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Hello and welcome to the Merriam Pianos YouTube channel. Today we're answering a question that's asked every day online and in piano showrooms around the world: How long do digital pianos last?
There is no quick answer to this question as many factors come into play, not least the wide range of quality and price in which digital pianos are currently available. Let's get straight to it.
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Opening thoughts
This video would not have had much market relevance about 10 years ago. Only a small percentage of buyers, namely professionals and enthusiasts, would have considered a digital piano as a long-term investment.
Today, many people purchase digital pianos with the thought that their chosen instrument will be the only one they will ever own. A big reason for this is that digital piano technology has improved so much in recent years, as well as the reality of many modern life situations.
Digital pianos are not built to last, and there are a few key areas where they can fail over time. We'll cover each of these key areas, the likelihood of each occurring, and some general guidelines on the durability of a particular piano.
#1. Action
Top of the list is the piano mechanics, so we'll be devoting most of our time to this area. The mechanics wear out over time, as they're the actual physical component that gets so much wear and tear. Even a single playing session can result in the keys being pressed thousands of times.
The reality is that a piano action is a mechanical object that is simply subjected to great force and impact. The quality of the action determines how durable and repairable it is.
Cheaper digital pianos tend to have short plastic action mechanisms, and these are the ones most prone to problems due to their physical construction. How long does it take for one of these action mechanisms to break? It's not a matter of time, but of how often the action is played – a standard plastic action mechanism like the one we've described here will probably break after around 2,000 hours.
As you invest in higher price points, you will find digital pianos with longer keys, as these better mimic the feel of an acoustic piano. Another effect of a longer key is that the action is more durable overall, simply due to the physical nature of the construction.
Actions with longer buttons like this one have a much longer lifespan, some even exceeding the 5,000-hour mark.
#2. Digital electronic components
This range can be unpredictable, but we actually find that the failure rate of motherboards and key sensors is low regardless of the frequency of use of a digital piano.
While this is very rare, when it does happen, the only solution is to replace those components. As long as you can contact the manufacturer within a reasonable amount of time, chances are you can still get the part replaced, even if your instrument is out of warranty.
If enough time has passed since the instrument was discontinued and the main board needs replacing, you may be out of luck as the main board may no longer be available. Individual key sensors (key sensor strips) can usually be replaced, although over time the correct sensors may one day become unavailable.
#3. Connection sockets
This area is completely avoidable, but unfortunately we see it frequently. We often see connector jacks break, and while these problems can often be fixed, that is not always the case. Be careful with the connector jacks, especially the headphone jacks, and you should not have this problem.
#4. Amplifiers and speakers
Speakers are always a component that can wear out, but they tend to last a long time. If you don't overload your speakers, they can last for decades. Amplifiers, on the other hand, can burn out, especially if they're left on for very long periods of time or constantly set to maximum volume. Turn the piano off when you're not using it and try to operate it mostly in the 70-80% volume range. This should help you avoid this problem.
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