $1200 for the P6 over the P5. My advice to anyone reading this and considering a Nord Piano purchase: unless you really (really!) need the extra, independent effects, get the P5 while they're still available! Reviews don't seem to mention the keyed being any different. And, I'm sorry, but, faders aren't that much better than endless LED encoders which have their own advantages.