Wiardgroup

I presently am waiting on a 12 module system.  I have one (Borg), soon 
to have my second module (Envelator).  When I ordered, there were about  
40 modules ahead of me.  Since then, Grant has peeled off about 25 of 
them, while finishing my second module.  When do I expect him to 
completely deliver the system?  I don't know, but I am not worried.

In telephone conversations with Grant, we have talked a lot about stuff 
- here is what he said;

One thing to note - I paid in full.  In order for Grant to sell these 
modules for the price he sells them at, he has to make a minmum run of 
faceplates, boards, etc.  If you order a 6 module system and Grant is 
out of stock, Grant has to lay out the capital to have 10-20 faceplates 
made, 10-20 boards ordered, components stocked.  By paying up front, it 
helps him to keep the production situation moving (instead of at a 
standstill waiting for parts).  I have ordered several modules, but 
still, it is only perhaps 2 or 3 faceplates out of a total run of 10 or 
so per module. 

It is for this reason that he discontinued the controller.  The end of 
the joystick controller was a result of lack of interest and the 
expense of making a minimum buy to stock the components (the volt meter 
being the most expensive piece).

The 200 series Buchla run was about 400 modules, and Grant has already 
built, tested and sold 300 modules.  (You can draw your own conclusions 
about what that means).  I intend to own Wiard System.  Who knows what 
will happen in the future?

There will not be kits - it devalues the product.  Presently, Wiard 
devices used are more valuable that new ones - because you don't have 
to wait.  Historicaly, kits undermine the quality of the used market 
(is this factory built, or was this made by a novice?)  

Gotta go, but that's what he has told me.

regards,

gary chang


 

--- In wiardgroup@y..., "skuehnl" <skuehnl@y...> wrote:
> December is what I hear - someone with more insight might confirm/ 
> correct this
> 
> SK
> 
> --- In wiardgroup@y..., "Stengel, Kurt" <kstengel@c...> wrote:
> > I'd think someone like him might get more use out of a Nord Lead 
> III......
> > 
> > By the way I am in the market for either a Technosaurus or a Wiard 
> modular.
> > What is the wait time for Grant's stuff right now.  Full blown 6 
> unit
> > system.  Is it longer than 8 weeks?  
> > 
> > Kurt