some bad luck with cats

Tips and techniques for Minimoog Analog Synthesizers
Post Reply
machinea
Posts: 30
Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:24 pm

some bad luck with cats

Post by machinea » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:15 pm

so I've managed to keep my voyager in mint condition.. until this recent move in with a fat ungainly cat that thought jumping up on the voyager was a splendid idea. Jackass. I've oiled the wood which helped a tad but its not terrible but its not great. so does anyone know what stain is on the mahogany cabinet in the select series? or should I email moog directly and try to figure out the best way to minimize the the scratches? Thanks for any help.. this just plain sucks.



Image
Image

LivePsy
Posts: 336
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:35 am

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by LivePsy » Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:22 pm

What epitaph are you going to put on the cat's headstone?
I've stopped talking now.

machinea
Posts: 30
Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:24 pm

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by machinea » Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:13 pm

Here lies Puppy a cat who is also a jackass. yes the cats name is puppy because he is like a dog and big and ungainly. Obviously.

LivePsy
Posts: 336
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:35 am

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by LivePsy » Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:16 pm

I'm sure he is resting on the cat scratched sofa in the sky... :D
I've stopped talking now.

User avatar
glennfin
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:43 am
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Contact:

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by glennfin » Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:31 pm

I have cats and they have access to my studio, I found that putting just a little bit of some citrus smelling stuff, like "orange glow" on certain pieces of equipment keeps them away.... they can't stand it! :lol: and I hardly notice the pleasent orange odor...
Moog RME

Mr Shave
Posts: 168
Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:35 pm

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by Mr Shave » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:04 pm

I dont let my cats into the studio.. More for the chewing of cables (they are rescues with not so great teeth) than for the jumping on gear... Once in a while when i feel bad, i'll let them explore, but not without a watchful eye...

EricK
Posts: 6010
Joined: Fri Apr 09, 2004 2:09 pm

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by EricK » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:45 pm

Sorry to hear about your scratch.

I simply don't understand the cat/synth fetish. :lol:
Support the Bob Moog Foundation:
https://moogfoundation.org/do-something-2/donate/

I think I hear the mothership coming.

User avatar
thealien666
Posts: 2791
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:42 pm
Location: Quebec, Canada

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by thealien666 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:10 pm

EricK wrote:Sorry to hear about your scratch.

I simply don't understand the cat/synth fetish. :lol:

Haha. There's probably a dog/synth fetish also, but a German Shepherd can hardly get on top of a Moog synth, unless it's a Polymoog ! But then, who would care ? :lol:
But as for chewing cables, meh, I wouldn't be surprised if it could do that also... :roll:
Moog Minimoog D (1975)
DSI OB6
DSI Prophet REV2
Oberheim Matrix-6
Ensoniq SQ-80
Korg DW8000
Behringer DeepMind 12
Alesis Ion

User avatar
Voltor07
Posts: 5197
Joined: Sun May 25, 2008 3:04 am
Location: Waukegan, IL USA
Contact:

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by Voltor07 » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:04 pm

A long time ago, a picture was posted here. http://legacy.moogmusic.com/news/?secti ... &year=2006 After doing a Google search, I discovered all kinds of cats on Model D's, Voyagers, even Little Phattys! I don't get it... :roll:
Minitaur, CP-251, EHX #1 Echo, EHX Space Drums/Crash Pads, QSC GX-3, Pyramid stereo power amp, Miracle Pianos, Walking Stick ribbon controller, Synthutron.com, 1983 Hammond organ, dot com modular.

LivePsy
Posts: 336
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:35 am

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by LivePsy » Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:22 pm

Focus testing has shown that cats purchase synths mostly on brand and careful decision, whereas dogs purchase on performance, price but often impulse buy.
I've stopped talking now.

User avatar
MC
Posts: 2907
Joined: Tue Aug 12, 2003 2:20 pm
Location: Secluded Tranquil Country

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by MC » Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:57 pm

Silly rabbits - cats prefer analog because they are attracted to warm objects
Gear list: '04 Saturn Ion, John Deere X300 tractor, ganged set of seven reel mowers for 3 acres of lawn, herd of sheep for backup lawn mowers, two tiger cats for mouse population control Oh you meant MUSIC gear Oops I hit the 255 character limi

User avatar
glennfin
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:43 am
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Contact:

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by glennfin » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:11 pm

Cats are also proud that there was an analog synth named after them back in the 1970's :wink:
Moog RME

c7sus
Posts: 468
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 5:42 pm

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by c7sus » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:46 pm

I live with the cat from Pet Semetary that is 40-eleven years old and refuses to die.

But damned straight if that cat doesn't know to stay off the EB!
Voyager EB #165, T3 #292, MF-101, 102, 103, 104SD, 2x104MSD, 105M, 107, 108M, MP-201, VX-351, CP-251, Frostwave Fat Controller.

User avatar
Voltor07
Posts: 5197
Joined: Sun May 25, 2008 3:04 am
Location: Waukegan, IL USA
Contact:

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by Voltor07 » Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:28 pm

c7sus wrote:I live with the cat from Pet Semetary that is 40-eleven years old and refuses to die.

But damned straight if that cat doesn't know to stay off the EB!
:lol:
Minitaur, CP-251, EHX #1 Echo, EHX Space Drums/Crash Pads, QSC GX-3, Pyramid stereo power amp, Miracle Pianos, Walking Stick ribbon controller, Synthutron.com, 1983 Hammond organ, dot com modular.

psicolor
Posts: 212
Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:21 pm
Location: Franconia (thats NEAR Bavaria)

Re: some bad luck with cats

Post by psicolor » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:32 pm

The voyager looks great with this scratch! Gives an authentic road worn touch.
If you don't want to sell your voyager, there is no need to keep it in mint condition (imo).
http://www.psicolor.de

Post Reply