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Re: New to the group

2010-07-26 by Scott

--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "jabathaslut" <warlandr63@...> wrote:
>
> Just wanted say hi and thanks to the moderators for letting me join this group. I have been involved in electronic music since I was a "wee lad" which was a long, long time ago. I am (was, I'm semi retired due to spinal injury) an electronics tech/engineer by profession and have
> been repairing and building electronic music instruments for most of my life.
> 
> I have amassed a huge collection of documents (manuals, tech info) over the years pertaining to synths etc and I guess one day when I drop dead, it will drop dead with me..lol
> 
> I hope through my involvement with the members of this group I can share this knowledge of mine and keep many bits of gear in the working condition they deserve to be in. As this area of electronics has always been a "hobby" as aside to my profession, generally I have never sought to profit from the work I have done for people. (to my wife's disgust)
> 
> Personally I have a deep interest in drum synths and have designed and built quite a few "clones".
> 
> Anyway, I hope that I can help you guys as I hate the idea that classic analog gear at times hits the dumpster!!
> 
> Ciao
> 
> Richard
>
That's awesome Richard that you've offered us folks some ( sorry about the spine though)

I personally welcome you and you gifts and talents to the page.

I service keyboards and synths here in VT and will probably be picking-your-brain on occassion.

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