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Casio CTK-3000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones |  | Brand: Casio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $323.95
Buy New: $139.00
as of 9/4/2010 01:52 EDT details
You Save: $184.95 (57%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 293
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 45.8 x 9.5 x 18.3
Warranty: 1 Year
MPN: CAS CTK3000 PPK
Model: CAS CTK3000 PPK
UPC: 874171002596
EAN: 0874171002596
ASIN: B001FSJC14
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 61 piano-style keys | | • | Touch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off) | | • | 48-note polyphony (maximum) | | • | 400 high-quality tones including stereo grandpiano tones | | • | Package includes Yamaha Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones |
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Product Description
The Casio CTK-3000 employs Casio's newly AHL sound source technology, which enables the realistic reproduction of a wide range of tones from acoustic instruments like the piano and more. The maximum polyphony of 48 notes - an improvement from 32 notes - ensures that no sound drops out, even when playing complex parts with auto-accompaniment. These Casio keyboards also feature piano-style keys to satisfy more users. Available as a stand-alone keyboard or in a Premium Pack with a keyboard stand, headphones, and a power supply.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 Best Quality for the Price June 26, 2009
Lolly Jane (Alabama, USA)
40 out of 41 found this review helpful
I really don't think I could have found a better keyboard at the price of the Casio CTK3000. After much research, I decided on this keyboard because of the number of keys and the fact that it came with a stowaway stand, headphones and charger. For me, an adult who is just learning piano, it was essential for me to have headphones so I wasn't disturbing everyone in the house. The keyboard is really easy to use. I didn't even read any of the instructions. I just plugged it in and started practicing.
The stand is a little difficult to adjust and it doesn't attach as securely to the stand as I would like it to, but it's not unstable or anything. The keyboard sort of just sits on top of the stand. This is not a problem for an adult, but if you're looking at getting this keyboard for a child, then you may want to take that into account. This keyboard also works great on a regular table, as long as you have one that is at an appropriate height for practicing. I use the keyboard on the tabletop more than I use it on the stand, but I'm glad I have the stand for those times that I do need to use it.
The keyboard also comes with a little bar that you insert into the back of the keyboard to hold your sheet music or lesson book. There is a groove at the top center of the keyboard to prevent the sheet music/book from slipping. I found that the other reviews I read and the product description didn't note that the keyboard does have a space to hold music. Of course that may be something that is just standard on keyboards, but, as a piano novice, I was not aware of this.
Bottom line, I think this keyboard is excellent quality for the price and will last a beginner quite a while.
Casio CTK 3000 Premium Pack Review January 14, 2009
R. Myers (Bettendorf, IA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
Casio CTK 3000 arrived today. Everything checks out okay. The keyboard sounds good and the stand is very stable. I feel like I made a great purchase. I purchased the keyboard, adapter, stand, headphones and recieved free shipping besides, now its up to me to learn how to play. Amazon was very prompt with the shipping. I am very satisfied with the touch sensitive keys and the Grand Piano tone.
No complaints - a very good one to start out with. September 8, 2009
R. Needham (Birmingham, AL USA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
For a complete beginner like me, this package (keyboard + stand + headphones + AC adapter) has been ideal. An experienced friend recommended that I opt for a touch-sensitive keyboard, and it has indeed been the right way to go. You could surely learn on a lesser keyboard that doesn't have the touch response, but it wouldn't sound very good, and you'd want to upgrade pretty quickly.
It has quite a number of alternative tones, which I seldom use other than when just goofing around, and a large number of rhythm tracks and some other digital effects that I've not needed either, but they're on there & they work.
I've also not experimented with the USB, MP3 or MIDI I/O functions, as mine didn't seem to come with any connectors for those. The irony is, I would think people who need that stuff would probably also get a fancier keyboard, but who knows...
This keyboard does have some built in "instruction" functions that are kind of fun and have a very patient way of helping you along, but they are more geared toward the total newbie, in that they help you familiarize yourself with using all fingers on your hands and playing in time with accompaniment. An interesting feature is, when you get stuck in a song, the accompaniment will stop and wait on you, and a voice will speak the number of the finger you should be using ("One" = thumb, etc). Once you hit the right key, the song will move on with you. It doesn't do much for helping you to actually read music in my opinion, but that would be a lot to ask. The digital readout during the lesson will show you the proper key(s) to press on a key diagram, which finger(s) to use on a hand diagram, and does in fact have the note(s) shown on a staff, but the staff is teeny tiny and not very useful for learning to translate a note to a piano key. You'll want to seek that level of instruction elsewhere.
It would have been even better to have a package that also included the sustain pedal, but that omission hasn't at all been a problem at this early stage. Those are for sale individually if you want one.
I highly recommend this as a starter keyboard. I would not rely on it as your sole instruction resource. At the very least, get a "for dummies" book or something to get yourself started reading music.
A Fantastic Deal February 8, 2009
Aaron Loy (Pewaukee, WI)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
If you want to learn piano, this is the best product on Amazon. It's the best deal for your money. The accessories are must haves, and the keyboard itself is in great shape and has everything you could need for a beginner. It doesn't have the full 88 keys of a regular piano but that's not necessary for a beginner. If you're thinking of buying a "starter piano" this is the best one there is.
My only gripe is the holder for the music on the keyboard isn't the greatest.
Keyboard review January 13, 2009
M Day
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this on-line as a gift for my daughter. It is an excellent value; the stand, headpones and adaptor are included making it really one of the best buys for keyboards in this price range. The sound quality is good and the size manageable. For anyone interested in learning piano, this is a good item to purchase. Now all our kids are testing it out and having fun; we can even recognize the songs!
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