http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/ Engadget Comments for Yamaha's "hybrid" Avant Grand piano replicates the real thing, still ain't cheap http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/

It had to be said, and I thought i'd get in there first.

(but at least I've been kind enough to set up another one for someone else)]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
This piano has a physical hammer that moves, so not only do you get the actual "weight" of the hammer but you'll also get the feel of the momentum of the hammer and the actual strike.]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
Yes, I realise; and this sort of action (with an actual hammer and bar rather than just some weights) has been available for some time.]]>Feb 26th 2009 5:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 6:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
The emulation is really not quite as good as the real thing. And there's nothing like walking into someone's house and seeing a beautiful grand in the living room. It just has more punch then someone telling you they have a "hybrid piano."]]>Feb 25th 2009 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
Poor people or people obsessing over being "green" would not buy it.]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/dude, have you heard of sarcasm?]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 25th 2009 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/After all Yamaha instruments have never been cheap crap.
I would like to know how many of these pianists on Enagadget so ready to criticize it have actually tried to play one these instruments.]]>Feb 25th 2009 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
If you want the real deal, you need a Steinway acoustic grand. It'll set you back at least $150k for the full 9 1/2 feet, but you definitely get what you pay for.

Yamaha makes many quality instruments, but it never makes the best of any instrument.]]>Feb 25th 2009 8:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 26th 2009 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
Not worth 150k.]]>Feb 26th 2009 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
I agree with Greg here, from extensive experience with both the Steinway D and Yamaha CFIIIS. Yamaha, good not great. ]]>Feb 26th 2009 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/Feb 26th 2009 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/
the 30 year old upright we have works just fine,

the 30 year electronic upright granny has is now unrepairable for any amount that makes economic sense]]>Feb 26th 2009 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/yamahas-hybrid-avant-grand-replicates-the-real-thing-still-a/May 22nd 2009 9:35PM