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  • Martin Era Treated Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.054 Light

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    Built to achieve unmatched tone and playability, Martin Era™ strings set a new standard for what a phosphor bronze acoustic guitar string can be. C...

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  • Martin Era Treated Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light

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    Built to achieve unmatched tone and playability, Martin Era™ strings set a new standard for what a phosphor bronze acoustic guitar string can be. C...

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  • Martin Era Jason Isbell Signature Treated Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.054 Artist Light

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    Built to achieve unmatched tone and playability, Martin Era™ strings set a new standard for what a phosphor bronze acoustic guitar string can be. C...

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  • Martin 00DB Jeff Tweedy 00 Deep Body Mahogany Acoustic Guitar | New

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    The Martin 00DB Jeff Tweedy is back-an inspiring signature model with a voice as honest and soulful as the artist behind it. Its deeper 00 body off...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Exclusive "Fried Rice" VTS Spruce/Wild Grain Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar | New

    Original price $6,853.00 - Original price $6,853.00
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    This new Alamo Music Exclusive pays tribute to one of the most legendary Martin Guitars of all time. With a large soundhole and Dalmatian pickguard...

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  • Martin Special X-Series OMC-X2E Sapele/Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar | New

    Original price $799.00 - Original price $799.00
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    Available for a limited time, the OMC-X2E Ziricote Special is an exciting new addition to the X Series, bringing a versatile Orchestra Model cutawa...

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  • Martin X Series GP-X2E Special Sapele/Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar | New

    Original price $799.00 - Original price $799.00
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    Available for a limited time, the GP-X2E Ziricote Special is an exciting new addition to the X Series, expanding the lineup with a Grand Performanc...

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  • Martin MA140 Treated 12-54 Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

    Original price $14.99 - Original price $14.99
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    Martin MA140 Treated 12-54 Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Next generation Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings are engineere...

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  • Martin 12C0022 Harptone Dreadnought D-14F 5-Ply Hardshell Case

    Original price $909.99 - Original price $909.99
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    Martin 12C0022 Harptone Dreadnought D-14F 5-Ply Hardshell Case  

  • Martin 000CJRE StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    Martin 000CJRE StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar Comes with a Softshell Case. SPECIFICATIONS: Top Material: Sapele Back/Sides Material: Sapel...

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  • 2025 Martin DJRE StreetMaster Dreadnought Junior Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    Martin DJRE StreetMaster Dreadnought Junior Acoustic-Electric GuitarComes with a Softshell Case.SPECIFICATIONS:Top Material: SapeleBack/Sides Mate...

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  • 2025 Martin 000CJRE Junior Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    Martin 000CJRE Junior Series Acoustic-Electric GuitarComes with a Softshell Case.SPECIFICATIONS:Top Material: SpruceBack/Sides Material: SapeleBod...

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  • 2025 Martin DJRE Dreadnought Junior Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    2025 Martin DJR-E Dreadnought Junior Acoustic-Electric GuitarComes with a Softshell Case.SPECIFICATIONS:Top Material: SpruceBack/Sides Material: S...

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  • 2025 Martin 000JRE Sapele Junior Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    Martin 000JRE Sapele Junior Series Acoustic-Electric GuitarThe Martin 000 Junior E Sapele is proof that big tone can come in a smaller package. Th...

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  • Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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    Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar The Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany is the real deal - a genuine Martin that's no...

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  • Martin OM-45 Standard 000-14 Fret Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $9,999.99 - Original price $9,999.99
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    Martin OM-45 Standard 000-14 Fret Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar The Martin OM-45 is a pinnacle of craftsmanship in the refreshed Standard Series...

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  • Martin O'ahu HG-28 Spruce/Koa Acoustic Guitar

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    Martin O'ahu HG-28 Spruce/Koa Acoustic Guitar Without the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early '30s, it's safe to say the modern-day steel-...

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  • Martin D28 Billy Strings D-14 Fret Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar - Antique Toner

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    Martin D28 Billy Strings D-14 Fret Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar - Antique Toner Inspired by Billy Strings' prized 1940 D-28, the Martin D-28 Bi...

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  • Martin CEO-11 Limited Edition M-14 Fret Acoustic-Electric Guitar - New Horizons Blue Burst

    Original price $7,199.99 - Original price $7,199.99
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    Martin CEO-11 Limited Edition M-14 Fret Spruce/White Oak Acoustic-Electric Guitar - New Horizons Blue Burst Limited to 1,111 pieces produced The ...

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  • 2025 Martin D-28 Standard Series Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $3,299.00 - Original price $3,299.00
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    Martin D-28 2025 Model Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Comes with a Molded Hardshell Case. SPECIFICATIONS: Body Size: D-14 Fret Top Material: S...

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  • 2025 Martin 000-17 Mahogany/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar

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    Martin 000-17 2025 Model Mahogany/Mahogany Acoustic GuitarComes with a Hardshell Case.SPECIFICATIONS:Body Size: 000-14 FretTop Material: MahoganyB...

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  • Martin 000-15E Auditorium Mahogany/Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar

    Original price $1,199.00 - Original price $1,199.00
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    Martin 000-15E Auditorium Mahogany/Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar As the newest member of the 15 Series, the Martin 000-15E is an acoustic-electr...

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  • Martin 18A0123 Guitar Capo - Black

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    Martin 18A0123 Guitar Capo - Black Introducing Martin's first guitar capo. Delivering smooth, quick, and reliable one-handed operation all while a...

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  • Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought VTS Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar | New

    Original price $4,599.99 - Original price $4,599.99
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    The D-28 Modern Deluxe is a new take on Martin Vintage. This guitar is packed with custom features and modern technology that you have to see, feel...

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There's so much you can do with a keyboard. From the '70s into the present, they've been an integral part of rock bands, are essential in the recording studio, and define whole subgenres of electronic dance music. Yet, while keyboards share much of their appearance and functionality with digital pianos, they're vastly different instruments.

Types of Keyboards

To begin, a traditional piano offers 88 keys and a set of pedals.

Keyboards, however, aren't based on this standard. Instead, a mini keyboard, geared toward creating sounds, may be designed with a far smaller number, while a portable piano keyboard - a quick and convenient replacement for an acoustic - includes all 88 white and black keys.

In addition to this significant variable, keyboards are divided into a few types:

  • Synthesizers: Although many use synthesizer and keyboard interchangeably, a synth is nearly strictly used for recording, producing and playing back sounds, harnessing sampling technology. In turn, not every synthesizer includes a proper keyboard - many have just a series of buttons and knobs. Synthesizers, as well, may be monophonic - allowing for one tone at a time - or polyphonic.
  • Workstation: A workstation essentially is an all-in-one system designed for playing, recording, and producing. In turn, these keyboards feature an internal hard drive, can connect to a computer, utilize sampling technology, and have the same polyphony capabilities that digital pianos offer.
  • Portable keyboards: These models tend to have basic functions for beginners interested in learning about recording and sampling technologies and offer the full functionality of a digital piano.
  • Digital Pianos: Sometimes casually called a piano keyboard, digital pianos aim to reproduce the feel and action of an acoustic piano and have a few recording features. Models also let the player switch between sounds and play with pre-recorded beats or instrumentation.

Pianos Versus Keyboards

Aside from the number of keys, most keyboards are geared toward individuals who have some knowledge of how music fits together. In turn:

  • A digital piano often has weighted keys, while a keyboard offers no resistance.
  • Because keys are more touch sensitive, players can do dynamics on a digital piano, but rarely will a keyboard offer this feature.
  • Keyboards offer multitimbrality - different from polyphony - allowing for several sounds to be played or performed at once.
  • MIDI technology is at the heart of most keyboards, while a digital piano seldom offers these capabilities.
  • Similarly, because they are used for production purposes, keyboards often have a built-in sequencer, arpeggiator and sampler.
  • Because they're designed for composing and no longer have a floppy drive, keyboards nearly by default connect to a computer through multiple methods, and usually feature input/output functionality.

Find a Keyboard at Alamo Music Center

Whether you're a producer wanting to explore synths or a performer needing an instrument to take to a gig, find a full spectrum of keyboards at Alamo Music Center, including new and pre-owned instruments for sale from Roland, Casio, Yamaha, Kawai, Korg and more brands.

Sometimes, you need to try out an instrument in person, especially if it's a new keyboard, digital piano or workstation. You want to get a sense of the feel, features and how easily you can practice or perform on it based on your skill level and goals. While you can review all keyboards online, you can come by either of our San Antonio stores, or you can make an appointment at one of our Kawai showrooms:

Digital Pianos & Keyboards in Austin, Texas

Do you want a better practice instrument, but also know you have limited space in your apartment? Kawai has developed the perfect solution: Digital pianos and keyboards developed simultaneously with the brand's majestic acoustic grands. You don't compromise on sound quality, responsiveness or dynamics while getting an instrument better suited to your home or practice room's dimensions.

We're a factory-authorized Kawai dealer. Not only do we offer a broad selection of instruments, but we carry all at wholesale prices. Stop by our Austin showroom to play before you buy.

Digital Pianos & Keyboards in St. Louis, Missouri

We're expanding, and in bringing quality instruments to more customers, we opened a Kawai showroom in St. Louis. If you're in the area and are considering Kawai digital pianos and keyboards, schedule a time to try out these instruments, both for their sound and expansive array of features.

For online and in-person purchases, we offer multiple financing and layaway options, including 12- to 48-month, no-interest options at times, plus trial lessons and an extended warranty.

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