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dsimon665 · Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Posts: 4

I just got a case for one of my keyboards, a Kronos 61 and was thinking of storing on its end (lengthwise up). Not sure if this is a good idea? Has anyone had problems with storing keyboards in this way?

From my research it seems like not a good idea.
But some did it with no problems.
Although...honestly I think companies store their inventory this way.

One point was not to store it in a way where there's pressure on the keys. Another consideration was where the power supply or other heavy parts were - to store with those lowest to the ground.

There were a few ways people stored them - flat, on one end (lengthwise up), or on the "back" (widthwise up).

Lengthwise would be similar to how many people store guitars.
It would be convenient, but a Kronos seems more prone to damage than a guitar in this instance.

KK · Platinum Member Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 1422

Personally, I would not place my K2 88 on its side because it is much heavier and I'm sure the action won't like it, but your 61 might be OK stored vertically for not too long. But if you think you won't use your 61 for several months, I would definitely store it horizontally.

Docflick · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:43 pm Post subject:

I agree. The only keyboard in recent years I stored vertically, in a soft case, was my Yamaha Montage 6 – and only for a few months.

Now, it's probably just a coincidence, but the touchscreen stopped responding to touch after I took it out of storage. It is the only keyboard, Yamaha or otherwise, that I've had to send away for repair under warranty.

Now, I have no evidence that storing it vertically caused this ... or if it could cause such a malfunction. Nonetheless, I'm not going to be storing any of my boards that way in the future ...
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voip · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Nov 2014 Posts: 3769

A KronosX 61 often gets "put away" standing on its end, with no adverse effects so far. The same with several other keyboards, mostly Korg. No issues from those either.
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dsimon665 · Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Posts: 4

voip · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Nov 2014 Posts: 3769

If reconfiguring the studio, leaning up against a wall is fine. Gigging is a different matter. A proper flight case is the best option. The cases can still be stood up on end, but but consider the risk of it being knocked over.

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Stephen.m3 · Joined: 18 Apr 2015 Posts: 11

Dear All,

Has any one have Gator Hard Case for Kronos 2 (61 Key) Keyboard.
If so can you please post pics.

Thanks,
Stephen