Elektron Musical Instruments

I would prefer a 'blank area' fo the knobs!

lgm

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe" <jmelnyk@...>
To: <elektron-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:01 AM
Subject: [elektron] Monomachine case quote


> Hey everyone!
> I spoke with Calzone today regarding the cases.  It seems as though the
> price should originally be $229 instead of $249.  And if we get 5+ people
> to place orders, then we can get 10% off of that.  So it will end up
> being $206 a case, plus shipping of course.
>
> If this is to go through, we are to all place our orders within a set
> couple of days.  They're treating it as a single order so they will wait
> until everyone has contacted them and made payment arrangements, etc
before
> they begin making any cases.
>
> Regarding the joystick: he suggested just leaving a 2" blank space in the
> top foam.  That is, the top of the case will be two pieces of foam and
> where the joystick is, they will be 2" apart the entire depth of the lid.
> This seems like a good solution to me; better than making a tiny circular
> hole for the joystick.  I'm wondering, however, whether we should have a
> similar "blank area" where the knobs are.  I don't know if pressure will
> mess them up or not (some people have reported breaking the plastic
> encoders of the MD off while in cases).
>
> Keep in mind: Calzone are in California.  So anyone overseas might
> have a hefty freight charge.  I believe they estimated $30 for US
shipping,
> so it's probably quite a bit more overseas.  So for those people, it might
> be cheaper ordering from Elektron if they end up getting some cases (I
> have emailed them the information about the Calzone cases).
>
> So let me know what you guys think.  I contacted Calzone first because
> a couple months back I checked quite a few custom case manufacturers
> and they seemed to be the best price vs. features and quality/reputation.
> But if desired, I can make some more phone calls.
>
> Joe.
>
> p.s. I would prefer to discuss this topic off-list to only those that
> have expressed interest. but when I emailed the above information,
> several of your email providers bounced it
>
>
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