Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

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--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "evening_soundgate" <evening@...> 
wrote:
>
> Greetings all, 
> 
> Just picked up a filthy, beatup but mostly workin' polysix.
> Keyboard contact needs cleaning etc.
> Fortunately the battery isn't leaking but it's a little tired  - 
reads
> 2.3vdc.
> 
> First, questions:
> 
> The main issue is that the waveform and wavelength switches are
> erratic, not in a mechanical sense though. They seem to work OK 
after
> the unit is on for a while, but will be erratic again after a
> power-cycle. I was hoping that this was because the battery was weak
> but recent posts seem to debunk that theory. Any ideas?
> 
> Bank switches?
> 
> I know that Alps makes a replacement but it doesn't appear to have 
the
> built-in LED holder. What's the solution? should I just solder the
> LED's directly to the PCB?
> 
> Parts wise, I need;
> 
> 1 grey  button cover
> 2 white button covers
> 1 black key
> 4 bank switches* 
> 1 two-position slide switch (tape enable).
> 
> if you have spares, let me know.
> 
> peace, 
> 
> john
>