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Scott Deyo
The Bridechamber
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On Oct 28, 2007, at 5:45 PM, Greg James wrote:

> I've bought some modules from Scott myself. And I heartily recommend
> his services/items to everyone. I'll buy more from him if and when he
> has new stuff I want.
>
> Now having said that, Scott's panels are, by his own admission, close
> but not exact. MOTM "format" is different from MOTM "look". In many
> ways I prefer Brideschamber's "look". The font, for example, is easier
> for me to read. But nevertheless, they are not as close to Paul's old
> panels as Stooge's were (at least to my eyes).
>
> Robert was asking for a "true" MOTM-esq panel, and as far as I can
> see,
> only Doug is on record for attempting to keep the Stooge "look" going.
> But unfortunately he's been pre-occupied (the details of which I am
> not
> familiar - I'm only inferring from what he has posted on his web
> site).
> Months ago I sent him a huge list of panels I'd like to buy from him.
> But that's been close to a year now.
>
> (Hey Doug - if you're reading this, I hope your condition is not too
> serious and you are getting better.)
>
> I haven't seen one of Doug's panels yet, so I don't know how close his
> will ultimately be. As soon as I get one, I'll know. In the meantime,
> I'll have a chance to see one of Paul's new panels soon enough
> (probably
> in front of the Cloud Generator). Once I see the new "look," it might
> turn out that Scott's panels are well within the variation range that
> I'll have to learn to live with.
>
> As an aside, I've got enough MOTM modules across several generations
> to
> verify differences in MOTM's own paint. It is really noticeable. I've
> got some panels whose texture is a lot smoother than others. You can
> really see the difference when they are side-by-side. Scott's paint
> texture fits in the middle of the two extremes, and is more uniform.
> The sputtering on Pauls panels can run from somewhat fine to quite
> coarse. Scott's lettering font, however, is very different and very
> apparent.
>
> Those are my observations,
> -Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> Mark
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 5:09 PM
> To: MOTM litserv
> Subject: RE: [motm] Looking for EFG-Deluxe panel
>
> I think you are missing something. I don't know about Doug, but
> Scott Deyo is currently producing a large number of panels in MOTM
> format. In fact, this past week I received a panel and bracket for
> the CGS Tube VCA based on a design I suggested in August. While the
> font used for its lettering is slightly different, the paint looks
> the same as the Stooge and Synthesis Technology panels. Even the
> holes are painted. I'm very happy with it.
>
> On 10/28/07, Greg James put forth:
> >Am I missing something? As far as I know, neither Scott nor Doug have
> >produced a MOTM/Stooge panel in at least a year. I know life has been
> >taking a higher priority for these guys, but I think it's time we all
> >just own up to the fact that new MOTM/Stooge panels are not going to
> >happen anytime soon.
> >
> >Just to be clear, what I mean by MOTM/Stooge is replicating the paint
> >and labeling as closely as possible. Not some "close" facsimile.
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