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Bachus Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:02 am Post subject: wooden endplates |
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I am in the process of buying a 2nd Kronos, original model from 2012..
One of the plastic endplates is damaged, I intend to replace it with wooden endplates..
There are probably some people that have done so before, so i am looking for advice. Are there any important things, i need to look for with the damage, to still be possible to replace the endplate? (think connections)
Which method did you use when replacing the endplates? _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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Drummond Junior Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:20 am Post subject: |
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You can replace but you can also put some wooden adhesive (stickers) on it. A couple friends did and it is easier and also looks fine. _________________ Korg Kronos 88 (288gb+3gb), Korg Kronos X 61, Alesis Fusion 6HD (60gb+384mb), Hammond XK1c, Moog Slim Phatty, Behringer Model D, Access Virus B, Oberheim Matrix 1000, Novation X-Station 61, Korg Trinity Pro (with Solo-Tri), Compac Univox II, Casio MT600 and PT82. |
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Bachus Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:39 am Post subject: |
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Drummond wrote: | You can replace but you can also put some wooden adhesive (stickers) on it. A couple friends did and it is easier and also looks fine. |
Any idea where to get such stickers? _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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Bertotti Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Bachus wrote: | Drummond wrote: | You can replace but you can also put some wooden adhesive (stickers) on it. A couple friends did and it is easier and also looks fine. |
Any idea where to get such stickers? |
Do a quick search on Amazon. Here is a quick link. I'm not sure this is what Drummond is talking about but my guess is it is close. I would think the automotive vinyl would be better suited to fitting the shape of the original and X cheeks.
Amazon wood grain stickers |
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Bachus Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Bertotti wrote: | Bachus wrote: | Drummond wrote: | You can replace but you can also put some wooden adhesive (stickers) on it. A couple friends did and it is easier and also looks fine. |
Any idea where to get such stickers? |
Do a quick search on Amazon. Here is a quick link. I'm not sure this is what Drummond is talking about but my guess is it is close. I would think the automotive vinyl would be better suited to fitting the shape of the original and X cheeks.
Amazon wood grain stickers |
I think i will go for the real wood... just cant find where to buy those... _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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timbukktwo Senior Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Someone tried to remove the plastic endcaps on his Kronos and it's apparently not easy. Those things are really on there! I'm not saying that it can't be done, but it may not be worth the trouble(?). It seems like there were pic's within some thread here on Korg Forums. Do a search. Good luck, because they wood look nice, haha. |
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Bertotti Platinum Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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I took mine the bottom off my X61 to see how difficult it would be to make some wood ends. I don't remember all the details but there was more to it then just swapping them out. These plastic ends have a metal insert that bolts into the Kronos. I didn't pursue it at the time because of tie constraints. I still want to but just don't have the time or space to pull the board apart and leave it out int he open safely while I fabricate some wood. Some one has already sold some wood ends. I remember seeing them online somewhere. |
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G Junior Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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I am trying to do the reverse, lol.
I am trying to get rid of the wood end-caps and replace them with a matching color end-cap.
So it looks like the Kronos X.
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NormC Full Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:56 am Post subject: |
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G wrote: | I am trying to do the reverse, lol.
I am trying to get rid of the wood end-caps and replace them with a matching color end-cap.
So it looks like the Kronos X.
| Just paint the wood black. _________________ Kronos 2 73 |
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G Junior Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:10 am Post subject: |
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NormC wrote: | G wrote: | I am trying to do the reverse, lol.
I am trying to get rid of the wood end-caps and replace them with a matching color end-cap.
So it looks like the Kronos X.
| Just paint the wood black. |
I am toying with the idea of sanding and then staining the wood black and then finishing it with a high gloss poly or clear coat. |
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NormC Full Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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G wrote: | NormC wrote: | G wrote: | I am trying to do the reverse, lol.
I am trying to get rid of the wood end-caps and replace them with a matching color end-cap.
So it looks like the Kronos X.
| Just paint the wood black. |
I am toying with the idea of sanding and then staining the wood black and then finishing it with a high gloss poly or clear coat. |
Have you bought a Kronos yet? _________________ Kronos 2 73 |
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Bachus Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Bertotti wrote: | I took mine the bottom off my X61 to see how difficult it would be to make some wood ends. I don't remember all the details but there was more to it then just swapping them out. These plastic ends have a metal insert that bolts into the Kronos. I didn't pursue it at the time because of tie constraints. I still want to but just don't have the time or space to pull the board apart and leave it out int he open safely while I fabricate some wood. Some one has already sold some wood ends. I remember seeing them online somewhere. |
I see what you mean, got the Kronos last saturday amd opened it up yesterday evening to have a look at it.. it indeed looks like something not done very lightly..
Now we had a change of plans... a friend of me has a 3d printer, we are going to make a new end cap that i can place over the current one.. and then we will make them look like wood... if it works out like we hope, i will post pictures of it... if not, i will hide and tell noboddy we failed.. _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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Darryll
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:36 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone know of where to order wooden end caps like the following? They look nice + practical for caring or moving the board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMcw5BdnaU |
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Scott Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Darryll wrote: | Does anyone know of where to order wooden end caps like the following? They look nice + practical for caring or moving the board. |
That's one of my pet peeves about the original Kronos 61, it's too hard to carry. You can't comfortably grab it by the end cheeks to, there's no good grip point. The combination of the the downward sloping front-to-back angle and the center outward bulge makes it really awkward to lift and move it. |
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