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I'm not the first owner, and yes, it does look like it has been dropped and mildly repaired. 
So you're probably right.

Alex

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Rob Hill <m_moog8925@...> wrote:
>
> Sounds like damage to me, has the synth been dropped, are you its 1st owner?
> 
> Rob. 
> 
> ecf1001 <ecf1001@...> wrote:                                  Hi.
>  
>  I noticed that there are a few keys that produce noticeably higher velocities than others 
when 
>  struck in a fairly consistent way, and I think it's bugging me. Is there a simple cure for 
this 
>  (like cleaning) or does it need to visit its makers? Could dirt be stuck there and be 
causing all 
>  this or is it something more serious? How does the velocity sensor work, anyway? Is it 
an 
>  actual key velocity detector (like on Fatar keyboards) or just a pressure sensor?
>  
>  Also some of the keys in the vicinty of those with weird velocity responses smack the 
front 
>  plastic lip on the front when played with only moderate force. Wonder if that's related.
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Alex