{"product_id":"ragland-diy-midi-upright-acoustic-to-digital-piano-conversion-real-keys-action","title":"Digicoustic DIY Vertical Conversion Kit w\/o Audio Package","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9t1mvf\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"386\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDigicoustic™ DIY MIDI Vertical Piano Conversion Kit\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16bki9\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eConvert an Acoustic Piano into a Digital Instrument Without Sacrificing the Feel of a Real Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eThe Digicoustic™ DIY Conversion Kit allows you to build a digital piano with the authentic touch and mechanical feel of a real acoustic instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThis is the same action, keyset, and MIDI system used in our professionally built Digicoustic™ digital piano conversions. Designed for piano technicians, builders, and experienced hobbyists, this kit allows you to transform an upright acoustic piano into a high-quality digital instrument while preserving the cabinet, appearance, and playing experience of a genuine piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eUnlike conventional digital pianos that rely on plastic keys and simulated actions, the Digicoustic system uses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003efull-size acoustic piano action and genuine piano keys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a playing experience that faithfully reproduces the characteristics pianists expect, including let-off, damper levers, key dip, and the natural mechanical feel of an acoustic piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gjndjq\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eWhy Choose Digicoustic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfxr3o\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eAuthentic acoustic piano touch and response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjqmn6\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eGenuine 88-note acoustic piano action and keyset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kbsyfg\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003ePreserves the appearance and character of your existing piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143kutr\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eNo tuning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cgeb7o\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eHeadphone capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rbwfua\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eCompatible with modern software instruments and MIDI sound modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xscbo\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eThe same system used in Ragland Piano Company's professionally built conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"w3a6bn\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12hmdiv\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eGenuine 88-note acoustic piano keyset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2ispr\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eGenuine full-size acoustic piano action with hammers pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2rf2f\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eDigicoustic™ MIDI sensor system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kkbdlv\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eMIDI interface and wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebo50b\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eUSB MIDI adapter cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9tquxb\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003ePrinted installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jzmsqy\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eVideo installation support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x7d9gv\" data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eTechnical support from Ragland Piano Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r0e53e\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eAuthentic Acoustic Piano Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eThe included keyboard is a genuine full-size acoustic studio piano keyset paired with a full-size acoustic studio piano action—the same components used in the final U.S.-built Baldwin Hamilton studio pianos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eBecause there are no strings, the felt hammers strike a specially designed stop rail instead of piano wire. 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