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Subject: Update/questions about repairs:

From: "David Rogoff" <david@...>
Date: 2004-09-30

I'm starting to do the electronic repairs and refurbishing on my '80
(replace CMOS chips, add bypass caps, etc). In addition, I am
planning to replace the Tolex. It's not horrible, but it's not
great, either. So, what color should I use?

I've found these two sites:
http://www.vibroworld.com/parts/tech11.html
http://www.mojotone.com/index.php?link=gcandt

Anyone have comments on these places or suggestions for others?

Which pattern matches the original best? Black Tolex/ASC02, Black
ASC08, or Black Elephant Hyde ASC44? Is there a market for a purple
CS-80 (ASC43)? How about a red one (ASC45) to match your Nord gear?
Any '80s metal bands looking for a mint CS-80 in snakeskin (ASC34)?

I'll probably go with black, although the purple would look very
cool. The strangest is the Tartan tolex on the second web site. I
can't even picture it. If I am tempted to try it, I would ask that
someone take the CS-80 away from me until I get better.

David