scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 So, yesterday I was playing my 'new' Korg Delta, and the synth pretty much cut out. If I turn the volume all the way up I can hear it slightly and with a lot of hissing, but the resonance control does nothing. This happened the day before too, but it cut out for only a few seconds and then back in. That makes me think that its a poor connection somewhere in the filter section, but really I have no idea. I looked up the schematics, and really they mean nothing to me. I have very little experience with electronics, but I wouldn't be against going inside my synth with a solder gun if its not too hard of a fix. I also still have 4 days to return it to the seller if I want, but then I'm out 60 dollars on shipping both ways (although thats better than 300 for a broken synth I guess). Here's the schematics if any of you electronics people think you could figure this out. www.korganalogue.net/korgother/DL50Delta/KorgDeltaService.pdf
ITGITC Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Return it. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo
Phred Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Sorry Dude - I have to agree. I'm just saying', everyone that confuses correlation with causation eventually ends up dead.
Dana. Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 And if there's any trouble with the seller, file a claim with eBay pronto.
scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 Well I guess I'll have to go with the consensus... Man, this makes me sad, I had a synth for 3 days and it was awesome. I'm gonna have to get a working one again sometime.
Dana. Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 There are MANY vintage synths out there to be had.
scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 So I've never packaged or shipped anything before... how do I go about this?
mate stubb Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 You saved all the packaging that it came in, right? Moe ---
scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 I did, but it was packaged terribly (possibly to blame for the brokenness), and the box was pretty much disintegrated when I got it. I can probably find a suitable box easily enough though.
Meisenhower Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I did, but it was packaged terribly (possibly to blame for the brokenness), and the box was pretty much disintegrated when I got it. I can probably find a suitable box easily enough though. Return it. Contact the seller, have them file a claim with their shipper (assuming they purchased insurance). Photograph the original shipping container and provide that to the seller. At this part, you're going to be part of the machinery and half the time, it never ends well for either the seller or the buyer. Good luck. Yamaha C7 Grand, My Hammonds: '57 B3, '54 C2, '42 BC, '40 D, '05 XK3 Pro System, Kawai MP9000, Fender Rhodes Mk I 73, Yamaha CP33, Motif ES6, Nord Electro 2, Minimoog Voyager & Model D, Korg MS10
frogmonkey Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 It might be as simple as spraying contact cleaner (Deoxit) into the offending components. I guess that's the disadvantage to buying vintage synths. A buddy of mine was hunting for a "Moog" Realistic MG-1 for use as a bass synth and I talked him out of it for just that reason.
ABECK Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I typically "overpack". I completely wrap in bubble wrap, include tons of styrophoam peanuts, etc....
scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 He messaged me back and said that his shipping was fully insured and I could keep it and get it repaired. I assume I'll have to send him pictures of the box to confirm that it was mishandled. I would probably do this if there is a way to get it repaired somewhere locally, or even a place to ship to. Do any of you guys know of places that would repair vintage gear like this? EDIT: I found this place a couple hours away from where I live and sent the guy an email to see if he could repair it.
Seannn Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Generally I think you could get something like that repaired for under $100, but it may require you to travel a bit. Otherwise, there's no harm in returning it. There are lots of cool analog synths on the used/new market! ~ Sean Juno-60, Juno-G, MicroBrute, MS-20 Mini, PX-5S, R3, etc.
Tonysounds Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I'm not from Michigan, although B3er and Steve Force are so maybe you can get an assist from them. I did find this with Svengle: http://www.rainbowmusic.us/ Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
Sven Golly Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Generally I think you could get something like that repaired for under $100, but it may require you to travel a bit. Otherwise, there's no harm in returning it. There are lots of cool analog synths on the used/new market! My local repair shop has a $70/hr bench charge; if it's fixable within an hour with $20 in parts, you might be right. Then again...
scottasin Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 I'm not from Michigan, although B3er and Steve Force are so maybe you can get an assist from them. I did find this with Svengle: http://www.rainbowmusic.us/ I've been to Rainbow and it's a great place, but I think they're more guitar oriented. They don't carry any keyboards, so I doubt they would be able to repair them.
Jim Alfredson Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 It's worth calling Steve Paige. If he can't help, contact the repair department at Marshall Music in Lansing and ask for Gene. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock
yorgatron Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 did you look inside yet,to see if it's just something come loose? when I bought my SK30 the organ section didn't work,opened it up and found the connector unplugged,you can see it in the picture if you look closely; http://i.imgur.com/2YVFv.jpg
Aidan Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Sorry, but I still think you'd be better following the initial advice on here and just return it, asking the seller to cover return P&P. When all's said and done, what undertaking do you have _in writing_ from the seller to cover the repair bill and up to how much? Once that lid is opened, who knows what the repair shop is going to find? Such things can quickly spiral out of all control and proportion relative to the board's market value. It's not like you picked up a CS80 for $1000 dollars here - it's not a particularly rare board and there will be duplicates and alternatives available very shortly, if not immediately. I understand the disappointment, but don't let heart rule head! Yamaha: P515, CP88, Genos 1, HX1
Steve Force Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 It's worth calling Steve Paige. If he can't help, contact the repair department at Marshall Music in Lansing and ask for Gene. I second the Marshall Music suggestion. I'll bet it can be repaired for less than $100 (a guess..) Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites
bourniplus Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 If it were me, I'd open it up being careful not to lose any screw and look for obvious sign of loose connection or broken trace on the pcb (use a multimeter to check for continuity around the suspected parts, with the keyboard unplugged) then if nothing, take it for repair or return. Just my .02 CAN$ "Show me all the blueprints. I'm serious now, show me all the blueprints." My homemade instruments
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