Thanks for the word of caution, obviously I would rather source a complete replacement ribbon but failing that replacing the spring with as close to original part is our next best option.
Does Kent sell complete ribbon units?
Does Kent sell complete ribbon units?
--- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "Quazimodo" <noddyspuncture@...> wrote:
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> I don't think it's as easy as that. From what I've heard the hard part is taking the unit apart without breaking it..!
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> Have a go yourself, by all means but remember - once broken you will need the complete housing as well...!!
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> --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "Nigel99" <nigelc@> wrote:
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> > I'm still trying to ascertain if my ribbon is going to 'come good', it's semi-functioning state being my reason to look into this. I certainly wouldn't intend on taking away any business from Kent, but I was just hoping to replace my possibly busted ribbon with the exact same component, gold plating and all that good stuff.
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> > I'll let you know how it goes, I was thinking to just get 10 or so springs and take it from there. I spoke to a manufacturer last week and it seems feasible. I'm still trying to get a price on the gold plating.
> >
> > cheers,
> > N
> >
> >
> > --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "scituate_mass" <sneakyflute@> wrote:
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> > > Hi Nigel,
> > >
> > > Please share the price with us when you get it. Maybe we could do a group buy and get a much better deal than the RL price.
> > >
> > > best,
> > >
> > > DT
> > >
> > > --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "Nigel99" <nigelc@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Bob,
> > > >
> > > > If you come across more than one ribbon and are willing to share your source it would be much appreciated as I am looking for one.
> > > >
> > > > I made an enquiry last week to get the spring re-fabricated - an exact copy of the original, gold-plated etc. So if you have no luck finding a replacement I would be willing to get a batch made up.
> > > >
> > > > Nigel
> > > >
> > > > --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, Bob Stewart <bob@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Doug.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks. Don't think I'll be needing any M cards, but I should be placing an
> > > > > order for various chips for CS series soon.
> > > > > Also... Don't suppose you have a ribbon control (just the ribbon) for a
> > > > > CS80? We may be able to get our hands on one, but always good to have a
> > > > > backup plan ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Having a bit of a run on CS renovations at the mo... 2 x CS60, 1 x CS50,
> > > > > and 1 x CS80. Will be in touch soon.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers
> > > > >
> > > > > Bob
> > > > >
> > > > > On Friday, May 10, 2013, synthparts wrote:
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> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi, I have a few complete, tested, and working M voice cards available for
> > > > > > $400 + shipping.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Doug
> > > > > > synthparts.com
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