Bill and other Serge members,
One or two points on this that come to my mind.
Wasn't there an issue with STS refusing to release schematics?
I could be wrong here, but I always assumed from speaking to Rex that he
advised strongly against having any technical work carried out by non STS
staff. Hence Kirk's surprise (in my opinion) at being diverted away from STS
on this occasion.
It would now serve as a warning to non US Serge owners, that any Serge
repairs are going to be costly, especially as all the repair persons so far
listed are on the wrong side of the pond (as far as we are concerned).
It was always my impression from speaking to Rex that Serge panels were
built by highly qualified engineers with the highest quality components.
It's therefore surprising (although I admit not particularly Rex's fault)
that Kirk has experienced such catastrophic failures so early into his
ownership.
I've been to Kirk's studio and I can tell you he treats his gear with kid
gloves. The studio is spotless and Kirk himself is fastidious, to the point
of obsession, in keeping all his gear pristine and well looked after and
maintained.
I know Kirk has done a lot to spread the Serge faith throughout Europe (and
to whomever he's run into in the course of his work). He's also a Serge user
who has regular commercial releases and it's therefore a big bummer that he
feels let down either by the instrument, the after sales care by STS, or by
Rex's comments.
Don't attribute this last comment to him. This is just the impression I get
from reading his last few postings to the group.
One or two points on this that come to my mind.
Wasn't there an issue with STS refusing to release schematics?
I could be wrong here, but I always assumed from speaking to Rex that he
advised strongly against having any technical work carried out by non STS
staff. Hence Kirk's surprise (in my opinion) at being diverted away from STS
on this occasion.
It would now serve as a warning to non US Serge owners, that any Serge
repairs are going to be costly, especially as all the repair persons so far
listed are on the wrong side of the pond (as far as we are concerned).
It was always my impression from speaking to Rex that Serge panels were
built by highly qualified engineers with the highest quality components.
It's therefore surprising (although I admit not particularly Rex's fault)
that Kirk has experienced such catastrophic failures so early into his
ownership.
I've been to Kirk's studio and I can tell you he treats his gear with kid
gloves. The studio is spotless and Kirk himself is fastidious, to the point
of obsession, in keeping all his gear pristine and well looked after and
maintained.
I know Kirk has done a lot to spread the Serge faith throughout Europe (and
to whomever he's run into in the course of his work). He's also a Serge user
who has regular commercial releases and it's therefore a big bummer that he
feels let down either by the instrument, the after sales care by STS, or by
Rex's comments.
Don't attribute this last comment to him. This is just the impression I get
from reading his last few postings to the group.