Nord User Forum

anotherscott wrote:

smcelyea wrote:Interestingly the lightest, best action, to me is the MOXF8.

I think that action is just okay, but it's also worth considering that a Yamaha MX88 and a NS3 Compact *combined* is only $100 more than an NS3-88, and gives you a hammer and non-hammer action at your disposal, and although you're carrying 2 boards, nothing weighs over 30.6 lbs. The MX88 has the same action and many of the same sounds as the MOXF8, a sound set that I thunk complements the Nord pretty nicely. (The MOXF8 is better, but a little bit heavier and pricier.)

NordNerd431 wrote:I know that everyone's perception of "keyboard feel" varies, but I wanted to reach out to people who have played both the Stage 3 76 and 88 boards. Interested in hearing what you thought of each, and if you bought one, what made you decide on that model. I played the 88 a few weeks ago and loved it - except that it's 40 lbs. Normally that wouldn't be too bad, except for the fact that I had 2 back surgeries this past year, and would like to lighten my gigging gear if possible. The store has a few in stock, and I could buy it tomorrow, if I wanted.

The problem is that there is the 76 key version out there, and it's only 27 lbs. The earliest the store could get one in would be January 2018. I'm debating if I should wait until January to test drive it before deciding. How does the keybed and action of the 76 compare to the 88? I would welcome opinions from anyone with playing experience on both boards. Thanks in advance!

Bjosko wrote:I got the 76 HP this time, coming from an Classic 88 HA.
I bought it with 30 days free return as I was a bit sceptical about the HP action from what I had read from othes, but decide to keep it. It felt a bit strange at first, but after 10 minutes, I was very happy with it, and still are.
Next up are a bag, I am going for the keyboard bag 07 from http://www.fusion-bags.com, it only add 3,25 kg, as opposite to the original from Nord that are close to 10 kg.

NordNerd431 wrote:....I had 2 back surgeries this past year.....

NordNerd431 wrote: once I settle on the board, the case is the next big decision, as many can add much weight, albeit more protection than the lighter ones.

harmonizer wrote:

NordNerd431 wrote:....I had 2 back surgeries this past year.....

I have had 3 back surgeries in my life.

It really does not matter how inferior the action on the 76 may or may not be. I don't even know if there is a difference.

Get the 76.

Avoiding pain is much more important some difference in keyboard action.

Marvintheandroid wrote:Not tried the Stage 3 76. I had an Electro 4D which is I would say semi weighted which I was using alongside a Roland FA88 which has a piano weighted keyboard. I am a pianist being classically trained, but as I am ageing I am being to find the action of the FA-08 becomes uncomfortable for my hands after a while. I was looking at upgrading my Electro 4D to with an Electro 5, or a Stage 3. I went to our local,music shop last Saturday so that I could compare the Stage and Electro. Ended up comparing the Electro 73 which was on display above the Stage 3 88. Once I had played the Stage 3 88 I as hooked. Loved the Hammer action which is lighter than the FA-08 but still nicely weighted. Bought one on the spot and am looking at using it with my Electro as my performance rig instead of my current 3 keyboard rig (FA08, Roland Jupiter 50, and the Electro)