From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Wed Jan 16 07:54:17 2002
Subject:Re: Robustness of CX-3 Keyboard

Eric,

>The one gray area for me is the keyboard action. I have played CX-3s
>a number of times in the music store, but have not gigged with one.
>I recall reading comments that the black keys are kinda flimsy or
>loose and that the action gets "clackety" after awhile. Given the
>rock-solid performance I have enjoyed with the XK2 keyboard, I am
>concerned that the CX3 keyboard may disappoint me over time. I am
>fairly percussive and aggressive in my playing, like many B3 and
>clone players. Are my concerns grounded? Can anyone comment on the
>long-term robustness of the CX3 keyboard action? Thanks a million.

I've had my CX-3 for about a year now. The keybed is indeed a bit noisy, compared to other instruments (although not the noisiest I've ever owned), but it has not gotten any noisier over time. I know one of the members mentioned a problem with sloppy sharps, but I haven't found that to be the case on my unit. I haven't found the keys to be flimsy or loose.

Regards,

-BW

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