dazzjazz Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi all I was just given this poor old DX7 that once belonged to Australia"s original and best jazz organist Col Nolan. It"s in terrible shape - is there anything that could be done to give it a cosmetic overall - are there specialists at that kind of thing? Normally I wouldn"t bother but as Col was a big part of me getting into organ, it has sentimental value. It"s also been modified by Robin Whittle to do a keyboard split for organ duties. I think Col sold his C3 in the 1980s, like a lot of people and went with the DX7. Can it be restored to original electronics? Perhaps it"s all a bridge too far... Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If it still works, I would consider buying a parts DX7 in better shape and switch out the electronics rather than do a cosmetic overhaul. Otherwise, I would be partial to keeping the DX as a synth. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 it looks cool like that, keyboard equivalent of a relic, it's sure to have better tone... Quote hang out with me at woody piano shack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Kind of hurts my heart to think that the original owner (jazz organist) went from a C3 to this, though.....not that I have anything against the DX7 but man that's a leap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Paint it Red. Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Even if restored to perfection, it's still a DX7. Leave it as is. Enjoy it for what it was to Col, not something it hasn't been for a long time. Quote Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnector Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Wow ... Looks like he dragged it on the road behind the truck between gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Damn, look, "King Kong Vs. A DX7!" If it sounds the way it looks, even making it playable as a sound module will be a money pit. If it still makes The Good Sound, put big bandages on it as deco and play it as if it looked shiny and new. Misdirect your audience for fun & profit! Quote "Why can't they just make up something of their own?" ~ The great Richard Matheson, on the movie remakes of his book, "I Am Legend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 That is real gigging mojo don't touch the finish that's a badge of honor. I say if the internals are good or can be repaired for reasonable price keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 If everything works, I'd consider having a custom wood case made for it. Find a talented woodworker and take plenty of pics and videos and make it an epic restoration. Could be fun! Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Trebu... Aw, never mind. You know what to do. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Clean it carefully and honor it's provenance. As -is, there is not anther one like it. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukskywalker Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 epic and watch out for earwigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Davis Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 You might want to get a tetanus shot ð before you play it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 If that had been used by Prince for a coke stash box it would sell for $70k. Quote FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Keep it as wall art, at a minimum. Looks so beat up in a cool way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABECK Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Damn - what are those holes in the wheel section!?!?! Poor thing took an unusual beating. I agree with the others. Clean it the best you can, get it as functional as possible and enjoy. Scars are earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanczarek Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 David Robertson co-author of the Classic Keys book lives in Adelaide and has done some amazingly detailed cosmetic restorations on vintage Keyboards some of which he photographed for the book. Quote C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 If it's still playable at all, it's a testament to how well built Yamaha synthesizers are. Quote Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reezekeys Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Damn - what are those holes in the wheel section!?!?! Cigarrette holders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Is that blood? Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Is that blood? More likely...BBQ Sauce. Quote FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 If everything works, I'd consider having a custom wood case made for it. Find a talented woodworker and take plenty of pics and videos and make it an epic restoration. Could be fun! I like this idea the best so far - my brother is a cabinet maker, so it could be possible! Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Oh given how much Col liked food, it's highly likely it's tomato sauce (ketchup to you Yanks)!!! Is that blood? More likely...BBQ Sauce. Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'd keep it the way it is. If you restore it, it would have no value above any other functioning DX7. The way it is, it could be a collectable. I think it looks pretty cool. Like a beat up Millennium Falcon. Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If you weren't planning on playing it, it would look killer in a glass box on display. Quite the conversation piece! Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 If you weren't planning on playing it, it would look killer in a glass box on display. Quite the conversation piece! Sure! I do need to make it hygienic first!! Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If you weren't planning on playing it, it would look killer in a glass box on display. Quite the conversation piece! Sure! I do need to make it hygienic first!! Very good point - who knows who what it would grow Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwave Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 It took a pounding but it kept on Chowning. Quote Kurzweil PC4, Expressive E Osmose, UNO Synth Pro, Hammond B-3X on iPad, Rhodes Mark II Stage 73, ART 710-A MK4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If you weren't planning on playing it, it would look killer in a glass box on display. Quite the conversation piece! Sure! I do need to make it hygienic first!! I agree 100%, clean is nice. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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