"Have you noticed that the keys on your classic synth have become noisy, loose, and generally sloppy? If so, you are not alone. Age has deteriorated the critical rubber bushings which are the "heart & soul" of the Pratt-Read key mechanism, the action used in many of the great synths of the past, including the Prophet-5, OB-Xa, PPG, most ARPs, and the Minimoog. This degradation occurs over time, as many of these instruments are now 15-30 years old. Because of the gradual nature of this effect, we have forgotten howsilky smooth these keyboard mechanisms felt when they were new. The good news is that there is a solution available now." Click here for more.
If you ever wondered what bushings look like, here are a couple of shots from Synthesizer Bushings at High Spies. You can also find bushings and other keyboard repair kits available here (note there are some synths for sale there as well).
Yes, it was the sounddoctrin fellow I was looking for. Best rates by far, ordered a bunch to keep a stock of. Boy money sure goes fast on restoration of a synthesizer.
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-Aaron
Nice :)
ReplyDeleteI've used the Archive Sound bushings to bring some life back in to my Minimoog's keyboard. It did wonders.
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