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WTD: Dead Poly800s (UK)

WTD: Dead Poly800s (UK)

2002-01-28 by richardk66

If anyone has a dead Poly800 (any kind), I'm looking for them to 
mess around with - defining dead, I would exclude Poly800 EXs 
and IIs that need replacement batteries (i.e. they work fine with a 
SYSEX dump of the memory), because I want them as cheap as 
possible - you can replace the batteries easily, so even if it 
appears dead I recommend finding a way to try sending the 
matrix bank in the files section just to see if it works. You'll need 
to edit Parameter 86 (EX) or 87 (II) to the required MIDI channel.

I want to replace missing screws in mine, have a go at doing all 
the mods, and perhaps make a couple of custom-finished 
cases. I've got a freepost address they can be sent to if you're 
otherwise going to throw it out (UK only, obviously), or email me 
with details.

Of course, if you can't be bothered replacing the battery, I'm more 
than happy to take them off your hands with dead batteries!

Richard

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