Where to buy?

cobray · Post by **cobray** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:12 pm

Where is a good place to buy a Korg Kronos? I have to do it via internet and have it shipped to a friend who will bring it down for me.
I've been looking on eBay and some authorized dealers who offer packages.
Also, significant price difference between the 60 and 71 key version. How different is the feel in the weighted keys?
Thanks for your help!

petem · Post by **petem** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:50 am

Best place to buy from might well depend on where in the world you are, so unless I missed something a location would be useful!

There is certainly a difference between the keyboards on the 61 key version and the others, with the 61 being a lighter, more "synth-like" action whereas the others are closer to the action of a piano. What's best for you will probably depend on what you're used to playing - I guess you can only be really sure which you prefer by trying out both types either in a store or by finding local people who own them.

MartinHines · Post by **MartinHines** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:59 am

One warning -- the Korg Country Distributor of the country where you purchase handles all warranty claims for your unit, and is responsible for all product support.

For example, if you purchase a Kronos in the U.S. and take it to another country, any warranty repairs you might have would require you to ship it back to the U.S., at your expense.

The best price, at least in the U.S., would be done by calling/emailing a number of different dealers and asking them what their lowest price would be.

cobray · Post by **cobray** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:59 am

I am on a small island called Little Cayman. Only 150 people live here, so not many keyboard owners. I don't think there is a music store on Grand Cayman, but I will look into it. I plan to buy one in the States and have a friend bring it down next month.
I am still on the fence when it comes to the 61 key and the 71 key version. I kind of want weighted keys for the piano feel, but like I said the price difference is big enough to make me think twice. I have been practicing on the baby grand in the church lately, so I'm kind of used to the feel of that. Thanks for your input.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:19 am

I would be inclined to check out Sweetwater music.

http://www.sweetwater.com/c498--Korg--K ... s_and_MIDI

You'll have to scroll down and look around but they do have the Kronos.

cobray · Post by **cobray** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:40 am

MartinHines wrote:One warning -- the Korg Country Distributor of the country where you purchase handles all warranty claims for your unit, and is responsible for all product support.

For example, if you purchase a Kronos in the U.S. and take it to another country, any warranty repairs you might have would require you to ship it back to the U.S., at your expense.

The best price, at least in the U.S., would be done by calling/emailing a number of different dealers and asking them what their lowest price would be.

How often do these break down? From where I live, it would be EXTREMEMLY difficult to send it out for repairs.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:38 am

cobray wrote:
MartinHines wrote:One warning -- the Korg Country Distributor of the country where you purchase handles all warranty claims for your unit, and is responsible for all product support.

For example, if you purchase a Kronos in the U.S. and take it to another country, any warranty repairs you might have would require you to ship it back to the U.S., at your expense.

The best price, at least in the U.S., would be done by calling/emailing a number of different dealers and asking them what their lowest price would be.
How often do these break down? From where I live, it would be EXTREMEMLY difficult to send it out for repairs.

I never had to send a Korg back (I have 5 of them).

cobray · Post by **cobray** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:58 pm

So, does anyone think this is a good or bad deal?

http://www.kraftmusic.com/catalog/keybo ... oduct=8855

It is pretty much exaclty what I would buy if I had to do it piece by piece.

KronosSoundDesigns · Post by **KronosSoundDesigns** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:27 pm

cobray wrote:So, does anyone think this is a good or bad deal?

http://www.kraftmusic.com/catalog/keybo ... oduct=8855

It is pretty much exactly what I would buy if I had to do it piece by piece.

yes, its a very good deal, however write all that down and go to www.zzounds.com and call them at 1-800-996-8637. Talk to Dan. He offered me $200 off of the Kronos 88 bringing it down to $3600. I would give him the link you gave us at kraft and see what he can do for you. They really do beat prices.

jeebustrain · Post by **jeebustrain** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:50 pm

Last July, I was able to order my K88 from Sweetwater for $3450 shipped.

KronosSoundDesigns · Post by **KronosSoundDesigns** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:55 pm

Whoa, thats a bargain too.

EnjoyRC · Post by **EnjoyRC** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:06 pm

jeebustrain wrote:Last July, I was able to order my K88 from Sweetwater for $3450 shipped.

Hmmmmm.. familiar price