200e

I wouldn't worry about it --- we're not talking  modern factory  
conditions here. Mine has a couple of scratches on wood too and I  
noticed the dated test tag on one of the modules (inside) was not   
exactly 'new'.

I find the 200e very idiosyncratic and do sometimes wonder if various  
modules are working properly, but overall I trust and accept that is  
just how they are designed. The upside is the incredible sounds the  
thing can make and in ways other synthesizers couldn't -- or wouldn't  
-- do. It doesn't happen every time, but often I am completely blown  
away by it.

If you value a Buchla machine then a large part of that is the unique  
creative brain that invented it - and part of that is a pretty  
homespun and non-streamlined production operation.

I really don't think you've been cheated or sold any kind of deficient  
or 'used' equipment. To me, the scratches remind me I have something  
totally unique and rare.







On 5-Jul-08, at 1:22 AM, kai200e wrote:

> o.k. after i get no response on my emails to Don i have to write here.
> And after i get no help here i will spreed out on the whole Internet.
>
> I just want to know if i am the only one who get a used System?
>
> After my 200e arrived i found out that most of the Moduls are used  
> one.
> Checking the date of service shows me that there where build in 2007.
> Looks like they where on a Exhibition or used by are Studio for some
> time. They are a lot of scratches on the Modules and on the Wood case.
>
> My first Email got a response that says "
>
> Thanks for pointing out the handling marks on your system. We will
> re-emphasize the need for careful handling to our testers.
>
> The appearance of a bit of use is quite accurate. Your instrument has
> been subjected to many days of field testing, as are all of our
> instruments. None of your modules are "second hand".
>
> Sorry about the minor blemishes. We'll try to do better.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Don Buchla "
>
> I can only say that my Buchla looks very used and it is dirty. Also if
> it was field tested why are one poti do not work correct?
>
> Kai
>
>
> 



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