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Subject: Re: [ModularSynthPanels] panel options

From: xamboldt <xamboldt@...>
Date: 2006-06-20

Cynthia found a source for 4U panels for the Zeroscillator that match
the MOTM black paint texture. Maybe ask her where she gets them?

-Chris

On Jun 20, 2006, at 2:04 PM, Scott Juskiw wrote:

> Hi gang, I'm weighing my options on getting panels made for my own
> DIY designs and am looking for suggestions from the group. I
> currently have these designs that need panels:
>
> Sword of Kahless (ribbon controller) 3U
> Dunsel (utility) 1U
> Lag Processor 1U
> Minimax 1U
> Switching Comparator 1U
> Trigger Extractor 1U
> Gate Delay 1U
>
> I had hoped that Stooge panels would return one day, but that's
> looking less likely. I'm aware of Schaeffer and Front Panel Designer
> (although I've never used them), but have never bought into it
> because the panels aren't the same as the official MOTM: different
> paint texture and engraved as opposed to silk screened. Also, I've
> heard it can get quite expensive once you start adding all the tick
> marks.
>
> I was looking at this site:
>
> http://www.guitarfool.com/Silkscreen.html
>
> and was thinking "that doesn't look too difficult". I can buy blanks
> from Paul S. in 1U and 2U widths, which I assume will be the same
> paint job as all other MOTM panels. It's only those pesky 3U wide
> panels that still have me stumped.
>
> Am I crazy to consider going this route to silk screen my own panels?
> And where can I get 3U wide panels that have the same paint as
> official MOTM? Or should I just give in and go the Shaeffer route?
> Are there some other options I should look into?
>
>
>