Vintage Synth Repair

Hi- I just got a hand me down Kurzweil 1000 PX (1989?) from my older 
brother. He owns a recording studio and thus takes very good care of 
his gear, but this one for some reason does not work. He had it 
sitting on a shelf for 8 years unplugged, so I know an electrical 
spike didn't short it out. When I turn it on, the screen lights up 
green, but no characters are displayed. I have the manual, and did 
what it told me (soft/hard reset) and that did nothing. I opened it 
up, and basically I figure the main board is not getting any power- 
the LCD backlight is powered right off the internal transformer. Any 
help or the name of a place in/near chicago that would repair such an 
instrument is very much appreciated. 

_Dave

In a message dated 1/30/02 3:05:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
savagery242@... writes:

<< Subj:     [vintagesynthrepair] I'm not sure this is 'Vintage', but...
 Date:  1/30/02 3:05:44 PM Pacific Standard Time

 From:  savagery242@... (savagery242)
 Reply-to:  vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
 To:    vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
 
 Hi- I just got a hand me down Kurzweil 1000 PX (1989?) from my older 
 brother. He owns a recording studio and thus takes very good care of 
 his gear, but this one for some reason does not work. He had it 
 sitting on a shelf for 8 years unplugged, so I know an electrical 
 spike didn't short it out. When I turn it on, the screen lights up 
 green, but no characters are displayed. I have the manual, and did 
 what it told me (soft/hard reset) and that did nothing. I opened it 
 up, and basically I figure the main board is not getting any power- 
 the LCD backlight is powered right off the internal transformer. Any 
 help or the name of a place in/near chicago that would repair such an 
 instrument is very much appreciated. 
 
 _Dave >>
Dave 
             How about Madison Wisconsin? It's not too far from Chicago and 
we have a great repair tech at: 1-608-279-1064 ask for Brian Hale
Richard at www.Route66studios.com

Hey Dave,
The best place to go in Chicago is Midwest Music Menders.  They are in a little plaza at the corner of Fullerton and Elston (just east of Damen).  They do warranty service for tons of new stuff but specialize in vintage synths and electric pianos.  I've had them work on my moog and my wurlitzer piano.  Sorry I don't have their phone number, but it's listed.  They don't have a website.
Good Luck,
Jim
 
 Hi- I just got a hand me down Kurzweil 1000 PX (1989?) from my older 
 brother. He owns a recording studio and thus takes very good care of 
 his gear, but this one for some reason does not work. He had it 
 sitting on a shelf for 8 years unplugged, so I know an electrical 
 spike didn't short it out. When I turn it on, the screen lights up 
 green, but no characters are displayed. I have the manual, and did 
 what it told me (soft/hard reset) and that did nothing. I opened it 
 up, and basically I figure the main board is not getting any power- 
 the LCD backlight is powered right off the internal transformer. Any 
 help or the name of a place in/near chicago that would repair such an 
 instrument is very much appreciated. 
 
 _Dave


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