Roland RD-88
The light stage workhorse: PHA-4 action, pro sounds, only 13.5 kg.
Keys
88
full size
Action
Hammer
weighted
Footprint width
~136 cm
plus seating
Price range
€1,239
1 dealer · observed 2026-08-24
Where it sits
Its price class holds 6 stage pianos between €1,400 and €2,450 (EU street prices) – the Roland RD-88 sits in the lower third there. The Roland RD-2000EX from the same brand sits around €1,050 above it – but with wooden keys. At a comparable price the comparison also lists Kawai MP7SE.
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- PHA-4 action as in the FP range – familiar feel
- 3,000+ sounds, Zen-Core engine
- Light for an 88 stage (13.5 kg), built-in speakers
Against it
- Interface built for stage workflow – sober at home
- No cabinet: plan stand/pedal
Price comparison
| Music Store | €1,239 | See offer ⓦ |
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Price as of 2026-08-24
EU prices – local street prices differ
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Technical data
| Action | PHA-4-Standard-hammer action |
|---|---|
| Sound engine | ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Polyphony | 256-voice |
| Display | LCD |
| Amplification | 2× 6 W (built-in) |
| Weight | 13,5 kg |
| Connections | USB-MIDI + Audio, MIDI Out, Line Out, microphone input, headphones, 2× pedal |
| Features | 3,000+ Sounds, zones/splits, scene memory – stage and home |
- PHA-4-Standard-hammer action
- Sound engine: ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL Piano
- Polyphony: 256-voice
- Screen: LCD
- 3,000+ Sounds
- zones/splits
- scene memory – stage and home
- amplification: 2× 6 W (built-in)
- Connection: USB-MIDI + Audio
- Connection: MIDI Out
- Connection: Line Out
- Connection: microphone input
- Connection: headphones
- Connection: 2× Pedal
- Weight: 13,5 kg
- Stage-ready: robust Chassis, professional outputs
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Alternatives in the same category
Kawai MP7SE €1,444The stage all-rounder with Kawai’s RHIII feel – favourite of many pianists with stage jobs.
Yamaha CP73 €1,879Stage piano with BHS action.
Korg D1 €499Stage piano with RH3 action.
Yamaha CP88 €2,333–2,441The pro stage piano: NW-GH wooden keys, legendary CP sounds, one-knob operation.
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