Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

Thanks for the good advice Don. I will hope to hear from someone that may have an interest.

Jeff
--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "backshall1 \(dsl\)" <backshall1@...> wrote:
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> Hi Jeff,
>  
> Most of the symptoms you are describing sure sound like battery damage to
> the data bus. If it was sealed away in a case it is possible for the fumes
> to do quite a bit of damage. There is no such thing as a Polysix that can't
> be repaired, but the hours of shop time it would take in a professional shop
> can make it outrageously expensive. You can clean the key contacts yourself,
> but the rest of it would require someone with a bit of experience. Maybe
> there is someone else here in the group in the Atlanta area that can take a
> peek and see how the KLM-367 board looks? If it would require extensive
> work, it's probably cheaper to get somebody here to build one of the clone
> boards for you.
>  
> Don B.
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> From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PolySix@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> jnm195701
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:14 AM
> To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PolySix] PolySix Repair
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> Dear User Group,
> 
> I'm in need of general advice about my PolySix, trying to determine if I
> should attempt to get repaired, or just enjoy good memories. Here's my
> story:
> 
> I purchase my PolySix new in about 1981 or 1982 and used regularly until
> about 1985. Since then the unit has been packed away. I began reading about
> the battery problems and opened the unit to take a look. I found that the
> battery had been moved away from its original position and placed off to the
> side, away from any circuit board. I don't remember having this done, but I
> guess I did. The battery is original equipment and has coroded, but appears
> to have caused no damage due to its placement.
> 
> The synth will make some sounds, but almost none of the knobs and swithces
> work properly. The "B From Tape" bank button and #2 program LEDs remain lit
> at all times, even when other buttons are pressed. The unit will not accept
> or restore programs from cassett tape and some of the keys do not work.
> 
> I have no tech experience and would have to rely on a professional to get
> repaired. I live in the Atlanta, GA area. Wizard Electronics has been around
> since my playing days and I would probably take to them. 
> 
> Other than neglect over the last 25 years, I took good care of the PolySix
> and looks almost brand new. Any general advice would be appreciated. If it
> were yours, would you pursue getting repaired or has its time most likely
> passed. What might be the problem and would it be expensive to fix. I know
> that this would be a guess having not seen the unit.
> 
> Many Thanks
> 
> Jeff
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