Re: NAMM 2024
Posted: 14 Nov 2023, 22:33
Also this is a pretty generic $$ report. It doesn't tell us what units are selling and which ones are tanking. Obviously the organ bottomed out so they discontinued it. I'd also wager the Nord Grand is strictly a boutique item, even for a pricey manufacturer like Nord.
My guess is the Stage-Electro-Piano trio commands the lion's share of sales, with the Piano a distant third after the Stage and Electro. Basically pros or the well-heeled buy the Stage, the Electro is their "middle range" board and also entry-point for people ready to leave Korg or Roland, and the Piano for people who truly love the Nord look and library and just won't buy a Yamaha.
Indeed, if the Hammond M-Solo didn't just come out at such a stupid price, I could see it sitting on top of a Nord Piano as a perfect performance combo. The Hammond on the Electro is ok but you have to sacrifice weighted action if you want waterfall keys. And after playing a waterfall Electro live for years now, I can tell you it's not good for either your technique or finger strength. I would love to sell it for a Nord Piano, but I do need a Hammond something and I'm not about to lug a Crumar Mojo around. Hmm...this could be a new thread discussion.
My guess is the Stage-Electro-Piano trio commands the lion's share of sales, with the Piano a distant third after the Stage and Electro. Basically pros or the well-heeled buy the Stage, the Electro is their "middle range" board and also entry-point for people ready to leave Korg or Roland, and the Piano for people who truly love the Nord look and library and just won't buy a Yamaha.
Indeed, if the Hammond M-Solo didn't just come out at such a stupid price, I could see it sitting on top of a Nord Piano as a perfect performance combo. The Hammond on the Electro is ok but you have to sacrifice weighted action if you want waterfall keys. And after playing a waterfall Electro live for years now, I can tell you it's not good for either your technique or finger strength. I would love to sell it for a Nord Piano, but I do need a Hammond something and I'm not about to lug a Crumar Mojo around. Hmm...this could be a new thread discussion.