Looking for Used Keyboard?
Here Is How You Find It

You can definitely consider a Used, also known as pre-owned or second-hand music keyboard if a particular model does not fit your budget...

Or if you are not sure whether you would put the necessary effort to learn in order to justify the cost of a new one.

Of course, it will not have the polished look that a new one has but you will definitely get it cheaper and the sound will also be good.

If you are a beginner, buying a used instrument can be a good option. You can go in for a model with decent number of sounds, styles, effects, and built-in sequencer so that you get plenty of features to play around.

But, it may take some time to find your particular model, and that too for a decent used keyboards price. So have some patience!

• Dealer: Go to your local dealer/outlet and check if they have some used ones. You may not get it as cheap as you would have wanted.

This is because of the warranty they offer for the used keyboards, usually around 3 months.

On the other hand, an advantage you get here is that you can expect a few choices of used electronic keyboards if you buy from a dealer.

• Newspaper/magazine: Go through the classified ads section in your local newspaper or music magazine. If needed, place your own advertisement in the newspaper.

• Music school/Institutes: Go to a music school and leave your requirement and contact number there. If any student wants to sell his keyboard, he will surely contact you.

• Other places: You can approach someone who plays the Keyboard, he may have some references. Spread the word among your friends and relatives; they may know somebody.

• Press all the knobs, buttons and go through all the features at least once.

• Check for excessive scratches and worn out markings on the buttons and sliders.

• Check the keys. They should not be broken or sticking. Play each and every key. Play the keys with the touch response ON/OFF. Make sure the touch response works.

• Make sure the speakers work. Check the speakers at high volume and make sure they do not rattle a lot.

A little scratch here and there or a few loose buttons should not be a cause for concern. Used models are surely not going to look like a new one. As long as the buttons, keys and speakers are in good shape, you can definitely consider the instrument.

Usually, the more problems you find with the keyboard, the more bargaining power you get while negotiating over the used keyboards price. But if there are a lot of problems, excessive scratches and markings, sticking keys, then you should skip that keyboard and check out some other used keyboard.

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