UPDATED REVIEW - February 12, 2013 - CASIO AP420 & AP220 are now DISCONTINUED! - However, Casio America has just introduced the brand new 2013 model PX750 & PX850 digital pianos for the same pricing as the old AP220/420 (see more info at the bottom of this page) These new models are a huge upgrade over the 220 & 420 in terms of piano key action movement, the keys themselves (brand new synthetic ivory & ebony key tops), the quality, response & expression of piano sound, and the internal speaker systems. The new compact cabinets (PX750 available in satin black, brown, and white and the PX850 available in satin black only) are also an improvement in my opinion (although cabinet design is somewhat subjective). In other words, I would
not recommend the AP220 and AP420 at this point because the new PX750 & 850 do outperform them in every way:).
Discontinued (no longer made) - Previous AP420 & 220 REVIEW: A limited production satin black version of their lower priced brown AP420 ($1099 internet discount price - left pic) & AP220 ($799 internet discount price - lower left pic) Celviano pianos. Casio is still producing a medium brown color AP420 & 220, but many people have asked for a satin black color and now they're available for a limited time at the same prices according to Casio.
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| AP220 black |
If you don't think you need a lot of "bells and whistles" but just want a good sounding piano with a fairly good piano key touch, then either of these two models would be a good choice. And in my
opinion, Casio has some distinct advantages as far as the features
on the AP420 & AP220 pianos over other competitive brands like Yamaha and others such as the AP420 has a SD card input so you can play and record your MIDI music
directly into the card for storage to be played back later (although MIDI is quite limited as compared to audio recording). You can also download piano MIDI song files from your computer to the card for "play-along practice."
On both pianos you can connect to a computer
from the USB 2.0 core MIDI port for instant plug & play with interactive
computer software and even connecting to the latest Apple iPad apps (left pics)...very
cool and I can tell you more if you contact me.
I have previously reviewed the
Casio AP420 Celviano piano along with the
Yamaha YDP141 and
Yamaha YDP161
which you can read on my blog. I do believe the AP420 & AP220 in the satin black color would look nice in a person's home or studio and either one would be a good piano for the price. I've played these pianos I don't think you can go wrong,
especially at such an affordable price.
I have written some detailed blog reviews of the new 2013 model Casio PX750 & PX850 (which are available now) so please click on the the links below to find out more about these impressive pianos:)
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| Casio PX850 |
Casio PX750 review
Casio PX850 review
If you want more info on these and other pianos and lower prices than internet discounts, please email me at tim@azpianowholesale.com or call me direct at 602-571-1864
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