Minimoog/Source techs in NY/NJ--who do you like?
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:27 pm
hi all..
i'm the 2nd owner of a minimoog (#8871) and a source (#4336). here's the rundown:
the source was a recent acquisition from a friend who bought it new, literally used on a couple gigs in the early 80's, didn't like it and put it back in the box. so it's all but brand new. i posted here last week about the one issue i have with it concerning oscillator modulation, and got some great feedback. the advice given (thanks, alien666) was specific and encouraging, but far beyond my technical expertise.
the mini has a few more problems going, but the oscillators have always been stable (i used it every nite thru the 80's), and i believe that it's not beyond being brought back to full functionality. i won't go into the full laundry list, but it includes:
-osc 3 problems, both in lfo and pitched mode
-pitch bend inaccuracy (massive)
-top 5 or so notes of the kb triggering and then rising in pitch, like a slow gliss when held
-keyboard is worn (bushings?)
actually, that does about cover all the problems, come to think of it.
so my question is, since i live in the ny/nj metro area, there are quite a few places that tout 'vintage synth repair'. but i have no prior knowledge of any of them. i need to know which guys you all would trust with your babies. i love these synths and would rather have them as they are now than left in the hands of an inept tech. i can't really say that money is no object (i AM a freelance musician), but i do believe you get what you pay for, as long as you do your homework first. so i'm asking for your combined input based on your (hopefully) first hand experience with the shops.
huge thanks in advance...
leo huppert
i'm the 2nd owner of a minimoog (#8871) and a source (#4336). here's the rundown:
the source was a recent acquisition from a friend who bought it new, literally used on a couple gigs in the early 80's, didn't like it and put it back in the box. so it's all but brand new. i posted here last week about the one issue i have with it concerning oscillator modulation, and got some great feedback. the advice given (thanks, alien666) was specific and encouraging, but far beyond my technical expertise.
the mini has a few more problems going, but the oscillators have always been stable (i used it every nite thru the 80's), and i believe that it's not beyond being brought back to full functionality. i won't go into the full laundry list, but it includes:
-osc 3 problems, both in lfo and pitched mode
-pitch bend inaccuracy (massive)
-top 5 or so notes of the kb triggering and then rising in pitch, like a slow gliss when held
-keyboard is worn (bushings?)
actually, that does about cover all the problems, come to think of it.
so my question is, since i live in the ny/nj metro area, there are quite a few places that tout 'vintage synth repair'. but i have no prior knowledge of any of them. i need to know which guys you all would trust with your babies. i love these synths and would rather have them as they are now than left in the hands of an inept tech. i can't really say that money is no object (i AM a freelance musician), but i do believe you get what you pay for, as long as you do your homework first. so i'm asking for your combined input based on your (hopefully) first hand experience with the shops.
huge thanks in advance...
leo huppert