or THIS

I wouldn't spend as much money on getting a good-looking one, as in finding one that FEELS like a piano.  I don't think any of them (that mere mortals can afford) will ever feel like a real piano, but some of them are far better than others.  Roland used to be the standard, but I'm not sure what is now.

That being said, I've played $25,000 acoustic grands that I didn't like the feel of.  And again, you're talking little ones.  When they get great, buy them a nice grand if you can at all afford it.  :)

or THIS

Still have one like new in original packing.

Bub


or THIS

Still have one like new in original packing.

Whip that baby out and make some dope tunes Bub.

Bub


or THIS

Still have one like new in original packing.

Gotta love this quote:
 

 "the VL-1 is notable for its kitsch value among electronic musicians, due to its cheap construction and its unrealistic, uniquely low-fidelity sounds."

 
Hmm...  Come to think about it, you can replace the term "VL-1" with some people I know of...
 
 

I often see them on Craigslist for free if you will pick them up. My uncle used to tune them by ear and did a good job but be sure that there is a method to the madness.
I used to love to put thumbtacks in the hammers of my moms upright to make it sound like a honky tonk harpsichord. One day it will be mine!
 
King Julien

Often the problem with old Pianos is that the felts are very worn and the sound board is often cracked. Put together with old strings and you're into 3 k - 5k to really recondition it. Some models may well be worth it....but 98 % usually are not.  I picked up an old upright grand a few years back for a 100.00 bucks just for a hobby project. I found that the full length sides were made of about 1.5" thick of birdseye maple, and very nicely aged. That alone would be worth more than 100.00 if I had the heart to trash the thing. Still in all...the mechanics of them are a treat to  toy around with.

1. Get the kids an electric keyboard per Janet's suggestion.
2. Offer to haul the POS off for a nominal fee.
3. Build yourself a trebuchet.
4. Have fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgt-HO0_kY

Rbh


I found that the full length sides were made of about 1.5" thick of birdseye maple, and very nicely aged. 

Give the wood to Spacey and get in line for a cool guitar!  LOL!

Now I'm stuck on that trebuchet idea.  Hmmm.  Seems to me this could have multiple uses, especially if I can sneak up on certain people with it...