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[pianoplayah]

Hey hey,

The tube on my SV-1 seems to be broken. The sound comes in and out (mostly out) when I've got the overdrive on. Not sure how it happened, but now I'm sad. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether I can replace it myself.

Thanks!

[RichF]

Hi pianoplayah,

The Valve Reactor tube is not user-replaceable, it needs to be done at a Korg-authorized service center.

Thanks,
-Rich
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[pianoplayah]

Ok, thanks Rich. That's too bad. ah well...

~David

[tubeman]

I did my first gig with my SV-1 73 last night and was extremely happy with the reactions. But i began to wonder-what happens if the tube goes out on the gig. Will the keyboard still play ? I understand that it is a Korg certified technician repair but how do i protect my self under the circumstances? Is there a warning ? Is there an approximate time that you should just have the tube replaced? Etc.

[pianoplayah]

The keyboard will still play if the tube is dead. When mine cut out during a gig, I just turned off the amp model and played without overdrive. of course it sounds fabulous this way, just not as gritty.

-David

[tubeman]

Thanks David-That is a big load off my mind.

Joel