Description: This is the very same action and keyset we use in our Digicoustic conversions - taking an old, unusable (usually antique) upright piano, completely gutting it and installing this action/keyset/MIDI strip to convert it to a digital piano. This gives you the function of a MIDI strip (can also use dedicated systems like the Casio PX870 - contact me if you're interested in that), looks of your piano and feel of a geniune acoustic action (letoff, damper levers, etc.) Not for the faint of heart but certainly doable by the determined do-it-yourselfer. At the bottom of the description you'll find the introduction video for our digital conversions.... there's a number of videos and they're not short... but watch them all if you're interested in doing this. Please, absolutely contact me with any questions you have prior to purchasing.... I'll also be able to advise after the sale as needed. The 88 keys are full size, actual acoustic studio piano keys and the action is a genuine, full size acoustic studio piano action - both were used in the final iterations of the US made Baldwin Hamilton studios. Felt hammers strike against a specially made stop rail since there are no strings. The touch is actually user adjustable - the key touch can be set to a slightly heavier or slightly lighter physical touchweight by varying the damper lever timing. There is no sound module/generator or speakers included with this setup. Optionally, we can provide a unit like a Casio PX870 or similar unit and can also provide an internal speaker system. As it comes, you will have to connect it to something in order for it to generate sounds you can hear. It's very simple and inexpensive (if you already own an iPod or iPad) to use the Garageband app and a set of headphones. You'll need what Apple calls a "camera adapter" to connect to our system which uses either a 5 pin MIDI port or USB (we include the cord that adapts from the 5 pin to the USB). Of course, you can also connect a sound module and whatever speakers that particular module supports. I recommend against anything Bluetooth due to the latency (lag time) from when pressing a key to the sound coming from a speaker. Stick with wired unless/until technology eliminates the associated lag time. Questions? Contact me! Can the MIDI controller be upgraded from the KS-1B? Yes. Tell me what you want and we'll create the auction for it. That's the great thing about dealing with the actual company doing the manufacturing, you can request changes to the specs (which of course usually requires changes to the price...). Would you rather install your own MIDI controller and order just the action and keys with no sensor? Check my eBay store for that auction. I'm Howard Gustafson and I've been a piano technician 35+ years, specializing in retrofitting digital systems for most of that time. Your success using my products is extremely important to me so I welcome ANY questions (or suggestions!) you have regarding this setup. Below is a video showing a very similar setup we used to bring a dead Baldwin Hamilton back to life. The tuning pins were no longer tight enough for the piano to stay in tune, and the original action and keys were worn out. We installed our Digicoustic action/keys setup, in this case paired with a Casio PX870... This video gives a brief glimpse of what turned out. Baldwin Hamilton converted to Digital Piano - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo]
Price: 2495 USD
Location: Texarkana, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-16T07:26:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Model: Acoustic Studio
For Instrument: Piano
MPN: Does Not Apply
