Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

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Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Liquidkey » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:45 am

I have read some threads about the rubber on the pitch- and the modwheel peeling off. I have found a good deal on a LP Tribute Edition, but I have to say that it sounds less tempting, with this annoying problem. It's not really a big deal for me, but for a synth in this price range, these things shouldn't occur.

So I am just curious: How many has experienced this? is this a common problem? Has this happened to your LP? Feel free to post images! :)

I am new to the forum, and hope to take part of the Moog-world as soon as I get my LP!

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by CTRLSHFT » Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:43 pm

I've had my Stage II for a year and a half with maybe 10-20 hours of moderate use per week, it's pristine.
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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by sharkbarf » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:33 pm

Had my LP for about a year. No signs of wear whatsoever.

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by tyrannosaurus mark » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:45 pm

Three to four years in and no wear on my mod wheel at all. I wouldn't worry about that man!

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Liquidkey » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:49 pm

Ok, thank you for your replies. I just came across some threads about this and wanted to know if it is a common problem or not. :D

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Voltor07 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:34 am

I've got a Stage I from 2007, and it's pristine...except for some slight blemishes on the underside from my work bench... :roll: No problems with the wheels (other than a dying blue LED) though.
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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Liquidkey » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:44 am

Good to know guys. I am referring to these two threads:

http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopi ... hilit=peel
http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopi ... it=peeling

Voltor07: Blue LEDs on a Stage I?

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by peterkadar » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:48 am

My Tribute is wicked. No problems whatsoever.

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Christopher Winkels » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:39 am

Two and a half years with mine. Both wheels are still in good nick.

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Liquidkey » Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:36 pm

Well it seems like I have nothing to worry about. Strange that this has happened to some though. :?

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by CTRLSHFT » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:24 pm

Liquidkey wrote:Well it seems like I have nothing to worry about. Strange that this has happened to some though. :?
Super sweaty hands maybe?
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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Voltor07 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:24 pm

Liquidkey wrote:Good to know guys. I am referring to these two threads:

http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopi ... hilit=peel
http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopi ... it=peeling

Voltor07: Blue LEDs on a Stage I?
Long story short, I modified my wheel lights. They aren't overly difficult to change out, but it is kind of a pain. I replaced the orange ones with a red and a blue, and a green and a blue. Right now I have a flickering blue and red pitch wheel and a green and yellow mod wheel. The flickering blue light will eventually be replaced with a green LED. Also, when I sent my LP to the factory for repairs in...2008? I had them change the amber button lights with blue ones. And I have coco bolo side panels as of 2009, with brass inlay no less. And I had Amos sign the back of my LP while in the factory, making it the Amos Gaynes Edition. :mrgreen: And I have had no problems with the rubber coming off my wheels. :wink:
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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Liquidkey » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:47 am

Sounds like an analog disco ball :lol: No, but seriously, I would love to see some pictures of it. Sounds great. :)

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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by _DemonDan_ » Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:44 am

CTRLSHFT wrote:Super sweaty hands maybe?
Maybe they didn't wash off all the Astroglide before playing.
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Re: Does the rubber on your pitch- and modwheel peel off?

Post by Voltor07 » Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:15 pm

I use silicone lube for my ribbon controller...it works great! And have not yet had a problem with the rubber on the wheels...perhaps their sweat is, in reality, acid? :lol:
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