Modular Synth Panels

sorry folks, this was supposed to go directly to doug.
but im thinking i have the same question for scott
too, as i just noticed that his (bridechamber) panels
are "punched aluminum".


--- "> angelzero <" <loopcycle@...> wrote:

> hi doug,
> 
> question about the new stooge panels...are they
> aluminum like FPE's?  it sounds like you will be
> texturing them for a motm-style appearance (NOT like
> FPE).  i know how easy it is to scratch the black
> from
> FPE panels...but im not sure if thats the fault of
> the
> aluminum or the FPE color coat (paint or whatever
> that
> it they use).  what will be similar or different
> between FPE and the new stooge panels (or for that
> matter, between the old and the new).  were larry's
> panels made from the same material as pauls?  they
> both seem to be relatively heavy.
> 
> thanks,
> hans
>  
> 
> 
> --- Doug Wellington <DougWellington@...>
> wrote:
> 
> > On 1/10/07, Richard Brewster <pugix@...>
> > wrote:
> > > I'm waiting to see what Doug Wellington has to
> say
> > about the reissue of
> > > Stooge Panels.  Hey Doug!  What's happening?
> > 
> > Happy New Year!
> > 
> > It's been a busy few weeks, but I think I'm still
> on
> > track to have the
> > first batch of panels by the end of January.  I've
> > already got all the
> > aluminum (1U, 2U and 3U wide) and textured paint
> > taken care of.  I
> > still need to deal with the silkscreen side of
> > things, but since I
> > don't have an oven (at least not this time of
> year!)
> > the panels will
> > take 7-10 days to properly cure, so I wanted to
> get
> > that started
> > first.  I can finish dealing with the screens
> while
> > I'm waiting for
> > the paint to dry...
> > 
> > I'm also making production arrangements for stooge
> > brackets and
> > cabinet mounting rails.  I hope to have those
> ready
> > in February.  At
> > this point, I'm planning to use Paypal for all
> > payments.  I hope that
> > doesn't cause anybody any difficulties...
> > 
> > I still owe a couple people replies to private
> email
> > - I should be
> > able to get to that this Friday.
> > 
> > Looks like I'm going to go to NAMM next week -
> > anybody going to be there?
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Doug
> > 
> > http://www.stoogepanels.com
> > 
> 
> 
> 
>  
>
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