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Post by heath on May 22, 2010 19:54:42 GMT
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Post by brassteacher on May 23, 2010 1:21:05 GMT
I say go for it. However, I did have to laugh at the part of his description that says: "Good cosmetic condition". It looks as if it was discovered in King Tutankhamun's tomb!  As long as the mechanicals are in good shape, there is only a handful of electronics inside. When you order LEDs, make sure you get three for this, as well as three current-limiting resistors. If I remember correctly, there are a couple electrolytic caps inside as well that you'll want to change. I'm about to do a full restoration on mine, inside and out. Purists may dislike, but I'm going to peel the cheesy fake walnut contact paper off the sides, and sand, stain, and finish the NICE poplar wood sides underneath. One side was peeling a bit on one side anyway, and when I peeked under the peeling part I couldn't help but think "Why the HELL did they cover up that beautiful real wood with cheap contact paper?" I was expecting cheap chipboard sides, not solid wood. |
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Post by nervejam on May 24, 2010 14:42:02 GMT
I say go for it. However, I did have to laugh at the part of his description that says: "Good cosmetic condition". It looks as if it was discovered in King Tutankhamun's tomb! As long as the mechanicals are in good shape, there is only a handful of electronics inside. When you order LEDs, make sure you get three for this, as well as three current-limiting resistors. If I remember correctly, there are a couple electrolytic caps inside as well that you'll want to change. I'm about to do a full restoration on mine, inside and out. Purists may dislike, but I'm going to peel the cheesy fake walnut contact paper off the sides, and sand, stain, and finish the NICE poplar wood sides underneath. One side was peeling a bit on one side anyway, and when I peeked under the peeling part I couldn't help but think "Why the HELL did they cover up that beautiful real wood with cheap contact paper?" I was expecting cheap chipboard sides, not solid wood. I know what you mean. I've been appalled by the construction of some of my old synths. Korg, (mini, micro haha), EKO (lmao), Siel (oh stop it...) |
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