Stage 2 vs 3 HP

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Stage 2 vs 3 HP

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Hello! I have got 3HP and it has horrible keybed for me. Very loud with clicks, sticks and others strange noises. I am going to give it back and get my money back and buy stage 2, but can anybody tell me something about action in this keybed:)? Other differences are knowned for me:)
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hehehe "knowned" ;p sorry for that stupid mistake!
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which NS2? 73, 76, or 88 keys. The 73 keybed is different to the other two.
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NS2 76 or 88, not compact
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Re: Stage 2 vs 3 HP

Post by Mr_-G- »

The NS2 88 has a weighted hammer action keyboard, Fatar TP/40M
The 73 is semi-weighted watefall, I think it is a Fatar TP/8O

I think the 76 is the same as the 88, but somebody will correct me if I am wrong.
No I do not hear any clicks with the 88.
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Re: Stage 2 vs 3 HP

Post by pablomastodon »

the 76 and 88 key actions are essentially identical except for the number of keys. They are a top-quality fully-weighted piano-type action. The HP action is intended to be a compromise -- in return for getting an exceptionally lightweight piano-style action, some degree of quality is sacrificed.

Yes, the 73 is TP/8O, semi-weighted organ-type waterfall action (and my personal favorite).

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