Moog Music Forum

Hi folks,

Longtime lurker, infrequent poster, on a familiar topic. I'd be grateful for any helpful pointers! In short I'm trying to track down a Pratt-Read keyboard assembly for my minimoog model D. I also need the metal plate for the back of the 'brain'. But I'm also exploring alternative case ideas.

The back story: I rescued the 'brain' and faceplate of a mini from a 70s musical instrument graveyard in a Vancouver basement many years ago, and have restored it to functionality with the help of some great techs, and added a NOS pitch ribbon controller. I have an original wood case for it. Unfortunately I have been unable to find a Pratt-Read keyboard, or an equivalent keyboard solution, to complete the puzzle. While it's something I hope to do (it's a fading hope), I'm also exploring interim (tho realistically probably long-term) solutions.

What I'd like is a light-weight casing that would protect the guts, mount the pitch ribbon control unit alongside the main unit, look good, and be a good shape for home use and the occasional gig. Anybody have any experience with stripped minis they've rescued (or later regretted stripping)? Anyone built a similar case?

Whaddaya think?

Similar thread going on here by "jaythejunkie". Might have a partial keyboard assembly that would get you going towards bringing the instrument back to life..?

Once you find a keybed that fits correctly, CAE sound sells buss bars and springs to build up the switching parts of the keyboard if needed, or there is always the OptoKey setup.

~Steve

Thanks for the tip! Could you tell me a bit more about the 'optokey set-up'?

I'm also looking for tips on alternative mounting that don't involve using the original case and keyboard...

ok, Iv got this all figured out now,

that is the entire pratt reed keyboard.
You will need the Optikey system and a metal bracket to mount in your moog.