Little Phatty rear panels

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:10 am

I had an idea that started when the LP Stage2 was released. After asking fellow LP owners (and owner wannabes) in my hometown what they thought, I thought I would see what everyone here thought. I was thinking...what about switchable back panels in different colors? They'd cost no more than 100 USD, and would be offered in a variety of colors and patterns, such as green, blue, purple, camouflage, red, or for an upcharge, have your own design put on.

Please don't hurt me if this is a stupid idea. I'm also thinking of putting bird's eye maple sides on my Stage.

MichaelPeterTrowbridge · Post by **MichaelPeterTrowbridge** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:42 pm

I might be interested in a purple one

rush fan · Post by **rush fan** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:22 pm

I would love to have wood side panels on my stage two

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:30 am

rush fan wrote:I would love to have wood side panels on my stage two

I have a friend who does wood work as a hobby. He said he would LOVE to make wood side panels for me. I am working on getting the hardware upgrade for my Stage, and after I get that, I'll order the wood. www.bellforestproducts.com seems to have some good deals on rare and exotic wood, though I don't know how the wood is sourced.

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:38 am

MichaelPeterTrowbridge wrote:I might be interested in a purple one

Purple would look really cool, and it seems we are the only two people on the forum who think so! I myself would love a camouflage back panel.

MichaelPeterTrowbridge · Post by **MichaelPeterTrowbridge** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:11 am

Voltor07 wrote:
rush fan wrote:I would love to have wood side panels on my stage two
I have a friend who does wood work as a hobby. He said he would LOVE to make wood side panels for me. I am working on getting the hardware upgrade for my Stage, and after I get that, I'll order the wood. www.bellforestproducts.com seems to have some good deals on rare and exotic wood, though I don't know how the wood is sourced.

Very interesting page! One day I will build a guitar

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:37 am

Anyways, would anyone else be interested in a colored back panel for their Phatty? Perhaps a black one for their Stage I? Any other takers out there?

MichaelPeterTrowbridge · Post by **MichaelPeterTrowbridge** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:11 pm

MichaelPeterTrowbridge wrote:
Voltor07 wrote:
rush fan wrote:I would love to have wood side panels on my stage two
I have a friend who does wood work as a hobby. He said he would LOVE to make wood side panels for me. I am working on getting the hardware upgrade for my Stage, and after I get that, I'll order the wood. www.bellforestproducts.com seems to have some good deals on rare and exotic wood, though I don't know how the wood is sourced.
Very interesting page! One day I will build a guitar

A purple guitar

tangent uk · Post by **tangent uk** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:08 pm

rush fan wrote:I would love to have wood side panels on my stage two

see this thread here http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5191

someone is already making panels for phatty,and they dont look to bad at all if the photo's are anything to go by..

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:44 am

Yes, Tangent UK, I am fully aware of the Italian wood side panels coming from Italy. However, me being from the USA, getting them here would be more of a hassel than having my buddy make them. I hate dealing with U.S. customs...not to mention the shipping rate.

Nick Montoya · Post by **Nick Montoya** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:49 pm

Kinda off topic, but on topic....

I thought that a brushed aluminum back panel would look AWESOME on the Voyager Old School !

Because it would make it look more like a Model D on stage and it would also be easier for synth dorks like me to distinguish one from the other, when you see it in a performance.....

I suggested it and they said that it would just mean having to stock another part, which would bring costs up!

So, on topic - this probably WONT happen for the LP.. But it would be an awesome idea..

If they did it, I'd want a thick illuminated plexiglass with LEDs imbedded in the plastic that are CV to the LFO and/or ADSR !!!

Imagine the back of the phatty illuminating itself as you play it !!

Thats what my Model D wheels do !! RGB too, so can have ANY color wheel i want !!!!

This would be another good idea for fancy mod... A pair of CV controled, multi colored pitch wheels.. When the Mod wheel does up, they start flashing at the rate of modulation...

Kevin Lightner and Amos could collaborate and build an amazing circuit !!!

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:27 pm

My friend had a similar idea...a light up MOOG logo in a frosty acrylic back. You could even choose the color(s) you would want following the Voyager Select backlight options.

MichaelPeterTrowbridge · Post by **MichaelPeterTrowbridge** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:34 pm

Nick Montoya wrote:
If they did it, I'd want a thick illuminated plexiglass with LEDs imbedded in the plastic that are CV to the LFO and/or ADSR !!!

Imagine the back of the phatty illuminating itself as you play it !!

Pure brilliance

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:40 pm

BTW, Nick, it's quite an honor for me that you would post a reply on my topic here. I really am humbled by your presence.

Nick Montoya · Post by **Nick Montoya** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:25 pm

Voltor07 wrote:BTW, Nick, it's quite an honor for me that you would post a reply on my topic here. I really am humbled by your presence.

I am honored to be honored... Thanks for the kind words...